HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision - 318 SALEM STREET 5/30/1990 TOWN OF NORTH A N DOVER
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Any appeal shall be filed
within (20) days after the
,date of filing of this Notice ass"`" E�
in the Office of the Town
Clerk. NOTICE OF DECISION
llttte, May 30, 1990
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Date of Hearing .Mgy.17, ,1990 , , ,
Petition Of David H. Pickles .Sr Trustee. . �. Salem.Street Realty. Trust, . . , . . .
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Premises affected , 318 Salem Street. . . , . ,
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Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the veciuiremeiits
North Andover Zoning Bylaw . Section 4.135Para. 5(b) (c)
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so as to permit �Gradin�� from. 80,to.100 .feet from, a, wetland.within the Watershed.
Protection District in an area known as the no cut buffer zone.
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After a public hearing given oil the above elate, the Platining Board voted
Conditionally
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based upon the following conditions :
CC: Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
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Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector George Perna Jr.�, Chairman
Board of Health . . . .
Conservation COmmission John Simons, Clerk
Assessors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Police Chief Erich Nitzsche
FireChief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicant John Draper
Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OFFICES OF: or: Town Of 120 Main Street
BUILDING . ; NORTH DOVE � North Andover
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CONSERVATION �,' :i;o .'�y Massachusetts 01845
HEALTH SS'°"OSE, DIVISION OF (508)682-6483
PLANNING
PLAI®NING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
KAREN H.P. NELSON, UIRF-C"YO R
Hay 29 , 1990
Mr. Daniel Long
Town Clerk
Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re : Special Permit,
Watershed District,
318 Salem Street,
David H . Pickles , Sr .
Dear Mr. Long :
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on
April 5 , 1990, in the Town Hall , Selectmen ' s sleeting Room, upon tide
application of David H . Pickles , Sr. , Trustee , 318 Salem Street,
North Andover, Ha, requesting a Special Permit to allow grading 80
to 100 feet from a wetland within the Watershed District in the
area known as the no cut buffer zone ( Section 4 . 135 ( 5 ) ( c ) and the
construction of a subsurface disposal system between 100 and 150
feet of a wetland within the Watershed District in the area known
as the non discharge buffer zone ( Section 4 . 135 ( 5 ) ( b ) . The public
hearing was duly advertised in the North Andover Citizen on march
22 and March 29 , 1990 , and all parties of interest were properly
notified.
The following members Were present : George Perna, J > . ,
Chairman, John Simons , Clerk, E;r:icli Nitzsche. and John Draper. Jack
Graham Was absent .
John Simons read the legal notice to open the public hearing .
A letter was read from Richard Doucette , Conservation Administrator
to Bob Nicetta, Building Inspector .
Howard Spiecer, attorney , gave the Board some background on
the site . A Form A Plan was submitted February 23, 1987 , during
the moratorium, building in the Watershed . IT lie Form A gave use
protection . The applicant wants to build a single family home
only, with septic system . The septic system permit has been
issued . Grading would be within the non discharge buffer zone .
The owner has gone to the Zoning Board of Appeals and was granted
a variance in 1989 . The Zoning Board of Appeals conditioned tyre
variance with a dry sewer .
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Charlie Foster, previous Building Inspector, was present and
stated that no grading would be done beyond 20 feet from the house .
The Board asked to see the septic system design . Erich
Nitzsche reviewed the plans .
Christian Huntress , Town Planner , gave the Board
recommendations that were received from the Technical Review
Committee . The recommendations were as follows :
1 . Recommend that the applicant apply for a common driveway
permit through the Planning Board .
2 . Recommend that a dry sewer be installed to the property
line for future hook up to a sewer .
3 . Recommended by the Fire Department that residential
sprinklers be installed .
Charlie Foster objected to sprinklers being installed .
Christian Huntress gave the Board reasons wliy sprinklers were
recommended. The main reason was tf►at the proposed house would be
in back of the existing house and sprinklers are required by the
Fire Department for that reason.
Christian Huntress was asked to check with Town Counsel to see
if this Special Permit could have a condition for a common driveway
without coming before the Board again .
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The Board questioned if'. there was going to be a lawn. 11r.
Giarusso said there would be a lawn , all nal.ur. al .
John Simons questioned why the lot lines were not configured
differently, jiggling front and back lines . Attorney Spiecer
stated that they could not move the lot lines, changes would be
substantial as to what is required at the present time .
Charlie Foster stated that t'he house would be beyond the 100
foot non-disturbance buffer zone . Howard Spiecer stated that
between 0 and 100 feet was the non-disturbance area and that from
100 feet to 325 feet construction was allowed by Special Permit .
Christian Huntress was asked by the Board to cher_k with the
Board of Health on their permits .
George Perna recapped the issues . The following issues
remain :
1 . Has the time elapsed , is it three years or years from
the moratorium .
2 . The common driveway Special Permit, does the applicant
need Special Permit or can this Special Permit be
conditioned requiring a common driveway.
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3 . The Fire Department ' s requirement of residential
sprinklers , are they needed?
4 . Does the septic system meet Title V?
A motion was made by Ericli litzsche to continue the public
hearing to April 19 , 1990 . The motion was seconded by John Draper
and voted unanimously by those present .
The Chairman, George Perna, directed staff to draft conditions
for the Special Permit.
On April 19 , 1990 , the Planning Board he:Lcl a regular nreeti.ng .
The following members were present : George Perna, Jr. , Chairman ,
John Simons, Clerk, and Erich Nitzsche . Jack Graham arrived at
9 : 05 p . m. John Draper was absent .
Christian Huntress , Town Planner, went over the items that.
were requested by the Board .
1 . possible sewer connection
2 . residential sprinklers
3 . elevation in relation to the adjacent property of Ulenio .
Copies of a draft decision were given to the Board for review .
Howard Spiecer, attorney for the applicant, reviewed the draft
decision and raised some concerns on Condition #13 , relating to a
dry sewer being installed and the co:,t of: the dry sewer and
Condition #14 , the Board requesting the applicant file for a
Special Permit for a common driveway . Town Counsel has been
consulted regarding the common driveway issue . The Town requires
a Special Permit for a Common Driveway, the applicant needs a new
application.
A discussion took place on placing a driveway with a dry
sewer, the costs and easements . Also discussed was the topography.
Bill Dolan, Fire Chief , spoke on the need for residential
sprinklers . Chief Dolan gave an example of the cost for a 9 room
house plus an attic , $4 , 300 . The Fire Department is actively in
favor of sprinklers . The Chairman , George Perna asked why on this
particular lot. Chief Dolan said especially on common driveways ,
life saving is the prime concern . Attorney Spiecer told the Board
that they were addressing State Building Code issues .
A brief discussion took place on sprinklers .
A motion was made by John Simons to close, the public trearin _1
and take the matter under advisement . rlie motion was seconded by
Erich Nitzsche and voted unanimously by Lhose present, i.ncludi If
the Chairman.
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Attorney Spiecer would like to know the time frame on this
permit. George Perna suggested that the applicant file for a
Special Permit for a Common Driveway.
On May 17 , 1990, the Planning Board held a regular meeting .
The following members were present : George Perna, Jr . , Chairman ,
John Simons, Clerk, Erich Nitzsche and John Draper. Jack Graham
was absent.
The Board reviewed the draft decision .
John Simons read a letter from the Fire Chief , Bill Dolan .
Howard Spiecer, attorney, stated that the Board was addressing
the State Building Code by requiring residential sprinklers . Lt .
Donald Fountain of the Fire Department, stated that under Chapter
148, any fire hazard in the Fire Chief ' s mind , can be addressed .
In this case , the Fire Chief strongly recommends residential
sprinklers .
John Simons commented on Condition #13 , not allowing a septic
system. He did not want to take this condition out of the draft
decision.
George Perna stated that the only way that the Board will
allow new construction in the Watershed District so that there is
no impact, is to have sewerage .
On Condition #13 , Erich nitzsche asked that the word proposed
be removed from the first sentence and replaced with the word
installed.
The Board requested a gravel or stone dust driveway, no paving
whatsoever.
John Simons asked that a no cut zone exist outside the
haybales and siltation control lines . He also emphasized that no
chemicals , pesticides or fertilizers be used .
A motion was made by Erich Nitzsche that the Planning Board
approve the Special Permit for construction in the Watershed
Protection District for David H . Pickles , Trustee , 318 Salc
Street, in accordance with the draft conditional approval as
amended and including 18 conditions . The motion was seconded by
John Simons and voted unanimously by those present . Those
conditions are attached .
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Sincerely,
PLANNING BOARD
George erna, Jr. ,
Chairman
CC : Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building :Inspector
Conservation Commission
Assessors
Board of Health
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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MR. DAVID H. PICKLES SR. TRUSTEE,
SALEM STREET REALTY TRUST
. 318 SALEM STREET
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION WITHIN
THE WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT.
ZONING BYLAW, SECTION 4.135
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding this
Special Permit as required by section 4 . 135 of the Zoning Bylaws:
1. The proposed use and site design for this lot are
appropriate, due to it's location in Town.
2 . Adequate vehicular and pedestrian access into the surrounding
site has been provided for with the adherence to the
conditions listed herein.
3 . The applicant has met the requirements of the Town for a
Special Permit as stated in Section 4 . 135 of the Zoning
Bylaw.
4 . Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the
proper operation of the proposed use.
5. This application for construction within the Watershed
Protection District, Section 4 . 135 of the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw, was specifically granted for construction or
regrading within 100 ' of a tributary to Lake Cochichewick.
The applicant has made every effort to minimize the impact of
the new construction on the Town's water supply. The Planning
Board has herein issued their approval for construction
within the Watershed Protection District with the condition
that this lot be tied into the existing sewer system.
The Planning Board finds under Section 4 . 135 of the Zoning Bylaw
that the proposed site plan generally complies with the Town
Bylaw requirements but requires minor conditions in order to be
completely in compliance with Town Bylaws.
Upon reaching the above findings, the Planning Board approves
this Special Permit based upon the following conditions which
shall be submitted to the Board prior to signing the documents to
be filed with the North Essex Registry of Deeds.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1. This decision shall be filed with the North Essex Registry
of Deeds. Included as part of this decision are the
following plans:
PLAN OF LAND LOCATED IN NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.
PREPARED FOR: DAVID PICKLES TRUSTEE,
SALEM STREET REALTY TRUST.
DATED: 9/26/89 REVISED: 12/8/89
PREPARED BY: JJB ASSOCIATES, INC.
145 MARSTON STREET, LAWRENCE, MA 01841
All plans shall be on 24" x 36" sheets
Any changes made to these plans shall be approved by the
Town Planner. Any changes that the planner may deem as
substantial. shall require approval by the Planning Board.
2 . All Planning Board Order of Conditions, issued herein, are
to be placed upon the recorded Final Plans, ( Cover Sheet )
prior to endorsement and filing with the Registry of Deeds.
3 . A final set of plans shall be drawn with regard to the
conditions contained herein. The Plans shall be submitted
to and approved by the Planning Board prior to endorsement
and filing with the North Essex Registry of Deeds.
4. The Order of Conditions issued by the North Andover
Conservation Commission, Dated 12/6/89, Shall be
considered as part of this decision.
5. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
6. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
7 . All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during
construction.
8. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department regulations.
9. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as
may be allowed by Town Regulations.
10. Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for any
structures, this site shall have received all necessary
permits and approvals from the North Andover Board of
Health.
11. Prior to the Building Permit being issued for the structure
and again prior to occupancy of the structure, the
applicant shall receive a written determination from the
Conservation Administrator that all work being done under
the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission is being
satisfactorily performed and maintained.
12 . 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 .
13 . In no instance shall a septic system be installed on this
lot. The Planning Board has herein issued their approval
for construction within the Watershed Protection District
with the understanding that this lot will be tied into the
public sewer system. This lot shall be tied into sewer
prior to the applicant receiving a Certificate of
Occupancy.
14 . The applicant shall submit a Special Permit application for
construction of a Common Drive with the adjacent lot A, N/F
of Domenic Giarusso, who is listed as the authorizing agent
on the current Special Permit application before the
Planning Board. This condition is established in the
interest of minimizing impervious area within the watershed
and maintaining Public Safety.
15. 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 presented to the Planning Board and included in the
file.
16. This proposed common drive shall be of stone dust or gravel .
In no instance shall this drive be paved or constructed with
" any material which is considered impervious.
17 . Residential dwellings found on both lots serviced by this
common drive shall be guttered and drained by a pipe system
into a leach pit. The leach pit shall be a minimum of 1000
gallon concrete pit with 24" - 1. 5" stone around and
beneath.
18 . A No-Cut Zone shall exist outside the haybale and siltation
control lines as established by the NACC.
19 . Erosion control shall be properly set as directed by the
North Andover Conservation Administrator.
cc: Director of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Highway Surveyor
Building Inspector
Board of Health
Assessors
Conservation Commission
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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