HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision - 500 GREAT POND ROAD 6/2/1999 Town Of arch Andover e °1 NORTH
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
27 Charles Street a
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
WILLIAM J. SCOTT �'SS-A UStij�
Direelor
(978)688-9531 NOTICE OF DECISIO N Fax (978) 688-9542
Any appeal shall be filed
within (20) days after the
date of filing this Notice
in the Office of the Town
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Date June 2, 1999 (.n ��
Date of Hearing June 1, 1999 .
Petition of Nort-1, Andover rount-my Cl-b �
Premises affected 500 Great Pond Road
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements of the
North Andover Zoning Bylaw Section 4.136 (watersjed protection district)
so as to allow to pave an existing compacted reprocessed asphalt drive,vay anc7
parking lot, approximatley 12,490 SF in the watershed Protection dis;:gist
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted
to APPROVE the WATERSHED SPECIAL PERMIT
based upon the following conditions:
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CC: Director of Public Works Richard S.Rowen, Chairman
Building Inspector
Conservation Department Alison Lescarbeau,Vice Chairman
Health ,unitarian
Assessors John Simons. Cleric
Police Chief
Fire Chief Richard Nardella
Applicant
Engineer Joseph V. Mahoney
Towns Outside Consultant
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Interested Parties
PQARD OF APP',%.LS 633-9541 L'UILDING 633-9545 CONSC.P V,-.DOI l 683-9530 HE:\-L T H 635-9540 PI_.AX.DING 63a-9535
500 Great Pond Road
Special Permit-Watershed Protection District
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding the application of North Andover
Country, 500 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845, dated April 20, 1999, requesting a
Special Permit under Section 4.136 of the Zoning by-law to allow surface and sub-surface discharge
of storm water within the Non-Discharge Zone of the Watershed Protection District in conjunction
with the construction to pave an existing compacted reprocessed asphalt driveway and parking lot.
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:
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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 parking lot would not increase the peak runoff flow for an event up to 50
years storms.
b) All work on the lot will be conducted outside of the 100' Non-Disturbance Zone, with the
exception of the proposed fence.
c) The impervious surface added by this project is less than 12,500 SF.
d) The proposal is located on municipal sewer.
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;
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;
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E. The Planning Board also makes a specific fmding 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 CONDITI®NS:
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, NIA
Prepared For: North Andover Country Club
Scale: 1"=20'
Date: 4/19/99,rev. 5/18/99
Prepared by: Dewsnap Engineering Associates
178 Lincoln Avenue
Saugus,MA 01906
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) The 12"manifold tee detail and location must be replaced with a grease trap detail approved
by D.P.W. and be depicted on the plans.
b) A performance guarantee of three thousand ($3,000) 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. '
c) Erosion control measures as required 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.
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3) Prior to release of the Performance Bond:
a) The applicant shall submit an as-built plan that shows all construction, including sewer
lines, storm water mitigation trenches and other pertinent site features as shown on the
approved plan. 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.
b) The Planning Board must by a majority vote make a finding that the site is in conformance
with the approved plan.
4) 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.
5) o oil products, or hazardous materials shall be handled on this 12,490 feet of impervious
surface; nor shall any oily discharge or hazardous discharge be permitted. The applicant shall
incorporate this condition as a deed restriction; a copy of the deed shall be submitted to
Planning Board and included in the file.
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.
7) No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning 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 permit shall be deemed to have lapsed after a two- (2) year period from the date
on which the Special Permit was granted unles') substantial use or construction has
co enced.
cc. Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Agent
Assessor
Conservation Administrator
Police Officer
Fire Chief
Applicant
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