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In the Office of the Town
Clerk, NOTICE OF DECISION
December 4, 19 89
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Date of Hearing
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Petitionof •Riparian Realty Trust, c/o Rivers Development nt
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Premises affected Berry♦Street - Assessors's Mai, 106v Parcel 44
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Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the Pequire►►lents
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of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws - Section 8.3, Site Plan Review
SO 8S t0 permit ,tt;e consxt�etio of. ,a. .1,7,6Q0. SfT,• 1., ,. 3vP. SvFy. biliXding.of. commercial
condominium on Parcel 4q and the construction of a 35,600 sq.ft.two story building
and a •59.200 sq.♦it. two st b pr�. Wldipg. P�r, pP�t�P1P a .COPd s vmRium .on.L'axcQi .63
Parcel .44 on Berry Street, Parcel 63 on the Salem Turnpike, Rte 114.
After a public hearing given on the above date, the PIMMing Board voted
Conditionally
to Approve the . Site Plan Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
based upon the following co►idlitions :
cc: Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works Signed
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Building Inspector George Perna, 7r. . , Chairman
Board of Health . . . . . • . • •
Conservation Commission dol)n Simons, Clerk
Assessors • . • , • , • . . . • , •
Police Chief Erich Nitzsche
Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicant John Draper
Engineer '
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Interested Parties " T1 1ii►i�ig Board ' . . .
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PLANNING
PLANNING & COMMUNX'FY ®EVELOPMEMY
KAREN H.P. NELSON, IDIRGCT'OR
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December 4 , 1989
Mr. Daniel Long, Town Cleric
Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re : Lot 1 & Lot 2 Berry
Street, Site Plan
Review
Dear Mr. Long:
The North Andover Planning Board field a public Dearing on
November 17 , 1988 in the Town Hall , Selectmen ' s Meeting Room, upon
the application of Riparian Realty Trust, c/o Rivers Development
Corp. , 24 Gould Street, Reading, MA. The hearing was duly
advertised in the North Andover Citizen on October 27 , 1988 and
November 3, 1988 and all interested parties were notified .
The petitioner seeks Site Plan approval for the construction
on of a 17 , 600 sq. ft. , two story building of commercial condominium
on Parcel 44 and the construction of a 35 , 600 sq. ft. two story
building and a 59 , 200 sq. ft. two story building for commercial
condominiums on Parcel 63, both found on the Assessors Map #106D,
on Berry Street and the Salem Turnpike respectively.
The following members were present, George Perna, Vice
Chairman; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul Hedstrom arrived
at 8:08 . John Simons, Clerk was absent,
Erich Nitzsche read the legal notice to open the public
hearing. Dennis Cronin was present representing the applicant .
Mr. Cronin stated that there were two lots . one of the
projects proposed is a major site plan and the other is an
intermediate project. He stated that he has met with the Technical
Review Committee .
William Bergeron, Hayes Engineering , spoke to the Board . He
stated that the buildings would be two stories . There are two
independent proposal on 14 . 7 acres . Conservation Commission has
had a hearing on this project.
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George Perna asked what the use was of the buildings. Mr.
Bergeron stated that they would be used for office and
manufacturing. He said that there was substantial amount of
wetlands on the property, that there were two separate watersheds .
Drainage calculations were submitted for the 2 , 10, and 100 year
event. There will be on-site septic systems.
Erich Nitzsche questioned the septic systems and the lots .
Paul Hedstrom questioned the zoning.
William Bergeron stated that they would be connecting to the
sewer when available . George Perna asked what guarantee was there
for the sewer connection. Paul Hedstrom said a covenant.
Mr. Bergeron said that they needed Fire Department approval
for the location of the hydrants and alarm system. The proposed
has been reduced by 26 , 200 sq. ft. to 96 , 200 sq. ft. There will be
5% for retail (or fast food ) , 45% for office use , and 50% for
industrial use . Scott Stocking, Town Planner asked that the
maximum ( 10% ) be used for retail/restaurant. The issue was
stressed because of parking using the largest scenario . Scott
Stocking read from the Bylaw.
Dennis Cronin asked if there was a condition that could be
made relative to the issue . The Town Planner has asked the
Building Inspector to clarify the matter.
William Bergeron spoke on a traffic study that was done . He
said that MEPA, State D . P . W. have copies .
George Perna spoke on curb--cut on Route 114 . Mr . Bergeron
stated that deceleration and accelerations lanes would be combined
with those of the Elm Square Project. He also stated that there
would be limited tree cutting.
Erich Nitzsche questioned the landscaping on Berry Street.
Mr. Bergeron said that Arborvitae would be used.
Scott Stocking questioned the timetable on the HEPA filing .
The response from Mr. Bergeron was next week. Scott stated that
it is a policy of the Board not to close the public hearing until
a report comes in on the MEPA filing .
Erich Nitzsche said that the proposed project is abutting the
wetlands with no buffer.
Scott Stocking asked Bill Hmurciak if he had concerns . Bill
Hmurciak, D . P. W. stated he had concerns with Berry Street being
only 18 ' wide . George Perna stated that he would like to see Berry
Street up-graded. Erich nitzsche said tie felt that the project was
squeezing the site .
Nancy Houghton, Berry Street abutter, wanted to know the hours
for the manufacturing. She cited loud noise already from the Elm
Square site .
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Paul. Hedstrom read from the Bylaw citing no nescience to an
area.
A motion was made by George Perna to continue the public
hearing until. December 15 , 1988. The motion was seconded by Erich
Nitzsche and voted. unanimous by those present.
On December 15, 1988, the Planning Board held a regular
meeting. The following members were present: Paul Hedstrom,
Chairman; George Perna, Vice Chairman; John Simons , Clerk and
Michael Leary. Erich Nitzsche was absent.
John Simons read a letter from the Building Inspector. A
letter was also received from the Conservation Commission regarding
Lot 1 Berry Street and Lot 2 Salem Turnpike , dated December 14 ,
1988 and is available for anyone to read, addressing eight issues
related to the project. Scott Stocking, Town Planner summarized
the letter from the Conservation. Scott Stocking stated that the
Conservation Commission was ready to issue a decision, a denial
based on the plan before the Board. The applicant asked that the
Conservation Commission hold off until there is more input from the
Planning Board on it. If the plan is marketably changed then
Conservation will issue its decision to deny, if there is
substantial changes, the Conservation Commission will asked them
to withdraw the application and submit another Notice of Intent.
John Simons stated that he could not understand if the plan was
going to change why didn' t the applicant withdraw this site plan.
Scott Stocking said the issue is how significant the plans are
going to change .
Scott Stocking went over some of the issues that are still
outstanding with the Planning Board:
1 . Parking standards
2 . Driveway connection between the two buildings
3. Improvements to Berry Street
4 . Improvements of intersection of Route 114
5 . Drainage
6 . Setback between Industrial and Residential Zones .
Bylaw calls for 100 ' between Residential and Industrial
Zone .
7 . Wetland impacts
8. Technical issues related to septic design
9 . Easement documents for septic systems - two different
lots .
10 . Landscaping screening details .
Scott Stocking stated that those are the major issues .
Dennis Cronin, representing the applicant, was present as well
as William Bergeron, Hayes Engineering, and Mr. Rivers from the
Riparian Realty Trust. Mr. Cronin spoke to the Board on the
technical review process and that the applicant had four meetings
with the Conservation Commission and with the Planning Board.
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Mr. Cronin said he felt quite confident that a design could
be adapted that would satisfy the concerns of the Conservation
Commission and he said he is looking for direction on the issues
of the Planning Board brought up by Scott Stocking, Town Planner.
He said on the parking issues and letter from the Building
Inspector that it is a statement of what the principal is and the
application in the particular case, you have to develop a design
which incorporates the projected use and that is what is
incorporated in the plan is what the potential uses are and any
conditional approval should incorporate those projected uses on the
parking layout and must comply with that. Mr . Cronin said that is .
what is meant in that section of the Bylaw was where there were no '
uses specified.
Mr. Cronin also spoke on the VR and Industrial requirements
in that the applicant has complied with the dimensional
requirements of the VR District as it abuts the Residential Zone .
He has presented a letter to Scott Stocking which indicates under
this type of situation where you have a grandfathered right of use
that a reasonable regulation is what he applied, applicant is
asking that the Board apply Industrial dimensional requirements on
the other side of the project where it abuts Industrial use .
Mr. Bergeron, Hayes Engineering, spoke to the Board on some
of the issues Scott Stocking, Town Planner, brought up. Mr.
Bergeron stated that he was somewhat surprised when at the last
Technical Review Committee Meeting when the issues of improving
Berry Street was brought up, bringing Berry Street up to Town
standards. Mr. Bergeron stated that Scott said that lie would be
going to visit the site . Mr. Bergeron said that there was a stone
wall along Berry street also a substantial amount of large trees
along that area and subsequently would have to be removed which was
not their desire . An easement or right-of-way was also requested
along the dirt section of Berry Street for the future so the Town
would not have to do any land taking . Mr. Bergeron stated that it
would pose a problem because it was the primary area for septic
system disposal . Mr. Bergeron provided a letter from D . E . Q . E .
saying it was alright for building 2 and 3 to discharge sewage to
another lot as along as there is a long term easement or lease
between the lots . Mr. Bergeron said that someone b . E . Q . E . had
spoken to Erich Nitzsche and that his concerns should be rested.
Mr. Bergeron stated that he has been working with the
different departments trying to satisfy their concerns .
John Simons asked what the total upland area was . Mr.
Bergeron replied that 14 acres were upland. Conservation says
there are 9 . 75 acres of upland and 5 . 5 acres of wetland, of that
John asked how much was covered for parking . Mr. Bergeron said
that 51% was for parking.
John Simons raised issues on the parking lot and wetlands .
Scott Clarified some of the issues as raised by the Conservation
Commission on those issuers
1 . Boundary dispute
2 . Resource area used for detention for stormwater run -off: .
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3. Performance standards of protecting the wetlands .
4 . Driveway to Lot 2 eliminated .
5 . Extensive work in buffer zone ,
6 . Suggesting imposing a 25 ' no construction zone around the
bordering vet. wetlands .
7 . Problem with replication plan .
Scott said those were main issues with the Conservation
Commission.
John Simons stated that based on those issues that would be
substantial changes in the plans before the Board . The applicant
is working on those issues . John wanted to see the architectural
plans, something that would show the height of the building and the
screening of the surrounding property.
George Perna and Mr. Bergeron went over some of the issues the
Planning Board halo
1 . Parking area show where it could be if business changed --
not to construct it, show it on the plans ,
2 . Zoning issues -- do they go with the current zoning (VR )
setbacks, applicant next to VR District what' s there is
non-conforming and was put there before the VR went into
effect.
3 . ENF (Environmental Notification Form) to be done for the
State curb-cut. Board asking applicant to file ,
applicant would like to hold-off because of Berry Street
and the wetland crossing . This was on Scott ' s
recommendation.
A lengthy discussion took place on the connecting of the two
parcels and the wetlands .
George Perna said there should be some restrictions of
commercial traffic in the Residential Zone .
Bill Hmurciak would like to have more figures on the drainage ,
Scott Stocking spoke on the width of Berry Street and the fact
that the impact on Route 114 and Berry Street would be greater.
Dennis Cronin wanted feedback on the connecting of the two parcels .
A motion was made by Michael Leary to continue the public
hearing until the first meeting in February and accept an extension
until February 16th . The motion was seconded by George Perna and
voted unanimous by those present.
On February 2 , 1989 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were present.. Paul Hedstrom, Chairman; George
Perna, Vice Chairman; John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and
Michael Leary.
John Simons read letters from Scott Stocking, Town Planner,
the Fire Department and the Building Inspector .
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William Bergeron, engineer, went over the concerns of the Lire
Department. Mr. Bergeron stated that they have been before the
Conservation Commission . He also stated that the revised plans
show the building is 100 ' from the Elm Square Development as
requested by the Planning Board. The applicant is asking for a
waiver from the 50 ' buffer, for access to three buildings . There
is a parking garage shown on the plans to address the parking
issues. Ninety percent of the parking spaces are for the office
space requirements and 10% for retail use . A total of 300 spaces
required for the project. The parking garage could accommodate 165
parking spaces . Mr. Bergeron showed the Board floor plans ( 3
scenarios) , each containing 20 ' x60 ' modules .
Mr. Bergeron went over the list of issues from Scott Stocking,
Town Planner. Easement document supplied for septic systems .
Landscaping added near the detention area.
John Simons wanted the wetlands delineated on the plans . Mr.
Bergeron showed John where they were . John also asked what
percentage of upland would not be disturbed . Mr. Bergeron said
basically a third.
Scott Stocking, Town Planner, asked about the type of rip--rap .
Mr. Bergeron said stone .
Erich Nitzsche asked if the bridge design had been submitted.
Mr Bergeron said, no, he had just received the okay from the
Conservation Commission.
George Perna asked about lighting . John Simons asked about
the design of the buildings . Mr. Bergeron showed the Board, asked
about what they will be made of , Mr. Bergeron said concrete
(textured) . George Perna asked about the signs . Mr. Bergeron
showed the Board the type of signs .
George Perna and Erich Nitzsche elaborated on lighting and
size of the signs. John Simons stated that a registered landscape
architect stamp was needed. John also commented on the need for
common driveway applications or Form A Plan. Erich Nitzsche would
prefer Form A lots. Mr. Cronin stated that the land was
grandfathered in 1985 .
George Perna asked if the parking garage was permitted in the
area. Mr. Bergeron said, yes . He also asked about the septic
systems . Mr. Bergeron stated that all have been submitted to the
Board of Health.
Paul Hedstrom questioned whether parking garage was allowed.
Erich Nitzsche questioned the letter from the Board of Health .
Mr. Bergeron aid that since the letter, he has met with the Board
of Health to address the issues .
An extension is needed from the applicant to extend the public
hearing.
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A motion was made by Michael Leary to accept an extension
until April 30, 1989 with readvertising the hearing . The motion
was seconded by Erich Nitzsche and voted unanimous by those
present.
The Planning Board held a regular meeting on March 2 , 1989 .
The following members were present: George Perna, Vice Chairman;
John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul
Hedstrom arrived at 10:00 p. m.
John Simons read a letter from Dennis Cronin asking for an
extension on the public hearing . Erich Nitzsche stated that if an
extension on the public hearing was granted, the Board would be
asking for an extension on the decision.
A motion was made by John Simons to continue the public
hearing to April 2 , 1989 . The motion was seconded by Michael Leary
and voted unanimous by those present.
On April 6 , 1989 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were present: Paul Hedstrom, Chairman; George
Perna, Vice Chairman, John Simons, Clerk and Erich Nitzsche .
Michael Leary was absent.
John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting an
extension. A motion was made by John Simons to continue the public
hearing until May 27 , 1989 . The motion was seconded by George
Perna and voted unanimous by those present.
On April 27 , 1989 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were present: George Perna, Vice Chairman;
John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul
Hedstrom arrived at 10 : 25 p . m.
John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting an
extension on the public hearing . A motion was made by John Simons
to accept an extension, but the request is to be put on the
standard form for extension. The motion was seconded by Michael
Leary and voted unanimous by those present.
On May 18, 1989 the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: George Perna, Vice Chairman;
John Simons, Clerk and Erich Nitzsche . Paul Hedstrom, Chairman
arrived at 9: 00 P. M.
John Simons read a letter from the applicant requesting an
extension on the public hearing .
A motion was made by George Perna to vote a denial subject to
the applicant coming in with a suitable extension, the facts of the
Boards denial are in the file . The motion was seconded by John
Simons and voted unanimous by those present.
On June 8, 1989, the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: George Perna, Vice Chairman;
John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Michael Leary. Paul
Hedstrom, Chairman arrived at 8 : 35 p . m.
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Dennis Cronin, attorney, gave the Board background on the
application before the Board. He stated that since the first
public hearing in October, the project has been scaled down from
125,000 sq. ft. to 95,000 sq. ft. A new notice of intent has been
filed with the Conservation Commission .
George Perna wanted the issues identified before the Board
went any further with this application. Dennis Cronin said that
the issues were the design of the project and a letter from the
Building Inspector relative to the interpretation of the parking
and whether an accessory parking garage was necessary to
accommodate the proposed. Dennis Cronin stated that Mr . Nicetta
had not seen the plans at that time and has since reviewed them and
the parking meets the requirements for what is proposed.
John Simons questioned how many separate lots there were . Mr.
Cronin stated that there were two separate lots .
Peter Ogren, Hayes Engineering, went over changes as a result
of the Conservation Commission. Mitigation of Drainage Report was
given to the Board to review.
Chris Huntress stated that he had spoken to Richard Doucette ,
Conservation Administrator, on the fifty ( 50 ) foot buffer area and
Richard stated that the Conservation Commission was strongly
opposed, that a portion of the project was being built within the
50 foot buffer area.
Peter Ogren stated that at the Conservation meeting on June
7 , 1989 , was the first time any reference was made to a 50 foot
buffer zone .
John Simons questioned the percentage of upland that would not
be disturbed. Paul Hedstrom stated that the report says 48%
including wetlands.
John Simons wanted to see a landscaping plan . Mr. Ogren was
waiting for site plan approval before submitting . John Simons said
it was part of the requirements of a submittal .
A lengthy discussion took place on what the issues were and
information that is needed in the site plan review process . These
issues were in a letter, dated February 7 , 1989 from the Planning
Office . Some of the issues were :
1 . Landscaping
2 . Form A Plan
3 . Building elevations along Berry Street
4 . Rip-rap design
5 . Sign Design
b . 'Three story parking garage is accessory building
7 . Order of Conditions from Conservation
8 . Dumpsters/screening
9 . Drainage calculations submitted to D . P . W. before closing
the public hearing .
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10 . Details of retaining walls
11 . Redesigning parking area to North of Building #2
12 . What material will be used to stabilize the retention
area.
Some of the concerns were :
1 . Lighting
2 . Parking
3 . Residential area abutting
4. Too intense of a project
The Board wanted to know the outcome of the Conservation
meeting. Dennis Cronin stated that the abutters may not have been
notified properly and that the applicant is going before the
Conservation Commission on June 21 , 1989 .
Perc tests have been done on the project.
A motion was made by George Perna to continue the public
hearing to the first meeting in August and accept and extension for
three months . The motion was seconded by Michael Leary and voted
unanimous by those present.
On August 24 , 1989 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were presents George Perna, Chairman; John
Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Jack Graham.
John Simons read a letter to the applicant from Christian
Huntress, Planner, with a list of concerns .
Bill Bergeron spoke to the Board on the site plan .
Modification of that plan relative to retaining walls, per
Conservation Commission and a note on the plans relative to
landscaping. Plans were given to the Board members .
The Board wanted the heating and air conditioning shown in the
elevation, along with the screening of same . The Board expressed
concerns with the building along Route 114 and the flat roofs .
They would like to see front and side views of the buildings.
The Board members expressed their concern of being
uncomfortable with what the buildings will look lime , would prefer
seeing jogs in the footprint, not all flat.
Mr. Osborne spoke to the Board on landscaping the property.
Plans of the landscaping were presented to the Board for review.
Mr. Osborne went over the different types of tree plantings that
will be used at the site .
John Simons spoke on the density being too high, over
development of the wetlands . Brad Latham gave figures on the
percentage of pavement, building, landscaping , and wetlands . There
are 186 ,000 sq. ft. of wetlands for a total of 309 ,000 sq. ft. of
undisturbed land. Total paved area, 145 , 676 sq. ft. ; footprint,
49, 600 sq. ft. ; sidewalks 7 , 120 sq. ft. for 31 . 5°% being disturbed.
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The Board requested the following information:
1 . Look of the buildings
2 . Show material to be used.
3 . Show top of the buildings along Route 114 and the
screening.
4 . What the signs will look like .
5 . Type of lighting to be used.
The Board expressed concerns with the following :
1 . Appears to be over development of the site .
2 . Area of wetlands vs area of uplands .
New landscape plans will be submitted to the Board for review.
Christian Huntress stated the deadline on this application was
September 6 , 1989 . A rough draft will be available on September
7 , 1989. An extension will be needed till the end of September.
The applicant will provide the Board with an extension till
September 26 , 1989.
Erich Nitzsche to review the drainage calculations of May
10th.
A motion as made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public
hearing to September 7 , 1989 , accept the extension to September 26 ,
1989 and direct the Planner to draft a decision. The motion was
seconded by John Simons and voted unanimous by those present.
The Planning Board held a regular meeting on September 7 ,
1989 . The following members were present: George .Perna, Chairman;
John Simons, Clerk and Erich Nitzsche . Jack Graham was absent.
A letter from Christian Huntress to the applicant was read
into the record. The Board expressed their concern with the view
of the project from Route 114 , size of the signs which are to be
placed on the buildings , possibility to tie into sewer should it
be extended past the property, and the ability of the surface
drainage getting into the detention ponds .
Mr. William Bergeron, of Hayes Engineering, stated that the
signs being placed on the building will be less than 2" tall so as
to fit within the ornamental brick strip on the facade of each
structure . Mr. Bergeron went on to say that the septic system is
in compliance with Title V as it is located 10 ' away from the
property line of Berry Street.
A motion was made by John Simons to continue the public
hearing to September 21 , 1989 Planning Board Hearing . The motion
was seconded by Erich Nitzsche and voted unanimous by those
present.
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The Planning Board held a regular meeting on September 21 ,
1989 . The following members were present% George Perna, Chairman;
John Simons, Clerk and Erich Nitzsche . Paul Hedstrom arrived at
8s15 P. M. Jack Graham was absent.
The applicant has submitted an extension. George Perna said
that the applicant needs approval from the Board of Health and the
State D. P.W. George also stated that the mechanical of the
building should not be showing. The sign will have a 2 ' band
around it.
The applicant should meet with the Planner, Christian
Huntress, on the over all safety along Route 114 . Christian
Huntress stated he would like to contact the State D . P . W. regarding
the safety issue . George Perna also spoke on the issue of safety
and the accesses to the property.
A motion wa made by Paul Hedstrom to accept the extension.
The motion was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimous by those
present.
On September 28, 1989 the Planning Board held a regular
meeting. The following members were presents George Perna,
Chairman; John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and Jack Graham.
John Simons read two letters from the applicant requesting an
extension in which the Board must act until October 26 , 1989 .
A motion was made by John Simons to accept the extension until
October 26 , 1989 . The motion was seconded by Erich Nitzsche and
voted unanimous by those present.
The Planning Board held a regular meeting on October 19 , 1989 .
The following members were presents George Perna, Chairman; John
Simons , Clerk; Jack Graham and John Draper. Erich Nitzsche arrived
at 8s15 p. m.
A letter was received from the applicant requesting an
extension to November 10, 1989 .
A motion was made by John Simons to accept an extension to
November 10, 1989 . The motion was seconded by Erich Nitzsche and
voted unanimous by those present. The Board wants an additional
extension beyond November 10 , 1989 .
On November 2 , 1989 the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were presents George Perna, Chairman; John
Simons Clerk; Erich Nitzsche , Jack Graham and John Draper.
The following issues were discussedi
1 . traffic
2 . intensity of use
3. proximity with the parking near the wetlands .
Sill Bergeron spoke to the Board on down scaling the project.
The footprint will be the same , but will be used industrially. The
parking requirements will be less , thus reducing the traffic .
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George Perna expressed concerns about possible other types of
uses for the buildings, like putting up partitions and making more
office space. Bill Bergeron said that the issuance of the building
permit from the Building Inspector will ensure that what the
Planning Board approved will be constructed. George Perna wants
a restriction put on the deed.
Christian Huntress, Planner, told the Board of a possible
septic system problem. The system could handle one ( 1 ) shift.
Mr. Bergeron told the Board that once a sewer is installed along
Route 114, this project will be hooked up to the system.
A lengthy discussion took place on the parking as Mr. Bergeron
explained it to the Board.
Erich Nitzsche spoke on the landscaping. He cited that it was
mostly retaining walls . Bill Bergeron told the Board that the
Conservation Commission asked for retaining walls .
A brief discussion took place on the amount of wetlands on the
property.
A motion was made by John Simons accept an extension to
December 5, 1989 and continue the public hearing to November 30 ,
1989 . The motion was seconded by Jack Graham and voted unanimous
by those present.
On November 30 , 1989 the Planning Board held a regular
meeting. The following members were present George Perna,
Chairman; John Simons, Clerk; Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. :lack
Graham was absent.
John Simons read a letter from the Board of Health . Also
read was a letter from the Department of Public Works .
Christian Huntress, Planner, stated that the Board had a dead
line of December 5 , 1989 . He presented the Board with a draft
decision. The draft decision does not include the concerns from
the D . P.W. The Board added to the draft decision a condition to
tie into the sewer when available .
George Perna asked that the words Special Permits be replaced
by Site Plan Review.
A discussion took place on the letter from the Board of Health
as it relates to Condition #2 (b ) reducing the size of the
footprint. Also discussed was adding to that portion of the
condition after ( b) section ( c ) regarding the physical conditions
found on the site .
John Simons asked if there was a condition that relates to all
necessary permits being obtained , for example common driveways .
Christian Huntress stated that Condition #23 addresses the issue .
A further discussion took place on Condition #2 ( b ) . The
applicant did not agree with the recommendations from the Board of
Health.
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A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to approve the Conditional
site plan approval for Riparian Office Park as drafted and amended
during discussions . The motion was seconded by John Simons and
voted unanimous by those present including the Chairman, George
Perna.
A list of those conditions is attached.
Sincerely,
Planning Board
Georg Perna, Jr. ,
Chairman
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RIPARIAN OFFICE PARK.
Conditional Site Plan Review Approval .
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding this
Site Plan Review application as required by sections 8 . 3 and
10. 31 of the Zoning Bylaws:
1 . The proposed use and site design for this lot are
appropriate, due to it' s location in Town,
(With the addition of conditions listed herein. )
2 . Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access into the surrounding
site has been provided.
(With the addition of conditions listed herein. )
3 . The landscaping plan as shown meets the
requirements of section 8 . 4 of the zoning Bylaws.
4 . The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the
Town Bylaw requirements.
5. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site
Plan Review as stated in Section 8 . 3 of the Zoning Bylaw.
(with the addition of conditions listed herein. )
5, The Applicant has met the procedural requirements of the
Town' s Special Permit process as found in section 10 . 3 of the
North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
The Planning Board finds under Section 8 . 35 of the Zoning Bylaw
that the proposed site plan generally complies with the Town
Bylaw requirements but requires minor conditions in order to be
completely in compliance with Town Bylaws.
Finally, the Planning Board finds that this proposal complies
with the Town of North Andover Bylaw requirements so long as the
following conditions are complied with. Therefore, in order to
fully comply with the approval necessary to construct the
facility as specified in the Special Permit before us, the
Planning Board hereby grants a Special Permit to the applicant
provided the following conditions are met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. The final plans shall include the following in one packet:
a. Site Plan
b. Building Elevations
C. Detail sheets
d. Profile sheets
(with appropriate revisions as noted below)
e. Landscape plan
f. Plan showing phasing of construction activities and
erosion control methods.
All plans shall be on 24" x 36" sheets
2 . The overall footprint of all structures found on this site
shall not exceed 36, 000 square feet, and the total gross
floor area of all buildings found on this site shall not
exceed 70, 000 square feet. The Planning Board places this
condition on this site for the following reasons:
a. The negative impact this site will have on traffic
safety along the route 114 corridor.
b. Recommendation from the North Andover Board of Health
that the proposed septic system will not adequately
support the proposed structures.
c. The physical conditions found on this site, with regard
to topography and wetlands, call for such limitations as
found within this decision.
3 . In no instance shall additional pavement, construction or
building additions be allowed at any time in the future after
the final site plan has been approved except as allowed
through Site Plan Review.
4 . All revisions which are herein required shall be placed upon
the final plans prior to endorsement and filing with the
North Essex Registry of Deeds.
5 . All Planning Board Order of Conditions are to be placed upon
the recorded Definitive Plan, ( Cover Sheet ) prior to
endorsement and filing with the Registry of Deeds.
6 . All uses and operations located on this site shall be limited
to one, eight hour shift per day. Violation of this condition
shall enable the Building Inspector to retract any occupancy
Permit which has been issued for that structure. This
condition shall also be incorporated in the deed for each
individual unit, and all deeds shall be submitted to the
Planning Department to be included in the file.
7 . In no instance shall the use percentage for any structure
exceed that which is found on the record plans. Violation of
this condition shall enable the Building Inspector to retract
any Occupancy Permit which has been issued for that
structure. This condition shall also be incorporated in the
deed for each individual unit, and all deeds shall be
submitted to the Planning Department to be included in the
file.
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8 . The applicant shall receive State DPW approval for the
curb-cut prior to receiving a permit to build for any
structure located on this site
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9 Throughout all lands, tree cutting shall be kept to a
minimum in order to minimize erosion and preserve the
natural features of the site. Accordingly, the developer in
conjunction with a registered arborist, shall submit a tree
cutting and reforestation plan consistent with the
provisions of Section 5. 8 of the North Andover Zoning
Bylaws ( The plan is for areas of substantial cutting and
filling ) to be reviewed by the Planning Staff prior to the
applicant receiving a Building Permit. This Plan shall
explicitly include specific trees to be retained. Also, the
developer shall inform the Town Planner when significant
tree cutting is to occur in order that the Planner may
determine the need to be to be present.
10 The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation,
11. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
12 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during road
construction.
13 . No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department regulations.
14 . No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may
be allowed by Town Regulations.
15. All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers
installed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy, per order NAFD.
16. Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for any
structures, this site shall have received all necessary
permits and approvals from the North Andover Board of
Health.
17 . Bonds, in an amount to be determined by the Planning Board,
shall be posted to ensure construction and/or completion of
site screening and other pertinent public amenities. These
bonds shall be in the form of a Tri-Party Agreement.
18 . Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for any
structures, the site shall be reviewed by the Planning
Board. Any additional screening as may be reasonably required
by the Planning Board shall be added at the owners expense.
19 . Prior to endorsement of the plans, all off site utilities
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shall be submitted to, and approved by the North Andover
DPW and Planning Board.
20. Prior to the Building Permit being issued for the first
structure and again prior to occupancy of the first
structure,
u ture, the applicant shall receive a written
determination from the Conservation Commission that all work
under their jurisdiction is being satisfactorily performed
and maintained.
21 . Any Plants, Trees or Shrubs that have been incorporated
into the Landscape Plan approved in this decision, that die
within one year from time of planting shall be replaced by
the owner.
22 . A final set of plans shall be drawn with regard to the
conditions contained herein. The Plans shall be submitted to
and approved by the Planning Board prior to endorsement and
filing with the North Essex Registry of Deeds.
23 . Prior to the issuance of a permit to build the applicant
shall submit an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan to the
Planning Board for review and approval. The plan shall show
existing lots 1 & 2 combined into one lot entitled "lot 1-A" .
24 . The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to
and be binding upon the applicant, it' s employees and all
successors and assigns in interest or control.
25 . The applicant shall connect into the Town ' s sewer system as
soon as it becomes available to this site.
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