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PLANNING BOARD
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
NOTICE: This: application must be typewritten
Applicant Stevens Memorial Library Address 345 Main Street
1. Applioation. is hereby made
(a) For a Special Permit under Section 8 , Paragraph 3 of the Zoning By—Law.
20 (a) Premises affected are land X and buildings X numbered 345 Main Street.
ra street Rd.
(b) Premises affected are property with frontage on thf4ferth 30Ath Main St.
East_ Went side of Street, and known as -Greene St.
No. Street. Middlesex St.
• Park Way
c) Premises affected are in Zoning District R 4 , and the premises affected
have an area of and frontage of feet.
3. Ownership: Town of North Andover, Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
(a) Name and address of owner (if joint ownership, give all names):
Town of ,Norte} Andover Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
donation
Date of paciaacem_ 7/19/1904 Previous Owner Moses T. Stevens
(b) If applicant is not owner, check his interest in the premises:
Prospective purchaser
Lessee
_K.Other (explain) Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library
enlargedI side
4. Size of proposednbuildings 80 front; 94 f+Bp 140' rear
Height: 2 stories; -t 42feet. above grade
—`—` 4 Rotunda at 30' ®peak of New roof
(a) Approximate date of erection future addition & renovation to start 1988
(b) Occupancy or use (of each floor) use Stroup A-3 (Library)
Occupancy = about 140 people
(o) Type. of construction 3__C (Exterior masonry walls, ordinary foisted, unpro-
side �c,ted) .
5- Size of Existing Building: 80 feet front; 40 feet dWW 1101 !r`�a3�
Height: 2 stories "1 42'—feet. Peak of�i�a from grade �
(a) Approximate date of erection 1907 original building, 1969 wings added
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(b) Occupancy or use (of each floor) see 4b �;
(c) Type of construction see 4c
6. Has there been a previous application for a Special Permit from the Planning Board
on these premises? No
If so, when
7. . Description of purpose for which Special Permit is sought on this petition:
The .Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library hereby petition the
Planning Board for a site review of the proposed library addition
and renovation to include provision for adequate parking and safe
traffic circulation.
(over)
Essex County Registry of Deeds
8. Deed recorded in the Registry of Deeds in Book 255 page 181-184 or Land Court
Certificate No. Book Page
9. The principal points upon which I base my application are as follows: (roust be
stated in detail)
The Stevens Memorial Library petitioned the voters at the 1986 Town
Meeting to approve the construction of a library addition, which they
unanimously approved. Upon the advice from the Planning Board, Public
Works Department and Police Department, our architects have submitted
the enclosed parking and traffic plan for your review and. approval.
.I agree to pay for advertising in newspaper and postage fee for mailing legal
notices to "Parties in int rest".
• Petitioner's signature)
Every application for action by the Board shall be made on a form approved by the
Board. These forms shall be furnished by the 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. c t
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
v�: private street or way and abutters to the abutters within three hundred (300) feet
of the property line all as they appear on the most recent applicable tax list, notwith-
standing that the land of any such owner is located in another city or town, the Plan-
ning Board of-the town and the planning board of every abutting city or town.
LIST OF PARTIES IN INTEREST
NAME ADDRESS
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ADD ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY.
LIST OF PARTIES IN INTEREST
` Stevens Memorial Library 345 Main Street
Mr. & Mrs. James O'Brien 37 Greene Street
Mr. & Mrs. William P. Tomkiewicz 318 Main Street
Mr. & Mrs. Kaspar Kasparian 7 Middlesex Street
North Andover Police Department Osgood Street
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Zorn 11 Greene Street
Mr. Joseph Greco 45 Highland View Avenue
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Eidam 1 Greene Street
North Andover Public Works Osgood Street
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Beliveau 328 Main Street
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence J. Brown 344 Main Street
Mr. David L. Beauvais 354 Main Street
Mrs, Muriel Thomson (estate of) 49 Greene Street
Kathleen J. Phillips &
Kathleen Schoomaker 364 Main Street
Mrs. Helen McCarthy 65 Greene Street
Board of Selectmen Town Hall, Main Street
Claire A. Foley 374 Main Street
Mr. & Mrs. John S. O'Brien 2 Park Way
Mr. Ernest Romano 64 Greene Street
Mr. & Mrs, Donald Streeter 14 Park Way
855 Reality Trust 91 Quail Run Lane
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Dunn 28 Bradstreet Road
Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Donahue 27 Bradstreet Road
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Garofoli 15 Bradstreet Road
Mrs. Julia A. Warchol 9 Bradstreet Road
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER rtR
MASSACHUSETTS `
Any appeal shall be filed "°"'"
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within (20) days after the n
date of filing of this Notice . 7 :
In the Office of the Town CHSES1g
Clerk.
NOTICE OF DECISION
May 28, 1993
Date. . * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .
Date of Hearing Aj?:il 20: 1993 . . .
May 18, 1993
Steven's Memorial Library Trustees
Petition of ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . .
Premises affected ,345 .Ma:n Street . . . . . . . . . , ..
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Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
, .N?�th.Ando:e zoning Bylaw - Section. �
8.3,� Site Plan Review
of the . • • .• • . . . • .•
the construction of a 10,200 sq.ft. addition to an existing
soas to permit . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
building.
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted
CONDITIONALLY
t0APPROVE
. . . . . . . . . .the .SITE.PLAN REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
based upon the following conditions:
cc:. Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator S1�/ d A �j �man
Health Agent h l�Assessors Richard.A. . .. . . . la,. Cha ..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Police Chief John Simons, Vice-Chairman
Fire Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicant Joseh
Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk . . . . .
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Interested Parties John Draper
Richard Rowen
. . . . . . . .planning Board.
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KAREN H.P.NELSON g=°
Director Town of 120 Main Street, 01845
B ILDINGNORTH ANDOVER (508) 682-6483
CONSERVATION �
DIVISION OF
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
May 28, 1993
Mr. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re; Site Plan Review -
Stevens Memorial Library
Dear Mr. Long:
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on
April 20, 1993, in the Senior Center behind Town Building, upon the
application of Stevens Memorial Library Trustees, 345 Main Street,
North Andover, requesting site plan approval under Section 8.3 of
the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was duly
advertised in the North Andover Citizen on March 31, and April 7,
1993 and all parties of interest were properly notified. The
following members were present: Joseph Mahoney, Richard Rowen,
John Draper, John Simons and George Perna.
The petitioner was requesting site plan approval for the
construction of a 10,200 sq, ft, addition to the existing library.
Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing.
Ms. Bradley discussed the Technical Review Committee comments
and the parking issues.
Mr. Mahoney read Mr. Richard Doucette's comments.
Arthur Larson, Chairman of the Building Committee was present.
Others members of the Building Committee present were Joanne
Stevens, Mary Ellen Osgood, and Sue Ellen Holmes. The following
architects and engineers were present, Dick Thuma, Tad Stahl, and
Frank Adams.
Tad Stahl gave a presentation of the model.
1. Larches on site will be removed under current plan.
2. Want building to look out onto park, not be blocked.
3. Want to keep plantings minimal so that it looks out onto
the park.
4. Eliminate former front entry way, brick path.
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5. Widen road 10 feet into site to make room for angle
parking.
6. Emergency vehicle access is provided.
7. Two handicap spaces are provided.
Mr. Simons questioned the building material. Will it match
current building materials? The answer was yes and that the air
conditioning system will be hidden by roof structures.
Mr. Draper questioned if there was any other outside lighting
than shown on the model. The answer was "no" but some could be
added.
Mr. Simons questioned the landscape plan. Landscaping was as
shown on plans.
Mr. Draper questioned the safety of kids who may wander away
from the outside area even under supervised activities.
Mr. Simons asked for input from abutters. There were none
present.
Mr. Draper stated that he liked the sky light adaption, but
had concerns about longevity.
Mr. Rowen commended the design. Mr. Rowen had the following
items:
1. Plan for construction - schedule is needed.
2. Plan to keep library open during construction?
3. Any roads shut down during construction?
No plans to shut any streets down.
4 . Construction material storage plan is needed.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board
voted to close the public hearing. The decision will be discussed
at the May 18, 1993 meeting.
On May 18, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting in
the Senior Center behind the Town Building. The following members
were present: Richard Nardella, Joseph Mahoney, Richard Rowen,
George Perna, and John Simons.
Ms. Bradley read a letter from Mr. Doucette, Conservation
Administrator, requesting that a condition be placed in the
decision regarding the protection of larches on the site. The
Board decided to include Mr. Doucette condition into the decision.
The Board also decided to keep the brick walkway at 8 ft. and not
expand it to 9 ft. as suggested by the Fire Department.
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On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen the Board
voted to approve the draft with the amendments.
Attached are those conditions.
sincerely,
No th Andover Planning Board
Richard A. Nardella, Chairman
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator
Health Agent
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
345 MAIN STREET
SITE PLAN REVIEW CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
The Planning Board herein conditionally approves the Special
Permit requested by the Town of North Andover, Stevens Memorial
Library, dated March 26, 1993 for the construction of an
approximately 10, 000 square foot addition to the south side of
the existing library. The Planning Board makes the following
findings as required by the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw
Section 10. 3 Special Permit:
A. The specific site is an appropriate location for the
addition to the library as the library already exists
on the site;
B. The use as developed will not adversely affect the
neighborhood as an addition to the current library will
not have any greater impact than its current use;
C. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles
or pedestrians as the parking layout has been approved
by the Police Station and the Department of Public
Works;
D. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided
for the proper operation of the proposed use;
E. The Planning Board finds that the use is in harmony
with the general purpose and intent of this bylaw.
The Planning Board finds that this proposal complies with the
Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw Section 8.3 Site Plan Review
under the conditions set forth below. The Planning Board hereby
GRANTS site plan review approval to the applicant provided the
following conditions are met:
1. Prior to endorsement of the plans by the Planning Board and
recording with the Registry of Deeds, the applicant shall
adhere to the following:
a. All Conditions listed herein shall be placed on the
final sheet of the recordp lans.
b. The space marked "Emergency Only" on the plans shall be
designated and marked as a "Fire Lane" in accordance
with the North Andover Fire Department.
C. The applicant must obtain all required variances from
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the Zoning Board of Appeals.
2 . Prior to FORM U ve
rificationbuildin permit issuance
verification (building P )
a. This decision shall be recorded at the Essex North
Registry of Deeds and a recorded copy delivered to the
Planning Staff.
3 . Prior to verification of the Certificate of Occupancy:
a. the building shall have fire sprinklers installed per
order of the North Andover Fire Department.
b. the applicant must install a fire alarm system with a
new control panel, annunciator and all appurtenances as
required by the North Andover Fire Department.
C. Existing underground fuel oil tanks must be removed.
The applicant will work with the Fire Department as to
the timing of the removal of the tanks.
d. a supra box must be installed at a location to be
designated by the Fire Department
e. the site shall have received all necessary permits and
approvals from the North Andover Board of Health.
f. 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 applicant' s expense.
g. A final as-built plan showing the location of all on
site utilities, structures, curb cuts, parking spaces
and drainage facilities be submitted to and approved by
the Division of Public Works.
h. All artificial lighting used to illuminate the site
shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged
that all direct rays from such lighting falls entirely
within the site and shall be shielded or recessed so as
not to shine upon abutting properties or streets.
4 . The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
5. Gas, telephone, cable and electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
6. All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during
construction.
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7. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department Regulations.
8. All building material used in construction of the addition
shall be consistent with the material used for the existing
library.
9. The applicant, in conjunction with the Town Planner and/or
Tree Warden, shall mark all trees to be preserved prior to
any construction on site.
10. The applicant shall meet with the Conservation
Administrator/Deputy Tree Warden within 30 days of the
filing of this decision with the town clerk to determine the
feasibility of preserving some of the mature larch trees on
site.
11. Any plants, trees or shrubs that have been incorporated into
the Site Plan/Landscape Plan approved as a part of this
decision the die within one year from the date of planting
must be replaced by the applicant.
12 . The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to
and be binding upon the applicant, its employees, and all
successors and assigns in interest and control.
The following plans shall be deemed as part of this decision:
Plans Entitled: Addition/Renovation to Stevens Memorial
Library, Site Plan
Dated: 25 March 1993
Prepared By: Stahl Associates Architects
44 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
Plans Entitled: Plan of Land, Stevens Memorial Library
located in North Andover, MA
Dated: August, 1998 ; revised Nov. 9, 1987.
December 4, 1987
Prepared By: Cyr Engineering Services, Inc.
234 Essex Street
Lawrence, MA
Pamphlet Entitled: Stevens Memorial Library
North Andover, Massachusetts
Schematic Design Submission
Dated: Undated
Prepared By: Stahl Associates Architects
44 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
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cc. Applicant
Assessor
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator
Director of Public Works
Engineer
File
Fire Chief
Health Administrator
Police Cheif
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in the Office of the Town TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Clerk- MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF DECISION
Date . May .19,. 29.9.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Petition No. 022-9.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of Hearing.May. ,11, . 05�3 . . . .
Petition of . . . . :Town.9f. Nqr0. Ptjqvqu.Wb]Z-11;y.Trgstqq*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Promises affected . . . . . 3A, . .Mqin. .S.t.reet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Referring to the above petition for a variation from the requirements obft . 'Se'(Z t ion. 8.,. . . . .
Paragraph. 8.J2 .of. the. ZQX'ing. J3y1aw,9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
so as to permit . .relief. of parkipg,. .2q.pp)rk#g.spaces in. lieuof. 44. s
. . . . . . pace
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Board of Appeals voted to . .GFANT . . . . the
variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and hereby authorize the Building Inspector to issue a
permit to . . . . Town.of. North.And.o.v.er . Stevens.Lib.r.ary.Trus.tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signed A�'A "`-4,
Frank Serio, Jr. , Ctfrman
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William Su11ivan, Vice-chairman
Walter Soule, Clerk
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John Pallone
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Clerk. ACHUS
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
Town of North Andover/ DECISION
Stevens Library Trustees
345 Main Street Petition #022-93
North Andover, MA 01845
The Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11,
1993 upon the application of the Town of North Andover/Stevens
Library Trustees requesting a variation of Section 8, Paragraph
8. 12 of the Zoning Bylaws so as to permit relief of parking, 29
parking spaces in lieu of 44 spaces. The following members were
present and voting: Frank Serio, Jr. , Chairman, William
Sullivan, Vice-chairman, Walter Soule, Clerk and John Pallone and
Robert Ford.
The hearing was advertised in the North Andover Citizen on April
21 and 28, 1993 and all abutters were notified by regular mail.
Upon a motion by Mr. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. Ford the Board
voted unanimously to GRANT the variance as requested.
The Board finds that the granting of this variance will not
adversely affect the neighborhood or derogate from the intent and
purpose of the Zoning Bylaw.
Dated this 19th day of May 1993.
BOARD OF APPEALS
i�rank 'Serio' r. AIV
Chairman
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in the Office of the Town TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
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BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF DECISION
Date . . .May. 19.,. .1993. . . . . . . . . . . .
Petition No.. . . 022-93. . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of Hearing. May. 11.,. .1893. . . .
Petition of . .Town. of. North.Andover ./. St:aveus.Uhrary.Trus.tees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premises affected . . . 34,5 •Main. Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Permit under Section 4,
Referring to the above petition for a )I . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . .
Paragraph 4.122. 10 of the Zoning Bylaw
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so as to l&ftft .extend .the.non-.conforming .use.'in .the.R-4. District... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Board of Appeals voted to • • . .GRANT. . . the
. .Special• .Permit . I . • . . • . • . and hereby authorize the Building Inspector to issue a
permit to . . Town.of. North.Andover,/, Stevens,Library.Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signed
rank Serio, Jererman
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William Sullivan, Vice-chairman
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Walter Soule, Clerk
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John Pallone
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Town of North Andover/ * DECISION
Stevens Library Trustees
345 Main Street * Petition #022-93
North Andover, MA 01845
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The Board of Appeals held a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 11,
1993 upon the application of the Town of North Andover/Stevens
Library Trustees requesting a Special Permit under Section 4,
Paragraph 4. 122 . 10 of the Zoning Bylaw so as to extend the non-
conforming use in the R-4 District for the premises located at
345 Main Street. The following members were present and voting:
Frank Serio, Jr. , Chairman, William Sullivan, Vice-chairman,
Walter Soule, Clerk, John Pallone and Robert Ford.
The hearing was advertised in the North Andover Citizen on April
21 and 28, 1993 and all abutters were notified by regular mail.
Upon a motion by Mr. Sullivan and seconded by Mr. Soule the Board
voted unanimously to GRANT the Special Permit as requested.
The Board finds that the petitioner has satisfied the provisions
of Section 10, Paragraph 10.3 of the Zoning Bylaw and the
granting of this Special Permit would not derogate from the
intent and purpose of the Zoning Bylaw.
Dated this 19th day of May 1993 .
BOARD OF APPEALS
Frank Serio, Jt. AY
Chairman