HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/2019 - TEC Response to NA Planning Department (#2) - 481 Sutton Street 146 Dascomb Road
Andover,MA 01810
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Ms. Monica Gregoire July 10, 2019
Staff Planner
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Peer Review# 1
Site Plan Review for the North Andover Adult Center
1 Surrey Drive, North Andover, MA
Dear Ms. Gregoire:
On behalf of the Town of North Andover, TEC, Inc. reviewed documents as part of the civil engineering
peer review for the proposed project to be located at 1 Surrey Drive, North Andover MA, regarding the new
North Andover Adult Center development. The Town of North Andover(Applicant) submitted the following
documents, which TEC reviewed for conformance with the Town of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws and
generally accepted industry standards:
• Site Plans entitled: "Site Development Plans North AndoverAdult Center", prepared by DeVellis
Zrein Inc, dated May 28, 2019, 8 total sheets;
• North Andover Adult Center Drainage Report and Stormwater Management Plan, prepared by
the Town of North Andover, dated May 24, 2019, 73 total pages;
• North Andover Adult Center Floor Plans, prepared by Catlin + Petrovick Architects PC, dated
May 30,2019, 6 total pages;
• Letter of Authorization prepared by Sutton redevelopment, LLC, dated May 28, 2019;
• Appending Special Permits and applicable Property Deeds.
Under review of the document and plans, TEC has compiled the following comments for the Board's
consideration:
1. It should be noted that the Applicant is requesting the following Special Permits as noted in their
application:
a. Section 195-8.8A,B,D(4B)—for site plan review and approval; lot ownership verification and
authorization;
b. Section 195-2.2{21}—to allow a shared common driveway;
c. Section 195-8.10—special permit for construction of new buildings exceeding 2,000 square
feet of gross floor area and the addition of more than five (5) parking spaces.
2. The Applicant should label the locus map on the cover sheet as well as provide a north arrow for
reference.
3. If the Applicant is including signage, the location should be called out on the Layout and Materials
Plan (C-1).
4. TEC recommends that the Applicant provide a sewer pipe sizing calculation to confirm adequate
capacity exists for the proposed building.
5. The Applicant should provide an appropriate scale and north arrow for sheet C-3, Planting Plan.
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6. The Applicant should show trees/shrubs to be removed within the legend of sheet C-3, Planting
Plan.
7. The Applicant should include a zoning table on the Layout and Materials Plan (C-1).
8. The Applicant should provide a parking table or parking schedule on the Layout and Materials Plans
(C-1).
9. The Applicant should consider adding lighting around the accessible parking area as well as the
surrounding building walkways.
10. The Applicant should consider adding crosswalk(s) and associated marking(s) on the drive aisle
between the parking area and the front of the proposed building.
11. The Applicant should realign the Cement Concrete Sidewalk Detail to include the topmost text fully
on the details sheet C-4.
12. The Applicant should provide dimensions for the proposed vertical granite curb construction detail
on sheet C-4.
13. The Applicant should designate snow storage areas on site, to be located in areas that will not
promote runoff to abutting properties.
14. The Applicant should designate an area for waste collection such as dumpsters for trash and
recycling on site, if required.
15. The Applicant should coordinate with the Town of North Andover Fire Department to confirm drive
aisles, buildings, utilities and amenities are all fire accessible.
16. TEC encourages the Applicant to coordinate directly with the abutting residential owners to design a
"residential buffer zone"that is amenable to all parties.
17. The Applicant should review the proposed grading of the pavement area in the southeast corner of
the site. It appears the 167 contour is drawn incorrectly, or stormwater may be directed back
toward the proposed building.
Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions concerning our comments at
978-794-1792.Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
TEC, Inc.
"The Engineering Corporation"
Peter F. Ellison, P.E.
Director of Strategic Land Planning
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