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NOTICE OF DECISION
Site Plan Review Special Permit- Modification
Date of Decision: September 17,2008
Application of: Mesiti Development
231 Sutton St, Suite 2F
North Andover, MA 01845
Premises Affected: Boston Ski Hill, Turnpike St (Rte. 114) and Johnson Road, Assessor's
Map 107A & 107C, Lots 149 & 10, within the Village Residential Zone
In May 2002, the Planning Board unanimously voted to grant the applicant, Mesiti Development, 231
Sutton St, Suite 2F,North Andover, MA 01845, a Site Plan Review Special Permit for the construction of
96 age restricted town homes with grading and landscaping improvements. The project is located within
the Village Residential (VR) Zoning District on Map 107A & 107C, Parcels 149 & 10 with frontage on
Salem Turnpike(Route 114).
On October 16, 2007,the Planning Board voted unanimously to grant an extension of the Special Permit
for Site Plan review to the applicant for a period of one year to October 26, 2008.
On August 11,2008,the applicant filed an Application for a Modification to the Site Plan Review Special
Permit with the Planning Board pursuant to Section 8.3 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted unanimously to APPROVE A
SITE PLAN SPECIAL PERMIT MODIFICATION for the above mentioned premises.
o Andov r Planifing Board
John Simons, Chairman
Jennifer Kusek, Clerk
Richard Rowen
Tim Seibert
Michael Walsh
Boston Ski Hill/Mesiti Development Corp.
Map 107A& 107C,Parcels 149& 10
Site Plan Review Special Permit—Modification
September 17,2008
Conditions
After a public hearing given on September 17, 2008,the Planning Board voted unanimously to Approve
the Modifications to the Site Plan Review Special Permit for the premises affected,with the following
conditions:
1. Modification of Phase 1 &2 to eliminate the demolition of the retaining walls,the pavement and
the removal of the guardrail from Phase 1 and add that work to the scope of Phase 2. All other
items as shown on the Plan will be completed.
2. Completion of Phase 1 constitutes"substantial use and construction"as specified in the original
decision in section 7L.
3. Reduction of Site Opening Bond/Erosion Control Bond from $20,000 to $5,000.
4. Defer the requirement to post a Slope Stabilization Bond, per condition 2C of original Decision
dated May 15,2007,to be made prior to the commencement of Phase 2.
5. Install erosion control barrier(silt fence and hay bale) as shown on plan entitled"Phase 1
Demolition Plan, Boston Hill in North Andover"prepared by Marchionda&Associates, L.P.,
dated 4/15/02 and revised 8/20/08.
6. Demolish existing lodge, out building and pump house. Retain slabs of buildings to be
demolished and fill existing basement area to grade. Retain as much of the existing bituminous
concrete parking area as possible.
7. Abandon existing underground utilities in place(do not excavate and remove).
8. Cut existing suction line pipe from snow making pond 6 inches below grade and leave remainder
in place.
9. Remove elevated water discharge pipe by cutting it into manageable lengths without disruption to
existing wetland vegetation.
10. Stabilize all disturbed areas with 4 inches loam and seed.
11. In accordance with Condition No. 2(A)of the Special Permit, for each of the five(5)phases of
work described in the Specifications,prior to the commencement of work for each phase, a
construction schedule shall be submitted to the Town Planner. The schedule shall include a
timetable for substantial completion of that phase. (The term "substantial completion"refers to
the definition in Condition No. 4Q)of the Special Permit.)No timetable for any one phase shall
exceed 24 months; if work for the phase is not completed within the 24 month period,then the
Special Permit shall deemed to have expired; provided, however,that reasonably prior to the end
of any 24-month period the permittee may seek from the Planning Board an extension of said 24-
month period for good cause.
The following information shall be deemed part of this decision:
Plan titled: Phase 1 Demolition Plan in No.Andover,MA
Prepared for: Mesiti Development Group.
231 Sutton St., Suite 2F
North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Prepared by: Marchionda&Associates,L.P.
62 Montvale Ave.
Stoneham,MA 02180
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Boston Ski Hill/Mesiti Development Corp.
Map 107A&107C,Parcels 149&10
Site Plan Review Special Permit—Modification
September 17,2008
Scale: V=8W
Date: April 15,2002,revised to 8/20/2008
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