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Date October 22, 1998 =
Date of Hearing October 6, 1998Q
October 20, 1998
Petition of Robert A. Brown C.:
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Premises affected Bradford Street FA
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Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the
requirements of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw Section 4.136 3b&c
so as to allow to construct a single family dwelling on approximatley
5.66 acres of land located on Bradford Street in North Andover. Property
is located in the Watershed District of North Andover.
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board
voted to APPROVE the Watershed special permit
based upon the following conditions:
Signed
CC: Director of Public Works Richard S.Rowen, Chairman
Building Inspector
Natural Resource/Land Use Planner Alison Lescarbeau, V. Chairman
Health Sanitarian
Assessors John Simons, Clerk
Police Chief
Fire Chief Richard Nardella
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October 22, 1998
Ms. Joyce Bradshaw
Town Clerk
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Watershed Special Permit-Bradford Street
Dear Ms. Bradshaw,
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on Tuesday evening October 6, 1998 at
7:30 p.m. in the Senior Center, upon the application of Robert A. Brown, 242 Andover Street,
Andover, MA 01810 requesting a special permit under Section 4.136 3 b & c, watershed
protection district of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The legal notice was properly advertised
in the North Andover Citizen on September 16 & September 23, 1998 and all parties of interest
were duly notified. The following members were present: Richard Rowen, Chairman, John
Simon, Clerk, Joseph V. Mahoney, and Alberto Angles, Associate Member.
The petitioner was requesting a special permit to obtain approval to construct a single family
dwelling on approximately 5.66 acres of land located on Bradford Street in North Andover.
The premises affected in the Residential - 1 (R-1) Zoning District and the Watershed Protection
District.
Dom Scalise was present to represent Bradford Street. Mr. Mahoney stated that he has potential
conflict and asked Mr. Brown if he would like him to excuse himself out of the Public Hearing.
Mr. Brown stated that he did not mind if he stayed. Mr. Scalise stated that this is a one lot parcel
that consists of 5.6 acres. Mr. Scalise stated that they have had a number of meetings with the
Town and this plan before the Board is the end result. Mr. Scalise stated that they have also
brought a botanist if the Board had any questions. Ms. Colwell stated that there are a couple of
comments from John Chessia. Mr. Rowen asked if they have met all the requirements for a
complete submittal. Ms. Colwell stated that they did and that this project has had a lot of staff
review. Mr. Rowen asked if the lot next to it going to tie into the forced main. Jeannette Heinze
stated that everyone is on sewer there, they are just adding Mr. Brown's property. Ms. Colwell
stated that Mr. Chessia's comments need to be addressed. Ms. Heinze stated that she never
received a copy of Mr. Chessia's letter. Ms. Colwell stated that they did a good job and spent a
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significant amount of time with them. Ms. Colwell stated that we did have an incomplete file and
then they re-submitted and this is a complete file. Mr. Rowen questioned the trenches on each
side of the driveway. Jim O'Day stated that they should hold up to a 100 year flood and after 24
hours it will infiltrate into the soil. Mr. O'Day went over the plans with the Board. Ms. Colwell
stated that she would like to keep the Public Hearing open until the next meeting so they can
address Mr. Chessia's comments. Ms. Colwell stated that she will have a draft decision for the
next meeting.
Continued until October 20, 1998.
The North Andover Planning Board held a regular meeting on October 20, 1998. The following
members were present: Richard Rowen, Chairman, Alison Lescarbeau, Vice Chairman, Joseph V.
Mahoney & Alberto Angles, Associate Member. Kathleen Bradley Colwell, Town Planner was
also present.
Ms. Colwell stated that she received a fax from John Chessia stating that everything was all set.
Ms. Colwell stated that this project shows that it is feasible and acceptable to do one lot on 5
acres. Ms. Colwell stated that there were a couple of drainage issues from the last meeting that
have been addressed. The Board went over the draft decision. Mr. Simons questioned the limit
of clearing . Ms. Colwell stated that she brought that up at the last meeting and none of the
Board members seem to have any concerns.
On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted unanimously to close
the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Angles, seconded by Mr. Mahoney, the Board voted 4-2 to approve the
watershed special permit known as Bradford Street. Mr. Angles voted as an Associate member
because there was an insufficient number of regular Planning Board members to vote on this
application. Mr. Nardella and Ms. Lescarbeau abstained because they were not at the last
meeting.
Attached are the conditions.
Sincerely,
Richard S. Rowen, Chairman
North Andover Planning Board
Bradford Street
Special Permit-Watershed Protection District
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding the application of Robert A. Brown,
242 Andover Street, Andover, MA 01810, dated September 8, 1998, requesting a Special Permit
under Section 4.136 of the Zoning by-law to allow grading and vegetation removal within the Non-
Disturbance Zone and surface and sub-surface discharge of storm water within the Non-Discharge
Zone of the Watershed Protection in conjunction with the construction of a single family home and
driveway.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
In accordance with 4.136(4) the Planning Board makes the finding that the intent of the Bylaw, as
well as its specific criteria,are met. Specifically the Planning.Board finds:
1. That as a result of the proposed construction in conjunction with other uses nearby, there
will not be any significant degradation of the quality or quantity of water in or entering Lake
Cochichewick. The Planning Board bases its findings on the following facts:
a) The proposed dwelling will be connected to the Town sewer system;
b) A post and rail fence will be installed along the limit lawn which is 60' from the
edge of the wetland resource are at its closest point. No disturbance of the natural
vegetation will occur within 60' of the edge of the wetland resource area.
C) A 1000 SF leach bed for the roof drains and approximately 520 feet of leaching
trench along both sides of the driveway will be constructed to accommodate the
storm water run off from the site.
d) A covenant will be placed in the deed limiting the types of fertilizers that can be
used on the site.
2. that there is no reasonable alternative location outside the Non-Discharge Buffer Zone for
any discharge, structure or activity, associated with the proposed project as the access to the
lot is located within the Non-Discharge Zone.
In accordance with Section 10.31 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board makes
the following findings:
A. The specific site is an appropriate location for the proposed use as all feasible storm water and
erosion controls have been placed on the site;
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B. The use will not adversely affect the neighborhood as the lot is located in a residential zone;
C. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians;
D. Adequate and appropriate facilities are provided for the proper operation of the proposed use;
E. The Planning Board also makes a specific finding that the use is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
Upon reaching the above findings, the Planning Board approves this Special Permit based upon the
following conditions:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. This decision must be filed with the North Essex Registry of Deeds. The following
information is included as part of this decision:
a) Plan titled: Plan of Land
Location North Andover,MA
Prepared for: Robert A.Brown
Prepared by: Coastal Survey
130 Centre St
Danvers,MA
Scale: 1"=40'
Date: July 27, 1998,rev. 10/13/98
The Town Planner shall approve any changes made to these plans. Any changes deemed
substantial by the Town Planner would require a public hearing and modification by the
Planning Board.
1) Prior to any work on site:
a) A performance guarantee of two thousand ($2,000) dollars in the form of a check
made out to the Town of North Andover must be posted to insure that construction
will take place in accordance with the plans and the conditions of this decision and
to ensure that the as-built plans will be submitted.
b) The final plans must be reviewed and approved by the Town's engineering
consultant to confirm that cellar floor elevation and foundation drain elevation are
above the ground water elevation of 163.75.
b) The limit of work as shown on the plan must be marked in the field with yellow
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caution tape and must be reviewed and approved by the Town Planner.
c) All erosion control measures as shown on the plan must be in place and reviewed by
the Town Planner.
d) The site shall have received all necessary permits and approvals from the North
Andover Conservation Commission, Board of Health, and the Department of Public
Works and be in compliance with the above permits and approvals.
e) All plans for the tie-in to the municipal sewer must be reviewed and approved by the
Division of Public Works.
1. Foundation Plan: Immediately upon completion of the dwelling foundation and prior to
further construction activities associated with the site, the applicant shall complete a plan
prepared by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (R.P.L.S.) which accurately depicts
the foundation location and its proximity to wetland resource areas as shown on the
approved Watershed Special Plan. Said plan shall be submitted to the Town Planner for
review to verify that the setback limits under the special permit have been met.
2. Prior to release of the Performance Bond:
a) No pesticides, fertilizers, or chemicals shall be used in lawn care or maintenance.
The applicant shall incorporate this condition as a deed restriction; a copy of the
deed shall be submitted to the Planning Board and included in the file.
b) The applicant shall submit an as-built plan stamped by a Registered Professional
Engineer in Massachusetts that shows all construction, including sewer lines, storm
water mitigation trenches and other pertinent site features. This as-built plan shall be
submitted to the Town Planner for approval. The applicant must submit a
certification from the design engineer that the site was constructed as shown on the
approved plan.
C) The Planning Board must by a majority vote make a finding that the site is in
conformance with the approved plan.
2. In no instance shall the applicant's proposed construction be allowed to further impact the
site than as proposed on the plan referenced in Condition# 1.
3. No vegetation removal or grade changes may occur between the edge of the wetland
resource area and the wood rail fence as shown on the approved plan.
4. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire
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Department regulations.
5. The Contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing excavation.
6. The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the applicant,
it's employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control.
7. This permit shall be deemed to have lapsed after a two- (2) year period from the date
10 J.Q1.zrn on which the Special Permit was granted unless substantial use or construction
as ommenced.
CC. Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Agent
Assessor
Conservation Administrator
Police Officer
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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