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F(978)688-9542 NOTICE OF DECISION
Any appeal shall be filed
within(20) days after the
date of filing this Notice
in the office of the Town Cleric.
Date: July 22, 2005
Date of Hearings: June 21 -July 5, 2005
Petition of: Sudarshan Chatterjee,M.D.
55 South Bradford Street, North Andover,MA 01845
Premises Affected: Lot#4,Willow Street, North Andover, MA 01845
Map 25, Lot 4.
Referring to the above petition with provision of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 9, 11, &
Section 8.3, 10.3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw for a Site Plan Review Special
Permit so as to allow for the construction of a proposed 3 story office building
approximately 7200 s.f with garage underneath to be used as ground floor. Property is
located within the B4 zoning district.
At a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted to APPROVE a
Site Plan Review Special Permit,upon a motion made by Alberto Angles and 2d by
James Phinney with language as amended, vote was unanimous 4-0.
Signed: Z,/
Lincoln Mey, T Planner
cc: Applicant
Engineer Richard Nardella, Chairman
Abutters John Simons, Vice Chair
Town Departments James Phinney, Clerk
Alberto Angles
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BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688.9530 REALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
` Site Plan Review-Special Permit Map 25, Lot 4
Lot##4 Willow Street
July 19,2005
The Planning Board herein approves the Site Plan Review Special Permit for the construction of
a 7,200 +/- s.f 3-story office building. The building will be located in the General Business
Zoning District (GB) and shown on Map 25 Parcel 4, which is approximately 2.97 acres
(129,373 s.f.) in size. with garage underneath to be used as ground floor. The proposed site will
be office space for medical services. The proposed building will be steel and brick and will
blend with the surrounding structures, while being sensitive with landscaping, The Site Plan
Review Special Permit was requested by Dr. Sudarshan Chatterjee, M.D. of North Andover,
MA. The application was filed with the Planning Board on May 20, 2005. The applicant
submitted a complete application, which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with Sections
8.3, 10.3, of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 9 &
11.
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning
Bylaws Section 8.3 and 10.3:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is located in the GB zoning
district involving the construction of a permitted use of a 7, 200 s.f., 3-story office building
and parking lot consisting of 34 spaces. The North Andover zoning bylaw Section 3 (zoning
districts and boundaries)allows business offices within the GB zoning district.
2. The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as a sufficient buffer has
been provided at the rear of the site to provide adequate screening for abutting properties.
All plantings and screening depicted on the approved plans, Sheet S-3, Erosion Control &
Landscaping Plan, dated September 24, 2004 (Revised 4/25/05), reference herein shall
remain in perpetuity over the life of the project.
3. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. The applicant has
demonstrated that the proposed improvements will not increase traffic flow at the building.
4. The landscaping as previously approved as a part of this plan meets the requirements•of
Section 8.4 as amended by the Planning Board, of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
5. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements and
has been reviewed and approved by the Outside Consulting Engineer, Vanasse, Hangen
Brustlin, Inc;
6. 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 exception of waivers granted within the Special Conditions.
7. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed
use.
8. Finally the Planning Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of North
Andover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8.35, but requires conditions in
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Lot#4 Willow Street
July 19,2005
order to be fully in compliance, The Planning Board hereby grants an approval to the
applicant provided the following conditions are met:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. Environmental Monitor: The applicant shall designate an independent environmental monitor
who shall be chosen in consultant with the Planning Department. The Environmental
Monitor must be available upon four (4) hours' notice to inspect the site with the Planning
Board designated official, The Environmental Monitor shall make weekly inspections of the
project and file monthly reports to the Planning Board throughout the duration of the project.
The monthly reports shall detail area of non-compliance, if any and actions taken to resolve
these issues. The designated monitor may not be applicant and/or developer
2. Construction Monitor: The applicant shall designate an independent construction monitor
who shall be chosen in consultant with the Planning Department. The construction monitor
must be available upon four (4) hours' notice to inspect the site with the Planning Board
designated official. The Construction Monitor shall make weekly inspections of the project
and file monthly reports to the Planning Board throughout the duration of the project. The
monthly reports shall detail area of non-compliance, if any and actions taken to resolve these
issues. The designated monitor may not be the applicant and/or developer.
3. Prior to the endorsement of the plans by the Planning Board, the applicant must
comply with the following conditions:
a. The final plan must be reviewed and approved by the DPW and the Town Planner and
subsequently endorsed by the Planning Board. The final plans must be submitted for
review within ninety days of filing the decision with the Town Clerk.
b. A bond in the amount of$5,000.00 must be posted for the purpose of insuring that the
completion of the work is in accordance with the Plans approved as part of this approval.
The bond must be in a form acceptable to the North Andover Planning Board: Items
covered by the bond may include, but shall not be limited to the following:
i. As-built drawings;
ii. On-site sewers and utilities;
iii. Topography and grading;
iv. Curb Cuts;
v. Parking spaces
vi. Lot and site erosion control;
vii. Site screening and landscaping;
viii. Drainage facilities.
4. Prior to the start of construction:
a. A construction schedule shall be submitted to the Town Planner for the purpose of
tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site.
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b. During construction, the site must be kept clean and swept regularly.
c. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to assure that no erosion on the site shall
occur which will cause deposition of soil or sediment upon adjacent properties or public
ways, except as normally ancillary to off-site sewer or other off-site construction. Off-
site erosion will be a basis for the Planning Board making a finding that the project is not
in compliance with the plan; provided, however, that the Planning Board shall give the
developer written notice of any such finding and ten days to cure said condition.
d. Yellow "Caution" tape must be placed along the limit of clearing and grading as shown
on the plan.
e. The applicant shall provide the Planning Board with copies of permits, plans and
decisions received from all other town boards, commissions or departments. In addition
to receipt of these plans, the applicant shall supply the Town Planner with a letter
outlining any and all revisions resulting from said permits, plans and decisions received
from other town boards, commissions and departments that differ from the approved
plans referenced in Special Conditions.
5. Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit Issuance):
a. The Planning Board must endorse the final site plan mylars and three (3) copies of the
signed plans must be delivered to the Planning Department.
b. One certified copy of the recorded decision must be submitted to the Planning
Department.
c. The applicant shall adhere to the following requirements of the North Andover Fire
Department and the North Andover Building Department:
i. All structures must contain a commercial fire sprinkler system. The plans and
hydraulic calculations for each commercial system shall be submitted for review
and approval by 'the North Andover Fire Department. Plans and hydraulic
calculations for each commercial system must also be supplied to the Building
Department.
6. Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a. The applicant must submit a letter from the architect and engineer of the project stating that
the building, signs, landscaping, lighting and site layout substantially comply with the plans
referenced at the end of this decision as endorsed by the Planning Board.
b. The Town Planner shall approve all artificial lighting used to illuminate the site. All
lighting shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that all direct rays from
such lighting falls entirely within the site and shall be shielded or recessed so as not to
shine upon abutting properties or streets. The Town Planner shall review the site. Any
changes to the approved lighting plan as may be reasonably required by the Town
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Planner shall be made at the owner's expense. All site lighting shall provide security for
the site and structures however it must not create any glare or project any light onto
adjacent residential properties.
c. The commercial fire sprinkler systems must be installed in accordance with referenced
standard NFPA 13D and in accordance with 780 CMR, Chapter 9 Massachusetts State
Building Code. Certification that the systems have been installed properly in accordance
with the above referenced regulations must be provided from both the North Andover
Fire Department and the North Andover Building Department to the applicant. The
applicant must then provide this certification to the North Andover Planning Departm( rrt.
d. Any revisions to the approved signage plans must conform to Section 6, Signage and
Outdoor Lighting Regulations of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and must be
approved by the Building Department. All additional permits must be obtained by the
applicant prior to construction,
7. Prior to the final release of security:
a. The Town Planner shall review the site. Any screening as may be reasonably required by
the Town Planner will be added at the applicant's expense. Specifically after the
detention pond is completed, the Town Planner will review the site and any screening as
may be reasonably required by the Town Planner will be added at the applicant's
expense.
b. A final as-built plan showing final topography, the location of all on- site utilities,
structures, curb cuts, parking spaces, and drainage facilities must be submitted to and
reviewed by the Town Planner and the Division of Public Works.
8. Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction material, etc.) must be shown on a plan
and reviewed and approved by the Town Planner. Any approved piles must remain covered
at all times to minimize any dust problems that may occur with adjacent properties. Any
stockpiles to remain for longer than one week must be fenced off and covered.
9, In an effort to reduce noise levels, the applicant shall keep in optimum working order,
through regular maintenance, any and all equipment that shall emanate sounds from the
structures or site,
10. The hours for construction shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 8:06 am 5:00 pm on Saturday.
11. Any plants, trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into the Landscape Plan approved in
this decision that die within one year from the date of planting shall be replaced by the owner
(by order of the Planning Board all plants, trees or shrubs must be maintained in perpetuity).
The replacement plants shall match the size and species as referenced in Condition#2.
12. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation.
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12. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed underground as specified by the
respective utility companies.
13.No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire
Department regulations.
14. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the applicant,
its employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control.
15. All snow storage is to be removed from the site and no snow shall be dumped into the
detention basin or adjacent to the wetland, Per order of conditions by the Conservation
Department as well as by the Planning Board.
16, Any action by a Town Board, Commission, or Department, which requires changes in the
plan or design of the building, as presented to the Planning Board, may be subject to
modification by the Planning Board.
17. The project must be built in accordance with the herein referenced plans and specifications
and in full accordance with the design elements and features displayed and discussed during
the Public Hearings. Any revisions shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review in
accordance with Section 8.3.8 of the Zoning Bylaw. If the Town Planner in his/her sole
discretion deems these revisions to be substantial as defined in Section 8.3.8, the applicant
must submit revised plans to the Planning Board for approval.
18. This Site Plan Review Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after July 19,
2007 (two years from the date permit granted) unless substantial use or construction has
commenced. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote of the
Planning Board.
19. The following waivers from the Section 8.3.5.e of the North Andover Bylaw have been
GRANTED by the Planning Board:
a. A waiver to Section 8.3.5.e.v. has been granted to waive the requirement of providing
two-foot (2') contours on the plan. The existing topography and level grade on the site
prevents this detail from being added.
b. A waiver to Section 8.3.5 has been granted so as to allow the applicant to include a traffic
statement to the Technical Supplement based on the ITE Trip generation guidelines.
c. A waiver to Section 8.3.5 has been granted to waive the requirement of identifying site
trees over 12" in diameter.
20. The following information shall be deemed part of the decision:
Plan Titled: Site Development Plans for Willow Street
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Site Plan Review- Special Permit Map 25,Lot 4
Lot#4 Willow Street
July 19,2QQ5
Map 25, Parcel 4
Prepared for: Dr. Sudarshan Chatterjee
55 South Bradford Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Prepared By: CAQ Engineering Associates, Inc,
236 Pleasant St,, Suite 22, Methuen, MA 01844
Carlos A. Quintal, Registered Professional Engineer
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.Scale: V= 20'
Sheets: S-1 thru S-6. Al thru A3
Date: 9/24/2004/revised 11/8/04, 1/27/05, 2/15/05, 3/21/05, 4/25/05
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