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January 30, 1997 ','
Ms.Kathleen Colwell
Planning Director
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Engineering Review
Orchard Hill Road
Industrial Subdivision Preliminary Plan
Dear Ms. Colwell:
In response to your request, Coler&Colantonio, Inc. has reviewed the submittal package for the
above referenced site. The project has been reviewed for conformance to the requirements of the
"Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land" in North Andover as well as
standard engineering practice. The submittal package included the following information:
Plans'Entitled
+ "Preliminary Plan of Land located in North Andover"one sheet dated 1/14/97,
Prepared by Scott L. Giles:
The site is located on the easterly side of Osgood Street, Route 125, approximately 900 feet north
of Holt Road. An existing developed lot is located west of the proposed lots. It is not clear from
the plan the status of the existing roadway relative to public acceptance. The site slopes from a
higher elevation along the northerly property limits to lower grades along the south side of the
property. No wetlands have been identified on the plans,
We offer the following comments:
I. The plan does not clearly identify the proposed project. It is not clear if this is an extension
of an accepted Town roadway or private way, or construction associated with a paper street.
The existing building has frontage on Osgood Street, and it is not clear that the subdivision
was necessary for this building. The plan should indicate more information Osgood Street
including the status, i.e. State Highway and the limit of the pavement. The roadway is
indicated as extending to the end of the property limits. The owner of the property beyond
tl e site is identified as the same as the proposed subdivision. Typically, remaining land
nder the same ownership is indicated in a general way on the plans.
The site appears to be near the end of the Industrial Zoning District. Since the road is
indicated as continuing to other land,the limits of the zoning district, or potential
terminus/connection of the roadway should be indicated in a general way, This information
could be indicated on the Key Map. It is unclear from the Subdivision regulations if a
permanent cul de sac is permitted in the Industrial Zone.
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`I ie width of the proposed roadway is not specified. The layout includes a jog in the right of
way width. We do not recommend this design and the regulations require streets to be
continuous and in alignment (Section 7 A. 1.)c.). This jog in the roadway layout and the
proposed roadway pavement location do not provide for adequate shoulder width.
Drainage facilities are indicated as connecting to the existing facilities which appear to tic
into the State Highway system in Osgood Street, The applicant should be aware that a
permit to access a state highway may be required to increase flow to the state system.
Drainage calculations for the site, which quantify the impact,will be required by the Town
of North Andover and potentially the State Highway Department. It is not clear that the
system indicated would meet Town requirements. The proposed subdivision roadway should
include a drainage design capable of handling frill buildout of the subdivision roadway and
lots, unless on-site controls are proposed for the individual lots, This issue will need to be
addressed in the Definitive Plan.
The proposed water supply should be indicated on the plans.
Section 7 A. 1.)j.) No radius is provided at the intersection of Osgood Street. It is unclear if
Vthis is required since the status of the existing roadway is not clear.
7. Section 7 A. 3.) h.) The grade at the intersection with Osgood Street exceeds the required
grade. It is unclear if this is applicable since the status of the existing roadway is not c ear.
S. Section 7 B. 4.) A waiver has been requested from the roadway width, A 40 foot wide
pavement section is required in Industrial Zones, a width of 26 to 28 feet is being requested,
9. Grading is incomplete at the temporary turn around.
10. No sidewalk is indicated on the plan.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist the Planning Board on this project and hope that this
information is sufficient for your needs. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Very truly yours,
COLER&COLANTONIO, INC.
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