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Home My WebLink AboutWATTS REGULATOR CO s MUM H111 1A-"V L .a TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER i�I� iC�Q � MASSACHUSETTS lin # I T pOPTq Any appeal shall be fined within(20)days after the date of filing of this Notice �sSACNUSEt�g In the Office of the Town aerlL NOTICE OF DECISION Date. . June 14, 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Date of Hearing , ,June... 1990 . Petition of watts Regulator. . . . . . «. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . Premises affected ;...... 114/ChestnutStreet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Referring �t7o the above petition for a special permit from the requirements of the , . , , . 4�tcb!jWcver Zoning.Bylaws-. .ST-ction.$ 3 � Site Plan Review so as to permit: .the,gonstruction of, ap. additionC.4g000.sg-.ft., for offices. to an existinq.structuge. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted CONDITIONALLY to APPROVES... . ... .the ..5x9 pim Aww . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . based upon the following conditions: CC-. Director of Public Works Board of Public Works ' U Highway Surveyor Signed Building Inspector Board of Health George Perna, Jr., Chairman Conservation Commission Assessors John SImons, Clerk . Police Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Chief Erich Nitasche Applicant • • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . Engineer John Draper Interested Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . File . . . . . . . .planning. . Board. .. . . . . . NONiN 1 OFFICES OF: "' Town of 120 Main Street * BUILDING NORTH ANDOVER North Andover CONSERVATION Massachusetts 01845 HEALTH `"�R DIVISION OF (508)682-6483 PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR June 12, 1990 Mr. Daniel Long, Town Clerk Town Hall 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Site Plan Review Watts Regulator, Route 114/Chestnut St. Dear Mr. Long: The Planning Board held a public hearing on May 3, 1990, in the Town Hall, Selectmen' s Meeting Room, upon the application of Watts Regulator, P . O . Box 628, Lawrence, MA. , requesting approval under Section 8. 3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The hearing was duly advertised in the North Andover Citizen on April 18 and April 25, 1990 and all parties of interest were properly notified. The following members were present: George Perna, Jr. , Chairman, John Simons, Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. Jack Graham was absent. The petitioner seeks Site Plan Approval for the construction of a 4,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing structure , to be used as offices . The premises affected is located at the intersection of Chestnut Street and the Salem Turnpike, Route 114, in an Industrial-1 (I-1 ) Zoning District. John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing. A letter was read from Watts Regulator to Karen Nelson, Director of Planning and Community Development. Carlton Brown, Port Engineering, presented the Board with a few facts. I . Proposed is an 80' x50' addition 2 . Minor development 3. No, increase in employees 4 . No wetland involved 5 . No Notice of Intent needed 6 . No increase in run-off. I Page 2 : ChristianHuntress, Town Planner, stated that the applicant would be going before the Technical Review Committee on Friday. Chris also stated that he has spoken to Mr. Horne with regard to n and it will be addressed. George Perna wants boxed the lighting g lighting to reduce the lighting situation on Marian Drive. This will be part of the consideration of this Special Permit. John Draper asked about landscaping. John Simons wants the land abutting the residential area buffered with four season type of trees. George Perna would like to see renderings of what the proposed will look like from Route 114 . Paul Hedstrom, Oakes Drive, stated that other towns are requiring 10 foot trees at a cost of $150.00 each, mature trees to buffer. Pat Cavanaugh, Marian Drive, stated that the addition would bring the building closer to the residential area. Joan Grover, Marian Drive, asked how close to her home the proposed addition would be. Carlton Brown told Mrs. grover that the proposed would be about 310 feet. Carlton Brown was told by the Board to work very closely with the Technical ' Review Committee. A motion was made by John Simons to continue the public hearing to May 17 , 1990. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimously by those present. On May 17 , 1990 the Planning Board held a regular meeting. The following members were present: George Perna, Jr. , Chairman, John Simons, Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. Jack Graham was absent. Christian Huntress, Town Planner went over concerns that the Board had expressed. Those concerns being the lighting of the area and the landscaping. Chris has spoken with Mr. Horne and after 10: 00 p. m. the four lights that still pose the problem will be shout off. The Board requested that a condition be in the decision relating to the lights and additional landscaping will be required for the site. The Board will visit the site before the next meeting. A lengthy discussion took place on lighting of the site. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to continue the public hearing to June 7 , 1990 . The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimous by those present. On June 7 0 the Planning Board held a regular meeting. 199 g The following members were present: George Perna, Jr. , Chairman, John Simons, Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. Jack Graham was absent. Page 3 : Christian Huntress, Town Planner, gave the Board copies of a draft decision. George Perna visited the site in the evening and the situation seemed to be , better with four of the lights turned off . He suggested that pine trees be planted to add a buffer area. A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche to approve the Watts Regulator Site Plan Review in accordance with the draft decision and amending Condition #15 to read "A minimum of 10 red pines" be added. The motion was seconded by John Draper and voted unanimous by those present. Attached are those conditions which the Planning Board based its approval." Sincerely, PLANNING BOARD George Perna, Jr. , Chairman CC : Director of Public Works Board of 'Public Works Highway Surveyor Building ',Inspector Conservation Commission Board of Health Assessor$ Police Chief Fire Chi4f Applicant. Engineer . File i WATTS REGULATOR ROUTE 114 ANIS CHESTNUT ST. NORTH ANDOVER, MA SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL, SECTION 8.3 OF THE NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW, The PlanningBoard makes the following findings regarding this site Plan Review Application as required by section 8.3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. The proppsed use and site design for this lot are appropriate, due to it's location in Town. 2. Adequate 'vehicular and pedestrian access into the surrounding site has been provided. 3 . The landscaping plan as shown and revised, meets the requirements of section 8.4 of the Zoning Bylaws, with the addition , of the following conditions. 4. The site drainage system is designed in accordance with the Town Bylaw requirements. 5. The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for Site Plan Review as stated in Section 8. 3 of the Zoning Bylaw. 6. Adequate', and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use. Finally, the: Planning Board finds that this proposal generally complies with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in section 8.35 but requires minor conditions in order to be fully in compliance. Therefore, in order to fully comply with the approval necessary to construct the facility as specified in the Site Plan Review application before us, the Planning Board hereby grants a approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are met: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1. Thea t pl h bed located ated around the existing structure shall be continued around the proposed structure in the same style and manner. Further, the four cherry trees shown on the plan as "To Be Relocated" shall be relocated to the south side of the proposed addition. 2 . The material used in construction of the proposed addition shall be of the same material used for the existing structure. 3 . Any Plants, Trees or Shrubs that have been incorporated into the Landscape Plan approved in this decision, that die within one year from the date of this approval, shall be replaced by the owner. 4 . Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall place erosion control measures on site as directed by the Town Planner. 5. All Planning Board Order of Conditions are to be placed upon the recorded final plan, ( Cover Sheet ) prior to Planning Board endorsement and filing with the Registry of Deeds. 6. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation. 7 . Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed as specified by the respective utility companies. 8 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during construction. 9. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 10. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as may be allowed by Town Regulations. 11. All buildings shall have commercial fire sprinklers installed prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, per order NAFD. All fire suppression systems shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NAFD. 12. Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for any structures, this site shall have received all necessary permits and approvals from the North Andover Board of Health. 13 . Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the structure, the site shall be reviewed by the Planning Board. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the Planning Board shall be added at the owners expense. 14. The four main lights s in the rear parking lot, numbered one through four on the approved site plan, shall be turned off after 10: 00 pm every evening. A note to this effect shall be placed upon the final plans. In addition, the applicant shall place two additional walkway lights around the south side of the proposed addition. 15. A minimum of 10 Red Pines (Pinus Resinosa) shall be planted along the existing vegetation line between the residential neighborhood and the existing Watts Regulator Building. These Pines shall be ten to twelve (10-12) feet in height and spacing shall be no more than Twenty (20) feet. Exact location and quantity shall be as determined by the Town Planner'. The following plans shall be deemed as part of the decision: Plans Entitled: PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Prepared for: WATTS REGULATOR CO. P.O. Box 628 Lawrence, MA 01842 Tel. 508-688-1811 Prepared by: Port Engineering Assoc. Inc. One Harris Street Newburyport. Mass. Date: March 28, 1990 Revised: Scale: 1" = 40' cc: Director of Public Works Board of Public Works Highway Surveyor Building Inspector Board of Health Assessors Conservation Commission Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File DIVISION OF PLANNING AND WCEWEQ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT pJMIELLONG TOWN ON ANDO ER TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER MASSACHUSETTS bell 10 1110 11i PLANNING BOARD I APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW - SPECIAL PERMIT Under Section 8. 3 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw. t 1. ) Applicant/Petitioners: WATT.A aFc,rrr A'r(la rC Address: _P-0, BOX F7R rAWRFurF r+lA (11842 Phone : hAA-181 2. ► Ownershi : p SAME Address: Phone: 3. ) Location of the project:CH .�rN T & gArFiVj T�RNPJjSF 13C ANnOVER Address : --CHESTNI[T & SArFM TTIRNDTIIR Ntl a yE Assessors Map 11 : 107c rn]C Deed Recorded in ' ESSFx NORTH nr�Tarc,m Registry of Deeds Book 1g96 Page 1_ or Land Court Certificate No. Book Page 4. ) Size of the Building _A00(I± square feet Height 1 Stories _ to Feet Occupancy or Use OFFTC P. Type of Construction STFFi FRArvrF 5. ) Size of Existing Building �1ZRjOU ± S.F. Height 2 Stories _ 1!3 Feet Occupancy or Use __.OFFTrF Type of Construction �mFFr. FpnmR 6 . ) Classification of the Project(See Section 8. 33 of the Zoning Bylaw) Major Intermediate Minor g i INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW TYPE OF DEVELOP11ENT PROPOSED MAJOR INTERMEDIATE MINOR 'TYPE OF INFORMATION REQUIRED I X X X 1 . North Arrow/Location Map X X X 2 . Survey of the Lot/Parcel X X X 3. Name/Description of Project X X X 4 . Easements/Legal Conditions X X X 5 . Topography X X X 6 . Zoning Information X X X 7 . Stormwater Drainage Plan X X X 8. Building( s ) Location X X X 9 . Location of Parking/Walkways X X X 10. Location of Wetlands X X X 11 . Location of Walls/Signs iq>t ci 7 Advertising Epee Filing Feer 9 . ) Petitioners Si ature Every ation f r action by the oa d shall be made on a form approved by the Board. These forms shall be furnished by the Town Clerk upon request. Any communication purporting to be an application shall be treated as mere notice of intention to seek relief until such time as it is made on the official application form. All information called for by the 'form shall be furnished by the applicant in the manner therein prescribed in accordance with the requirements of Section 8 .3. - Every application shall be submitted with a list of "Parties in Interest" which shall include the petitioner, abutters, owners of land directly opposite on any public or private street or way and abutters to the the abutters within three hundred ( 300 ) feet of the property line all as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list, notwithstanding that the land of any such owner is located in another city or town, the Planning Board of the Town and the Planning Board of every abutting city or town. LIST OF PARTIES IN INTEREST NAME ADDRESS SEE ATTACHED i . Y j WATTS REGULATOR ABUTTERS MAP LOT OWNER ADDRESS c 98D 42 CHESTNUT GREEN RT 134 WELLESLEY STREET J.J. O 'BRIEN & J.MAYNARD WESTON, MA 107C 109 ROBSON REALTY TRUST K L MASON & R MACLAURIN 136 MOUNT VERNON STREET BOSTON, MA 86 CORNELIUS JI & MARY ELLEN 57 MILL ROAD VAN DEVENTER NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 81 THOMAS J MURPHY 75 MILL ROAD NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 " 4 HELEN M KELLNER 920 TURNPIKE STREET r NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 21 EDWARD W & CLAIRE E 931 TURNPIKE STREET PHELAN NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 " 85 PETER P & BRENDA R 834 TURNPIKE STREET PHELAN NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 " 19 LOUIS C & E'DITH FIORE 846 CHESTNUT STREET NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 " 26 ETHEL E. , DAVID W. & 835 CHESTNUT STREET MARY E. MOORE ET. ALS. NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 27 THOMAS & MARY CRABTREE 857. CHESTNUT STREET NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 43 JOHN A. & JOAN M. GROVER 35 MARIAN DRIVE NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 If 58 HEINZ & EVA MARIA MARIAN DRIVE WESTPHAL'EN NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 it 57 LOUIS G. & ;JOYCE A. 44 MARIAN DRIVE BOWAB NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 if 56 JOSEPH L. &' GERTRUDE A. 66 MARIAN DRIVE._ IANN'AZ'ZI NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 of 67 ELIA A. & MARY S. 53 MARION DRIVE MOTTOLA NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 " 45 THEODORE C. HADDAD 79 MARIAN DRIVE NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 j WATTS REGULATOR ABUTTERS Page 2 " 79 MARASCO NOMINEE TRUST HOLT ROAD PATRICK V. MARASCO, JR. ANDOVER, MA 01810 23 JERRY A. GOLDLUST BOX 121 CARLISLE, MA 01741 " 71 RAGWOOD REALTY TRUST 801 TURNPIKE - ROBERT P. REGAN, JR. , NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 TRUSTEE 22 WATTS REGULATOR CO. P.O. BOX 628 10 EMBANKMENT STREET LAWRENCE, MA 01842 72 THE WILLOW$ PROFESSIONAL 865 TURNPIKE STREET PARK SOUTHCONDOMINIUM NO. ANDOVER, MA 01845 s CAB/LS8065-1/per u FORM A APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT TO REQUIRE APPROVAL March 15 , 19 85 To the Plannina Board of the Town of North Andover : , The unddrsigned wishes to record the accompanying plan and requests a determination by said Board that approval by it under the Subdivision Control Law is not required . - The undersigned believes that such approval is not required fQr the following reasons : 1 . The division�of land shown on-,the accompanying plan is not a sub- division because every lot sho'Kn thereon has the amount of frontage required by the North Andover Zoning By Law and"..is on a public way. namely , Chestnut-Street or a private way , nameely , being land bounded as follows : y Chestnut Stredt and Route 114 on hP Pant side; Ragwood Realty Trust on the north side, property owned by Moore, Grover, Mottola,_ on the south and Chestnut Hill Associates to the west. i 2 . The division of land shown on the accompanying { y g plan is not a sub- division for th,e, following reasons : It is a parcel bEing deeded to the town of North Andover, for the purpose of widening Chestnut Street 3. Title reference 101orth Essex Deeds , Book 1896 Page 16 or Certificate of Title No . Registration Book ; Page A i nt ' Sig Owner's signature and address if not the applicant: I Applicant 's Address : 10 Embankment Street Lawrence, Mass. Vii ; Received by Town Clerk : F 1 Notice to APPLICANT/TOWN UERK of action of Planning Board on accompanying plan : I . The North Andover Planning Board has determined that said plan does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law , and the appropriate endorsement has been made upon the same. 2 . The North ndover Plann Board has deter ed that id plan sho a s di ion , as define y G. L . c 41 , 81- and must th re be -sub itted to 1 or a proval u e the Subdivision Control Law . Very truly yours , NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD By : Date : .`•�1 w Oversized Maps on file with the Town