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Date: April 7, 2004 -
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Date of Hearing: March 23, 2004,; s
Decision: April 6, 2.004
Petition of: Brooks School j
Premises Affected: 1160 Great Pond Road,North Andover 01845
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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.
So as to allow: the construction of two, single family houses and associated site work and o
utility connections located in the Watershed Protection District on the property of Brooks rU
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School.
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After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board v"to APPROVE, J
the Special Permit for Watershed Protection District,based up the f llowing conditions:
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G-'A erto ngles, Chairman
Cc: Applicant r eorge White,Vice Chairman
Engineer Felipe Schwarz, Clerk
Abutters Rick Nardella
DPW John Simons
Building Department James Phinney
Conservation Departmentti r !- t ;1`(}GT
Health Department A']'rue Copy
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BOARD OF APPE.ALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535
1160 Great Pond Road-Brooks School
Special Permit-Watershed Protection District
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding the application of Brook
School, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845, filed on February 13, 2004.
The area affected is located on the property of the Brooks School, 1160 Great Pond Road
in the R-2 Zoning District, Map 90C, Lot 25 and Map 103, Lot 28. The lot was created in
1928 and is subject to the Watershed Protection District provisions for lots created on or
prior to October 24, 1994. The applicant is requesting a Watershed Special Permit for the
construction of two single family faculty houses, driveways, associated grading, utilities and
stormwater management. Activities will be located with the 325' Non-Discharge Zone
associated with bordering vegetated wetland resource areas located in the Watershed
Protection District. Actual construction located within the 325' Non-Discharge Zone is
limited to the constriction of one of the faculty houses, a portion of the driveways, portions
of the drainage swale and parabolic swale, catch basins and iulderground groundwater
recharge systems.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
In accordance with 4.136 the Planning Board makes the finding that the intent of the Bylaw,
as well as its specific criteria, are met. Specifically the Plamiing 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 Plamzing Board bases its findings on the
following facts:
a) The proposed structures will be connected to the North Andover Town sewer
system;
b) A covenant will be placed in the deed restricting and limiting the types of
fertilizers that can be used on the site.
c) The topography of the site will-not be altered substantially.
d) The limit of clearing is restricted to the minimum necessary to
construct/renovate the structure and appurtenances. The location of the houses
will be located in a cleared maintained field.
2. There is no reasonable alternative location outside the Non-Disturbance Buffer
Zone, for any discharge, structure or activity, associated with the proposed project.
D. 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;
b) The use will not adversely affect the neighborhood as the use is accessory to an
existing school facility;
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) Town of North Andover Planning Board Application for Watershed Special Permit
filed by Brooks School on February 13,2004;including:
0 Narrative, dated February 27, 2004;
• Turf Management Program, dated 2/12/04(2 pages);
• Recharge Calculations and plans prepared by John Scott, P.E. of
RFS, dated 2/23/04;
b) Plans entitled: Observatory Hill Faculty Housing Project
Cover Sheet, dated February 13,2004;
Sheet C1, Gei)eral & Civil Notes, Legend, Symbols, and
Abbreviations, dated 2/13/04;
Sheet C2, Watershed Protection District Plan, dated 2/13/04;
Sheet C3,Proposed Site Plan,revised 2/27/04;
Sheet C4,Erosion Protection Details, dated 2/13/04;
Sheet C5, Civil Details,revised 3/12/04; .
C) Engineering Review Letters:
Prepared by VHB, dated March 8, 2004;
Prepared by RFS Engineering dated March 12,2004;
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.
2) PRIOR TO ANY WORK ON SITE:
a) A performance guarantee of two thousand dollars ($2,000) 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 limit of work as shown on the plan must be marked in the field and must be
reviewed and approved by the Town Planner.
c) Erosion controls consisting of haybales and silt fence must be installed along the
limit of work behind the proposed houses. The locations of the erosion controls
must be approved 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.
3) PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT:
a) The Planning Board must endorse the final site plan mylars and three copies of
the signed plans must be delivered to and reviewed by the Planning Department.
b) The decision must be filed with the North Essex Registry of Deeds: One certified
copy of the recorded decision must be submitted to the Planning Department.
C), No pesticides, fertilizers or .chemicals shall be used in lawn care or maintenance
within 325' of Lake Cochichewick or within 325' of wetland resource areas. The
applicant shall incorporate this condition as a deed restriction, and a copy of the
recorded deed shall'be submitted to the Town Planner and included in the file.
4) PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Foundation Plan: Immediately upon completion of the house foundations 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 locations and their proximityto wetland resource areas and watershed buffer
zones as shown on the approved Watershed Site 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.
5) PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE PERFORMANCE BOND:
a) The applicant shall submit an as-built plan stamped by a Registered Professional
Engineer or Land Surveyor in Massachusetts that shows all construction, limits of
disturbance, existing topography, storm water mitigation structures and other
pertinent site features. This as-built plan shall be submitted'to the Town Planner and
the Department of Public Works for approval. The applicant must submit a written
certification from the design engineer that the site was constructed in accordance
with the approved plan and any changes or deviations from the approved plan must
be specifically noted in the certification letter.
b) The Planning Board must by a majority vote make a finding that the site is in
conformance with the approved plan.
6) 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.
7) No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during bunting season under the
Fire Department regulations.
8) The Contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing excavation.
9) 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.
10)This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed April 7, 2006 (two years
from the date of issuance) exclusive of the time required to pursue or await
determination of any appeals, unless substantial use or constriction has commenced
within said two year period. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a
majority vote of the Planning Board
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