HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 163 MAIN STREET 10/25/2006 Steve Sullivan provided a certified under water recovery system it was submitted to
Town Engineer, and site plan to Gerry Brown,proof from Steve Sullivan for Main St.
insurance company Willis did a site visit and approved the project.
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October 25,2006
Sturbridge Arms Condominiums
173 Main Street " X006
North Andover,MA 01845 .-NaOVER
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Dear Association Members:
Please forgive our inappropriate method of contacting you but we do not have your legal
contact information.
As legally dictated, we have informed you officially via the town process that we are
negotiating the razing and rebuilding of 163 Main Street.
It is our intent to construct a first class colonial style office next to your properties. Some
owners were there to meet us at the zoning board meeting on October 10, 2006 to get a
feel for just what our project is all about. We had our plans available so those interested
could get a preliminary view.
We would like to offer an invitation for any others of your association and board
members for a meeting to discuss our project.
We certainly want to clean up and landscape the property to everyone's satisfaction,
keeping your privacy in full consideration.
The next zoning board meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2006. Can we meet to
discuss prior to this date?
We look forward to meeting and planning with our new neighbors.
I have attached a business card for your convenience in reaching us.
Sincerely,
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Stephen M. Sullivan cc: North Andover Zoning Board '
North Andover Planning Board
Attorney Domenic J. Scalise
Michael J. Foster
9 Waverly Road 0 North Andover, MA 01845 0 Phone: 978-686-2266 0 Fax: 978-686-6410
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
ENGINEERING REVIEW OF A SITE PLAN SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR CONFORMANCE WIIH THE
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW
Plan Iitle: Proposed Office Building at 163 Main Street VHB No..: 09280.25
Location: 163 Main St.,North Andover,MA 01845
Applicant: Stephen Sullivan&Michael Foster,9 Waverly Rd.,North Andover,MA 01845
Applicant's Engineer: Christiansen&Sergi, I60 Summer St.,Haverhill,MA 01830
Plan Date: Sept.27,2006 Review Date: November 1,2006
The plans were reviewed for conformance to the 1972 Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw(last
amended May 2005) The Applicant has submitted the following information for VHB's review:
• Application for Site Plan Special Permit,with checklist,dated October 5,2006,
• Site Plan for Proposed Office Building at 163 Main Street(1 sheet),dated October 27,2006,
• Plan of Land(1 sheet),dated September 28,2006,
• Building elevation plans(3 sheets),not dated,
• Drainage Analysis dated October 2,2006
The following comments note non-conformance with specific sections of the Zoning Bylaw and general
questions/comments on the proposed design and VHB's tecommendations/suggestions
Town of'North Andover Zoning Bylaw
1. ('7.1) This section states that the minimum area for a lot located in the General Business Zoning District
shall be 25,000 square feet,asset forth by the Summary of Dimensional Requirements(Table 2), The
existing lot to be used as the location for the proposed office building has an area of approximately
11,750 square feet. The Applicant has filed an Application for Special Permit and is asking for a
waiver from this requirement.
2 (7 2)The existing lot to be used as the location for the proposed site does not meet the minimum street
frontage requirements as set forth in Summary of'Dimensional Requirements(Iable 2).. According to
the Summary of'Dimensional Requirements,a lot located in the General Business Zoning District shalt
have a minimum street frontage of 125 feet. The Applicant has not altered the dimensions of the
existing lot,which has 50 feet of'street frontage,and has filed an Application for Special Permit for an
exception to this requirement
3. ('72.2)Ihis section lists the criteria for exceptions from meeting the street frontage requirements as
required by section,7 2 when an Application for Special Permit has been filed. The proposed site
meets all of the criteria listed in this section except for requirement 7.2.2.a,which states that the area of
the lot must exceed by three times the minimum lot area required for the zoning district The existing
lot has an area of 11,750 square feet,which is less than the area required. The Applicant has filed an
Application for Special Permit and should request a waiver from this section.
4.. (7 3) This section states that the minimum side setbacks for a lot located in the General Business
Zoning District shall be 25 feet,as set forth by the Summary of Dimensional Requirements(Table 2)..
Since the width of the existing lot is approximately 50 feet at the widest point,it is impossible for the
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Applicant to meet the required 25 foot side setbacks the Applicant has provided setbacks of 5 feet
and 16 feet for the east and west sides of the site respectively. the Applicant has filed an application
with the Zoning Board of Appeals for Side Setback zoning relief' Has the Applicant verified with the
Iown that no other variances/waivers are required?
5 (81.5.e_vi) A table showing zoning information has been provided,however it does not include all the
information required in this section. the Applicant should revise.
6 (8.1.5.e.xvii) This section states that the identification of the proposed illumination,indicating the
direction and the degree of illumination offered by the proposed lighting facilities be included in the
Application. The Applicant should specify the direction and degree of illumination to be provided by
the proposed lighting fixtures to ensure that the abutting properties are not affected by the proposed
lights
General Comments/Standard Engineering Practice
'7. Although the existing roadway width for Main Street is not shown,it appears that a single unit design
vehicle(small fire truck,ambulance or delivery truck)will only be able to make turns into and out of
the existing drive with encroachment into oncoming traffic or onto the lawn/landscaped area. Has the
Applicant considered revising the existing driveway opening?
Drainage Comments
8. Has the Applicant verified that the proposed 8-inch PVC pipes can convey the flows from the
catchment areas? Based on VHB's calculations,it appears that an 8-inch pipe at 0.5%slope may not
have the capacity for the 10-and 100-year peak runoffs from area P1. The Applicant should verify and
revise as necessary
9.. The Applicant has used a Iype IT rainfall distribution in the Hydrocad model.. Massachusetts is within
a Type III area. The Applicant should revise.
10 The sum of the drainage areas for sub catchments P 1 and P2 is less than the drainage area used for the
existing conditions The Applicant should verify that pre-and post-development total areas are
consistent
11. The Applicant should provide soil boring data to verify that the bottom of the infiltration chambers will
be at least 2 feet above seasonal high groundwater and to verify infiltration rate calculations
12. As currently designed,the only pre-treatment of'stormwater runoff before entering the Cultec system
occurs in the deep sump catch basins. Has the Applicant considered additional pre-treatment,such as a
water,quality unit,to avoid excessive build up of sediments in the Cultec system?
13. T here do not appear to be any measures in place to prevent parking lot flooding in the event the
drainage system fails(also see above comment regarding sedimentation). It appears that any overflow
from C132 would pool in the middle of'the parking lot and eventually reach the abutting MacGregor and
Barnes lots. the Applicant should consider an emergency overflow outlet,such as a small Swale
between the proposed building and the northerly lot line,or an overflow pipe to an existing drainage
system on Main Street(if'one exists).
It is recommended that the Applicant provide WRIITEN RESPONSES to the issues and comments
contained herein. l
Reviewed by: —C�� /^ Date:
Courtney gulerad
Civil Engineer—Highway and Municipal
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Checked by: Date:
Timothy clntosh,P E
Project Manager—Highway and Municipal
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD RE0=1VED
ENGINEERING REVIEW OF A SITE PLAN SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE p., V
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Plan Title: Proposed Office:Building°at-163 Main Street VHB No.: 09280.25
Location: '`1:63 Main St.,North Andover,MA 01845
Applicant: Stephen Sullivan&Michael Foster, 9 Waverly Rd.,North Andover,MA 01845
Applicant's Engineer: Christiansen&Sergi, 160 Summer St.,Haverhill,MA 01830
Plan Date: Sept. 27,2006 Review Date: November 1,2006
2"d Review Date: November 22,2006
The Applicant has adequately addressed VHB's comments and no further engineering review is
required at this time. Please refer to the final report below for additional details.
The plans were reviewed for conformance to the 1972 Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw(last
amended May 2005). The Applicant has submitted the following information for VHB's second review:
• Response to comments letter dated November 16,2006,
• Site Plan for Proposed Office Building at 163 Main Street(1 sheet), dated October 27,2006,
with revisions through November 16,2006,
• Revised Drainage Analysis, including catchment area plans,dated November 16,2006.
The following comments note non-conformance with specific sections of the Zoning Bylaw and general
questions/comments on the proposed design and VHB's recommendations/suggestions. VHB's original
comments are shown in normal font,with follow-up comments in bold.
Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw
1. (7.1)This section states that the minimum area for a lot located in the General Business Zoning District
shall be 25,000 square feet, as set forth by the Summary of Dimensional Requirements(Table 2). The
existing lot to be used as the location for the proposed office building has an area of approximately
11,750 square feet. The Applicant has filed an Application for Special Permit and is asking for a
waiver from this requirement.
No response required.
2. (7.2)The existing lot to be used as the location for the proposed site does not meet the minimum street
frontage requirements as set forth in Summary of Dimensional Requirements(Table 2). According to
the Summary of Dimensional Requirements,a lot located in the General Business Zoning District shall
have a minimum street frontage of 125 feet. The Applicant has not altered the dimensions of the
existing lot,which has 50 feet of street frontage,and has filed an Application for Special Permit for an
exception to this requirement.
No response required. RECEIVED
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3. (7.2.2)This section lists the criteria for exceptions from meeting the street frontage requirements as
required by section 7.2 when an Application for Special Permit has been tiled. The proposed site
meets all of the criteria listed in this section except for requirement 7.2.2.a,which states that the area of
the lot must exceed by three times the minimum lot area required for the zoning district. The existing
lot has an area of 11,750 square feet,which is less than the area required. The Applicant has filed an
Application for Special Permit and should request a waiver from this section.
The Applicant states in his response that this comment is to be addressed by his legal
representative. VHB assumes no further review is required.
4. (7.3)This section states that the minimum side setbacks for a lot located in the General Business
Zoning District shall be 25 feet,as set forth by the Summary of Dimensional Requirements(Table 2).
Since the width of the existing lot is approximately 50 feet at the widest point,it is impossible for the
Applicant to meet the required 25 foot side setbacks. The Applicant has provided setbacks of 5 feet
and 16 feet for the east and west sides of the site respectively. The Applicant has filed an application
with the Zoning Board of Appeals for Side Setback zoning relief. Has the Applicant verified with the
Town that no other variances/waivers are required?
The Applicant states in his response that this comment is to be addressed by his legal
representative. VHB assumes no further review is required.
5. (8.3.5.e.vi) A table showing zoning information has been provided,however it does not include all the
information required in this section. The Applicant should revise.
Addressed.
6. (83.5.e.xvii) This section states that the identification of the proposed illumination,indicating the
direction and the degree of illumination offered by the proposed lighting facilities be included in the
Application. The Applicant should specify the direction and degree of illumination to be provided by
the proposed lighting fixtures to ensure that the abutting properties are not affected by the proposed
lights.
Addressed.
General Comments/Standard Enizineerin2 Practice
7. Although the existing roadway width for Main Street is not shown,it appears that a single unit design
vehicle(small fire truck,ambulance or delivery truck)will only be able to make turns into and out of
the existing drive with encroachment into oncoming traffic or onto the lawn/landscaped area. Has the
Applicant considered revising the existing driveway opening?
Addressed.
Drainalze Comments
8. Has the Applicant verified that the proposed 8-inch PVC pipes can convey the flows from the
catchment areas? Based on VHB's calculations,it appears that an 8-inch pipe at 0.5%slope may not
have the capacity for the 10-and 100-year peak runoffs from area P 1. The Applicant should verify and
revise as necessary.
The Applicant states in his response that the capacities for the above-mentioned pipes have been
verified and confirms that they have sufficient capacity to convey flows with minimal
surcharging in the catch basins. No further review required.
9. The Applicant has used a Type II rainfall distribution in the Hydrocad model. Massachusetts is within
a Type III area. The Applicant should revise.
Addressed.
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10. The sum of the drainage areas for sub catchments P 1 and P2 is less than the drainage area used for the
existing conditions. The Applicant should verify that pre- and post-development total areas are
consistent.
Addressed.
11. The Applicant should provide soil boring data to verify that the bottom of the infiltration chambers will
be at least 2 feet above seasonal high groundwater and to verify infiltration rate calculations.
The Applicant states in his response that once testing is performed,the required 2-foot
separation will be confirmed and that any revisions to the design will be submitted to the Board
for review. No further review required at this time,however the Board may consider making
this 2-foot separation a condition of approval for this Special Permit.
12. As currently designed,the only pre-treatment of stormwater runoff before entering the Cultec system
occurs in the deep sump catch basins. Has the Applicant considered additional pre-treatment,such as a
water quality unit,to avoid excessive build up of sediments in the Cultec system?
Addressed.
13. There do not appear to be any measures in place to prevent parking lot flooding in the event the
drainage system fails(also see above comment regarding sedimentation). It appears that any overflow
from C132 would pool in the middle of the parking lot and eventually reach the abutting MacGregor and
Barnes lots. The Applicant should consider an emergency overflow outlet,such as a small swale
between the proposed building and the northerly lot line,or an overflow pipe to an existing drainage
system on Main Street(if one exists).
Addressed.
It is recommended that the Applicant provide WRITTEN RESPONSES to the issues and comments
contained herein.
Reviewed by: Date:
Darryl Gallant
Civil Engineer—Highway and Municipal
Checked by: Date:
Timothy B. McIntosh,P. E.
Project Manager—Highway and Municipal
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TOWN OF
NORTH ANDOVER
MASSACHUSETTS
OLD CENTER
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Stephen Sullivan
9 Waverly Road
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: 163 Main Street North Andover
TO WHOM IT MIGHT CONCERN:
Please be advised that the property at,163 Main Street is not in the historic
district. It therefore does not need approval ftom the Old Center
Historical District Commission.
Any questions please call me at 978 685 5000.
Sincerely,
George H. Schruender, Jr.
Chairman
NA Old Center Historic District Commission
f/
NORTH ANDOVER
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HISTORICAL, COMMISSION
North Andover Town Planning Board November 28,2006,
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Dear Board Members,
.Mr. Stephen Sullivan, who recently bought the property at 163 Main Street, North
Andover, contacted the North Andover Historical Commission regarding the status of
that property. He asked the Commission to determine whether the property at 163 Main
Street had,any local/state preservation restrictions on the property. Through research the
Historical Commission has-determined that the property at 163 Main Street, North
Andover is not listed in any historical district.and has no local or state preservation
restriction agreements attached to the property.. If the Planning Board has any questions
or needs further clarification, please contact Kathleen Szyska, President, North Andover
Historical Commission, at 978-686-4035 (day)or 918-683-553.6(night).
Sincerely;
K een Szyska.
P sident,North Andover Historical Commission
DOMENIC J. SCALISE; 5 /E 0
ATTORNEY AT LAV11°;°P;"r° Y
89 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHIMJ40� � 1�9�
TELEPHONE (978) 682-4153
FAX (978) 794-2088
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November 29, 2006
Town of North Andover
Planning Department
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 10845
ATTN: Mary Ippolito
RE: Applicant-Foster& Sullivan
Site Plan Special Permit
Proposed Office Building— 163 Main St
Dear Mary:
Concerning the above captioned matter which was commenced at the Planning
Board meeting on November 21, 2006, and continued to the next scheduled public
meeting on December 5, 2006,request is hereby made that the matter be continued until
the following meeting of December 19, 2006.
The reason for this request for continuance is that I will be out of the office from
December lst through December 6th and unavailable for the December 5 meeting.
In the interim, my clients continue to respond to the issues raised at the last
Planning Board Meeting.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, I remain
Vey truly yours,
Domenic . Scalise
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December 11, 2006 PLANNING DEPARTMENT
I, David Macgregor owner of 161 Main Street grant
permission to Stephen Sullivan & Michael Foster owners of
163 Main Street to do the following:
-Remove entire cluster of trees located on the property
line of 161&163 Main Street . Trees are located directly to
the front and left of the entrance to 161 Main and to the
right rear corner of 163 Main Street.
-Erect a 6 foot white vinyl fence topped with a 1 foot
decorative lattice work along the property line between 161
& 163 Main Street .
I grant permission to the tree and fence contractors access
to my property for the safe removal of the trees and
installation of the fence.
Stephen Sullivan & Michael Foster agree to clean all tree
debris from 161 Main Street and to restore any disturbed
soil.
Agreed to and signed by:
Michael J. Foster
Stephen M. Sullivan
David Macgregor(,
RECEIVED
Romasar, LLC NOR i ri r-\1,4uOVER
Building Contractors PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2 Red Oak Drive, Unit D
Plaistow, NH 03865
p 603.382.5114 f 603.382.5118
February 20,2007
North Andover Planning Department:
As per your Order of Conditions regarding the site at 163 Main Street,North Andover you are
being notified that tree removal will commence on or after February 26th 2007.
If you have any questions please contact:
Robert Cunningham,
General Contractor for Michael Foster and Steven Sullivan
Romasar,LLC
2 Red Oak Drive,Unit D
Plaistow, NH 03865
c 978.852.7867