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MEMORANDUM
T0i Conservation Commission
FROM: Scott A. Stocking,lW&Aanner
DATE : October 21 , 1988
RE : Riparian Realty Trust Site plan Review
Please be advised that the Planning Board has not held a public
hearing on the above cited project. Due to an incomplete submittal to
the Board. Staff would recommend that the commission not consider
closing the public hearing on this project until the Planning Board has
an opportunity to review the project during a public hearing and submit
our findings and recommendations to you for consideration .
The earliest this project could be considered by the Planning
Board is November 17th. Please let me know if I can be of any further
assistance ,
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To: Scott Stocking, Planning DEpt.
From: Lt. Andrew Melnikas,
Fire Prevention Officer
Re: Site Plan Review-Riparian Industrial Park
Berry St & Route 114
Date: October 28 , 1988
The Fire Department has reviewed these plans and has the following
comments :
1 . Complete access around the building be provided.
2. The building be fully sprinklered.
3 . Horn lights, pull stations and indicator strobe light on each
section be included.
4. Additional hydrants be included; location to be determined by
the Fire Department.
5. A master fire alarm box will be required to connect the internal
fire alarm system to the municipal Fire Alarm System.
6 . The developer shall work closely with others in the area in
bringing the fire alarm line down Turnpike' Street.
7 . A secured key access box be installed on the building prior
to occupancy.
Lt. Andrew Melnikas
Fire Prevention Officer
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KAIU i I.P. Nla.SON, 1llIZI.i"C(?It
October 31 , 1988
Rivers Development Corp,
24 Gould Street
Reading, MA 01867
Re : Riparian Industrial Park
Site Plan Review
Dear Sirs:
Attached please find a copy of my staff report to the Planning
Board for the above cited project. The first public hearing for this
project is scheduled for November 17 , 1988 .
Please plan to attend the next Technical Review Committee
Meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 9, 1988 .
Thank you for your time and effort in this matter.
Sincerely,
Scott A. Stocking ICP
Town Planner
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STAFF REVIEW
SITE PLAN REVIEW PLANNING BOARD MEETING
November 17 , 1988
PROJECT , Riparian Industrial Park
LOCATION : Rte 114 & Berry Street
APPLICANTS Rivers Development Corp. Designers: Hayes Engineering
Wakefield, MA
246-2800
EXISTING CONDITIONS , Forest/Pasture
SUMMARYs
Land was rezoned to VR during the 1987 Town Meeting. Applicant filed a
"Form A" plan to grandfather the I-1 Zoning . Grandfathering to run out
10/88 .
CURRENT ZONING: VR ( I-1 ) grandfather parcels - Form A plan approved
October 1985 .
REQUIRED PROVIDED
MINIMUM LOT AREA (Lot 1 ) 80,000 sq. ft. 120, 473 sq. ft.
FRONT YARD (Min) 50 , 102 '
SIDE YARD (Min) 50 ' 100 ,
REAR YARD (Min) 50 ' 52 '
ROADWAY FRONTAGE (Min) 150 , 701 '
PARKING 48 48
SQ.FT. OF STRUCTURE 17 , 600 GFA
LOT COVERAGE (% ) 35% 7%
STORIES : N/A( 55 ' ) 2 ( 40 ' )
F .A.R. . 50 . 15
MINIMUM LOT AREA (Lot 2 ) 80,000 sq. ft. 522 , 720 sq. ft.
FRONT YARD (Min ) 50' 114 '
SIDE YARD (Min) 50 ' 74 '
REAR YARD (Min) 50 , 50 '
ROADWAY FRONTAGE (Min) 150 ' 1 , 138 '
PARKING 139 98
SQ. FT. OF STRUCTURE N/A 104,800 sq. ft.
LOT COVERAGE( % ) 35% 10%
STORIES : N/A ( 55 ' ) 2 ( 40 ' )
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General Description
This project is located approximately 1 , 500 ' from the Berry ,Street/Route
114 intersection, just south of the Equestrain Shop. The applicant is
calling for the construction of 3 separate office/industrial buildings,
2 stories in height containing approximately 122, 400 GFA located on two
lots of record which contains approximately 14 . 8 acres of land.
The site contains extensive wetlands . The location of the boundary is
currently under appeal with D. E . Q. E . The applicant calls for a driveway
crossing to connect an "island" of high ground with the Route 114
portion of the site .
Staff has submitted the plan to State D. P . W. for review. The applicant
currently shows deceleration and acceleration lanes along the Route 114
roadway.
The FAR and lot coverage numbers are low due to the amount of wetlands
on the site and the difficult configurations of highground left for
development. The applicant is extensively utilizing this highground
showing no buffers adjacent to wetlands and a high degree of impervious
surface .
The building is proposed to contain 62 units which contain 2,000 sq. ft.
each ( 1 ,000 sq. ft. per floor) .
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Town Staff Comments
A .P .W.
1 . Might need to do a detailed hydrology study for the
entire drainage basin.
2 . Will' study water and sewer issues
3. Proposed roadway is functioning as a darn to retain
water and meter out the excess .
NACC
1 . under review on a Notice of Intent.
2 . wetland delineation under appeal with D. E . Q . E . (July,
1988 ) want to use the area as open space .
Police
1 . Intersection improvements for Route 114/Berry Street
2 . Analyze traffic impacts on Campbell Road
3. Improve Berry Street - narrow roadway
4 . Need to repaint the street lines
5 . Contribute to the optics system for the traffic lights
Fire
1 . Extend master fire alarm system . from the nursing home
to this site .
2 . Need additional hydrants
3 . Need sprinkler system per NAFD requirements
4 . Need a tenant notification system.
State D. P . W.
1 . Notice sent to State by applicant to begin the MEPA
process for this site .
2 . Applicant has not begun the ENF process with the State
due to lack of input from Planning Board.
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Board of Health
1 . Drainage concerns due to flat site, and a flat
drainage basin.
2 . High watertable on this site .
3. Title V problems dealing with a force main, holding
tank and septic fields on Lot 1 only.
4 . Provide for connection to sewer lane to be built along
Route 114 .
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Staff Review
Staff withheld the publication of the public hearing for this project
for one month due to an incomplete submittal on September 21st. (Board
has 65 days to hold' a public hearing) .
Upon review of the site plan, staff finds extensive utilization of the
site with large building footprints and large areas of pavement.
Somewhat small retention/detention areas are shown on the plan despite
the extensive lot coverage . Detail review needed of the design.
Traffic Impact Report (dated 9/21/88)
States the following :
Summary of Results
Vehicle trips per day 857
AM peak hours ( 7 : 30--8: 30 ) 102
PM peak hours ( 4: 30-5130) 109
Direction of Traffic
Southbound 66%
Northbound 33%
AM level of service (Rte 114 driveway)
Southbound Rte 114 "B"
Lett turns onto Rte 114 "D"
Right turns onto Rte 114 "A"
PM Level of service (Rte 114 Driveway)
All Rte 114 traffic
Left turns onto Rte 114 "D"
Right turns onto Rte 114 "A"
Summary of Impact
AM peak No change level of service
PM peak "A" to "B"
Staff will closely review this project with the State under the MEPA
process . Siting and the design of the driveway to Route 114 is critical
to the adequate access to this development. Location of other exisiting
curb-cuts, roads and property lines are very important to ensure
continued traffic access to this site .
Truck access to the buildings is questionable due to tight turning
movements and narrow drives .
Drainage is sheet flow directed towards the wetlands with minimum sized
settling ponds .
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Issues to be Resolved Information Needed
1 . Parking standards are not met. Change in parking standards for
manufacturing, 1 per 500 sq. ft. , 265 spaces shown, spaces
needed. Estimation of parking standards is difficult due to the
speculative nature of the structures.
2 : Location and distances to driveways/roadways on Route 114 . Need
to show property lines across from the site on Route 114 .
Current stripping of the roadway needs to be shown.
3 . Discuss the need to signalize Route 114 and Berry Street due to
increased traffic loads. ( i . e. nursing home , 142 beds, Girl
Scouts expansion, this project, possible conversion of the
riding academy to residential use, possible 132 units, land
opposite ;Elm Square Industrial, 100+ units) .
4. Design of the drainage system. Small retention/detention
ponds. No channeling of water by pipe and catch basins, etc .
5 . Setbacks required by Footprint #3 ) Between industrial and
residential zones 100 ' /50 ' ) not provided especially adjacent to
Elm Square Builders lot.
6 . N A C C concerns with wetland impacts
a) no buffer area between wetlands and. construction
b) location of the bordering vegetating wetland
c) driveway crossing from building #2 to #3
d) drainage impacts due to sheet drainage towards the
wetlands
7 . Need to show the location of the entrances to the buildings.
Design of the loading docks .
8. Need turning movements of trucks studied on site . Problems with
access to the docks/loading areas.
9 . Blind corners created by building sitings and driveway location.
10. Need to relocate handicapped spaces closer to the structure on
building #3. Spaces need to be designed in accordance with the
Bylaw.
11 . Placement of the no--cut line to preserve existing trees . No
clearing or curbing of understory vegetation is allowed.
12 . Problems with septic design they might not be in accordance with
Title V requirements.
13. Show location of stream bank existing and proposed on Lot 2
along its entire route .
14 . Sewer agreements for possible service once the line is extended.
15 . No on-site lighting shall be directed towards Route 114 or
adjacent residential areas.
16 . Circulation of the driveway to Berry Street need to be
improved. Numerous traffic conflicts due to multiple turning
movements within close proximity to the street.
17 . Location and screening of the dumpsters needs to be improved.
18. Drainage from the roof? - No roof drains . = '����'
19 . Need to clearly show existing and proposed landscaping materials .
20. Proof that Section 8 . 4 (Landscaping Parking Lots ) is met by this
application.
21 . Parallel parking spaces are not practical as shown.
22 . Adequacy of water service - not showing a looped system through
this site ( from Berry Street to Route 114 ) .
23 . Adequacy of ground area around existing trees to be saved.
24 . Need a 3 ' high solid landscaped screen of all parking areas from
Berry Street and Route 114 .
25 . Coordination with the State under MEPA. Staff requests a joint
filing and review.
26 . Provide zoning information table for the projects total buildout
for both lots.
27 . Provide a revised traffic impact report which states the result
of building #1 and #2 utilizing access to Berry Street only.
Include figures for a total maximum buildout of the land along
the Route 114 corridor from Wallow Street to Sharpners Pond Road
utilizing existing zoning.
28. Need to determine if a dry sewer will be installed on this site
for eventual connection to the Route 114 line .
29. Expanded hydrology study of the entire drainage basin - might
be required by B. P . W.
30. Provide landscape materials along the base of the structure .
31 . All signs to obtain a building permit from the Building
Inspector.
32 . Detention ponds will be designed to allow standing water on a
continuous basis. NACC problems with this design?
33. Please supply a set of proposed building plans.
34 . Provide an additional elevation of the building from a side view.
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PLANNING BOARD • NOVEMBER 17 , 198$
Re : Riparian office park
I have reviewed the preliminary septic system plan for this
project and have :.several comments , I have already given my
suggestions to the engineer who is incorporating them into a
final plan, most of the modifications are simple design changes
which are not prohibitive .
There are two issues which are not as simple . The proposal
has septic systems for three buildings on two lots discharging
to 3 leachfields on lot 1 . The engineer and the DEQE officials
I contacted in Worburn so far assure me this is legal as perpetual
easements are established to permit access for future repairs,
but I will check with the Boston DEQE office before any final
approval.
The other issue that concerns me most is controlling the sewage
flows of potential occupants of the buildings . The current plan
is designed for minimum water uses, like a machine shop or travel
agent. In the past I have seen buildings like this designed for
minimum sewage flows that were leased to health clubs and
restaurants which produce much more effluent. I would recommend
that each unit and it ' s proposed user be reviewed by the build-
ing and health departments prior to receiving occupancy permits .
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N. Andover Health Inspector
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OFFICES OF: o Town of 120 Main Slreel
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KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR
December 14, 1988
Riparian Realty Trust
24 Could Street
Reading, MA 01867 D.E.Q.E. File Vs 242-478 & 242--479
Gentlemen: Re: Lot 1 Berry, Lot 2 Salem Turnpike
The North Andover Conservation Commission has carefully reviewed
all submissions under the above-referenced files and has the following con-
cerns about the proposed development:
1. The following wetland resource areas are affected by the
proposed work: bank, land under water, land subject to
flooding (bordering and isolated) , and bordering vegetated
wetland. These resource areas are significant to the
interests of the Act and Town Bylaw. These resource areas
are also significant to the recreation interests of the
Bylaw. The applicant has not attempted to overcome the
presumption of significance of these resource areas to
the identified interests.
2. The wetland resource boundary is stillin dispute. The
developer has appealed the NACC's positive determination
based on the delineation and extent of bordering vegetated
wetland and bordering land subject to flooding. Although
the NACC's delineation of the bordering vegetated wetland
appears to have been used in the Notices of Intent, the
bordering land subject to flooding boundary has not been
resolved. The NACC contends that a much greater portion
of the site consists of bordering land subject to flooding
under the Wetlands' Protection Act. The applicant contends
that this land is not "bordering" land subject to flodding.
If so, most of the site is still clearly a resource area
(land subject to "storm flowage, or flooding, or inundation
by groundwater or surface water") under the Town of North
Anodover Wetlands Bylaw and must be so delineated.
3. The NACC finds that use of the wetland resource areas on site
. for detention of storm runoff to be inconsistent with the
performance standards for protecting these wetlands. The
discharge of storm runoff from the developed portions of the
site will directly dump loads of pollutants (e.g. , oil,
gasoline, salt, nutrients, and bacteria) and sediments to the
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Lot 1 Berry, Lot 2 Salem Turnpike
wetland resource areas with only minimal screening at the
catchbasins and swales. Furthermore, the increase in water
level caused by increased runoff will affect the hydrologic
regime of the wetlands. This alteration of wetland resource
areas would put the project outside of the performance standards
of the regulations. Accordingly, the projects' drainage system
will be re-designed to control storm runoff through one of the
following two alternatives:
a. the use of detention or retention ponds constructed
outside of the wetland resource areas on the site (both
Lots 1 and 2) , with all the storm drainage directed to
these ponds. This alternative would eliminate the need
for some of the wetland replacement areas proposed by
the applicant.
b. the use of sedimentation ponds to receive the storm
runoff from all point discharges from the drainage
system to act as filters for this runoff, and the use
of the wetland resurce areas only for the purpose of
flood storage for the extra site runoff. This alter-
native will require the control structures at the out-
lets of the wetland resource areas to be identical in
their rating curve to the existing natural control
structures, and shall result in increased elevations
within the wetland resource areas for only infrequent
or rare storm events.
All runoff From roof drains and parking lots shall be routed
through these detention and retention areas. The NACC will re-
quire MDC grease and oil traps or their equivalent.
4. As proposed, the combined total of bordering vegetated wetland to
be altered on both sites is approximately 5100 square feet. The
NACC finds that this figure can be reduced significantly by re-
designing the detention ponds as described above, and by elimina-
ting the wetland crossing on Lot 2.
5. The wetland crossing on Lot 2 shall be eliminated. The applicant
has not submitted this crossing as a limited project, and the NACC
finds that the crossing requires. unnecessary filling of wetlands.
6. Extensive work, is proposed in the buffer zone; this project has been
shoe-horned onto a site extremely limited by the amount of wetland.
Accordingly, the NACC will imposen25-foot no construction zone
around the bordering vegetated wetland in which no work will be
permitted; this will ensure that the wetlands are not impacted
during construction.
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Lot 1 BeKEY and Lot 2 Salem Turnpike
7. As proposed, the wetlands replication plan is unacceptable.
The replacement �greas, as sited, have the potential for
adversely affecting significant areas of existing wetland.
The amount of wetland replication needed should decrease
when the project is redesigned; any replication then
necessary should be discussed with the conservation admin-
istrator before final plans are drawn.
8. The applicant has given the NACC an extension until June 7th
1989, to issue an Order of Conditions under File Vs 242-478
and 242-479. It is the NACC's understanding that the projects
will be withdrawn before that time. If not, denials based
upon the concerns raised in this letter will be issued.
Any revised plans submitted to the NACC will be reviewed on an
informal basis, but will not be formally accepted under either File #
242-478 or 242-479. If the applicant can meet the concerns expressed by
the NACC and other town boards, a new Notice of Intent will be submitted,
a new public hearing will be held and the current proposals will be with-
drawn.
Sincerely,
NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Lois Bruinooge
Member
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MEMORANDUM
TO s Planning Board
FROM: D. Robert Nicett VU01W3.:1 g inspector
DATA December 15 , 19s8
RE : Parking Requirements - Riparian Realty 'Trust - ,Site Plan
I have reviewed the relevant sections of the Zoning Bylaw
related to perking and the above cited project as requested by the Board.
Tease be advised that I have made the following determinations
in this matter as the Towns Zoning Enforcement Officer:
1 . Section 8. 1 ( 2 ) "Where a use is not indicated prior to
construction or issuance of Building Permit, the number
of harking spaces provided shall be the maximum
required. " Since the actual occupants of the buildings
are not known at this time , I will apply the highest
standards :for parking for the allowed uses under the 1-1
Zoning lllstrict.
2 . Section 4 . 131 ( 3 ) states that retail and food uses shall
be permitted up to 10% of the gross floor area (GFA) of
the principal use . As a practical matter enforcement: of
this provision of the ordinance is very difficult as I
have experienced with the commercial building located
at 1060 Osgood Street. Accessory uses tend to become
primary uses utilized by the entire community and not
:just the employees who use the building .
'.T'herefore, l will use the standards for restaurants for
10`u of the total gross floor area (GFA) of all the
structures .
3. 1 will utilize the floor plans submitted for the
buildings to calculate the remaining parking standards
related to office and industrial uses .
If I can be of any further assistance to be Board please let me
know.
raa yaanry-0ti0 ��.
OFFICES OF: Town of 120 Main Street
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TO: Planning Board
FROM#. Robert Nicetta , Building Inspector
DATE: January 31 , 1989
Re : RIPARIAN REALTY TRUST SITE PLAN
In the Handicapped Access By-Law for Group B, Commercial
Buildings , the requirements are as follows :
1) handicapped access to all doors at ground level;
2) vertical access to the second floor;
3) handicapped rest room facilities on both levels .
If the construction of the commercial bt,ulding is to be
modular, the same will apply to each individual unit .
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To: Scott Stocking, Town Planner
From: Fire Chief Dolan i. 1)
Re: Riparian - Berry Street
Date: February 1 , 1989
On Friday, January 27 , Lt. Melnikas and Z met with the developers
of the Riparian Industrial Park. The following issues were dis-
cussed and resolved to the satisfaction of the Fire Department:
1 . Hydrants - There will be four hydrants installed within the
park, one to the rear (Berry St. side) of building 1 , one at the
Berry Street entrance, one on the building 2 side of the connection
to building 4 and one to the rear of building 4 on the first island
formed by the parking lot.
2 . The gate to be installed at Berry Street to limit access is
acceptable to the Fire Department as is stated in item 8 of General
Conditions of the plans dated 1/23/89 . No locking device shall be
installed on this gate without Fire Department notification and
approval .
3 . All building numbers and occupant names shall be clearly visible
from internal streets by the proposed signage.
4 . Occupancies or change of occupancies must file for permits with
the Building Inspector and Fire Department for review of their units .
5 . All fire detection and suppression systems must have plans sub-
mitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation
and all buildings must be connected to the digital alarm receiver
at the fire station.
"SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES'!
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6. Access to the rear of building 4 will not be 360° but an
extension of the road surface on the south side of the building
from the parking lot past the corner will provide adequate access .
This lane shall be a minimum of twelve feet wade.
7 . the access requirements of each building shall be in compliance
with 527 CMR 25 as follows :
Building 1 - 3600
Building 2 - as shown on plan
Building 3 - building to be moved southerly and three sided
access provided
Building 4 - access will be added on the south side past the
corner and the lane provided will be at least 12
feet wide
Wi liam V. Dolan, Fire Ghief
cc: Bill Bergeron, Hayes Engineering
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KAREN I-i.i'. NELSON, DIRECTOR
HE11011ANDUif
T0: Planning Board
FROM: Scott A. Stocking,'_W�lanner
DATE: February 2 , 1989
REi Riparian Realty Trust Site Plan
l have spoken with Lois Bruinooge , a Hoard member of the NACC
regarding the above cited topic today and she had the following update
for the Board:
1 . The driveway crossing is okay so long as less than 5 ,000
sq. ft. of wetland is altered by the entire project.
2 . The NACC contests the wetland boundary shown on the elan
and the boundary dispute is before UEQE . DEQE will be
at the site on February 10 , 1989 , to begin their
determination .
3 . The NACC will request a 10 ' no-cut and 25 ' no
construction buffer adjacent to the wetlands .
4 . The applicant will need to refile with NACC under a new
Notice of :Intent .
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TOi The Planning Board
FROMa Mike Graf, Health Inset
REi Riparian Park
DATEt November 30, 1989
I have been reviewing the plants for this proposed project and
have several comments.
The septic system plan meets the bare minimum requirements of
Title 5. What this means is that building use must be restricted
to the lowest possible wastewater producers, travel agents and
shoe stores for example, and only one work shift per day.
Industries or businesses that produce more wastewater than would
be generated by the routine sanitary needs of it' s employees (and
not customers) during ,an eight hour period must be excluded.
In ten years of experience as a health inspector, I have seen a
common pattern of problems with predicting and controlling water
consumption at industrial parks that are on septic systems: the
septic system is designed for the Xqw %_ possible water uses, the
design is approved, the building is constructed and then rented
out to a variety of high wastewater producers like health clubs,
restaurants, beauty parlors, and the like. I have also seen
buildings designed for single shift use that went to multiple
shifts and over flowed their systems with in a year.
What makes the control of water use for this project so important
is that besides being designed for minimum sewage flows, the
three leach areas that serve all four buildings are close
together in the only area on the whole lot that is suitable for
sewage disposal with almost no room left for additional leaching
capacity if and overflow ever occurs.
I do not know what means the Planning Hoard has to insure that we
can guarantee a chance to review every potential occupants plan
of operation before they rent a unit but unless we have control
of what uses are permitted I feel that there will be a serious
problem at this site.
I also do not feel the septic systems out here can be safely
regarded as temporary until sewers are constructed. At the rate
building is going on in the industrial zones along Rt 114, the
land will be used up by industrial parks on septic systems before
sewers are ever constructed this far toward Middleton.