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PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KAREN H.P. NELSON, URECTOR
STAFF REVIEW
DEFINITIVE MODIFICATION
NAME : Abbott Village Estates APPLICANT: Ben Osgood
ENGINEER: Thomas Neve
LOCATION: Between Abbott and Salem Streets
DATE OF ORIGINAL SUBMISSION: June 7 , 1985
DATE OF DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: December 2, 1985
DATE OF DEFINITIVE MODIFICATION SUBMITTED: October 30 , 1987
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: November 23 , 1987
DATE FOR THE DECISION: January 23 , 1988
BASIC DATA
Zoning District R-3
Min. Lot Area: 25, 000 s. f.
Min. Frontage: 125 '
Total Land Area: 49 . 09 acres
Number of Lots: 59 Lots, including 9 Form A Lots
Number of Roadways: 3 Thistle Road
Nutmeg Lane
Periwinkle Way
Lenght of Roadway: Nutmeg Lane - Thru Street;Thistle Road
18001 - Road length waiver needed
CBA: Grandfathered by the original subdivision.
Access Provided: Thistle Road to Abbott Street
Nutmeg Lane, Abbott and Salem Street
Periwinkle Way, off proposed Nutmeg Lane
Flood Plan: Zone A
Fire Hydrants: Shown at 5001 intervals along all roadways
Easements: Sewer (private system)
Water (public System)
Existing Conditions: Old Pasture Land
Hardwood forest
Wetlands, adjacent to hills.
Topography: Varies throughout the site
Ranges from 212 ' to 164 '
Stormwater Drainage System: Catch basins piped to rip-rap
swales.
DEFINITIVE SUBDIVISION CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Granted December 2 , 1986
Major Conditions Listed:
1 . Notice of Intent to be filed with NACC.
2 . Following lots might be unbuildable due to wetland
impact: 5 ,10 , 20 , 23, 26 , 35-38 , 43 , 44 ,48 , 49 , 51 , 53,
56-58 .
3 . Fire hydrants at 500 ' intervals .
4 . Thistle Road to connect with Woodberry Lane.
5 . Board of Appeals - Watershed District waiver needed
for the construction of the roadway to connect Thistle
Road and Woodberry Lane.
6 . As-Built Plans shall be submitted. Bond for $13 , 800
shall be posted.
TOWN DEPARTMENTS
Conservation Commission: Notice of Intent filed - to be held
November 18 , 1987
Fire Department:
1 . All fire hydrants shall be at 500 ' intervals
2 . Lot numbers posted during construction.
3 . Binder coat on roadways prior to occupancy
4 . Install residential sprinklers
5 . Any dwelling more than 500 ' from any hydrant shall
install one near their driveway and be sprinklered.
6 . Loop the water system be connecting to the line in
Woodberry Lane.
7 . If a periment access point cannot be obtained from
Woodberry Lane we request an emergency access be
provided.
Board of Health:
Police Department:
1 . Major traffic impact on the Old Center
2 . Would request close coordination with the developer
and the Town for traffic signs and roadway markings .
ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED:
1 . Status of the Watershed District on Lots 47-49 and the
construction of Thistle Road. Possible applicant to the
Board of Appeals to determine the location of the Watershed
District within this subdivision.
2 . Design and location of the water and sewer facilities.
Coordinate with DPW.
3 . Status of the roadway connection of Woodberry Lane and
Thistle Road. If the roadways cannot be joined, road
length waiver.
4 . Provide for a roadway pavement section of 22 ' for
Periwinkle Lane.
5 . Will the existing dwelling on Lot 14 remain?
6 . Need a plan showing the location of all structures on each
lot. , (on common driveway application)
7 . Questionable location of the sewer easement,-running in the
middle of Lots 6-8 .
8 . Extension of the drainage easements into the rip-rap
areas for maintance purposes.
9 . Redesign of sewer lines to allow additional sewer connections
on Abbott Street.
10 . Emergency access between Woodberry Lane and Thistle Road.
11 . Need the structures and driveways placed upon a plan to
verify wetland crossing and possible conflicts with
easements .
12 . Look into the possibility of improving sections of Abbott
and Salem Streets adjacent to this subdivision.
13 . Design a loop waterline system for this subdivision.
14 . Showing a 25 ' pavement section on Thistle Road and
Nutmeg Lane - needs to be 26 ' pavement section.
15 . Conservation Commission might require retension basins to
be designed for stormwater runoff rather than rip-rap
swales, prior to outfall into adjacent resource areas.
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November 25 , 1987
Mr. Thomas E. Neve , P.E.
447 Old Boston Road
Topsfield, MA 01983
RE : Review Comments - Abbott Village Estates
Dear Tom:
Thank you for your presentation to the Planning Board
on November 23 , 1987 , regarding the above cited project. The
Board suggested that I meet with the applicant before the project
is heard on December 17th in order to resolve issues brought
out during the initial public hearing .
Based upon the comments received by the Planning Board,
I have the following comments :
Definitive Subdivision Plan
1 . Coordination with DPW regarding the design and location
of the water and sewer lines .
2. Determine the status of the Watershed District on
Lots 47-49 . If these lots are within the District
the Board of Appeals will need to grant variances
prior to construction occuring on the above lots .
3 . Redesign Periwinkle Way to provide for a 22 ' pavement
section.
4 . Resolve issues regarding looping the water system.
5. Look into the possibility of the applicant improving
sections of Abbott and Salem Street adjacent to this
subdivision.
6 . Issues presented by NACC regarding resource areas
report being done by a special consultant - action
by NACC.
7 . Discuss the procedure used to allow the Town to extend
Thistle Road to Woodberry Lane should the current
litigation ova this contention be resolved to allow
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8 . Discuss the possibility of providing sidewalks in the
subdivision.
9 . Need additional rational by the applicant for allowing
a 1800 ' long cul-de-sac . This is a very long dead end
roadway and the Board is very concerned over granting
a waiver for a cul-de-sac this long in Town.
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Common Driveway Applications
1 , Redesign the common driveway application to access
Lot 38 . Request a new application be filed to allow
access to Lot 38 through Lot 37 . Existing common
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driveway application for Lots 38 , 44 , 46 ► for Lots 44 ,
amended to provide an access easement only
46 , and 47 .
2 . Staff supports the common driveway applicant between
Lot 5 and Lot 6 .
3 , All common driveway applications shall adhere to
many of the proposed regulations for these app
as possible
These comments should be revieed in in it th the comments
presented by the Conservation Commission
November 25 , 1987 , which is attached.
Since ely,
cott A. Stockin ,AICP
CC: Ben Osgood
Conservation Commission
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KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR
November 25, 1987
Mr.Thomas E. Neve
Thomas E. Neve Associates, Inc.
447 Old Boston Road
Topsfield, MA 01983
RE: Abbott Village Estates
Dear Mr. Neve: the
As a result of the public hearing has identifiedvsomeeissuesl and questions l
project plans by the NACC, whi h we
would like you to address at the continuation of the public hearing on December 2nd.
These are:
1 . What is the extent of the work proposed in the buffer zone to the bordering
vegetated wetland resource areas (in approximate square feet) ? How many
of the lots have houses, driveways, or grading work within 25 feet of these
areas ? How many have such work within 50 feet ? What would be the
impact on the house lots of a 25 foot no-cut zone ? What would be the impact
of a 50 foot no-construction zone ?
2. Could the detention moved to outside of the bordering vegetated ands due to changes resource areas to prevent any damage to these
in flooding frequency and sedimentation during construction ?
3. Are the discharge-elevation relations (curves) for each of the proposed
wetland crossings the same for existing conditions as well as for developed
conditions ? Can these curves be provided ?
4. Are the wetland replacement areas in optimal locations with regards to
minimum disruption of buffer zone or uplands areas ? Are these in open or
wooded areas?
5. Will any of the wetlan� d crossings re backwater effects studiede nsthehhydrolog c
off-site properties How
and hydraulic analyses ?
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6. Could the wetland replacement plan be expanded in detail to recommend the
number of plantings and the optimal season for revegetating these wetlands ?
7. Can a construction sequence or schedule be provided, including a schedule for
likely house construction and proposed wetland replacement ?
8. Can the erosion control plan be improved for areas of steep slopes (as
required by the NACC for other projects with such problem areas, e.g.,
Coventry Estates I, Heritage Estates ?)
9. What precautions have been taken in the design of the sewer line which
crosses the wetland areas to prevent any leakage and/or other impacts .to
these resource areas ?
Enclosed you will find a copy of the BSC report. We would appreciate your comments
or responses on each of the issues raised in this report. There may also be some
additional questions which could result from our review of the Notice of Intent after
we receive the additional copies we requested, and our review of the BSC report
which we have just received.
Please give us a call if you have any questions on the issues raised above.
Yours truly,
NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
uillermo J. Vicens
cc: Mr. Benjamin Osgood
Planning Board
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KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR
November 23, 1987
Planning Board
Re .- Abbott Village Estates
Definative Plan,
A consulting engineer has been 'hired by the
Conservation Commission to review the wetland
boundaries ; they're out there today and will. be
reporting their findings to Conservation on
November 25, 1987. 1 would like to see if their
findings confir'm the proposed wetland boundaries
on the plan. Since this project, will be on sewerage,
my biggest concern is the wetlands, and that road and
driveway crossings will not impede the areas drainage
causing floods .
Sincerely,
Mike Graf
Brispector, Board of Health
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KAREN H.11. NEI-SON, F)IRE("]'(-)R
November 19, 1987
TO: PLANNING BOARD
FROM: NANCY SULLIVAW
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CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR
RE: ABBOTT VILLAGE MODIFICATION
The NACC is currently considering the Modification for Abbott Village as a Notice
of Intent. The public hearing has been extended to December 2, 1987. The NACC
would request that the Planning Board table this hearing until its meeting
scheduled for December 3, 1987.
NORTH ANDOVER
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fficer's Report
Subject Definitive Subdivision Modification , Abbott Village .
Dote November 12 , 1987 Time
Names & Addresses of persons involved:
This Subdivision will have an impact on many area in this town ,the
area of the Old Center will probably be the area that will feel it most .
This Department will be working very closely with the developer and the
town planner to insure the safety of the pedistrian as well as the motor-
ing public . We will be asking for additional signs ,lines , and Bus Stop
identification signs .
I would ask that the Planning Board put into the record and advise the
Develpoer that we will be developing this area as the project is expanded.
And will ask for the items listed as needed.
Officer's Signature
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Date: 9 November 1987
I have reviewed the modified plan submitted by Thomas
Neve Associates dated 23 October 1987 and have the following
comments:
At a recent development committee meeting Mr. Osgood presented
a cluster type development proposal that I would favor
over this submitted plan. My letter to you of October 2
was regarding that proposal.
If this present modification is approved the following
recommendations and requirements are applicable:
1. All fire hydrants are to be at the 500 ' interval.
2 . Lot numbers are to be posted during construction.
3 . Permanent house numbers are to be posted prior to
occupancy
4. All underground fuel storage must be in compliance
with No. Andover fire department requirements and
no permits will be issued for lots found unsuitable
by the No. Andover Conservation Commission.
5. Prior to taking occupancy the subdivisions streets
shall provided an adequate access by having had
at least the binder coat applied.
6. Proper street signs shall be installed at all
intersections within the subdivision and with
the intersection of Abbott St.
7 . As a matter of public safety I stroray recommend
that a residential sprinkler system be installed
in each dwelling in compliance with NFPA 13D and
No. Andover Fire Department requirements.
8. Any dwelling over 500 ' from the subdivisions streets
shall be required to have an additional fire hydrant
installed and that dwelling must be residentially
sprinklered.
9 . No open burning is permitted except as allowed
during the open burning season in compliance
with No. Andover Fire Dept. regulations.
10 . The water system should be looped to the water system
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on Woodberry Lane.
11. The best emergency vehicle access would be provided
by the connection of Thistle Rd. to Woodberry Lane.
I realize that items 10 and 11 are the subject of litigation
of a previous submittal.
I intend to be present at the November 23rd meeting.
William V. Dolan
Fire Chief
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Memorandum
To : Kathleen Bradley Co e Planner
From: J. William Hmurciak
Date : May 21, 1996
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Re: Abbott Village Modi " Cation
The Division of Public Works has reviewed a modification to
the plans of Abbott Village showing changes to the location of
the Right of Way of Thistle Road between Abbott Street and
Station 8+0 +. We have the following comments .
1 . The left sideline bearings, distances and curve data should be
modified to be parallel with the new right sideline creating a
standard 50 foot right of way.
2 The proposed sewers should be relocated to the centerline of
the new Right of Way.
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September 18, 1987
Mr. Peter J. Ogren, P.E.
Hayes Engineering, Inc.
603 Salem Street
Wakefield, MA. 01880
Re: Development - Abbott Street
Dear Mr. Ogren:
Subsequent to our meeting on September 8, 1987 and your letter dated
September 14, 1987, I met with the Town Manager to discuss the issue of
sewerage for the proposed development off of Abbott Street between
Marbleridge Road and Rea Street.
In reviewing your request we considered the following:
1. The pumping station which will ultimately service this development
is located off of Bradford Street and is expected to be in service
by November 1987.
2. Tie-in to this pumping station will be by gravity sewer in Abbott
Street.
3. There is 'a proposed Abbott Village Development which is expected
to build this gravity sewer to the intersection of Abbott Street
and Rea Street within the next 2-3 years.
3. The Town does not wish to maintain any additional pumping station
where gravity sewer will ultimately be built.
Based on this, it is our intention to allow you to build a temporary
private pumping station connecting to the sewer in Marbleridge Road near
Woodberry Lane. This station need not be built to Town standards since it
will be temporary. Submersible pumps will be allowed and standby power
generation will be required.
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Re: Development - Abbott Street
The gravity line to Abbott Street and Rea Street must be built and a bond
posted to insure tie-in. A private company must be designated to maintain
the pumping station and gravity sewers until such time as the connection is
completed. A homeowner's association cannot be held responsible for this
maintenance. A legal agreement should be prepared so that the responsibilities
for the sewer system are clearly understood.
If you have further questions, please call ME! at 687-7964.
Very truly yours,
, p. J. 111,�
Paul S. Niman, Director
Division of Public Works
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Scott Stocking
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Buddy Cyr, Superintendent of Highways
FROM: Scott A. Stocking,ia'ewn Planner
DATE: December 3 , 1987
RE : Abbott Village Estates
Upon review of the above cited subdivision by the Planning
Board, please respond to the following issues regarding the
proposed roadways:
1 . Periwinkle Way is approximately 250 ' long. Propose
a 50 ' right-of-way with a 22 ' wide pavement section
(minor street) . The turnaround would have a 150 '
right-of-way with a 26 ' pavement section and include
an island in the middle, according to your specifications .
2 . Nutmeg Lane connect Abbott Street to Salem Street.
Propose 50 ' right-of-way with a 22 ' wide pavement
section (minor street) . One side of the street would
contain a sidewalk. The goal of this design is to
provide pedestrians access to Salem Street, reduce
site disruption and reduce the roadways desirability
as a cut through from Salem Street to Johnson Street
and Route 114 , by reducing traffic speed.
3 . Thistle Road is approximately 1800 ' long. Proposed
a 50 ' right-of way with a 26 ' wide pavement section
(secondary street) . One side of the street would
contain a sidewalk. As you know the issue of
connecting this roadway with Woodberry Lane is under
litigation. Town Departments are on record in support
of this connection for emergency access, traffic circulation
and to allow utility extensions to provide a looped
system.
4 . Suggested street improvements on Abbott Street.
Suggest we widen portions of Abbott Street, improve
sight distances at Thistle Road, Nutmeg Lane at
Abbott Street and Nutmeg Lane at Salem Street. Also
suggest straighten out the Abbott and Salem Street
intersection to provide a 901 access point.
Please send your comments to me before the Planning Board
reviews this subdivision again on December 17 , 1987 .
Thanks .
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TO: Bill Hmurciak �/
FROM: Scott A. Stocking,,44fi Planner
DATE: December 3 , 1987
RE: Abbott Village Estates
Please review this plan regarding the utility easements . I
have concerns with the following easement locations:
1 . Provide the sewer along Abbott Street to allow
additional sewer connections outside of this
subdivision.
2 . The location of the sewer easement in the middle of
lots 6 , 7 and 8 . Could we place this easement to the
rear property lines? This would allow abutters the
ability -to tie into the sewer.
3. Discussions by the Conservation Commission to provide
for PVC pipe in the wetland areas with special
connections . Please contact the applicant for details.
4 . Designing the new system to be a loop system and
intergrate properly with the existing Town sewer
and water system.
Please send your comments to me before the Planning
Board reviews this subdivision again on December 17 , 1987 .
Thanks .
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December 29, 1987
Mr. Paul Hedstrom, Chairman
Planning Board
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA. 01845
re: Abbott Village Modification
Dear Paul:
Division of Public Works has reviewed the plans of the proposed Abbott
Village subdivision and have the following recommendations to make:
1. The water main on Nutmeg Lane shall be 8" pipe installed 10' left
of the centerline of the road. An 8" x 8" tapping sleeve and valve
shall be installed at the existing water main on Abbott Street.
A 12" x 8" tapping sleeve and valve shall be installed at the existing
water main on Salem St. Eight inch gate valves shall be installed at
station 6 + 50, 12 + 80 and 13 + 0. Hydrants shall be installed at
station 4 + 20, 7 + 80, 12 + 10, and 15 + 80.
2. The water main on Periwinkle Way shall be 8" pipe installed 10' right
of the centerline of the road. An 8" gate valve shall be installed at
station 0 + 0. A hydrant shall be installed at station 2 + 80.
3. The water main on Thistle Road shall be 8" pipe installed 10' right of
the centerline of the road. An 8" x 8" tapping sleeve and valve
shall be installed at the existing water main on Abbott Street. Eight
inch gate valves shall be installed at station 9 + 25 and 18 + 40.
Hydrants shall be installed at station 0 + 0, 4 + 75, 9 + 0,13 + 70 and
18 + 35. The water main shall be extended from the proposed cul-de-sac
of Thistle Rd. to the existing water main at the end of Woodberry Lane.
4. All hydrants shall be Eddy breakflange hydrants to North Andover
specifications.
5. All water mains shall be class 52 ductile iron cement lined water
pipe installed with 5 feet of cover below the finish grade.
6. All hydrant branches shall be provided with six inch Mueller or
equal gate valves (open left. )
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7. All gate valves shall comply with AWWA specifications L500 52T
and will be supplied with a 100 lb. sliding type gate box marked
"WATER".
8. All water mains shall pass leakage and pressure tests performed
in accordance with section 13 of the AWWA Standard C600 and
shall be chlorinated in accordance with AWWA C601"Standard Procedure
for Disinfection of Water Mains. "
9. The proposed sewer within the subdivision is not acceptable as
designed. The placement of sewers in easements between Nutmeg
Lane and Thistle Road, and to the rear of the Abbott Street
lots is unnecessary, since the alternative of installing sewers
in Abbott St. and the proposed subdivision roads is viable, and,
in fact, is partially designed in the original definitive sub-
division plan. Therefore, the sewer to service Thistle Road shall
run entirely in Thistle Road and Abbott St. The cross-country sewer
from Abbott St. toward Nutmeg Lane should run along Lot 33 and Lot 22
to Nutmeg Lane or along Lot 33, Lot 22 and Lot 21 to Periwinkle Way
in order to eliminate the 19 foot "cut" in the sewer as it is
currently designed. The remaining lots should be serviced from a
sewer in Nutmeg Lane. The sewer to service Lot 6, 7, and 8 may be
installed as shown, or with individual services, if possible, without
adversely impacting the existing wetlands.
10. The sewer on Abbott St. shall be 12" pipe from North Cross Road to
the proposed easement and 8" pipe from the easement to Thistle Road
installed approximately in the center of the existing roadway at a
depth sufficient to provide service to the existing dwellings on the
south side of the street. Six inch PVC service connections shall
be provided to all existing houses abutting the sewer.
11. The sewer main on all the streets and easements within the subdivision
shall be 8" pipe.
12. The sewer main on Thistle Road should be extended from station 17 + 50,
to the centerline of the existing Woodberry Lane.
13. A plan and profile shall be provided for all redesigned or extended
sewers.
14. A plan and profile shall be provided for the sewer extension from the
low point of the existing sewer in North Cross Road to the South
Bradford St. pumping station.
15. A plan showing the proposed design of sewer services shall be provided
for lots 37, 38, 44 and 54.
16. Precast manholes shall conform to ASTM designation C478 and shall meet
the following additional requirements, the wall thickness shall be not
less than 5 inches, section shall have tongue and groove joints with
an approved bitumastic gasket. Pipe connections shall be of the rubber
boot with stainless steel band or approved equal. Manhole frames and
covers shall be cast iron lettered "SEWER" and shall be eight inches high.
17. All sewers must pass low pressure air tests with a maximum allowable
leakage rate of 0.0015 cubic feet per minute per square foot of
internal pipe surface.
18. Adequate public liability and property damage insurance as well as
a street opening bond in an amount satisfactory to the Highway
Surveyor must be provided for the work on Abbott Street.
Very t my yo s,
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Director of Engineering &
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Dear Mr. Hedstrom:
In our memo of March 22, 1988, the Division of Public Works expressed concern
about the inadequacy of existing drainage culverts on Abbott Street at locations
downstream from the proposed Abbott Village subdivision. More specifically, we
feel that the two existing culverts which pass under Abbott Street east of Easy St.
and a third culvert on Abbott Street approximately 200 feet west of proposed
Thistle Road should be upgraded to a size capable of accepting subdivision run-off
without causing flooding.
Additionally, the run-off from the proposed catch basins at the intersection
of Abbott Street and Thistle Road should be piped in a westerly direction along
Abbott Street to the existing brook. The proposed drain pipe from the intersection
in the opposite direction on Abbott Street should be eliminated.
Very truly your ,
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From: J. William Hmurciakf
Date: March 22, 1988
Re: Abbott Village Modifications - Conditions of Approval
We have reviewed the condition of approval for the Abbott Village
Subdivision and have the following comments to make regarding the decision.
1. The problems with off site drainage have not been directly
addressed in the order of conditions. We are on record
as stating that the drainage as proposed is unacceptable
especially in the areas which run off onto Abbott St. and to
the unknown brook location towards Rea St. Condition #20
asks for computations certifying that existing off site
drainage is capable of accepting subdivision run off without
causing flooding. ,.Past hydrodynamic events have already
proven that serious flooding exits because of the inadequacy
of the off site facilities. These drainage improvements
which we feel are necessary must be reviewed and approved
by the Division of Public Works prior to any approvals
from the Planning Board.
2. The Planning Board has shortened proposed Thistle Road
from the 1800 feet shown to 1200 feet. We believe that any
future extension to Woodberry Lane can best be affected by
extending the proposed roadway and utilities to the boundaries
of the applicants property as originally designed.
3. Periwinckle Way has been approved with a 22 foot wide pavement
and a landscaped island in the cul-de-sac. Our standard
roadway cross-section calls for a 26 foot wide pavement and
a fully paved cul-de-sac.
4. All revisions to the sewer which we have requested must be
reviewed and approved by this Department prior to the granting of any
sewer extension permits.
5. Condition 419 is unacceptable. Installation of 3 gate valves at
connections to existing water mains would require unnecessary
interruption of service to existing consumers and is contrary
to the policies of this department. Appropriate sized tapping
sleeve and valves, which are installed "live" , must be used at these locations.
cc: Paul S. Niman
Karen H.P. Nelson
William A. Cyr
Scott Stocking
North Andover Land Corp.
60 Beechwood Drive
North Andover, MA 01845
978-683-3163
November 10, 1999 RECEIVED
Mr. James Rand,Director of Engineering NOV 12 1999
North Andover Department of Public Works
384 Osgood Street PLANNING NDOVER NT
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Engineering Supervision at Abbott Village
Dear Jim:
Enclosed is a copy of our-contract with Jaw,orski Geotech,Inc. (JGI)of Manchester,NH. I have
also included some literature describing their firm. You will note that we have hired JGI to
supervise the installation of the footings for the Con-Span bridge culvert at Abbott Village. JGI
will be responsible for determining soil capability, as well as supervising the actual excavation on a
day to day basis. Additionally they will monitor the installation of re-bar, form construction, and
the placement of concrete. Concrete cylinders will be taken for axial compressive strength with
reports being forwarded directly to your office.
You have suggested that the Planning Board would like to have all of the geotech reports reviewed
by an independent engineering consultant. We have no objection to this being done, and we will
pay a reasonable charge for this type of peer review. If you would let me know a budget amount,
we will forward payment.
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It would seem that your office is the more appropriate department for us to deal with on these
technical issues, as opposed to that of the planning board. There are so many other construction
related issues that are on going in this type of project that for us to start dealing with another board
or department on construction engineering issues,can only become at best confusing.
We are trying to manage this project in a very professional manner. We have employed numerous
engineering and other qualified firms to oversee every aspect of the operation. Not a day goes by
that there is isn't at least one if not two or three different engineering firms making their periodic
job observations. We have tried to keep the Town well informed of all planned and or completed
operations by written documentation on a weekly and monthly basis. Hopefully,by this diligent
management the Town will in the end have the quality of work they expect.
Please let me know how you would like us to proceed regarding the engineering review.
Yours truly,
B n C. Osgoo
ject Manager
cc North Andover Planning Board
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OFFICES OF: Town of 1 z N/Mill Street
Not'll i Ai idovcr,
APPEALS NORTH ANDOVER
BUILIANG
CONSFRVATION 17)G85 4 7 75
HEALTH
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KAIW"N I I.P. NELSON, 1)1RF-('T()R
January 8 , 1988
Mr. Benjamin Osgood
Osgood Associates
166 Elm Street
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Abbott Village Estates - Common Driveways
Dear Ben:
Please be advised that the Planning Board, during their
January 7 , 1988 meeting, voted to continue the public hearing
on the above cited Special Permit until the Abbott Village
Estates Subdivision review is completed.
If you have any questions regarding this .issue, please
contact me.
:Sincere y,
Scott A. Stocking,,/,AICP
Town Planner
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OFFICES OF: o `m Town of 120 Main Street
APPEALS NORTH ANDOVER North Andover.
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BUILDING �'q tg* MassEichusetts 0184
CONSERVATION SBgCH DIVISION OF (617)685-4775
HEALTH
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR
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Mr . Benjamin Osgood
Osgood Associates
166 Elm Street
North Andover , MA 01845
Re: Abbott Village Estates
Definitive Modification
Dear Ben:
Please be advised that the Planning Board , during their public
hearing held on May 12th , regarding the above cited subdivision, vot:E-d
to continue the hearing until May 26th .
The Board directed me to draft a new deci ;ion whicl-r reflects the
decision issued on February 29 , 1988 which incorporates recent comments
received by DPW.
The re-,.-iced decision will be discussed daring the i'lav 2�" tl{
meeting .
Sincerely ,
Scott A . Stoc1, nq_ L.
Town Planner
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OFFICES OF: Town of |2o Main
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March 25, 1980
Mr . Benjamin Osgood
Osgood Associates �
166 Elm Street
North Andover , MA 01845
Re: Request for Modification/
Abbott Village Decision
Dear Ben:
The P1anning 8oa/d d/'rinq their March 24th meeting discussed the
above cited subject . The Board requested that you submit in writing the
items contained in the de(- i = ion you want modified - Upon receipt OF the
letter the Board vii l | respon,| to your , equest in writing .
The Bnard a) so ' your attorney submit a letter to Town
Counsel waivi "g the twevty (20 ) da/ / esponse per- ind as required under
the law, as it applies tn yo v' 1 .3w �u \ t contesting the Boards decision.
Sincerely ,
Town planner
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OFFICES OF: Town of 120 Main Street
BUILDING oAndover
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NORTH ANDOVER
Massachusetts 0184 5
CONSERVATION (508)682-6483
HEALTH AC 9 DIVISION OF
PLANNING PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KAREN H.P. NELSON, DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
TO : North Andover Planning Board
FROM : North Andover Conservation Commission:/
DATE : November 30, 1989
RE : Dale Street Sewer - Performance Bond
This memo is to provide the Planning Board with an update on
an issue we have discussed previously. The Conservation
Commission issued an Enforcement Order, stopping all work on the
Dale Street Sewer line, on 8/30/89. This Enforcement Order was
precipitated by a violation of 8 separate conditions of the
Commission's Order of Conditions. The Commission was
particularly concerned with Mr. Osgood's refusal to post a
$5000.00 performance bond and his refusal to contact the
Conservation Administrator before beginning work in wetlands.
The Planning Board was notified of this issue on 9/6/89 and
subsequently withheld $5000.00 of the performance bond under
their control. The Conservation Commission greatly appreciates
your cooperation in this matter. Mr. Osgood was notified on
9/21/89 that the Commission had voted not to lift the Enforcement
Order and requested that the performance bond be posted with the
Commission as required. Mr. Osgood was informed that once this
bond was posted with the Commission, the same amount would be
released by the Planning Board. Mr. Osgood did not respond.
Mr. Osgood was again notified on 11/6/89 that no bond had
been posted. A status report was requested and this was received
on 11/14/89. In this status report Mr. Osgood admits to
continuing work on the project after being notified to stop all
work. The Conservation commission is now considering further
action against Mr. Osgood of Dale Street Associates. The
Enforcement Order still stands. Any representatives of the
Planning Board, Department of Public Works or the Division of
Planning and Community Development should be aware that any work
of any kind on this project is a violation of the law and should
be reported immediately to the Conservation Administrator.
CC : Karen H.P. Nelson
James Gordon
Paul Niman
Bill Hmurciak
Robert Nicetta
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NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING SERVICES INC
60 BEECHWOOD DRIVE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
April 23, 2002
North Andover Planning Board
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Re: Lot 3 Nutmeg Lane,North Andover
To Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify that new England Engineering has inspected the above referenced
property and certifies that no catch basins or stone bounds exist within the driveway
servicing the dwelling.
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NEW ENGLAND ENGINEERING SERVICES
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November 26, 2001
North Andover Planning Board
27 Charles Street
North Andover, MA 01845
NOV 2009
Re: 93 Nutmeg Lane, Lot 19 r;.,
North Andover, MA Nor ,,
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pLANMlfdO lIENAHl'IVIENT
Dear Sirs:
Please accept this letter as our certification that on November 26, 2001 this office
inspected the driveway at the above referenced property and determined that the
driveway as currently located does not fall in a location where a stone bound or a catch
basin is located.
Sincerely,
Benjamin C. Osgood, r.,EIT
President
60 BE:.ECI-1VVOOD DRIVE- NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845-(978)686-1768-(888):359-7645- FAX(978)685-10799
Town of North Andover
Office of the Planning Department �r Community Development and Services Division
William J. Scott, Division Director ��q
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27 Charles Street 9SSACwusE`
North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Telephone (978)688-9535
Heidi Griffin Fax(978)688-9542
Planning Director
February 5, 2001
Massachusetts Electric
1101 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Abbott Village Phase II, Thistle Road
Dear Sir/Ms.:
Please be advised that there is no street lighting plan for the Abbott Village, Phase II
Subdivision, located in the Town of North Andover,MA.
If you require any further documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Heidi Griffin
Town Planner
cc: Benjamin Osgood
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60 Beechwood Drive
North Andover,MA 01845
BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNNG 688-9535