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PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair L n r ChristopherKoskvl es
Peter Boynton
John Simons
Sean Kevlahan
Tuesday Atiyist 27, 2024((i,) 712,ni., 120 Main Street— Town Hall, North Andover, MA 01845
1 Present/Planning Board: E. Goldberg, P. Boynton, C. Koskores,J. Simons-remote
2 Absent: S. Keviahan
3 Staff Present: J. Enright
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5 E. Goldman,Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for August 27,2024,was called to order at 7 p.m.Read the Governor's
6 Orders into the record.This meeting will be considered hybrid with remote and in-person attendance,all votes will be Roll
7 call this evening.
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9 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
10 335 Salem Street, YCE Property Developmen,LLC: Request for continuance until September 24,2024. Application
11 for a Watershed Special Permit under Article 4 Part 5 and Article 10 Section 195-10.7 of the Zoning Bylaw to authorize
12 construction of a new single-family house, infrastructure, and site grading on an undeveloped lot within the Non-Discharge
13 Zone and subsurface drainage within the Non-Disturbance zone of the Watershed Protection District.The property is located
14 in the Residential 3 zoning district.
15 E. Goldberg: 335 Salem St. received a renewed opinion from the Building Commissioner stating the variance has not been
16 exercised therefore the applicant is pursuing a new variance before the ZBA on 9/17/24. They requested to continue with
17 Planning to 9/24/24.
18 (Continued to the September 24,2024 Planning Board meeting)
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20 1101 Turnpike Street,Metrowest Realty,LLC; Request for continuance until September 10,2024. Application for a
21 Land Disturbance Permit in connection with proposed construction of a parking lot expansion at the Merrimack Valley
22 Operation and Maintenance facility(National Grid).The project consists of repaving and restriping of an existing parking
23 area,a parking lot expansion,stormwater and ancillary landscape improvements retaining wall, and utility improvements to
24 support its use. The property is located in the Industrial 1 zoning district.
25 J.Enright: Applicant has requested an extension of their timeline to render a decision;suggests Board motion to accept the
26 extension until September 26,2024.
27 MOTION:P. Boynton motioned to extend the time for issuing a decision. C. Koskores seconded the motion.Tile vote was 4-
28 0,unanimous in favor. J. Simons voted yes(remote).E.Goldberg voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. C. Koskores voted yes.
29 (Continued to the September 10,2024 Planning Board meeting)
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31 1250 Osgood Street,1250 Osizood St LLC: Request for continuance until September 10,2024. Application for a Limited
32 Site Plan Review Special Permit, and Site Plan Review and Parking Special Permit under Article 8 Supplementary
33 Regulations, Part 3 Site Plan Review[Site Plan Review],Article 8 §195-8.17.1 [Limited Site Plan Review],Article 8,Part 1,
34 §195-8.8 [Parking Special Permit],and Article 10 Administration §195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.The
35 applicant proposes razing of existing building and related improvements, and the redevelopment of the property into a 2/3
36 story building of approximately 21,145 Si~in size.New building to be used for a child care facility and associated play areas,
37 along with medical office uses and other uses as may be allowed tinder the Zoning Bylaw. Property is located in the Industrial
38 2 zoning district.
39 (Continued to the Septemberl0,2024 Planning Board meeting)
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41 LOT RELEASE
42 110 Fuller Road,Lot 139: Request release of lot from statutory covenant regarding Coventry Estates Subdivision(Coventry
43 Estates—Phase 11)dated August 2, 1988 from Coventry Development Corporation.
44 J. Enright: Coventry Estates subdivision was constructed in 3 phases in the late 1980's& 1990s. This lot was part of Phase II.
45 Many recorded lot releases in the development were found; cannot locate recorded release for lot#139.The house is for sale
46 and the closing attorney requests the Board approve the Lot Release in your packet.
47 Christine Bernardini,Closing attorney: In attendance for questions.
48 MOTION: C. Koskores made a motion to approve the lot release. P. Boynton seconded the motion.The vote was 4-0,
49 unanimous in favor. J. Simons voted yes(remote). C.Koskores voted yes. P.Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitart Goldberg, Chair tip,ID) Christopherl(oskores
Peter Boynton SQ �6
Johrr Sirnorrs
Seam Kevlahari _
Trresday Arr est 27, 2024 pi, 7 p.nr„ 120 Main Street— Town Hall,NorthAndover•,MA 0I845
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51 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
52 Great Pond Road across from 1936 Great Pond Road .Jamie Veillette Environmental Partners on behalf of the
53 Town of North Andover: Application for a Watershed Special Pert-nit under Article 4 Part 5 195-4.19.0 and Article 10 195-
54 10.7 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Applicant proposes site improvements including demolition of the
55 existing bituminous concrete boat launch,retaining wall,and gravel parking area. The work includes construction of a new
56 hand carry boat launch,Mechanically Stabilized Earth block wall,permeable paver parking area and driveways,two
57 bioretention areas,and tree plantings.The property is located in the Residential I (R-1)zoning district.
58 J.Enright: Project is funded by the Community Preservation Committee approved at Town Meeting;project has been.phased
59 over a few years. In a previous phase,the Board reviewed Conceptual Plans.May 2024 Town Meeting approved funding for
60 restoration of the boat ramp area in the amount of$983,900.The project is before the Conservation Commission. Stormwater
61 is being peer reviewed by Horsley Witten Group;first peer review was received yesterday and a response is pending.
62 Jamie Veillette&Bob Rafferty,Environmental Partners-Town of North Andover: Presented prelitninary project to the Board;
63 design is now roughly 75%complete. Project has seen a few design changes;updated FEMA Flood Zone line to the
64 preliminary flood zone mapping, adjusted retaining wall by 2-feet inland reducing impacts to the FEMA Flood zone. Current
65 boat launch and existing retaining wall that follows the shoreline is in disrepair. Site is off Great Pond Road with driveway
66 access to a gravel parking area; currently boat racks are located to the northeast side of the site.Proposed plan includes new
67 vehicular traffic patterns with circular driveway,new permeable parking area,including trailer and handicapped parking,
68 permeable pathway to the new boat launch locked in with large boulders and revetment.
69 P.P. Boynton: Confirmed the boat ramp includes locking bollards.Inquired about location of trailer parking.
70 J.Veillette: Trailer parking area is located to the northwest corner of the parking area.
71 P. Boynton:The only trailers using the boat ramp are the NAFD trailers. Questioned wiry trailer parking provided if there's
72 no trailer launching of boats.
73 J.VeiIIette: It is incorporated for individuals trailering"hand carry"boats,kayaks,canoes, etc.Locking bollards are located
74 before the boat launch ramp to deter people from backing trailers down the ramp.New layout locates the boat racks closer to
75 the boat launch assisting with a shorter walk to the boat ramp, increasing site safety.
76 P.Boynton: Commented that locating the boat racks on grass(v.gravel)and proximity to the launch area is an improvement.
77 J.Veillette: Launch and walkway leading up to the boat launch will be permeable stone paver. Parking incorporates grass
78 interlocking pavers. Maneuvering lanes are a more durable paver.New retaining wall leading to the boat launch follows
79 similar alignment to the old retaining wall, incorporating curves to increase the aesthetics of the site and follow the natural
80 shoreline.Area behind the wall to be grassed lawn with native tree plantings replacing existing trees removed during
81 demolition of the existing wall.Northeast retaining wall incorporates a rip rap slope stabilization to protect bank and shoreline
82 from future erosion;existing site currently has erosion. Stortnwater management incorporates rain gardens between the
83 roadway and project site to collect runoff from Great Pond Rd.;small portion of the site intended to infiltrate,improving
84 water quality to Lake Coebichewick. Currently,there is minitnal stormwater infrastructure along Great Pond Rd.;water fi•om
85 impervious areas washes off the roadway,sheet flows through the site discharging into the lake.New design has stormwater
86 runoff flowing to the rain gardens to infiltrate.Under peak conditions if the raingardens over flow, a rip rap swale has been
87 provided and an over flow culvert to manage stormwater.Muior grade changes incorporate collecting stormwater to the
88 bioretention areas;intent was not to regrade the site,existing grades to remain where possible.
89 E. Goldberg:Asked for description of the boat launch.
90 J.Veillette: Showed cross section and profile of the boat launch. Slope reduced to 12%,safer than existing steep slope;
91 comprised of permeable pavers with processed gravel beneath. Base of the 8 ft.wide ramp to be locked in with a stone
92 revetment with smooth surfaces on either side. Stone pavers are similar to concrete,with infiltration so water won't pond on
93 ramp. Showed detail of 6"removeable locking bollard; intent is to lock with town locks;only in emergency situations will
94 NAFD or town have access to removing the locking bollards.
95 P.Boynton: Recalled the Fire Chiefs concern regarding different style locking bollards.The reinforced hole the bollard slides
96 into could fill with water and freeze,preventing the bollard from getting into the sleeve.Questioned what design has the
97 engineer team come up with to provide a year-round, all-weather solution so the bollards cannot only be unlocked,but
98 replaced and locked again,without inhibiting in fieezing weather.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING B OARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair
Christopher Koskores
Peter Boynton
Johit Simons '
Seals Itlevlahast
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Tuesday Arigust 27, 2024(a), 7 p.ttt,, 120 Main Street— Totvn Hall,North Andover,AM 01845
99 J.Veillette: Reached out to manufacturer who installs these mechanisms frequently who guaranteed this wasn't common issue
100 for this style locking bollard;agreed to explore other locking bollard systems,
101 P.Boynton: Suggested a look back after a first winter,without creating a reporting requirement burden on NAFD.Asked
102 whether the engineers can review and get back to us after observing it during freezing weather to see if it's freely moving
103 E.Goldberg: Rather than a condition on ourselves,could we note it and ask DPW to test it once a year?
104 J. Veillette: Agreed to reach out to the manufacturer to confirm what the warranty entails. Perhaps they can check the locking
105 mechanism during the winter season;these are typical mechanisms to commercial sites.
106 P.Boynton: Performance of the ramp to prevent gas engine boats being trailered into the lake will be dependent on
107 management of the locking bollards. In earlier project meetings the FD Chief had confirmed that the FD would add the
108 locking bollards to their regular check-list to insure they remained locked when not in use by NAFD Fire-Rescue boats.
109 prank Rangonese,abutter, 1939 Great Pond Road:Resides across the street from the project. Although not opposed to the
110 project improvements,would like to see more enforcement of the governing Boating&Lake Usage Regulations with regard
111 to months/hours of operation,more attention to litter left on site and suggests vehicles park facing toward the lake to prevent
112 headlights shining directly into his home late into the evening(10-10:30 p.m.)People gather o11 site until 10-10:30 p.m.
113 Inquired about the installation of a potential sidewalk along Great Pond Rd. Requested to see the large project plans.
114 J. Veillette:There may be future plans to include a sidewalk however it is not part of this project.No lighting proposed.
115 J. Enright: There is a separate project to redesign the intersection of Rte. 133 and Rt.125;that may include a sidewalk fToln
116 Mad Maggie's to this site;plans for that sidewalk are not associated with this project.
117 P.P. Boynton: Lake regulations are in two parts on the town website. Part I is the use of the lake; Part II is a separate section
118 about NAPD enforcement,drafted by the police department.Clarified the months of operation pertain to the boat racks;
119 opening tack use occurs in April and ends in November;does not mean lake access stops at that time.
120 E. Goldberg:This Board cannot stipulate NAPD enforcement, a valid concern,however outside our Urisdiction. We can
121 review and provide you with the lake rules and regulations relative to the use of the lake.
122 J. Enright:No public comment has been received.
123 (Continued to the Septentber10,2024 Planning Board meeting)
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125 MEETING MINUTES: Approval of August 13,2024 meeting minutes.
126 MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to accept the minutes for August 13,2024. C.Koskores seconded the motion. J.
127 Simons voted yes(remote).C. Koskores voted yes. P.Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 4-0,
128 unanimous in favor.
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130 MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. C. Koskores seconded the motion, J, Simons voted yes
131 (remote). C.Koskores voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes.The vote was 4-0,unanimous in favor.
132 Meeting adjourned @ 7:35 p.m. j
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134 MEETING MATERIALS:Planning Board Mecting Agenda August 27,2024,DRAFT Planning Board Meeting Minutes August 13,2024;
135 Staff Report:240827 Staff Report;110 Fuller Road,Lot 139:Lot 139 Release: 1988 Covenant, 1991 Covenant,Coventry Estates 11-
136 Definitive Subdivision flan,Plan 1136903Y Lot 139,Plan 36903U former Lot 112,RELEASE REQUEST—Lot 139;335 Salem Street:
137 Continuance:240827 Req.to Con't until Sept.24,Rev Site Plan:335 Salem 07232024_Site Plan,Stornwater Review:335
138 Salent_07232024_Site Plan,335 Salem Response Leiter 07232024,240723 O&M Plan--335 Salein Street,
139 240807_2"a SWPeerReview_335SalenlStreet,ZBA Variance Determination:240816 Applicant letter to Building Inspector—335 Sale€n St
140 Variance,240820 Building Inspector Determination,Recorded Variance Decision—335 Salent Street; 1101 Turnpike Street:Contlnua[lce
141 Request:240821 Request to Cont.to 9.10.2024,Extension of Tillie:240823 Tintestaniped Extension Forin; 1250 Osgood Street,1250
142 Osgood Street,LLC:Continuance:24082I Con't to 9.10.2024;Great Pond Road(across front 1936 Great Pond Road),Jaroie
143 Veillette Environmental Partners on behalf of the Town of North Andover:Application:App F N,Andover Boat Launch Stornnvater
144 Report_July2024_V3,Att2_July 2024 Permit Drawings North Andover Boat Launch STAMPED,Boat Launch N01 SUpplcntental
145 Inforlttation_20240826,N.Lake Cochicltewick Boat Launch Watershed Special Permit Application_Ju1y2024,Department Review:240801
146 Health Department Continent, Storinwater Peer Review:240826-15'-SWPeerReview—BoatLauricli.
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