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Town of North Andover S 6'Z�ZS
PLANNING BOARD
Eitau Goldberg, Chair LEA{ Seas Kevlrrltarr
�� � Christopher Kos kores
John Sitrtorts •
Peter BoyntonKate Kelly,Associate
Tuesday April 15, 2025 a, 7 p.m., 120 Main Street— Torun Hall,North Andover,MA 0.1845
1 Present/Planning Boar d: E. Goldberg,J. Sinrons,P. Boynton,C. Koskores,K. Kelly,Associate
2 Absent: S. Kevlahan
3 Staff Present: J. Enright
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5 E. Goldman Chairman:The Planning Board meeting for April 15,2025,was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
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7 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
8 Annual Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Amendment Articles:
9 • Article 22: Accessory Dwelling Unit
10 • Article 23: Limited Site Plan Review
11 a Article 24: Family Suite—zoning bylaw Article 2 and Article 4
12 • Article 25: Floodplain District
13 • Article 26: Historic Barn Overlay District
14 E.E.Goldber: Stated that where S. Kevlalian is absent,we will continue these articles without evidence being heard until May
15 6,2025.No new evidence was received. We will continue there without evidence being heard until May 6,2025.Q. Simons
16 noted lie will be absent at the 5/6/25 meeting).
17 (Continued to the May 6,2025 Planning Board meeting)
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19 1450 Osgood Street,Amazon.cont Services LLC on behalf of owner,Osgood RT—125 Project,LLC: Request for
20 Insubstantial Change(to the May 20,2020 Site Plan Review,Parking,Common Driveway, Building Height,and Floor Area
21 Ratio Special Permits,which was amended by a Notice of Decision(Modification)dated October 6,2020 and an hnsubstantial
22 Change dated October 3,2023)to allow for approval to convert an existing row of parking spaces into a designated drop-off
23 and pick-up area.
24 (Continued to the May 6,2025 Planning Board meeting)
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26 Correspondence: Resident letter.
27 E.Goldberg: A resident letter was received,thanked the resident for his correspondence and noted the correspondence will be
28 placed on file.
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30 NEW PUBLIC mARING
31 135 Coacliniaiis Larie,William and Ariii Belanger: Application for a Watershed Special Permit under Article 4 Part 5 and
32 Article 10 Section 195-10.7 of the Zoning Bylaw to authorize expansion of an existing garage and expansion of a portion of
33 the existing dwelling within the 325'Non-Discharge zone to two Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.The property is located in
34 the Residential I (R-1)zoning district.
35 E. Goldberg: Informed K.Kelly that she is eligible to vote on this special permit application due to S.Kevlahan's absence.
36 J.Enright: There are 2 wetlands within 325 ft, of the proposed land disturbance,one is across Coaclimans Lane,to the south is
37 Carriage Chase Lane(off property)which couldn't be flagged,however walked the property with the Conservation
38 Administrator and engineer to confirm measurement of approximately 122 ft,to the nearest proposed ground disturbance.No
39 concerns were expressed fi-om town staff. Storrnwater management design has been peer reviewed by HWG;all concerns
40 have been addressed by the project engineer,A draft decision was prepared for the Board's consideration.
41 Thor Akerley,Williams&Sparages: Owner is seeking to expand the garage and an existing first floor living area. 'There is
42 850 ft.of expansion;expect to reuse the existing foundation for the garage and add on a small section to the home;no
43 disturbance of trees or native vegetation. Stone infiltration trench to be oversized to accommodate runoff for the existing and
44 new rooflines. Erosion controls(12"staked mulch sock)to be place around the entire rear of the property to protect sediment
45 reaching wetland resource areas.
46 MOTION:P.Boynton made a motion to close the public hearing for 135 Coachmans Lane. J. Simons seconded the motion.
47 The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair ' 'LAW Senn Ket�lalurrr
John Simons
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Peter Peter Boynton Kate Kelly,Associate
Trresda A r iC 15 2025 A, 7 r.rtt. 120 Main Street— Town Hall North Andover MA 01845
48 MOTION:J. Simons made a motion to approve the Watershed Special Permit for 135 Coachmans Lane.C. Koskores
49 seconded the motion.The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. {
50 DISCUSSION ITEMS
51 • Article 3: Authorization to accept grants of easements 1
52 • Article 4: Authorization to grant casements �
53 • Article 8: Water capital improvements--debt autliorization
54 • Article 9: Report of the Community Preservation Committee appropriation from Community Preservation Fund
55 J.Enright: The Staff Report details per the Charter those warrant articles that come before this Board for recommendations in
56 addition to the Zoning Bylaw Amendment articles.Article 8 combines the demolition of 400 Great Pond Road with proposed
57 improvements to the water treatment plant. The Board's recommendation is only for the demolition portion of the Article.
58 James Stanford,Dir.Dept. of Public Works.: Explained that a couple of the Board members were on the 400 Great Pond Road
59 Steering Committee,which recommended the demolition of the structures on the property.The funding of Article 8 is for
60 $1 M for the demolition of the house on the property. It is the only house in the lake and Town Meeting 2022 authorized the
61 purchase or the property. Previously, it was the Sutton Boathouse a private retreat built in 1905 later in converted into a
62 private residence with continuous ownership by the Sutton family of North Andover, In 2022,the property came up for sale.
63 From a water treatment standpoint,we felt there was a water benefit because tine house and its contents were located so close
64 to the water treatment plant.After Town Meeting authorized the purchase the immediate hazard of the existing oil tanks
65 located in the basement were removed.Once completed and the threat of environmental impact was mitigated,the Select
66 Board created the Steering Committee who met for over a year to study potential use of the property. A consultant was hired.
67 We looked at rebuilding the house for another purpose, studied selling the property,and eventually chose the third scenario-
68 razing the house,redoing the foundation, stabilizing the wall along tine lake and create a small parking area. Razing the house
69 provides the greatest degree of protection to the water supply and is the least costly solution maximizing open space on the
70 property for future use. The project is to be accomplished in phases.The garage,which sits away from the lake,is temporarily
71 being used for storage by various Town departments.Over the next 3 years with CIP funds,we plan to create a new storage
72 facility and relocate storage to an alternate Town location.
73 P.P. Boynton: Questioned whether the demolition plan preserves future funding for the 3-season pavilion that might mimic the
74 original boathouse to preserve what was the historic aspect of the boathouse.
75 J. Stanford: That is still within the plan;one of the costs within the outline from the architect was using structural fill behind
76 the wall. Does not want to restrict future use,whatever that may be,
77 P. Boynton: Stated that intermittent presence on the property is likely a positive thing.
78 J. Stanford: If the Article is approved the funding for the project would go into effect July 1,2025 with construction starting
79 spring 2026.The Historic Commission, if deemed necessary,has a 12-month waiting period which might add time to the
80 project; initial engineering has begun,
81 E. Goldberg: Communicated that the Board will make their recommendation either on the 516I2025 or at Town Meeting.
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83 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
84 430 Osgood Street,North Andover Public Schools: Application for Limited Site Plan Review under Article 8,Part 3 Site
85 Plan Review and Article 10 Administration Section 195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Applicant proposes
86 renovation of existing athletic facilities to include the installation of a multipurpose synthetic turf field,reconstruction of
87 existing tennis courts, drainage improvements,athletic lighting, and wetland restoration. The site is located within the
88 Residential 2 zoning district.
89 J.Enrip-lit: The meeting packet includes information submitted by a resident.No additional information was submitted until
90 mid-afternoon today when we received two plan sheet updates which Kyle will address.The updates were a result of requests
91 by the Conservation Commission.
92 E.Goldberg: Resident comments were received from Ms. Perrone. they are noted and included as part of the record.
93 J. Enrijzht: Informed the Board that the Board of Health has a discussion item on their agenda this week to discuss artificial
94 turf in general.
95 Kyle Rowan Project Mana er Gale Associates: Provided brief overview of the project history. Met with Planning 5 times,
96 submitted 2 formal response packages,received 3`d stormwater peer review fi•om Horsley Witten Group(3`d party peer
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitait Goldberg, Chair Sean ICevlalrmr
Christopher ICoslrores
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John Simms •
Peter Bny►rtorr Kate Kelly,Associate
Trresdfm April 15, 2025 a, 7Van., 120 Maht Street— Town Hall,North Andover, MA 01845
97 reviewer). At the
98 Conservation Con miss o n. We them on 4/9/ —provided Planning g y d an item in tine stormwater peer review letter to the
' 25—provided brief overview of the hearing(showed updated j
99 plan information sent today,4/15/25)Four items addressed included: (1)revised fencing at the Farese Track stays out of the
100 50 ft. no-build zone by angling toward the property line approx.30 ft. into deep,thick vegetation. (2)the existing detention
101 galley beneath the proposed turf baseball field now has added access port frame covers in two locations. (3) Wayne St.has no
102 additional improvements for pre-treatment, checking to confirm there is a deep-sump and hood for water quality purposes. If
103 it doesn't have this,replacing that structure or adding a hood will he a plan or Conservation Commission condition. (4)
104 Combining the existing NAHS maintenance plan with the new O&M for this project.The Commission asked we provide a
105 combined document or at least in draft form before this week's hearing,anticipates the combined condition.Today,we
106 provided a complete updated permit set including all the changes to date.Conservation agreed the net benefit to increasing the
107 fence height or adding netting to the tennis courts based on associated cost and excavation was not worthwhile for the limited
108 mitigation achieved.They seemed content with moving folivard with the current design.
109 (7:50 p.sm. P.Boynton temporarily left the meeting and returned 7:51 p.m.)
110 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to close the public hearing for 430 Osgood St.,North Andover Public Schools. C.
111 Koskores seconded the motion.The vote was 4-0,unanimous in favor.
112 MOTION:J. Simons made a motion to approve tine Limited Site Plan Review for 430 Osgood Street,North Andover Public
113 Schools, C. Koskores seconded tine motion.The vote was 4-0, unanimous in favor.
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115 MEETING MINUTES:Approval of the April 1,2025 meeting minutes.
116 MOTION:P. Boynton made a motion to accept the minutes for April 1,2025.J. Simons seconded the motion.The vote was
117 4-0,unanimous in favor.
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119 MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
120 MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by J. Simons.The vote was 4-0,
121 unanimous in favor. Meeting adjourned rr 8:00p.m.
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123 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda April 15,2025,DRAFT Planning Board Meeting Minutes April
124 1,2025;Staff Report: 250415 Staff Report;430 Osgood Street North Andover Public Schools: Resident Comment—
125 Perrone:250402 Perrone Email RE Cochichewick Brook Meets Synthetic Turf w_Crumb Rubber, Arlington Artificial Turf
126 Study Comm.,Perrone—Comments FinNAIISSynTurfApr2 2025,250415 Rev Draft-LSPR Decision 430 Osgood St.;
127 Annual Town Meetin Zonin Bylaw Amendment Articles: 2025 Final Planning Board Repot in Warrant,
128 231211 SB_400GreatPondRoad_Presentation,250513 Final Planning Board Report; 135 Coachmans Lane William and
129 Ann Belann�er:Ap licp ation: Permit Site Plan-135 Coachmans Lane, Watershed Special Permit Application-135 Coachmmans
130 Lane;Department Review:250321 DPW water—sewer comment,250321 Health Comment,250327 Building Dept,
131 Comment;Revised Plan:240408 Rev Site Plan;Stornwater Review: 250403 HW 1stSWReview,250408 Resp to
132 1stSWReview,250410 HW 2ndSWReview,250415 Decision WSP 135 Coachmans_draft;Planning Board Report: 2025
133 Final Planning Board Report in Warrant,231211 SB 400GreatPondRoad_Preseitation,250513 Final Planning Board Report
134 ; 1450 Osgood Street Amazon.com Services LLC on behalf of owner,Os ood RT-125 Pro'ect LLC:250409
135 Insubstantial Change Request; Correspondence: 250405 P.Kelly Letter.
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