HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-03 Planning Board Minutes Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair
Sean Kevlahan
John Simons Kate Kelly
Peter Boynton
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (a, 7 p.m., 120 Main Street—Town Hall,North Andover, MA
1 Present/Planning Board: E. Goldberg,J. Simons,P. Boynton, S.Kevlahan,K.Kelly
2 Absent:
3 Staff Present: J.Enright
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5 E. Goldman Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for January 6,2026,was called to order at 7 p.m.
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7 NEW PUBLIC HEARING
8 1929 Salem Street,Wilson&Mivaury Rodriguez: Application for a Limited Site Plan Review Permit under
9 Article 8 Supplementary Regulations Part 3 Site Plan Review and Part 14 Accessory Dwelling Units of the Zoning
10 Bylaw.Applicant proposes construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit(ADU). The site is located within the
11 Residential 2 zoning district.
12 J.Enright: The ADU is proposed within the same footprint of a former pool house that was damaged by fire. The
13 Building Commissioner has confirmed the application is subject to MGL Ch. 40A Section 3,otherwise known as the
14 Dover Amendment.
15 The Health Department has confirmed that the applicant has completed construction of an upgraded septic system,
16 which is properly sized to accommodate the new flow from the proposed ADU.
17 The ADU is intended to be an accessory use and the unit is a complete, separate housekeeping unit containing both a
18 kitchen and bath and otherwise meets the requirements of the ADU definition. The prosed GFA is 800 SF+/-and
19 the principal dwelling's GFA is 2,330 SF.
20 The ADU is compliant with setback requirements,there aren't any exterior stairs proposed,the electrical utility
21 connection,plumbing,and telecom communications will be run through the principal dwelling and connected to the
22 detached ADU via underground conduit.
23 The application has been reviewed by DPW water/sewer,Health,Building,NAPD,and Conservation and all
24 questions/comments have been addressed.
25 Wilson Rodriguez: Explained that the-proposed structure is located within the same footprint of a former pool house
26 and that he wanted to build it back the way it was. One of the garage doors is more like a shed door. The other two
27 bays are for cars. Stated that,for now,the children will use the ADU as a play area.
28 Board: Discussed appropriateness of parking spaces associated with both the principle and ADU dwelling units,
29 confirmed setbacks are met ADU will be connected to town water, and that there is no new curb cut proposed.
30 Communicated to the applicant what the potential use of the ADU could be. Discussed the appropriateness of a
31 bond requirement and the decision was that a bond is not needed. Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy can be
32 contingent on the submission of an as-built plan. Discussed whether a staircase leading to a deck should be
33 considered and `exterior staircase' in the context of the zoning bylaw.
34 Board: Reviewed the draft decision and made recommended amendments.
35 MOTION: A motion to close the public hearing for 1929 Salem Street was made by S.Kevlahan and seconded by
36 P.Boynton. The vote was 5-0,in favor.
37 MOTION: A motion to approve the Limited Site Plan Review permit for a detached ADU as amended was made
38 by S.Kevlahan and seconded by P. Boynton. The vote was 5-0, in favor.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair
Sean Kevlahan
John Simons Kate Kelly
Peter Boynton
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (a, 7 p.m., 120 Main Street—Town Hall,North Andover, MA
39 1101 Turnpike Street,Vanasse Hansen Brustin,Inc,on behalf of Metrowest Realty LLC dba National Grid:
40 Applicant requests a determination of Insubstantial Change from the Planning Board for the Land Disturbance
41 Permit issued on September 24,2024.
42 The applicant is now in the construction drawings phase of the project and has identified some recommended changes
43 to the approved site plans. The changes are detailed in a memo included and the applicant requests the Board's
44 determination that these changes are deemed to be insubstantial and not require a modification application.
45 Karen Staffier and Shane Michniewicz,VHB,on behalf of Metrowest Realty LLC: As the project progressed
46 through the construction level design there were certain elements identified that required adjustments to the
47 approved site plans. No changes to the parking lot footprint,number of parking spaces,or the stormwater basin.
48 The revisions include raising the elevation of the proposed parking lot,vegetated berm,and retaining wall by 2-3+/-
49 feet,added four EV chargers and one electric transformer,adjusted the configuration of undergrounds storm drains
50 and ductbanks,as well as two parking spaces. The limit of disturbance for the front parking lot work has increased
51 slightly from 60,000+/-sf to 63,000+/- sf due predominately to the vegetated berm installation and trenching for
52 utility connections. The parking lot elevation has been raised slightly by increasing the slope. This should allow for
53 less of an impact and avoid having to dig into the rock to install the utility ductbanks. Lastly,an additional eight EV
54 chargers have been requested. Additional power had to be added for those,which resulted in an additional
55 transformer. Reviewed view from Rt. 114. Feel it is a good solution to dealing with the rock that has been located.
56 Board: Discussed how the ledge would be dealt with if it had to be removed. The Building Department would
57 oversee any blasting operation. There are procedures that have to be met. Discussed the process difference between
58 an insubstantial change request and a need for a modification to a permit.
59 MOTION: A motion for a determination of insubstantial change was made by J. Simons and seconded by P.
60 Boynton. The vote was 5-0,in favor.
61 MOTION: A motion was made by S. Kevlahan to approve the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion was
62 seconded by J. Simons and the vote was 5-0 in favor.
63 MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
64 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to adjourn the meeting.The motion was seconded by S.Kevlahan. Meeting
65 adjourned @ 7:40 p.m. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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67 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda February 3,2026,DRAFT Planning Board Meeting
68 Minutes January 6,2026; Staff Report: 260203 Staff Report; 1929 Salem Street:260203 Draft Decision 1929
69 Salem Street,251226 DPW Water Line Comment,251229 DPW Water Line Comment,251223 NAPD Comment,
70 251230 Conservation Comment, 260108 Building Inspector Comment, 260122 Health Inspector Comment, 1"floor
71 plan principal dwelling,LSPR—Detached ADU Application,2"d floor plan principal dwelling,Bldg. Commissioner
72 Determination,Elevations-floor plan ADU 11-17-25, site_plan_Mon—Dec-22-2025; 1101 Turnpike Street:
73 260126,Images-Existing-Approved-Proposed,2601 16Plan Set Insubstantial Change,260126 Request Letter for
74 Insubstantial Change.
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