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Home My WebLink About1998-04-10 Correspondence SPR 1 F/P FORM L DEPARTMENTAL REFERRAL FORM i" TO: Building Inspector Conservation Administrator Director of Community Development Director, Public Works Fire Chief Health Agent Police Chief" FROM: Town Planner and/or Clerk, Planning Office RE: Preliminary Plan Definitive Subdivision ecial Permit Site Plan Review Date : ---4 V-- A Public Hearing has been scheduled for p.m, o r-1 to discuss the plans checked above . (Preliminary plans do not require public hearings . ) The Technical Review Committee Meeting is scheduled for : Thank You. 3-16-9a 1 : I ORM;CYIa n rye I BU I I d l ng CO. ;978 657 7788 1/ 2 i CHANNEL BUILDING COMPANY, INC. 355 MIDDLESEX AVENUE WILMINGTON, MA 01887 Tel: 978-657-7300 Fax: 978-657-7788 -Fax Cover Sheet- Date: , r v Pages: (including cover page) To: �0�Uu&qL Fax Phone: 6�9-- *2- i°rom: Greg Wiech Subject: ' 6I7V T RRU 3—ie-98; i s IOPto;0Yl a line l Sul Id Inu co. ;978 657 7788 CHAJMNEL March 16, 1998 North Andover Planning Board c/o Ms.Kathleen Bradley Colwell 30 School Street North Andover,Ma. 01845 RE: Lot AIS,Willow Street South Extension and Flagship Drive Assessors Map 25,Lots 83 and 84 Site Plan Review: Supplementary Information Dcar Ms.Colwell, On behalf of the property ownerldeveloper Business Park Realty Trust, I would like to provide some clarifications regarding the proposed project. Unlike every other project we have permitted in the North Andover Business Park since the Executive Center in 1985,this facility is proposed as a"spec"building and at this point does not have any committed tenant. As a result, issues such as use, traffic and other operational features cannot be addressed specifically at this point. We would like to provide the following summary to serve as a basis for review: -General f Community Impact: Lots 4 and 5 have been combined to allow for a project of a scale appropriate to the neighborhood and to provide adequate parking,circulation and loading. The building architecture is intended to be similar to but somewhat more upscale than surrowiding facilities. The proposed building is buffered on all sides by existing vegetation and is separated from any residential development by other commercial facilities. -Use/Fiscal Impact: The future owner or tenant will be of a use permitted in Table I of the zoning bylaw and compatible with current businesses in the neighborhood, The building and site have been designed to provide for a R&D type operation combining light manufacturing and offices. We expect that the economies of the real estate market will tend to attract those tenants which will best utilize the amenities being provided. Having been two lots in the original subdivision,two sets of utility tie-ins exist and ample capacity is provided for in the infrastructure. a ie: 72 spaces have been provided based upon ratios for light manufacturing at ground level and offices at the 2"d floor. Shipping and receiving appropriate to this use are provided for by 2 loading clocks located at the rear of the facility. 'I�pical truck use would be limited to the hours of 6,00 a.m.to 6.00 p,m. -Desip Standards: The project will be engineered in accordance with the 6th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code,NFPA,Greater Lawrence Sanitary District standards and all applicable federal,state and local codes and ordinances, The ambient noise level shall be established and the completed facility shall be in accordance with Division of Air Quality Control policy 310 CMR 7.10. We would be happy to discuss these issues in further detail at the public hearing and to provide any supplementary information the board feels is necessary as a part of building permit application. Let me know if you have any further continents or questions. Sincerely, Gregory eiech Project Coordinator CC. Frank Monteiro,MHF Design Consultants,Inc. Paul Kneeland,Channel Building Company Ghasnn®I Building Gampaany, Inc. a Deal Estate C Constructian 365 Middlesex Avenue•Wilmington, Masrmcf,usetts,011987 SO(3-657-7200 VAX E500-657-7708 5-,6-S� a: 2: .,8F'ti";�11E1n1G; 61F� �QInLJ GO. f✓YF 1=�Ib �,: , . �t? +� I CHANNEL FA�- 'To RAN � KOWT f,- f to 1 I September 16, 1999 Ms.Heidi A. Griffin Town Planner Town of North Andover 27 Cbarles Street North Andover, Ma. 01845 I RE: Lot 413, Willow Street South Extension and Flagship Drive Assessors Map 25, Lots 83 and 84 Amendment to Approved Site Plan i Dear Ms.Griffin, On behalf of the property ownerldeveloper Business,Park Realty Trust, I am submitting an amended site layout and summary of the proposed development, When the project was approved in May of 1998, it was proposed as a"spec"building that was untended for an electronics assembly firm with a 2°d floor office tenant. The needs of the future owner/occupant will necessitate modifications to the engineered plans and approval of those changes by the lawn. I hope that the fallowing will assist in your review and approval; --Building Area:The permitted facility consisted of a 16,I to s.F.footprint with a full 2"d floor for a total floor area of 32,220 SY, The proposed project totals 31,111 S.F. (24,091 S.F, footprint with a 7030 S.F. 2'° floor) which represents a reduction of 1109 S.F. The building height of approximately 25'will be 5' lower than initially proposed. a: While the amended plan increases the building ground floor area,the elimination of truck access new Ioi�Arm, p S around the building has substantially reduced the total impervious area and associated runoff. In addition, this will retract the limits of work at the rear of the building and eliminate the need for extensive steep slopes and retaining walls. These and other issues relevant to the Conservation Commission will be presented In the forth of a minor modification request. -U e a in : The original and proposed manufacturing uses both involve the assembly of electronic components. The approved parking was based upon the 32,220 S.F. facility being 50% office, use and 50%manufacturing use. The firtitre owner/operator will use over 213 of the facility for light manufacturing and will have substantially lower parking demand,both from an actual and zoning standpoint, While 2 loading docks are still provided, there will be very low tractor-trailer usage. We would be happy to clarify these or any other issues regarding this project in further detail and to provide any supplementary information you feel is necessary prior to Form U sign-off. Please advise us of tine approprlate procedure,for planning board sig-offof the revised engineering drawings that are currently being produced, Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Grego Tech Project Coordinator cc. ; Frank Montelro,A4HF Design Consultants, Inc, 3.' Paul Kneeland,Channel Building Company Attachment:Revised site layout Channel Building Compainy, tnu. 6 Real Estate & Construction 300 Mlddlosox Avarse 4 WYmington, MassaOhUGetts 01027 G06.667-7300•FAX FWA-657.7766 z;, i i NORTHANDOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT MW RECEIVED i To: Heidi Griffin,Town Planner SEA 2 1 999 NORTH ANOMPI From:, fire Chief Dolan PLANNING DEPARTM5NT c: , Greg Wiech—Channel Building 1, i Dom: 09/21/99 Re: Amended site plan Lot 415 Willow St.South Flagship Drive bulldin at Lot 415 Willow St. South Extension I have reviewed the amended site plan far the proposed g and Flagship Drive with Mr.Wiech this afternoon, 1 The fire department has the following comments regarding this revised site plan: ® Although the rear access has been restricted, the fire department will have access from the front and on each side. This access will extend from the front to the loading dock on one side and from the front to the employee area on the other. Given that the building must be fully equipped with an automatic fire suppression system, we would waive the three hundred and sixty-degree access. ® An exposure potential exists from a fire in the wooded area to the rear of the building. Since access to the rear of the building would be eliminated, the proposed clearing of vegetation to a distance twenty-five feet from the rear of the building should be required. • We required that dumpsters be a minimum of twenty-five feet from the building, unless suppression protection is extended to include the dumpster. Mr. Wiech will include protection for the dumpster if it is to remain as shown. If there are any questions regarding this matter please contact me. I William V. Dolan i Fire Chief o Page 1 i 1 li RECEIVED CHANNEL 1999, September 16, 1999N 0 I Ms.Heidi A. Griffin rl � ' Town Planner Town of North Andover 27 Charles Street North Andover,Ma. 01845 RE: Lot 4/5, Willow Street South Extension and Flagship Drive Assessors Map 25,Lots 83 and 84 Amendment to Approved Site Plan I Dear Ms. Griffin, On behalf of the property owner/developer Business Park Realty Trust, I am submitting an amended site layout and summary of the proposed development, When the project was approved in May of 1998, it was proposed as a "spec" building that was intended for an electronics assembly firm with a 2id floor office tenant. The needs of the future owner/occupant will necessitate modifications to the engineered plans and approval of those changes by the town. I hope that the following will assist in your review and approval: -Building Area: The permitted facility consisted of a 16,110 S.F. footprint with a full 2"d floor for a total floor area of 32,220 S.F. The proposed project totals 31,111 S.F. (24,081 S.F. footprint with a 7030 S.F. 2"d floor) which represents a reduction of 1109 S.F. The building height of approximately 25'will be 5' lower than initially proposed. -Impervious Area: While the amended plan increases the building ground floor area, the elimination of truck access around the building has substantially reduced the total irtrpervious area and associated runoff. In addition, this will retract the limits of work at the rear of the building and eliminate the need for extensive steep slopes and retaining walls. These and other issues relevant to the Conservation Commission will be presented in the form of a minor modification request. -Use/Parkin: The original and proposed manufacturing uses both involve the assembly of electronic components, The approved parking was based upon the 32,220 S.F. facility being 50% office use and 50% manufacturing use. The fixture owner/operator will use over 2/3 of the facility for light manufacturing and will have substantially lower parking demand, both from an actual and zoning standpoint. While 2 loading docks are still provided, there will be very low tractor-trailer usage. We would be happy to clarify these or any other issues regarding this project in further detail and to provide any supplementary information you feel is necessary prior to Form U sign-off. Please advise us of the appropriate procedure for planning board sign-off of the revised engineering drawings that are currently being produced. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Gregor iech Project Coordinator cc. Frank Monteiro,MHF Design Consultants,Inc. Paul Kneeland,Channel Building Company Attachment: Revised site layout F Channel Building Company, Inc. • Resi Estates Construction 855 Middlesex Avenue • wilminoton, Massenhumotts • 01 887 508-B57-73C)U • FAX 60e-E57-7788 I Town of Noah Andover tAORTh OMCE OF �? COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 27 Charles Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 o24^Tfo�FVol e,) WILLIAM J.SCOTT sgcwus� Director (978)688-9531 Fax (978)688-9542 September 22, 1999 Mr, Gregory Wiech Channel Building Company 355 Middlesex Avenue Wilmington,Massachusetts 01887 Dear Mr. Wiech-, Please be advised that at their regularly scheduled meeting of September 21, 1999, the North Andover Planning Board.voted to allow you to present a minor modification that would not require that you present a full blown site plan review with a public hearing to the Planning Board Specifically, the Planning Board approved the following minor modification to your plan, 1. To allow a proposed Oroject modification totaling 31,111 square feet (24,081 s.f. footprint with a 7,030 s.q 2"a floor); 2. To allow a building height of approxhnately 25' (5' lower than initial proposal); 3. Clearing of vegetation to a distance of twenty-five feet from the rear of the building is required; and 4. Suppression protection for the dumpster is required. 5. Snow removal area shall be designated on the plan. Please provide me with three copies of the revised plan in accordance with Section 8.3.8 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw so that they may be placed in our file as the new plan of record approved by the Planning Board as a minor modification. Sincerely, 7 eidi Griffin Town Planner cc: Planning Board BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688.9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Town of North Andover Office of the Planning Department Community Development and Services Division 27 Charles Street North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Town Planner. htW:/Zwww.towitofiiortbandover.com P (978)688-9535 Julie Parrinot F (978)688-9542 iiortliatidowr,com, To: From: Julie Parrino Fax: Pages: V including coversheet Phone: Date: ............................... cc: 11 Urgent El For Review El Please Comment 0 Please Reply 1Z Please Recycle •Comments. cw 6 THE DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS TRANSMISSION ARE INTENDED FOR THE RECIPIENT TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED. IT MAY BE PRIVILIGED AND CONFIDENTIAL OR PROTECTED AS AN ATTORNEY CLIENT COMMUICATION. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASE NOTIFY(978)688-9536 AND DESTROY THE DOCUMENTS YOU RECEIVED IN ERROR.