HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 1160 GREAT POND ROAD 8/31/2004 Town of North Andover
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Julie A.Vondrak
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Board
FROM: Julie Vondrak
CC: Heidi Griffin,Community Development& Services Director
RE: Brooks School, 1135 Great Pond Road-Goulet House
DATE: August 31,2004
Proposal: The applicant, Brooks School, is filing a Watershed Special Permit under Section 4.136 of the
Zoning Bylaw for construction of a deck to an existing single family faculty home associated with Brooks
School located in the Non-Disturbance Zone of a wetland resource area. The deck will be 14' by 12' feet in
size and will be located in a previously disturbed area. The project area is located at 1135 Great Pond Road
and is located across the street from the Brooks School Campus in the R-2 Zoning District, Map 103, Lot
2. The lot was created in 1967 and is subject to the Watershed Protection District provisions for lots
created on or prior to October 24, 1994 (No Conservation Zone, 100' Non-Disturbance Zone, 325' Non-
Discharge Zone).
SECTION 3 ZONING DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES
The parcel of land is located within the Watershed Protection District of Lake Cochichewick and is located
in a designated R-1 District.
SECTION 4.136 WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT
Section 2—Boundaries and Zones: The proposed activities are located within the 100'Non-Disturbance
Zone associated with a wetland resource area located in the Watershed Protection Zone. The Non-
Disturbance setbacks( 100' from wetlands)and the Non-Discharge Zone(325' from wetlands)have been
properly depicted on the site plans.
Section 3—Uses and Building Requirements: According to Section 4.136(3)(c)(6), construction of the
proposed structure is allowed and all construction shall comply with Best Management practices for
erosion, siltation and stormwater control.
Section 4:—Special Permit Requirements:
4.136(4)(c)(iii). The Applicant's engineer,John Scott, included a statement in the narrative dated 8/9/04
that if the project is constructed in accordance with the plans, it will not result in any significant
degradation of the quality and quantity of water entering into Lake Cochichewick.
BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
4.136 (4)(c)(iv). The narrative states there is no logical alternative for the proposed porch. The majority of
the house is located within the Non-Disturbance Zone.
4.136(4)(c)(v). The project will not create any industrial waste or require waste water treatment for more
than 15,000 gallons per day.
4.136(4)(c)(vi&vii). The School's policy in not to use fertilizers in the Conservation,Non-Disturbance
and Non-Discharge Zones of the Watershed Protection District. A copy of the Turf Management Program
was submitted. This should be incorporated as a deed restriction and a copy must be submitted for review.
The applicants stated no other activities associated with the project should raise the levels of nitrogen in
runoff or groundwater.
4.136(4)(g). The Bylaw requires that any runoff from impervious areas within the Non-Disturbance and
Non-Discharge Zone,to the extent possible, shall be recharged on site and diverted toward areas covered
with vegetation for surface infiltration. The project consists of construction of a porch. The applicant is
proposing a stone drip trench to capture the impervious roof runoff. Calculations have been submitted to
indicate the size of the trench will infiltrate the first .46 inches of each rain event.
SECTION 7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 7.1-Lot Area: This lot is within the R-1 district and the parcel does meet the minimum lot area
requirement as shown in Table 2 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws.
Section 7.3—Setbacks:The structures appears to meet the required front, side and rear setbacks.
Section 7.4—Building Heights: Details of the structures have not been provided.
General Comments
• VHB review waived due to simplicity of project.
• Wetland line has been reviewed and approved by Town Planner.
• No outstanding issues identified.
RECOMMENDATION
If outstanding issues addressed,close the public hearing.