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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover, Massachusetts,01845
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PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION DECISION1G�1
Date: November 16, 2010
Date of Hearing: October 19,2010
Date of Decision: November 16,2010
Petition of: Stephen Smolak
North Andover, MA 01845
Premises Affected: 288 Sutton St.,
North Andover, MA,Assessors Map 52, Lot 65.
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The Planning Board herein approves a five(5) lot Preliminary Subdivision located off of Sutton
Street in the R-4 Zoning District. The application was submitted by applicant Stephen Smolak,
owner of the property Stephen Matthews, prepared by Engineering and Survey Services, dated
September 22, 2010.
Findings of Fact
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by Section 5B Review Standards
for Preliminary Plans as set forth in the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of
Land,North Andover, Massachusetts, Revised February 1989:
A. The applicant had submitted a conceptual plan on March 23,2010, showing conformance
with design criteria for the street plan and profile, as set out in section 5.2.5.4 and section
6.8 in the town of North Andover Subdivision Regulations. In this conceptual plan, the
ROW met the requirement for 50, with a paved width of 26 feet. The Preliminary Plan
shows a ROW of 40 feet with a paved width of 18 feet. The plan also shows a "t" turn-
around at the end of the road in place of a full cul-de-sac. The Fire Department has
provided comments stating that they do not think that the decreased pavement width and
"t"turn-around will be a problem for safety purposes.
B. The applicant had previously provided a plan showing improvements to Ellis St. and the
creation of 4 lots. Based on feedback from homeowners and residents in the area, the
applicant has changed the design to create a separate street ("Matthew's Way), as
depicted on the Preliminary Subdivision Plan dated September 22, 2010.
C. The Preliminary Plan adheres to the requirements of section 4.1, and in particular section
4.3,12, in that they have provided information regarding drainage systerns, sewer and
water pipes and other utilities. The drainage system has been reviewed by our outside
consultant, who has stated that the plan meets general requirements for drainage for
Preliminary Subdivisions, but that the Definitive Subdivision will need to meet more
specific requirements with regard to protection and maintenance of groundwater levels
and treatment of stormwater runoff from paved surfaces.
D. The Preliminary Plan does not comply with section 4.39, in that it has not provided a
statement describing cut and fill operations, including a general assessment of the next
import and export of fill.
As the applicant has followed the procedures and provided the information required by the Rules
and Regulations as demonstrated by the Findings of Fact the Planning Board herein APPROVES
this application for a Preliminary Subdivision Plan. Any decisions made by the Planning Board
regarding this Preliminary Subdivision Application are not binding upon the Planning Board and
are not to be considered as an approval or denial of any future Definitive Subdivision filing. Any
Definitive Plan Bled at a future date may contain more detailed information than that provided
with this Preliminary Plan. This information will be presented and discussed at a formal Public
Hearing,
1. The following plans are included as part of this decision:
Plan titled: Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Matthew's Way,North Andover,MA
Prepared for: Stephen Smolak
762 Dale St.
North Andover, MA 01810
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Prepared by: Engineering& Surveying Services
70 Bailey Court
Haverhill, MA 01832
cc: Applicant
Planning Board
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