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NOVICE OF DECISION
D ate November 29, 1991
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991
Date of Hearing . .November. . . . . . . . 21.. . .
Petitionl of . , Ph;11ips Common Realty Trust
Premises affected 168 Osgood Street/Est Side of Mass. Avenue
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Referring to the above Petition for a special permit from the requirements
of the . Nvxth .Anda.vex. zvn�u�.�x�a�� .; .S,eF��PF : $r i . a�r� gra�h 2.,. �'itll. Planned . issT.dential
Development
p the construcCion of 26 ;le d single• family homes so as to extmit detached. . . . . ,
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Plaliffing Board voted
CONDITIONALLY'
to
based upon the following coi1d1tions
cc: Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building_�Inspector Si lied
Board of Health gL4��Q-�A9. ��r��L�L ?.
Assessors George D. Perna, Jr. , Chairman
Conservation Commission
Police Chief John L. Simons, Cleric
Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicant John Draper
,ngineer • . . . . . . . . . . . . . ♦ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interested Parties Josrph Mahoney
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Richard Nardella
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KAREN H.P. NELSON ?
•,. Town of 120 Main Street, 0I845
Director ..,.1; NORTH ANDOVER (508) 682-6483
BUILDING .e T t0
m40 we DIVISION OF
CONSERVATION
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
November 29, 1991
Mr. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town Building
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Phillips Common
Special Perinit,
Planned Residential
Development (PRD)
Dear Mr. Long:
TheNorth Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on November 14, 1991 in the
Town Building, Selectmen's Meeting Room on the application of Phillips Common Realty
Trust, Marie Pitochelli, President, 50 Copley Drive, Methuen, MA and Phillips Common
Development Corp., same address, requesting a Special Permit under Section 8.5 of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaws andaDefinitive Subdivision Approval under Chapter 41,Section S IT
of M.G.L., the Subdivision Control Laws and the Rules and Regulations Governing the
Planning Board of the Town of North Andover. The public hearing was duly advert ised in the
North Andover Citizen on October 30 and November 6, 1991 and all parties of interest were
properly notified. The following members were present:George D.Perna,Jr.,Chairman,John
Simons, Clerk, John Draper and Richard Nardella. Joseph Mahoney was absclll.
The petitioner was requesting a Special Permit for a Planned Residential Development,
for the construction of 26 detached single family homes in a Residential-3 (R-3) Zoning
District,located on the east side of Massachusetts Avenue. The petitioner was also requesting
approval of a Definitive Subdivision, creating 26 lots know as Phillips Common.
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing for the Special Permit and
the Definitive Subdivision requested by Phillips Common Realty Trust,
George Perna asked Christian Huntress if staff had anything to report with regard to
these applications. Mr.Huntress stated that the Technical Review Conunittec(I`RC)had met
with regard to both applications and had recommended the following:
All houses construded within this project shall have residential lire sprink lers installed,
as per N.A.F.D.
All property located along Osgood Street shall have restrictive covenants in place for
perpetual conservation/preservation. This shall include the parcel around the Thomas
Mansion.
An open space barrier shall be placed around the perimeter of the property.
Division of Public Works letter from Bill Hmurciak, dated.November 14, 1991 should
be read into the record and made part of the file.
The Conservation Commission has issued a.negative determination for this project. As
such, the applicant will not be required to file a Notice of Intent for any work shown on
the plans.
A letter from the applicant dated, November 14, 1991, offers the total open space with
the PRD to the Town as a gift of land.
All casements for roadway,utility,drainage,open space,conservation and preservation
should be prepared and presented to staff for review.
The Board of Health has asked the applicant to provide proof that the existing Manse
is tied into the sewer located within Osgood Street.
Details of all proposed lighting should be submitted for review. This includes lighting
proposed at the entry.
John Simons read a letter from William Ilmurciak,N.A.D.P.W., dated November 14,
1991 listing ten (10) issues which the applicant should be asked to address. Richard Nardella
questioned Mr, huntress on the recommendation of the Division of Public Works that the
roadway width be 26 feet. Mr. Huntress stated the roadway as shown on the plans is 22 feet
wide,and is in conformance with the Planning,Board's Rules and Regulations Governint, the
Subdivision of Land. Mr. Huntress went on the say that the Town Manager had met with the E
Director of Planning And Connnunity Development and the Division of Public Works on this
issue and supported the recommendation from a majority of the Technical Review Committee
that the roadway be designed at 22' pavement width.
Mr Huntress then asked that the applicant's engineer, Steve Stapinski, of Merrimack
Engineering Services, present the detailed plans to the Board.
Mr Stapinski introduced hiniself, Mr. Jonathan Woodman of Woodman Associates,
Architects, and the Trustees of Phillips Common Realty trust. Mr, Stapinski then presented
a Site Plan which showed the 26 new dwellings and reviewed other issues of roadway width,
sidewalks, lighting, drainage, and distances to abutters. John Simons questioned the need for
two detention ponds when prior applications on this property had only shown one. Mr
Stapinski responded by stating that ground water elevations were found to be much higher than
originally shown on previous plans, and that a tremendous amount of fill would be. required
to acconunodate all drainage with only one detention pond, Mr.Huntress said that lie had also
raised this concern at the TRC meeting, and had walked the site with Mr. Stapinski and. Mr.
Thomas Laudani,project manager. Mr.Stapinski then completed review of the drainage plans
with the Board,
John Draper asked what the distance was from the proposed construction to homes
located along Phillips Brook Road. Mr.Stapinski stated that ail new construction was at least
100'from the property line abutting Phillips Brook Road. George Perna suggested that a no-
cut line be placed along the rear of all lots which abut Phillips Brook Road and Osgood Street
and that more screening should be provided along the rear of the lots which abut
Massachusetts Avenue. The material used should be evergreen trees of the same type used in
other areas on the property. Mr. Stapinski said that would not be a problem.
John Simons then asked why the plans had been drawn to eluninate the Thomas
Mansion from the proposed construction, and questioned whether the "Manse" was to be
considered as part of this project, Mr. Stapinski said that with the property of the Manse
included in the open space calculations the percent open was 42-43%. Mr. Simons continued
to question how the Manse was being treated and stated that he felt it should be looked at as
a 27th lot.
George Perna felt that the 27th lot was an issue from the start, and that it was unclear
from preliminary discussions with the Board as to whether this would be allowed under the j
PRD regulations, 'Mr. Perna then asked Mr.Huntress to have Town Counsel review the Plt D
Bylaw and specifically the allowed density calculations to see if it is within the Planning Board's
authority to approve a PRD Plan which exceeds the number of lots shown on a conventional
subdivision plan,
Mr. Stapinski asked that Mr. Jonathan Woodman be allowed to present his
architectural plans for the dwelling units. Mr. Woodman explained to the Board that all
dwellings would be constructed from one of the four detail sketches presented for their review.
All colors are to be"earth tones" and all perimeter lots shall have a low fence to the front of the
lot and lighting at each driveway. Mr. Woodman went on to say that all interior lots shall be
landscaped with low stone walls and "subtle berms" so as to define each lot in a traditional
"New England Village style". In discussing the architectural style of the dwellings, Mr.
Woodman stated that the design is considered an expandable cape,with architectural shingles
on the roof and wood, clapboard and brick as an exterior facade material. Mr. Woodanan
conunented that the need from a 22' wide roadway was driven by the desire to create a village
atmosphere, With the construction of sidewalks,berms,fences and connnon open space a sense
of community and pedestrian scale can be established.
John Simons asked that the architectural drawings be revised so as to list all material
usediu construction of the dwellings, Particularly thematerial used in construction of the roof,
facade, windows and lighting.
Richard Nardella then questioned the configuration of Lot Y, which surrounds the
Thomas Manse. Specifically, why could Lot Y not be drawn so as to include the open space
and gardens associated with the historic nature of the Thomas property. Further, should the
Town acceptagrant of land including the open space,would there be a liability issue associated
with an existing garage on Town property and what would the yearly tax on that open space
amount to. Mr. Huntress stated that he had advised the applicant to comply with the 35%
open space requirement, and that should Lot Y be enlarged the total open space would fall
below 35%. Mr. Nardella stated that if Lot Y is to be protected by a historic preservation
restriction and a conservation restriction then it should be considered.as open space even if not
included in the land to be gifted to the Town. Mr. Stapinski added that if Lot Y is included in
the open space calculations then a total of 42-43%would beattained, Rick Nardella asked that
the applicant redraw the property line of Lot Y so as to include the historic garden and.
meadow.
George Perna asked Mr. Huntress if the Historical Society had been contacted with
regard to this project. Mr. Huntress stated that they had and Attorney Michael Morris and
Mr. Davis Cherrington were both present on their behalf to speak to the Board.
Attorney Michael Morris then introduced himself and Davis Cherrington to the Board
and stated that he felt the project to be a good one,and that the developers,specifically Thomas
Laudani, had been very acconlinodating and helpful throughout the negotiation process.
Attorney Morris then reviewed the draft preservation/conservation restrictions which the
Historical Society had prepared.
Richard Nardella asked what the construction schedule for openings within
Massachusetts Avenue and Osgood Street-would be. Mr. Laudani stated that the street
openings would be permitted by the DPW. Mr. Nardella asked that a schedule be presented
at the next meeting.
George Perna then asked the Board when they could schedule a site walk to review the
property. The Board agreed on the walk for 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 1991, and
asked that the engineer have the approximate edge of roadway staked out at that time, Mr.
Laudani then asked.the Board to consider closing the public hearing due to the developers need
to initiate construction before winter sets in, John Shnons stated that he felt it improper to
close the public hearing before the site walk and that additional information had been
requested which will still have to be reviewed while the public hearing is open.
George Perna asked Christian Huntress if he could send a letter to the applicant listing
all concerns which were raised this evening and prepare a draft set of conditions for both the
Definitive Subdivision application and the Special Permit. Mr. Huntress responded that he
could have the letter by the site walk on Saturday and a draft set of conditions by the next
meeting scheduled for November 21, 199.
A motion was inade by Richard Nardella to continue both the public hearing for the
Definitive Subdivision and Special Permit to the next regularly scheduled meeting of November
21, 1991 and direct staff to draft a letter to the applicant listing all concerns raised. 'flit motion
was seconded by John Simons and voted unanimously by those present.
On November 21, 1991 the Planning Board continued the public hearing on Phillips
Common Definitive Subdivision and Special Permit, PRD. The following rncttlbers were
present: George Perna, Chairman, John Simons, Clerk, John Draper, Joseph Mahoney and
Richard Nardella.
Christian Huntress reminded the Board that this was a continued public hearing for
both the Special permit (PRD, and the Definitive Subdivision applications presented by Phillips
Common Realty trust, George Perna spoke briefly on the issues discussed during the site walk
of November 16, 1991.
Mr. Huntress then asked John Simons to read a letter, dated November 15, 1991 sent
to the applicant listing all concerns raised at the last hearing, The letter listed 18 issues which
the applicant was asked to address, The issues were a s follows:
1. A No-Cut Line shall be established along the back of all lots which abut Phillips Brook
Road,Chickering Road,Osgood Streetand the residential dwellings along the southern
most boundary of the property.
2, The Planning Board considers Lot Y to be an integral part of the proposal, as such all
development plans should show that parcel as part of the project.
3. Lot Y should be reconfigured so as to include the existing garage on the property of the r a i
Phillips Manse, it is my understanding that this may be accomplished while still
retaining the 35% open space requirement of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw,
4. The Planning Board is in receipt of your letter dated November 14, 1991 which offers G0i
the 5.5 acres of open space to the Town of North Andover. 1 have asked'town Counsel
to review the liability issues involved with acceptance of this parcel as public land. y, z-
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5. The Planning Board is encouraged by your efforts to cooperate with the North Andover S.
Historical Society, Please present draft copies of any Preservation/Conservation
Restrictions which are currently being negotiated,
G. Please prepare and present for staff review any necessary easements for roadway/utility
conveyance and drainage,sewer or water line easements located on individual lots. All
casements on individual lots must be recorded prior to endorsement of the record plans,
7. Please provide documentation to the Board of Health and the Planning Departinent
that the existing Phillips Manse is currently tied into the sewer line located in Osgood
Street.
8. Please provide an approximate schedule for construction in Massachusetts Avenue,
This should include the sewer and drainage lines and all utilities which will require
openings in the roadway for tie-ins. The Planning Board will place restrictions on the
number of openings and length of time for construction within Massachusetts Avenue.
9. More screening should be provided along the rear of the lots which abut Massachusetts
Avenue. The material used should be evergreen trees of the same type used in other
areas on the property.
10. Details of all proposed lighting should be submitted for review. This includes lighting
proposed at the entry.
11, The Planning Board considers "Lot Y" to tie a 27th lot. With that in mind the Board
is reviewing the details of the project and t�-PIZD Bylaw to determine whether this is
an appropriate calculation of allowed lots,
12, A site walk has been scheduled for 8.00 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 1991. Please
have approximate locations of the roadway located on site for Planning Board
inspection.
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The Division of Public Works has submitted a letter dated November 14, 1991, The
Planning Board would like the applicant to address the following as listed in that letter;
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13. In general the depth of sewer is not acceptable as designed. The sewer should be
lowered to avoid conflicts in elevation between the water main and sewer services.
14. Provide a profile of the cross-country sewer to Massachusetts Avenue.
15. Calculations must be provided to determine the adequate sizing of water services to
acconnnodate residential fire sprinklers,
16. Drainage manholes at station 3+84 and 11+60 may be eliminated and the drain pipe {
should be connected tot eh adjacent catch basins. Other drain manholes within the
project should be located off pavement wherever possible.
17. Permits for connection to Town utilities will not be granted until a complete set of
endorsed plans with up-to-date revisions is on file in the office of the Division of Public
Works.
18. A Sewer System extension Permit from D.W.P,C. of the Mass. Department of
Environmental Protection must be obtained prior to the issuance of a sewer extension
permit by the North Andover Division of Public Works. The local permit, in
accordance with N,A,D.P.W. policy, will require 2.1 mitigation of existing
infiltration/inflow from the receiving system. The receiving system,known as the West
Side Interceptor, has been determined to be over capacity due to infiltration/i11flow.
George Perna asked Mr. Thomas Laudani if he could respond to each concern
individually. Mr.Laudani presented a written response and then proceeded to review Cacti item
with the Board.
Mr, Laudani showed that itenns #1-3 had been changed on the plans. Mr. Huntress
addressed item #4, taxes on the 5.5 acres would amount to approximately $324,06 per year,
figured at the current tax rate. Also, the benefit to all properties surrounded by open space
may prove to exceed that which is given up by accepting the property as a gift of land. On the
issue of liability, Mr. Huntress stated that Town manager James Gordon had reviewed the
Town's liability coverage and was comfortable with acceptance of this property by Town
Meeting,
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Mr. Laudani and Mr. Stapinski then reviewed with the Board the property lines
surrounding the Manse and to the rear of Lots 5 and 6. George Perna stated that the stone wall
to the rear of Lot 5 and 6 should be relocated to coincide with the 200' Historic District line,
this wall shall then become the rear property line of Lots 5 and G. John Draper noted that if
the dwelling on Lot 5 is changed to a style A or B then less impact will be seen or felt on the
historic areas. further, that the dwelling on Lot 4 should be shifted as close as possible to the
lot line shared with Lot 3.
George Perna then stated that he would feel comfortable in entertaining a motion to
close both public hearings and have staff make the necessary changes to the draft approval.
John Si nlons felt that it was too soon to close a public hearing for a Special permit PRD to such
a sensitive area of Town, and that the Board should consider keeping this matter open for at
least another hearing. Joseph Mahoney disagreed with John Simons and stated that if the
issues have been thoroughly reviewed then tine Board should not postpone action.
The following motions were then made:
A motion by Joseph Mahoney to close the public hearing of the Special Permit PRD
application of Phillips Common Realty Trust. The motion was seconded by Joann Simons and
voted unanimously by those present. A motion was made by John Draper to close the public
hearing of the Definitive Subdivision application of Phillips Common. The motion was
seconded by Richard Nardefla and voted unanimously by those present.
A motion was made by John Draper to approve the Special Permit, PRD application
of Phillips Common Realty trust, dated October 24, 1991 for construction of 26 single family
homes in accordance with the draft decision prepared by staff and amended by the Planning
Board this evening. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney, John Simons amended
themotion, that Condition#4 of the Special Permit approval drafted by staff be removed from
the final decision, and that Lot#G be eliminated, allowing for a total of no more than 25 new
dwellings.
There was no second, the amendment to the motion then died and the Board was now
to vote on the original motion made by Mr. Draper to approve the Special Permit PRD. The
Board voted unanimously to approve the draft decision as amended.
John Simons asked that the record minutes reflect his concern with the closing of the
public hearing so quickly, and that he was of the opinion that no more than 25 single family
dwellings be constructed on this site. Duly noted.
Amotion was made by John Draper to approve the Definitive Subdivision application
of Phillips Common Realty trust, dated October 24, 1991 for construction of 20 single family
homes in accordance with the draft decision prepared by staff and amended by the Planning
Board this evening. The motion was seconded by Joseph Mahoney and voted unaninously by
those present.
Attached are the conditions the Board approved.
Sincerely,
PLANNING BOARD
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GeorgwPerna,Jr.,
Chairman
cc; Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector
Conservation Commission
Board of Health
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
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PHILLIPS COMMON REALTY TRUST
Special Permit, Planned Residential Development '
The Planning Board herein approves the Special Permit requested
by Phillips Common Realty Trust, dated 10/24/91. The Planning
Board makes the following findings regarding this Special Permit
for a Planned Residential Development ' (PRD) as required by
sections 8.5, 10.3 and 10.31 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw:
A. The specific site is an appropriate location for such use,
structure or condition; s ,
B. The use as developed will not adversely affect the
neighborhood;
C. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or
pedestrians.
D. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the
proper operation of the proposed use.
E. The application before us is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of this Bylaw.
The Planning Board also makes the findings under Section 8.5 of
the Zoning Bylaw that this PRD is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Bylaw and that the PRD contains
residential development and open space in a variety to be
sufficiently advantageous to the Town and promotes the public
health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the Town of
North Andover which renders it appropriate to depart from the
requirements of this bylaw otherwise applicable to the Zoning
Districts in which the parcel is located. In particular, the
Planning Board finds that this project will:
A. Promote the more efficient use of land in harmony with its
natural features;
B. Encourage the preservation of open space;
C. Permit greater flexibility and more attractive, efficient,
and economical design of residential developments;
D. Facilitate economical and efficient provision of utilities;
E. Meet the Towns housing needs by promoting a diversity of
housing types.
Finally, the Planning Board finds that the PRD complies with Town
Bylaw requirements so long as the following additional conditions
are complied with. Therefore, in order to fully comply with the
approval necessary to construct the PRD as specified in this
Special Permit application before us the Planning Board herein
grants this approval provided the following conditions are met:
1. All Planning Board Order of conditions are to be placed upon
the recorded Final Plans, ( cover Sheet ) prior to
endorsement and filing "with the Registry of Deeds.
2. The applicant shall comply with all North Andover Department
of Public Works Rules and Regulations.
3. Any action by a Town Board, Commission or Department which
requires changes in the roadway alignment, placement of any
easements or utilities, drainage facilities, grading or no
cut lines, may be subject to modification by the Planning
Board.
4. As allowed through the Special Permit process, the Planning
Board has discretion in all matters which relate to density
and dimensional requirements in a Planned Residential
Development (PRD) . In the conventional Subdivision plan
presented as part of this application, 26 lots were shown in
accordance with the R-3 zoning requirements. Due to the fact
that the existing structure located on "lot Y" is of
significant historical value, and that appropriate measures
have been taken through preservation/conservation
restrictions, the Planning Board has allowed the area of "lot
Y" to be calculated as a portion of the required Open Space.
The existing structure on "lot Y" is, at the discretion of
the Planning Board, not considered an obstruction in the open
Space as defined by section 8.5 (6) D of the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw.
As such, the Planning Board herein allows the applicant to
construct 26 additional dwellings on this site. Both "lot Y"
and the existing Manse are part of the open space and both
are subject to the preservation restriction which will limit
the extent to which the owner of "lot Y" may alter or improve
the property.
5. The applicant shall adhere to the following requirements of
the Division of Public Works:
A. In general the depth of sewer is not acceptable as
designed. The sewer should be lowered to avoid conflicts
in elevation between the water main and sewer services.
B. Provide a profile of the cross-country sewer to Mass Ave.
C. Calculations must be provided to determine the adequate
sizing of water services to accommodate residential fire
sprinklers.
D. Drain manholes at station 3+84 and 11+60 may be eliminated
and the drain pipe should be connected to the adjacent
catch basins. Other drain manholes within the project
should be located off pavement wherever possible.
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R. Permits for connection to Town utilities will not be
granted until a complete set of endorsed plans with up--to
-date revisions is. on file in the office of the Division
of Public Works.
F. A Sewer System Extension Permit from D.W.P.C. of the Mass.
Department of Environmental Protection must be obtained
prior to the issuance of a sewer extension permit by the
North Andover Division of Public Works. The local permit,
in accordance with N..A.D.P.W. policy, will require 2:1 "
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mitigation of existing infiltration/inflow from the '.
receiving system. The receiving system, known as the West
Side Interceptor, has been determined to be over capacity
due to infiltration/inflow.
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6. The applicant shall adhere to the following requirements of
the Fire Department:
A. Open burning is permitted by permit only after
consultation with the Fire Department.
B. Underground fuel storage will only be allowed in
accordance with Town Bylaws and State Statute and only
with the review and approval of the Fire department and
Conservation Commission.
C. Lot numbers are to be posted clearly during construction
and permanent house numbers prior to occupancy.
D. All structures shall be required to contain residential
fire sprinklers systems in conformance with the North
Andover Fire Department.
7. The applicant shall adhere to the following requirements of
the Police Department:
A. Adequate site distance shall be maintained at the exit of
the project onto Massachusetts Avenue
B. Appropriate signs shall be placed on Massachusetts avenue
informing motorists of the intersection during the period
of construction activity.
C. A "STOP" sign shall be placed as the proposed roadway
exits onto Massachusetts Avenue.
8. Prior to the Planning Board's Endorsement of the record
plans:
A. All sheets shall be revised to comply with the conditions
listed herein.
B. All easement documents shall be prepared and presented to
the Planning Department, including roadway/utility
conveyance, sewer/water, no-cut, and drainage easements
located either in the public R.O.W. , or on individual
lots.
All easements on individual lots must be recorded along
with the record plans.
C. An approximate schedule for construction in Massachusetts
Avenue shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review
and approval. This should include the sewer and drainage
lines and all utilities which will require openings in
the roadway for tie-ins. The schedule shall be part of
this decision.
D. Copies of the final Preservation and Conservation
restrictions for "lot Y" and the surrounding open space
which is located within the Historic District shall be
recorded with the North Essex Registry of Deeds
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E. Restrictive covenants shall be recorded to insure that
the architectural style of the proposed structures shall '
be uniform in design.
F. The Architectural Plans shall be revised so as to list
all construction material associated with each house
construction. ( I.E. roof material, siding, windows,
etc. . )
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G. Construction details of the sidewalks within the R.O.W. ,
and driveways to the individual dwellings be included on
the record plans. These details should list material to
be used in construction of each.
H. A detailed planting list shall be prepared listing
specific material to be used. This list shall further
indicate quantity and size of all proposed material.
I. The existing stone wall, located to the rear of lots 5
and 6, shall be shown to be relocated to the 2001
Historic District Line as shown on the North Andover
Zoning Map, revised March 15, 1991. This stone wall
boundary shall then become the rear property line for
lots 5 & 6. The plans shall be so revised prior to
endorsement and filing with the North Essex Registry of
Deeds.
9. Prior to a Building Permit being issued for any structure:
A. Bonds, in an amount to be determined by the Planning
Board, shall be posted to ensure construction and/or
completion of sewers, roadways, and other pertinent
public amenities. These bonds shall be in the form of a
Tri-Party Agreement or a Passbook.
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B. A separate bond, in an amount to be determined by the
Planning Board, shall also be posted to ensure completion
of all site screening. This bond shall be in the form of
a bank passbook in terms deemed appropriate by the Town t
Treasurer. (See condition # 22) i
C. All appropriate erosion control measures shall be in
place. Final determination of appropriate measures
shall be made by the Planning Board or Staff.
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D. . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with
hay bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines
during construction.
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E. Proof of recorded easements on all individual lots, as
noted in condition t 8 (B) , shall be provided to the
Planning Board.
F. The lot in question shall be staked in the field to show
the location of the proposed dwelling and the limit of
clearing associated with construction. The Town Planner
shall verify this information in the field prior to the
issuance of a Building Permit.
G. The stone wall located to the rear of lots 5 & 6 shall be
relocated as stated in condition # 8 (1) , prior to either
of these two lots receiving a Building Permit. No tree
cutting shall be allowed in the relocation of this stone
wall. Relocation shall be verified in the field by the
Town Planner
10. Prior to a Certificate of occupancy being issued for any
structure:
A. The site shall have received all necessary permits and
approvals from the North Andover Board of Health.
B. The site shall be reviewed by the Planning Board. Any
additional screening as may be reasonably required by the
Planning Board shall be added at the applicants expense.
A percentage of the bond required in condition # 9 (B)
shall be retained specifically for this purpose.
C. All disturbed areas on the lot in question shall be
suitably stabilized.
D. All site amenities associated with the lot in question
shall be installed. (I.E. fences, stone walls, street
lights, landscaping, walkways and drives. )
11. A No-Cut Lane shall be established along the back of all lots
which abut Phillips Brook Road, Chickering Road, Osgood
Street and the residential dwellings along the southern most
boundary of the property.
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12. The Planning Board is in receipt of the letter from Phillips
Common Realty Trust, dated November 14, 1991 which offers the
5.5 +/- acres of open space to the Town of North Andover. The
Board has reviewed the liability and taxation issues
associated with acceptance of a grant of land and will I
recommend to the North Andover Selectmen and Town Meeting
that this grant of land be accepted.
The timing of such acceptance should be made to coincide with
acceptance of the road as a public way.
13. All lighting within the site shall be as proposed and shown
on the record plans. Any lighting found at the entry shall be
temporary, and will be removed prior to Town Meeting
accepting the road as a public way. The entry lights il!
shall further be reviewed annually from the date of this
approval. Should the Planning Board feel that the entry
lights may be removed without hindering the marketability of
the individual houses, then the developer shall do so
immediately.
14. There shall be no burying or dumping of construction material
on the site.
15. Any signs utilized for this project must obtain a sign permit
as required by Section 6 of the Bylaw.
16. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
17. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
18. An as-built plan and profile shall be submitted for review
and approval prior to the final release of DPW bond money. A
certified interim as-built verifying that all utilities have
been ,installed in accordance with the plans and profile
shall be submitted prior to the application of the binder
coat of pavement. In addition, all required inspection and 1
testing of water, sewer, and drainage facilities shall be
completed prior to binder course paving. i
19. Tree cutting shall be kept to a minimum throughout the
project in order to minimize erosion and preserve the
natural features of the site. The developer shall inform the
Town Planner when tree cutting is to occur.
20. The position of houses on lots 4 & 5 shall be shifted so as
to pull all construction further away from the open space
adjacent to Osgood Street. Specifically, the structure on
lot 4 shall be brought to a 0' side yard set back on its
shared property line with lot 3. Further the type of
dwelling proposed on lot 5 shall be of the style A or B as
shown on the architectural plans prepared by Woodman
Associates, included in the record plans listed in condition
Number 27. This again, is to accomplish preservation of the
open spaces which abuts Osgood street.
21. Within three (3) months of the initiation of construction for
the foundations of lots 1,8,9,10,11, 12, 13,14, 15 and 16, the
screening associated with each lot shall be planted in the
appropriate planting season. The screening shall be as
approved in the final plans and verified by the Town Planner
prior to planting.
22. Any Plants, Trees or Shrubs that have been incorporated
into the Landscape Plan approved in this decision, that die
within one year from time of planting shall be replaced by
the applicant. Ten percent (10%) of the Planting Bond
required in condition # 9 (B) shall be held to insure this
condition.
23 . All construction shall commence within two (2) years from the
date of this approval and shall be completed within five (5)
years from the date of this approval.
24. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to
and be binding upon the applicant, it's employees and all
successors and assigns in interest or control.
25. The Board considers this roadway to meet the definition of a
Minor Street as found in the Rules and Regulations Governing
the Subdivision of Land, Revised 1989. The applicant will be
required to conform to all specifications for Minor Roadway
construction.
26. This project shall respect the provisions of Section 4.2 of
the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. (Phased Development)
27. The following information shall be considered as part of this
decision:
Plans entitled: Special Permit and Definitive Subdivision
Plan. PHILLIPS COMMON North Andover, MASS.
Dated: October 10, 1991, Final Revision 11/18/91
Scale: 1" = 40'
Sheets: One through Six, (1-6)
Prepared By: Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park Street
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Plans entitled: Phillips Common, Site Plan
Dated: October 23, 1991, Final Revision 11/19/91
Scale: 1" = 4001 (one sheet)
Prepared By: Woodman Associates
20 Inn Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
Booklet: Phillips Common
Prepared by: Woodman Associates
20 Inn Street -
Newburyport, MA 01950
included: Site Plan, Entry Plan, Typical Lot Landscape
Plan, Roadway Perspective.
Floor Plans: Home A, 1920 sq.ft. €
Home B,. 1998 sq.ft.
Home C, 1918 sq.ft.
Home D, 1940 sq.ft.
Booklet: Environmental Impact Summary
Erosion Control Summary
Project Schedule
Drainage Analysis
Prepared By: Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park Street
Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Dated: October 11, 1991
cc: Conservation Administrator
Director of Public Works
Health Administrator
Building Inspector
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Assessors
Applicant
Engineer
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