HomeMy WebLinkAboutFLINTLOCK INC TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
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Any appeal shall be filed A
after the
within (20) days a � ••
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date of filing of this
Notice ,SSACMUSEt
in the Office of the T7' r*""
Clerk. NOTICE OF DECISION
Date.October. 4 f. 1993. . . . . .. . . . . . .
August 17, 1993,
Date of Hearing August 31� 1993 &
September 21, 1993
Petition of , Flintlock,, Inc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .
Premises affected Lot .3 �& .4 Boxford Street .,. South side .� ,(Near Stonecleave Road)
Referring to the above petition for a special permit from the requirements
of the North, Andover Zonino. BXIaw . Section. 2... PAraoraph 2.30:1. .. Driveway (Common)
so as to permit the construction of a common driveway .to ,gain access to Lot 3 and Lot
4, Boxford, Street;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted
CONDITIONALLY
t0APPROVE . . . . . . . .the . . . . ..ECIAL. . . . . PERMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
based upon the following conditions:
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector Signed
Conservation Administrator
Health Agent . Richard Nardella,.. Chairman . . . .
Assessors
Police ChiefJohn Simons,. Vice.Chairman. . . . .
Fire Chief • • • • • • • • • • . • • • •
Applicant . John. Draper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
Engineer
Richard Rowen
File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interested Parties
John Daghlian.,. Associate. Member
'Planning Board
' Nonrti
KAREN H.P. NELSON o�' �°� Town of
120 Main Street, 01845
Director NORTH ANDOVER (508) 682-6483
BUILDING .°�a:;o :'S
CONSERVATION ,SS4CHU5ES DIVISION OF
HEALTH G PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
October 4, 1993
Mr. Daniel Long,
Town Clerk
Town Building
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Special Permit -
Common Driveway
Lot 3 & Lot 4 Boxford St.
Dear Mr. Long:
The North Andover Planning Board held a public hearing on
August 17, 1993 , upon the application of Flintlock Inc, requesting
a special permit under Section 2 .30.1 of the North Andover Zoning
Bylaw. The legal notice was properly advertised in the North
Andover Citizen on July 28 and August 4, 1993 and all parties of
interest were duly notified. The following members were present at
that meeting: Richard Nardella, Chairman, Joseph Mahoney, Clerk
and Richard Rowen.
The petitioner was requesting a special permit for the
construction of a common driveway to gain access to Lot 3 and Lot
4 Boxford Street.
Mr. Mahoney read the legal notice to open the public hearing.
The public hearing was opened with a brief discussion. No quorum -
continued to the next meeting.
Michael Rosati, Marchionda & Associates, presented the plan.
Staff in support due to large area of wetlands.
A 12 ' driveway is proposed. A turnaround for fire access is
provided.
Mr. Rowen asked if there were any future plans for the back
lot.
A question was raised as to whether any property would be
donated to the Town as open space. The response was not at this
time.
Staff to check with the fire department as to size and
location of the turnaround.
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Lot 3 & 4 Boxford St.
The driveways need to be an adequate distance apart.
Requirements of stone bollard at fork of driveways will be added to
the decision.
Maintenance and snow plowing must be agreed upon as part of
the easement.
A resident of Stonecleave Road expressed concerns with traffic
on the road and lack of site distance for driveway.
Mr. Rosati needs to address the site distance issue and have
it resolved by the next meeting. A larger radius may be provided
at the driveway entrance.
D.P.W. issues driveway opening permits, they will address
these issues at that time.
Mr. Robert Pouliot, abutter, asked if there were any
restrictions on the number of homes on a common driveway. Mr.
Nardella told him there was a limit of two homes per common
driveway.
On a motion by Mr. Mahoney, seconded by Mr. Rowen, the Board
voted to continue the public hearing to August 31, 1993 . Mr.
Nardella also voted.
On August 31, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular meeting.
The following members were present: Richard Nardella, Chairman,
Richard Rowen, John Draper, John Simons and John Daghlian,
Associate Member. The Board reviewed minutes from the previous
meeting.
Mr. Michael Rosati, Marchionda & Associates, was present.
Issue of site distance and width of driveway at entrance was
discussed at the last meeting. Information was provided to the
Board stating that site distance is adequate with 18 ' wide at
entrance tapered to 121 .
A condition of no future access to Lot 3 from the driveway
will be placed in the decision.
The Board wants to review the vote to allow Planning Staff to
sign Form A Pians to create new lots.
Staff needs to review requirements of access with Town Counsel
because Lot 3 has wetlands across the front. Lot 3 has a driveway,
approximately 1, 000 feet long.
Mr. Simons asked if all Conservation Commission and Board of
Health requirements been meta Mr. Rosati answered "yes" .
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Lot 3 & 4 Boxford Street
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Simons the Board
voted to close the public hearing.
A decision will be discussed at the next meeting.
On September 21, 1993 the Planning Board held a regular
meeting. The following members were present: Richard Nardella,
Chairman, John Simons, Vice-Chairman, John Draper, Richard Rowen
and John Daghlian, Associate Member.
Mr. Nardella asked Mr. David Kindred about further
development. Mr. Kindred would like to leave that option open.
The Board reviewed the draft decision.
Condition to be added:
"No additional dwelling will be serviced by the common
driveway. "
Brush in the right-of-way on the east and west side to be cut
back.
On a motion by Mr. Rowen, seconded by Mr. Draper, the Board
voted to approve the draft decision as amended.
Attached are those conditions.
Sincerely,
North Andover Planning Board
La• 7t,�d6ilA
Richard A. Nardella, Chairman
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Conservation Administrator
Health Agent
Assessors
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File
Boxford Street Lots 3 and 4
Conditional Special Permit Approval - Common Driveway
The Planning Board makes the following findings regarding the
application of Flintlock Inc. , P.O.Box 531, North Andover, MA,
requesting a Special Permit under Section 2 . 30. 1 of the North
Andover Zoning Bylaw for the construction of a common driveway to
access lots 3 and 4 located on Boxford Street across from
Stonecleave Road.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The application adheres to the bylaw restriction that no more
than two (2) lots be serviced by this common drive.
2 . The specific location of the common driveway is appropriate
due to presence of wetlands on the site.
3 . The design and location will not adversely affect the
neighborhood.
4 . Adequate standards have been placed on the design which will
meet public health and safety concerns.
5. The purpose and intent of the regulations contained in the
Zoning Bylaw are met with the Special Permit Application
before us.
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. No additional dwelling will be serviced by the common
driveway.
2 . Prior to FORM U verification (Building Permit issuance)
being for the proposed dwellings,
a. Easements pertaining to the rights of access for
driveways between the lots involved shall be filed with
the Registry of Deeds Office.
b. This site shall have received all necessary permits and
approvals from the North Andover Board of Health,
Conservation Commission, and the Department of Public
Works.
3 . Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for either
dwelling,
a. The Applicant shall place a stone bollard at the entry
to the common drive off of Boxford Street. This stone
bollard shall have the street numbers of all houses
engraved on all four sides of the stone. The dimensions
of the stone shall be as follows: 8" x 8" x 7211. The
stone shall have 48" exposed and 24" buried, and all
numbering on the stone shall be 4" in height. This
condition is placed upon the applicant for the purpose
of public safety.
b. the access drive shall be paved for its entire length.
This shall include any turnoff for the existing house.
C. the proposed dwelling shall have a residential fire
sprinkler system installed in accordance with the
provisions of Standard 13D, N.F.P.A. .
4. The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours
prior to commencing any excavation.
5. Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be
installed as specified by the respective utility companies.
6. All catch basins shall be protected and maintained with hay
bales to prevent siltation into the drain lines during
construction.
7. No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during
burning season under the Fire Department regulations.
8. No underground fuel storage shall be installed except as
may be allowed by Town Regulations.
9. 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.
10. This permit shall be deemed to have lapsed after a two (2)
year period from the date on which the Special Permit was
granted unless substantial use or construction has
commenced. Therefore the permit will lapse on October 4,
1995.
11. The following Plans shall be deemed as part of this
decision:
Plans Entitled: Plan of Land, Boxford Street, North
Andover, Mass.
Drawn For: Flintlock Inc.
P.O. Box 531
North Andover, Mass.
Prepared By: Marchionda & Associates
62-I Montvale Avenue
Stoneham, MA 01280
Scale• as shown
Dated: 5/26/93
Plans Entitled: Site Plan
Proposed Common Driveway in North
Andover
Drawn For: Flintlock Inc.
P.O. Box 531
North Andover, MA
Prepared By: Marchionda & Associates
62-I Montvale Avenue
Stoneham, MA 01280
Scale: 1" = 40'
Dated: 7/7/93
cc: Director of Public Works
Building Inspector
Health Agent
Assessor
Conservation Administrator
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
File