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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-05 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (38) GEHRING & ASSOCIATES, LLC Wireless Planning& Zoning Post Office Box 98 860-536-0675 West Mystic, CT 06388 wireless@gehringzone.cotn May 10, 2011 Planning Board Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: Renewal of Special Permit for an Existing Wireless Installation of Bell Atlantic Mobile of Mass. Corp.Ltd. dib/a Verizon Wireless at 401 Andover Street, Map 24, Lot 33. Dear Members of the Planning Board: Since 2005 Bell Atlantic Mobile of Mass. Corp. Ltd. d/b/a/Verizon Wireless ("Applicant") has operated a Wireless Service Facility at 401 Andover Street,Assessor's Map 24, Lot 33 ("Subject Property"). The installation consists of internal radio equipment cabinets and twelve(12) panel-style antennas hidden behind a parapet wall on the roof of the office building situated on the Subject Property, Because this site is integral to Verizon Wireless basic network coverage in the area, the Applicant hereby respectfully requests the renewal of its previously granted Special Permit so that the facility may continue to operate as it has for the past several years. Section 8.9(12) of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw("Bylaw")provides a three (3) year term for wireless Special Permits, which may be renewed as needed. Section 8.9(5)(b) of the Bylaw "strongly encourage[s]" pre-application discussions with the Board prior to filing. And Section 8.9(5)(d)(ix) of the Bylaw allows the SPGA(Planning Board)to waive various filing requirements if"such information is not neededfor a thorough review of[the petition]". The Board may recall that on March 15,2011 the Applicant appeared before the Board to discuss its intention to "swap out" certain antennas. That p'ropose'd activity was deemed minor and did not require any formal Planning Board filing, but at the end of that meeting discussions ensued relative to what information, if any, the Board would require for the Special Permit renewal applications that would be submitted later. A list was verbally provided and the Applicant made note accordingly. It is the Applicant's position that the March 15th meeting satisfied the "pre-application" requirement, and the list of required information provided supports the Applicant's request for waivers from supplying additional information "not needed for a thorough review" of this simple renewal. Planning Board Town of North Andover May 10, 2011 Page 2 of 2 In accordance with the foregoing, the following information, which is incorporated into and made part of this Application, is provided for the Board's review and consideration: Tab 1: Special Permit Application Tab 2: Statement in Support of Application & Waivers Request Tab 3: Copies of Original and Renewed Special Permit Tab 4: Evidence of Lease Tab 5: Certificate of Insurance Tab 6: RF Affidavit Tab 7: RF Emissions Compliance Certification Tab 8: Noise Compliance Certification Tab 9: Photo of Installation Tab 10: Plans The Applicant looks forward to its public hearing where the enclosed may be presented for your review and approval. Thank you. Sincerely, Gehring &Associates, LLC By Carl W. rng, on e calf of Bell Atlantic Mobile of Massachusetts Corporation Ltd. d/b/a Verizon Wireless Attachments &Enclosures cc: Chuck Webberly - Verizon Wireless Real Estate