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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
July 6, 2007
Town of North Andover
Planning Department
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attention: Mr. Lincoln Daley, Town Planner
Subject: Response to Comments
Proposed Parking Lot Expansion
1077 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA
LEI Job No. 335-60
Dear Mr. Daley:
Lynnfield Engineering, Inc. (LEI) Danvers, MA has prepared this response to
comments received from Lincoln Daley, Town Planner, Agenda Item #6, 2nd Review
dated June 18, 2007.
SITE PLAN SPECIAL PERMIT REVIEW
1. SURVEY OF LOT/PARCEL: The parcel area is displayed on the plan, Sheet C-1.
Although the boundary survey has been submitted, it is recommended that the
Applicant submit a surveyed plot plan signed/stamped from a Licensed P.L.S. and
not by the Applicant's Engineer. Not addressed.
A surveyed Plot Plan signed and stamped by a Licensed Professional Land
Surveyor was included in the May 25, 2007 submittal in the section labeled
"Figures."
2. EASEMENTS/LEGAL CONDITIONS: No easements shown. The Applicant should
verify if any easements exist on the property. Partially addressed. One
easement is shown in the southern portion of the property. It is assumed
that easement shown is a utility easement, but should be clarified by the
Applicant.
The Plot Plan provided in the May 25, 2007 submittal has been revised to indicate
the existing easement on the site was granted to New England Telephone and
Telegraph. A copy of the revised Plot Plan is enclosed.
3. LANDSCAPING PLAN: The proposal calls for relocating the existing planting and
shrubberies from their existing locations throughout the perimeter of the new
parking lot. Does the Applicant intend to plant any new trees or shrubs? More
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Mr. Lincoln Daley July 6 2007
Town of North Andover Planning Department Page 2 of 2
detail is required to explain which plantings are to be relocated. The Applicant
should seriously consider adding to the existing landscape plan to provide a
visual buffer to the expansion of the impervious area ("Sea of Parking").
Partially addressed. Refer to Response to Comments Report, #11, page 4
of 7. The Applicant should revise the landscaping plan (labeled L-1) to
include the type, caliper (if applicable), and total number of each
planting. Further, the additional parking area affords the opportunity to
maximize natural screening along the southern perimeter that will not
only enhance the appearance of the site, but also provide a visual buffer
to the additional impervious surface. It is recommended that the
Applicant include additional tree plantings (1 per 30') along the southern
perimeter.
Figure L-1, Landscape Plan, has been revised to address comments received. A
copy of the revised drawing is enclosed.
GENERAL COMMENTS
4. STORAGE TRAILERS ONSITE: The Applicant is currently storing their products
within two trailers located behind the main building. Upon a request from
Chairman Nardella, I examined the past decisions involving the site and there
was no reference or condition allowing the outside storage of supplies and
products. The Planning Board should inquire what measures are being taken by
Applicant to eliminate these storage trailers. Partially addressed. Refer to
Response to Comments Report, #13, page 5 of 7. The legal status of the
trailers is currently the subject of a pending lawsuit between an abutter,
the Town, and the Applicant. The Applicant is currently evaluating the
conversion of retail space within the building to storage space to provide
additional refrigerated/non-refrigerated storage for the Butcher Boy
Market. It is my understanding that a conceptual rendering has been
submitted to the Health Department for initial comments. The Applicant
should apprise the Planning Board of the status of the lawsuit and
conceptual plan for the internal expansion.
Based on discussions with the Planning Board at the June 26, 2007 Public
Hearing, Angus Realty Corporation is committed to continue to work with the
Board as it evaluates alternatives to the use of refrigerated storage trailers.
If you have any questions or desire any additional information regarding this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 978.777.7250 Ext. 12.
Very truly yours,
Lynnfield Engineering, Inc.
ichard art elmes, P.E.
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