HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 11 MARBLERIDGE ROAD 10/18/2001 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL PERMIT
APPLICATION TO THE NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
PETITIONER: Elbridge Leland
PROPERTY: 11 Marbleridge Road; Map 37C, Lot 11
SPECIAL PERMIT: Watershed Protection District("WPD") Special Permit
HEARING DATE: October 2, 2001
The Petitioner, Elbridge Leland, Trustee, is the owner of 11 Marbleridge Road
(the "Property") which is shown on the submitted Plan filed with this Application. The
Petitioner has owned the Property for over 25 years. The Petitioner wishes to construct a
replacement single family dwelling on the Property in place of the historical dwelling,
which was recently donated to the North Andover Historical Commission and relocated
to another parcel of land.
The Petitioner requests that the Planing Board ("Board") grant a Watershed
Special Permit pursuant to Section 4.136(3)(b) of the WPD Zoning Bylaw allowing the
construction of a residential dwelling within the WPD Nondischarge Zone.
The Board is asked to grant the WPD Special Permit because, as discussed further
below, the proposed dwelling and related construction will not result in the degradation
of water quality or quantity and complies with the goals of the WPD.
The proposed dwelling will be located in the same general area as was the
historical house on the Property. Due to the relocation of the historical house,much of the
area where the proposed dwelling will be located is already disturbed and substantially all
of the new construction will occur within the disturbed area. The proposed dwelling will
be located entirely within the Nondischarge Zone and all construction activities will take
place within the Nondischarge Zone as shown on the plans submitted in support of this
Application (the "Plans"). As shown on the Plans, the proposed dwelling is set 15 feet
back from the Nondisturb Zone boundary line. Haybales and a silt fence will be installed
along the border of the Nondisturb Zone and around the construction site to prevent any
disturbance of the Nondisturb Zone.
The Property is currently served by Town water and sewer and the proposed
dwelling will utilize these facilities and the other pre-existing utility connections to
further reduce any adverse affect on the water supply and surrounding buffer zones.
To reduce site runoff, promote ground-water recharge, and increase the filtration
functions of the land, the Petitioner proposes to install two roof-water drywells as shown
on the Plans. It is important to note that although the Petitioner is increasing the size of
the impervious roof area by a small amount, the drywells are designed to collect and filter
all roof-water runoff. As a result, the proposed drywells will reduce site water run- off
and improve the filtration of roof-water on the site as compared to the historical house
which did not use drywells or any other device for roof-water mitigation. Furthermore,
any increase over the previous footprint will decrease the lawn area and will reduce the
potential for nutrient loading.
For the foregoing reasons, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board grant
a WPD Special Permit. As discussed herein and shown on the Plans, the proposed
dwelling will not result in the degradation of the water supply and the proposed drywells
will assist in ground water recharge and will maintain the filtration functions of the land.
Furthermore, the proposed dwelling complies with the general requirements for
Special Permits pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A §9 and Section 10.31 of the Zoning Bylaw
because (1) the site is appropriate for a residential dwelling use, (2) the use will not
adversely affect the neighborhood, (3) there will be no nuisance or serious hazard to
vehicles or pedestrians as a result of the use, (4) adequate facilities will be provided, such
as silt fences and drywells, for the proper operation of the use, and (5) the use is in
harmony with the general provisions of the Zoning Bylaw and the WPD.
Respectfully submitted this 2nd day of October, 2001.
Elbridge Leland, Trustee
By his Attorney
4e . i, met&Branch, P.A.
300 Brickstone Square, 9`h Floor
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-9100
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Town of North over
Office of the Planning Department
Commumity Development and Services Division
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Nofth Andover, Massachuset.ts 01845 14U
Heidi Griffin Telephone (978)688-9535
Planning Director Fax (978)688-95412
MEMORANDUM
TO: North Andover Planning Board
FROM: Heidi Griffin, Town Planner
RE: 11 Marbleridge Road—Proposed 4800 sf dwelling within the Non-
Discharge Zone of the Watershed Protection District
DATE: September 27,2001
The applicant proposes a 2 story, 4800 square foot home to be constructed within the Non-
Discharge Zone of the Watershed Protection District.
Sewer, water, gas and electric already exist on site, along with two driveways (one accessing
through Great Pond Road, the other accessing from Marbleridge Road. The applicant will
utilize the existing driveway from Marbleridge Road to access the home.
History: A previous dwelling on site was relocated from the site by the Town of North Andover
Historical Commission. As such, the applicant is requesting to build a new home on the site.
This property was previously permitted to allow for the grading and relocation of a driveway
within the Watershed Protection District. There were no conditions relative to that decision
requiring deed restrictions for fertilizers,maintenance, chemicals, etc.
Proposal: The applicant proposes to construct a 2 story, 4800 sf dwelling within the Non-
Discharge Zone of the Watershed Protection District. My major concern is that there is one
section of the proposed dwelling that is extremely close to the 100' wetland buffer zone; the
applicant needs to demonstrate that they can ACTUALLY construct the home as depicted on the
plans without going into that buffer zone. If not, the home should be moved further back away
from the buffer zone to allow for realistic construction. Furthermore,Note#9 states that"Hay
Bales with Silt Fence will be installed as necessary by Conservation Commission or Town
Engineer". Hay Bales should be proposed along the entire perimeter of the limit of work to
ensure the safety of the wetland buffer zone.
Lastly, the applicant should provide a water quality analysis statement, including potential
nitrogen load and the amount of nitrogen from fertilizers. The applicant indicates that they will
providing for the installation of roof-water drywells in order to reduce site run-off and increase
the groundwater recharge. The applicant also notes that the entire site is encompassed by a
four-foot stone wall so that any sediment related to construction activities will be contained
within the site.
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November 20, 2001
No. Andover Planning Board
27 Charles Street
No. Andover, MA 01845
Re: Construction
Elbridge C. Leland
11 Marbleridge Road
No. Andover, MA 01845
It is our intent to begin construction on the property at the above location at the
earliest possible time subject to weather conditions and subcontractor
coordination.
Construction will proceed until completion.
Sincerely,
64
Elbridge C. Leland
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