HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-10 Planning Board Minutes Town of North Andover
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Eitart Goldber ChairChristopher Koskores
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Peter Boynton
John Simons
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1 Present/Planning Board: E.Goldberg,J. Simons, P. Boynton,C. Koskores, S.Kevlahan
2 Absent:
3 Staff Present:J. Enright
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5 E. Goldman Chairman: The Planning Board mecting for September 10,2024,was called to order at 7 p.m.
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7 BOND RELEASE
8 Woodlea Village,Michael Tanereti,as Trustee of Woodlea-Andover Trust(Developer)and Kathleen Donovan as
9 Trustee of Woodlea Village Homeowner's Trust (Homeowners): Request for release of$14,300 in bond funds plus all
10 accumulated interest.Bond funds to be released in accordance with the Agreement and Assignment of Bonds and Security.
11 J. Enright: This was a petition at Town Meeting for street acceptance;the required Conservation Restriction has been signed
12 by the Select Board, Conservation Commission and the State. The recorded copy is in the meeting packet along with the
13 recorded street deeds,street layout plan and trustee certificate.The request is for release of the remaining bond funds plus
14 accumulated interest.There is an agreement related to the bond release that Attorney Kate Bargnese will speak to.
15 K. Bargnese,Smolak&Vaughan:The developer for this project who built this project in 1996 never completed the
16 subdivision for street acceptance so the homeowners came to us last spring and asked us to usher this through the process. The
17 developer wasn't interested in participating or fronting the costs and agreed to assign over half the bond money to allow the
18 homeowners to overtake the work. The only caveat is the developer wants the bond released to a different entity that lie now
19 operates and the homeowner's trust is named Woodlea Village Civic Association which is how it was set tip when it was
20 created and how the checks will be made.
21 MOTION: S. Kevlahan made a motion to approve the release of$14,300,plus interest for the bond for Woodlea Village in
22 the manner as discussed tonight.J. Simons seconded the motion.The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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24 I270 Turnpike Street,David Sampson: Request for the release of a$5,000 performance bond associated with the
25 December 15,2020 Site Plan Review Modification Special Permit,which allowed for tine addition of nine parking spaces as
26 well as additional site improvements to the rear of the existing building; including a fence,regrading, loam and seeding and
27 adding a new retaining wall to improve accessibility to open space.The property is located in the Village Commercial zoning
28 District,
29 J. Enright: The SPR special permit was granted December 15,2020,which allowed for the applicant to re-stripe parking
30 spaces,add nine new spaces and additional site improvements to the rear of the existing building. Improvements include
31 adding a fence,regrading, loam and seeding and adding a new retaining wail improving accessibility to open space. The as-
32 built plan,site photos,and approved Decision are included in your meeting packet. The Conservation Commission has issued
33 a Certificate of Completion. Showed site photos of completed improvements.
34 MOTION: S. Kcvlahan made a€notion to release the$5K performance board plus interest for 1270 Turnpike St.J. Simons
35 seconded the motion.The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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37 125 Flagship Drive,American Towers,LLC: Request for release of surety bond posted for discontinuance/abandonment of
38 a wireless facility. The facility was not constructed.
39 J. Enright:This was permitted in April of 2011 allowing for the construction of a wireless communication facility consisting
40 of a 140' multi-carrier monopole. At tine time,a$10K bond cash performance bond was posted. That bond was released in
41 June 2013;the facility was never constructed. In addition to the cash bond, Florida Towers Partner posted a surety bond in the
42 amount of$1 OK which is required per the bylaw in the event of abandonment/removal. In 2014,American Towers assumed
43 the property lease,the Florida Towers surety bond was cancelled and American Towers established a$10K surety bond for
44 the Tower/Structure Removal Bond. American Towers has renewed this surety bond for ten years and has now requested
45 approval to cancel the bond. The special permit has expired.
46 MOTION: S.Kevlahan made a motion to allow the release of the surety bond for 125 Flagship Drive, C. Koskores seconded
47 the motion.The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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49 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Dian Goldberg, Chair Christopher Koslrores
Peter Boynton •
John Sintons
Sean Kevlahan
Tuesday September 10 2024 .tn. 120 Main Street— Torwr Hall North Andover MA 01845
50 335 Salem Sheet ,ICE Property Development,t LLC: Continued until September 24 2024. Application for a Watershed
51 Special Permit under Article 4 Part 5 and Article 10 Section 195-10.7 of the Zoning Bylaw to authorize construction of a new
52 single-family house, infrastructure,and site grading on all undeveloped lot within the Non-Discharge Zone and subsurface
53 drainage within tl)e Non-Disturbance Zone of the Watershed Protection District. The property is located in the Residential 3
54 zoning district.
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56 1250 Osgood Street, 1250 Osgood St LLC: Request to continue until September 24,2024. Application for a Limited Site
57 Plan Review Special Permit and Site Plan Review and Parking Special Permit under Article 8 Supplementary Regulations,
58 Part 3 Site Plan Review[Site Plan Review],Article 8 §195-8.17.1 [Limited Site Plan Review],Article 8,Part 1, §195-8.8
59 [Parking Special Permit], and Article 10 Administration §195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.The applicant
60 proposes razing of existing building and related improvements,and the redevelopment of the property into a 2/3 story
61 building of approximately 21,145 SF in size.New building to be used for a child care facility and associated play areas,along
62 with medical office uses and other uses as may be allowed under the Zoning Bylaw.Property is located in the Industrial 2
63 zoning district.
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65 Great Pond Road across from 1936 Great Pond Road Jamie Veillette Environmental Partners on behalf of the
66 Town of North Andover: Request to continue until Se)tember 24 2024. Application for a Watershed Special Permit
67 under Article 4 Part 5 t95-4.19.0 and Article 10 195-10.7 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Applicant proposes
68 site improvements including demolition of the existing bituminous concrete boat launch,retaining wall,and gravel parking
69 area. The work includes construction of a new hand carry boat launch,Mechanically Stabilized Earth block wall,permeable
70 paver parking area and driveways,two bioretention areas, and tree plantings.The property is located in the Residential I (R-1)
71 zoning district.
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73 DISCUSSION ITEMS
74 149 Main Street114 Second Street Cres o Develo ment: Request for Insubstantial Modification to approved site plan and
75 special permit to slightly adjust the common lot line boundary between the Applicant's property and property owned by
76 Spencer(159 Main Street)and MacGregor(161 Main Street).
77 John Smolak,Smolak&Vaughan: As you recall from our last meeting before the Board in April there was a question raised
78 by one of the abutters, Karen Spencer, 158 Main Street, in terns of the survey adjacent to her property because the survey was
79 so close to her house.To her credit after that time,she retained a surveyor who determined a different boundary line. We had
80 her surveyor confirm with our surveyor and then hired a third surveyor to check the work that was done. It turns out the
81 survey resulted in the need for slight adjustments to the common property boundary. There was an approximate 18"variance
82 at the corner of Main Street and 158 Main, tine Spencer property.Noted the differences on the plan(red being the original
83 boundary and blue revised);The variance tapers to 0 at the end of the property boundary.Because we built flexibility into the
84 site plan,we were able to maintain the required 5 ft.parking setback along the common boundary,maintained same number
85 parking spaces,size and aisle width keeping the building square footage the same.The only difference in terms of square
86 footage for the lot is 124 SF. Fortunately,we were able to make minor adjustments so the site layout remains substantially the
87 same as presented and approved in tine past.
88 E.Goldberg: Questioned what discussions have been had with Ms. Spencer and the McGregor family since the surveys were
89 done.
90 J. Smolak: Has not had a direct discussion with Ms. Spencer but has spoken with her attorney who has confirmed that she's in
91 agreement with the boundary change. Reached out to the McGregor's; has not yet had an on-site meeting to discuss it. Hasn't
92 heard any objections. A couple of on-site meetings were scheduled yet postponed by one of the abutters.
93 E. Goldberg:Questioned whether the fence and screening still maintained as it was in tile original plan.
94 J. Smolak: Moved the fence away from the Spencer home for them to maintain that area,believes that adjustment is fine. May
95 need to adjust by a couple of inches yet prefers to have that discussion in the field to make sure homeowners are satisfied.
96 S.Kevlal)an: Questioned whether the swept path analysis for the site was affected.
97 J. Smolak: All aisle widths were maintained.
98 J. Enright:No public comment has been received.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair �� � Christopher Kosirores
Peter Boynton
Jolrrr Simons '
Serra 1`Cevlahan
TuesdaV September 10 2024 7 .m. 120 Main Street— Town Hall North Andover MA 01845
99 MOTION: S. Kevlahan made a motion to approve the Modification as an Insubstantial Change. J. Simons seconded the
100 motion.The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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102 ANR PLAN
103 149 Main Street/14 Second Sheet, Crespo Development: As per condition#53 of the approved March 21,2023 special
104 permit decision the applicant requests endorsement of an ANR Plan to combine both true 149 Main Street and 14 Second
105 Street lots into a single lot.
106 MOTION: S. Kevlahan made a motion to approve the ANR Plan and instruct the Planner to sign the mylare for 149 Main
107 Street, 14 Second Street, J. Simons seconded the motion, The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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109 2025 Planning Board nieeting calendar (Continued to September 24,2024 Planning Board meeting)
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111 MEETING MINUTES: Approval of August 27,2024 meeting minutes.
112 MOTION: C. Koskores made a motion to accept the minutes for August 27,2024.J. Simons seconded the motion. Tine vote
113 was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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115 1101_Turnpike Sheet,Metro vest Realty,LLC: Application for a Land Disturbance Permit in connection with proposed
116 construction of a parking lot expansion at the Merrimack Valley Operation and Maintenance Facility(National Grid),The
117 project consists of repaving and restriping of an existing parking area,a parking Iot expansion,stormwater and ancillary
118 landscape improvements retaining wall,and utility improvements to support its use. Tire property is located in the Industrial I
119 zoning district.
120 J.Enright: At the previous meeting the applicant requested a continuance to the 9/10/24 meeting and signed an Extension of
121 Time to render a decision until9/26/24 24(2 days after the next hearing).Applicant provided a table of Use and existing
122 conditions parking analysis(325 existing vs.224 required). Building Inspector confirmed the actual spaces provided exceeds
123 true amount required. Applicant has provided perspective renderings from Rt. 114,confirmed MEPA review is not required,
124 and that a National Grid representative would attend this meeting. Department review comments have been received from
125 Health and DPW Operations;no concerns were communicated. Stormwater letter was responded to; all comments have been
126 sufficiently addressed.There is potential to encounter bedrock during construction of the gravel wetland.A placeliolder for
127 additional test pits has been conditioned in the draft decision. Peer review suggested the Board may want to discuss with the
128 Applicant the proposed method of removing the ledge, if large areas require removal to install gravel wetland. Applicant has
129 filed a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission.
130 Karen Staffier,VH..B: Introduced team attendees: Jeremy Stevenson,PI -JLL-Project Mgr,National Grid,and three National
131 Grid representatives: Chris Thibodeau,Danielle Prince,& Shimat Kamal.Reviewed perspectives showing existing conditions
132 and perspectives from Rt. 114 that included landscaping,stornnwater features and new retaining wall with vehicle parking.
133 P.Boynton: Besides proposed added conifers;are those broad-leafed mature trees being added? What is the planting size?
134 K. Staffier:Both are being added;deciduous trees in the parking lot and conifers along the perimeter showing deciduous trees
135 in their mature stage. The plans show 8-Red Maples,3-Black Tupelos and 5-Valley Forge American Elms;trees to be 3-3.5
136 caliper at planting and taller than 6-8 ft., consistent with new trees.
137 J. Simons:True plan looks much closer to the street than depicted in the renderings.
138 E. Goldberg:The parking lot comes around pretty close to the sign;we're not seeing those cars but true cars parked further
139 away,suggested it's more of the angle chosen.
140 K. Staffier: The parking lot pitches back toward the building which sits low on the site. Grade at the street is 227 and the face
141 of building is 223,Once grading is complete,the lot will slope toward the building.
142 J. Simons: Stated that contextually,we work very hard to maintain and manage the strectscape along Rt. 114 so that
143 everything looks attractive as you drive through town.
144 I .Goldberg: Agree this won't look exactly like this;questioned whether fencing would be better.
145 J. Simons: Based on the topography,believes this is one of those cases where we have to come up with a plan and perhaps
146 enhance the plan going forward with a few more specimens;holding it open to see what it looks like when complete. Unsure
147 as to what it's going to look like;having a chance to revise it and tweak it if it doesn't look right would suffice.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitrrrr Goldberg, Chair Christopher Koshores
Peter Boynton •
John Sirrtorts •
Sears KevIaNm
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148 E. Goldberg: Suggested something similar to another project on Rt. 1 14 where there
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149 called for appropriate screening and it took a year or two to specify the right plants when the originals weren't surviving.
150 S.Kevlahan: Commented the retaining wall looks like it will need more screening.
151 J. Enright: Showed where pant of the detention wetland basin extends toward the roadway,along the basin.
152 J. Simons: Questioned what is the retaining wall made out of.
153 K. Staffier: The retaining wall is made out of block. Suggested the introduction of a 2-2.5' berm on the street side of the
154 parking lot utilizing the excess material on site to provide a look consistent look to what's there now.
155 J. Simons: Liked this idea.
156 K. Stafftea: Photometric plan includes 4 no spill, light poles on the edges and new central island. Provided parking inventory
157 based on the uses in the zoning code.Used a combination of"warehouse and office" for the main buildings and"service
158 station"for the fleet repair garage as a best fit to the relative code description. Site operations are not changing;continuation
159 of the same use;site is gated access.Rough earthwork estimates and approximation of number of export trucks(net may be
160 reduced with the introduction of the berm)assuming a I6 yard per truck approx. 109 trucks during construction.Confirmed
161 no MEPA review required.
162 E.Goldberg:Asked National Grid representatives how the new parking situation will this benefit their business.
163 D. Prince: There is parking in the rear however the parking lot is maximized for daily operations,This being a storm center,
164 more people and trucks are received during preparations and outages;been this way for decades.It addresses efficiency and
165 safety which is our number one priority.
166 P.Boynton; Questioned what region this facility serves.
167 C. Thibodeau: The Merrimack Valley;strictly MA.
168 S.Kevlahan: When storms occur,National Grid calls in other utility providers and contractors. Questioned whether they will
169 use this parking lot.
170 C. Thibodeau: We typically set up staging sites at other locations. If word doesn't reach people they tend to show up at this
171 site;many arrive with personal vehicles,
172 P. Boynton: Questioned whether this is a new use of this property as a storm center or has that been the function for many
173 years.
174 C. Thibodeau: For at least 28 years it has been a"storm room"site.
175 J. Enright: An updated grading plan showing a(2-2.5 increase)can be incorporated into the draft Decision with a condition
176 for potential additional screening plantings with non-onerous language.
177 E. Goldberg: A draft decision will be prepared for our next meeting and we anticipate voting 9/24/24.
178 (Continued to the September 24,2024 Planning Board meeting)
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180 MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
181 MOTION: P.Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting.The motion was seconded by S. Kevlahan. The vote was 5-0,
182 unanimous in favor.Meeting adjourned r@ 7:45 p.m.
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184 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda September 10,2024,DRAFT Planning Board Meeting Minutes
185 August 27,2024;Staff Report: 240910 Staff Report;Woodlea Village: Street Acceptance: Agreement and Assignment of
186 Bonds and Security(00294272xBC4F6), Form K Subdivision Completion Cert.,Woodlea—Recorded Street Deed
187 (00294270xBC4F6), Woodlea—Recorded StreetLayout(00294269xBC4F6), Woodlea—Recorded Trustee Cert and CR,
188 Woodlea—Recorded TrusteeCert(00294271xBC4F6) ;1270 Turnpike Street,David Sampson: Photos: Foundation,
189 Frontage 2,Frontage,Interior,Looking towards Rt. 114,201215 Time stamped decision,As Built 1270 Turnpike; 125
190 Flagship Drive,American Towers,LLC: 110405_125 Flagship Drive Florida Tower Partners, Fl. Towers Cancellation--
191 American Towers Surety Bond,Jurisdiction Bond_Cancellation Request surety bond;335 Salen Street,JCE Property
192 Development,_LLC: Continuance:240827 Req,to Con't until Sept.24; 1101 Turnpike Street: Extension of Time:240823
193 Signed Extension Form,240823 Timestamped Extension Form,Presentation: 240910 1101 Tpke-Renderings overall site,
194 2024-09-05-Planning Board Meeting Materials Memo, 1629300 Existing Parking Inventory Exhibit-2024-08-28, 1629300-
195 Photometric Plan-stamped,Nat Grid North Andover Renderings, Parking space determination; 1250 Osgood Street.,1250
196 Osgood Street,LLC: Continuance: 9.4.24 Req. to Cont to 9.24.24; Great Pond Road(across from 1936 Great Pond,
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PLANNING BOARD
Eitarr Goldberg, ChairChristopher Koskores
Peter Boynton •
John Simons
Seam Kevlahan
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198 Request to 9.24.24; 149 Main Sheet/14 Second Street,Crespo Development: 7.24.24 Rev Plan 14 Second St 149 Main St.,
199 Ltr to PB 09.04.24 Insub Modification 2;2025 Planning meeting calendar: DRAFT 2025 PB Meeting Schedule; 149 Main
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4 treet,Crespo Development: 14 Second St. 149 Main St,North Andover,MA ANR Plan STAMPED,
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