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On behalf of the applicants, Merrimack College (owner) and Greystar Development (developer), VHB has prepared this
memorandum to summarize proposed minor site modifications to the plans titled "Corner Development Project at
Merrimack College." The Corner Development Project at Merrimack College plans were originally approved on
December 5, 2023, and approved with minor modifications on March 12, 2024.
Since the Corner Development Project at Merrimack College (the Project)was permitted in late 2023 and early 2024,
Merrimack College has permitted and constructed the Lecture Hall project adjacent to the existing Sullivan Hall
building on campus.The Lecture Hall was opened to students in January 2026. See Exhibit 1A showing the previously
permitted design under both projects.
To provide better pedestrian connectivity between the Corner Development Project (currently under construction) and
the newly completed Lecture Hall, the Projects propose a new pedestrian sidewalk along Medina Drive from the
Lecture Hall to the Collegiate Church of Christ the Teacher (the Church).This includes modifying the alignment of
Medina Drive to eliminate ten (10) existing parking spaces and remove a redundant connection to Lot B.
The Project continues to fully comply with the Massachusetts DEP Stormwater Management Standards and the North
Andover Chapter 250 Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Regulations including peak rate attenuation,
stormwater recharge, and water quality standards.Within the area of the modifications, there is a ±2,270 SF decrease
in impervious area from previously permitted to the modified design. Existing drainage patterns are maintained.
The applicants are submitting a request to include minor modifications to the Site Plans as shown on Exhibit A2
summarized below:
The following elements have not changed from the previously approved plans:
• Proposed zoning conformance as approved by NAPB and ZBA including frontage, setbacks, and building height
• Building footprints and locations
• Emergency vehicle access
The proposed minor modifications include the following:
An overall reduction in proposed impervious area from previously permitted design in the modified area
A new 6-foot-wide bituminous sidewalk along Medina Drive from the Church to the Lecture Hall including
lighting and landscaping
Removal of the existing bituminous drive under the Church canopy and redundant bituminous connection to
Lot B
Removal of ten (10) existing previously assigned parking space that are to be relocated within the campus
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