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Home My WebLink AboutDecision - 100 CHADWICK STREET 1/21/2014 (` ,�ai`�.n` '•, # 1 •gym-• _�_3 2 ?F _ 4 •�- f NOR.rH 0 16.do Town of North Andover ��: M1•:6 0 OSW Office of the Planning Department Ifi ►U t 2 D-1-f 3: ' �o ,y^ Community Development and Services Division M M1 ;C►+LU) �y 1600 Osgood Street North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 NOTICE OF DECISION SITE PLAN REVIEW Any appeal shall be filed within(20)days after the date of filing this notice in the office of the Town Clerk. Date: January 21,2014 Date of Hearings: January 7,2014, January 21,2014 Date of Decision: January 21,2014 Petition of: Town of North Andover,120 Main Street,North Andover,MA 01845-- Bruce Thibodeau,DPW Director Premises Affected: 100 Chadwick Street,North Andover, Massachusetts,01845 Assessor's Map 80 & 74, Parcel 34 & 43 and located in the Residential 4 Zoning District. Referring to the above petition for a Site Plan Review Special Permit from the requirements of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw,Section 4.136. So as to allow the renovation of an existing recreational facility, replacing existing youth softball and soccer fields, adding storm water management systems, an irrigation system, adding a gravel parking area, a stonedust walkway, a restroom/concession/storage building, a larger playground, and a half-court basketball court within the Residential(R=4)Zoning District. After a public hearing given on the above date, and upon a motion by D. Kellogg and 2nd by R. Rowen to APPROVE the Site Plan Special Permit as amended and based upon the following conditions. The vote was 4—0 in favor of the application. y anning Board (Richard Rowen Dave Kellogg Michael Colantoni Lora McSherry McEvoy Athletic Field,Map 80&74,Lots 34&43 Site Plan Review Special Permit January 21,2014 The public hearing on the above referenced application was opened on January 7, 2014 and closed by the North Andover Planning Board on January 21, 2014. On January 21, 2014 upon a motion made by D. Kellogg and seconded by R. Rowen to GRANT a Site Plan Review Special Permit to allow the renovation of an existing recreational facility,the replacement of existing youth softball and soccer fields, the addition of storm water management systems, an irrigation system, and the addition of a gravel parking area, a stonedust walkway, a restroom/concession/storage building, a larger playground, and a half-court basketball court within the Residential (R-4) Zoning District,under the requirements of Section 8.3 & 10.3 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. This Special Permit was requested by the Town of North Andover,Bruce Thibodeau,DPW Director, 120 Main Street, North Andover,MA 01845 on December 6, 2013. The applicant submitted a complete application,which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with Section 10.52 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9. The motion to approve was subject to the FINDINGS OF FACTS and SPECIAL CONDITIONS set forth in this decision. The Planning Board vote was unanimous. A special permit issued by the special permit granting authority requires a vote of at least four members of a five-member board. The applicant is hereby notified that should the applicant disagree with this decision, the applicant has the right, under MGL Chapter 40A, Section 17,to appeal to this decision within twenty days after the date this decision has been filed with the Town Clerk. The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning Bylaws Section 8.3 and 103: FINDINGS OF FACT: 1) The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is the site of an existing playground with playing fields and a parking area. The project will include a reconfiguration of the existing fields, the creation of 62 new parking spaces, a new playground area and a building to house a restroom, a concession stand and storage. Also to be added are stormwater drainage improvements, an irrigation system and new driveway access; 2) The use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood as many of the issues raised by residents in outreach meetings conducted by the Department of Public Works have been addressed in the proposed plan. The parking on Sutton St. has been expanded to include 62 spaces. A new playground area has been added, according to the specific needs expressed by neighbors during the public meetings. 3) Substantial stormwater management improvements include the installation of under-drains under all of the playing fields. The underdrains will direct the flow of stormwater to grassed swales and a bio- retention area. The gravel parking lot and the playground area will also drain to the swales, which will direct water through an area drain to an existing RCP culvert, which connects to the existing catch basins along Sutton St. The entire parcel will be re-graded so that it slopes from the southeastern corner to the northwestern corner.The plans were reviewed and deemed adequate by the town's stormwater consultant, Lisa Eggleston. (see letter dated January 3, 2014 and memo dated January 10,2014). 4) There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians. There will be one-way access to the parking lot off Sutton Street and one-way exit from the parking lot to Sutton Street. In 2 McEvoy Athletic Field,Map 80&74,Lots 34&43 Site Plan Review Special Permit January 21,2014 addition, a gated access way from Sutton Street and Chadwick Street to the fields for emergency and maintenance vehicle access will be provided. 5) Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed use. The new building will be serviced by town water and sewer and the improvements to the stormwater management system will result in less flooding and less maintenance by the Department of Public Works. 6) An erosion control and maintenance plan has been submitted and reviewed by the staff and by the stormwater consultant to insure proper erosion control during construction. Finally the Planning Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8.3.5, but requires conditions in order to be fully in compliance. The Planning Board hereby grants an approval to the applicant provided the following conditions are met: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 1)Permit Definitions: a) The"Locus"refers to the two parcels of land with frontage on Sutton Street and Chadwick Street as shown on Assessors Map 80 &74,Parcels 34&43, and also known as 100 Chadwick Street, North Andover,Massachusetts, 01845. b) The"Plans"refer to the plans prepared by Waterfield Design Group, dated December 6,2013 and revised to January 21,2014 entitled"Redevelopment of McEvoy Field" c) The "Project" or "Redevelopment of McEvoy Field" refers to the renovation of an existing recreational facility, the replacement of existing youth softball and soccer fields, the addition of storm water management systems, an irrigation system, and the addition of a gravel parking area, a stonedust walkway, a restroom/concession/storage building, a larger playground and a half- court basketball court within the Residential(R-4)Zoning District. d) The"Applicant"refers to The Town of North Andover,the applicant for the Special Permit. e);;;jThe"Project Owner"refers to the person or entity holding the fee interest to the title to the Locus from time to time,which can include but is not limited to the applicant,developer,and owner. 2) Prior to the start of construction: a) All erosion control measures as shown on the plan must be in place and reviewed by the Town Planner and Conservation Department prior to any work being done at the site. b) A detailed construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff for the purpose of tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site. c) The applicant shall designate Department of Public Works staff as a Construction Monitor. The Construction Monitor shall submit monthly reports during the entire duration of the project and must be available upon four(4)hour notice to inspect the site with the Planning Board staff. d) A pre-construction meeting must be held with the construction monitor, the applicant, their construction employees, Planning Department and other applicable departments to discuss 3 McEvoy Athletic Field,Map 80&74,Lots 34&43 Site Plan Review Special Permit January 21,2014 scheduling of inspections to be conducted on the project and the construction schedule. 3) No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire Department regulations. 4) The Contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing excavation. 5) 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. 6) This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed January 21, 2016 (two years from the date of issuance) exclusive of the time required to pursue or await determination of any appeals, unless substantial use or construction has commenced within said two-year period. Substantial use or construction will be determined by a majority vote of the Planning Board. 7) 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: "Redevelopment of McEvoy Field" 100 Chadwick Street,North Andover,Mass. Prepared for: Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Prepared by: Waterfield Design Group 30 Cross Street Winchester,Ma01890 North Andover,Ma 01845 Scale: 1"=40' Date: December 6,2013,revised January 21,2014 Sheets: Cover Page,EC-1,Ll-L4,D1-D7 b) Plan: Operations and Maintenance Plan Prepared by: Waterfield Design Group Date: December 6,2013,revised January 21,2014 c) Plan: Stormwater Management Plan Prepared by: Waterheld Design Group Date: December 6,2013 cc: Director of Public Works Building Inspector Town Manager Conservation Administrator Drainage Consultant Planning Board Police Chief Fire Chief Applicant Engineer File 4 N £ Pali P P H �P P � e N FIR p1 z '; $ � Ha 3 PIN@ w m m 5 °z $ g € � i F z 9 ♦ 1 ♦ E� a3a 103d O '. S a d / C � iii ..•:..:.• .��....�.�.. 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