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January 30, 2013
Ms. Judy Tymon, Planner
North Andover Planning Board
1600 Osgood Street – Bldg. 20 Suite 2-36
North Andover, MA 01845
Subject: Final Peer Review Summary
1018 Osgood Street
Proposed Site Plan
Dear Ms. Tymon:
Hancock has completed a review of the response letter from MHF dated January 10, 2013
and revised plans submitted to the Planning Board for the proposed Site Plan at 1018
Osgood Street. The following documents were reviewed. A review of the Traffic Study
will be sent under separate cover from MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc.
1. Proposed Site Development Plans, Proposed Donut Shop, prepared by MHF
Design Consultants, Inc., dated October 19, 2012, containing twelve (12) sheets
including sign plan, stamped by Frank C. Monteiro, PE. Revised through1/23/13.
2. Proposed Architectural Elevations for Proposed Donut Shop, prepared by James
D. Smith, AIA, dated July 13, 2011, stamped by James D. Smith State of New
York Registered Architect.
3. Lighting Plan for Dunks in Andover, prepared by LSI Industries, dated August
17, 2012.
4. Application for Site Plan Approval Packet dated October 19, 2012, signed by
Mark S. Goss, PE.
5. Letter dated October 19, 2012 (errant date) received by NAPD 12/12/12 from
MHF Design Consultants to the Planning Department.
6. Letter dated January 25, 2013 from MHF Design Consultants to the Planning
Department
7. Interoffice Memorandum from Tim Willet to Judy Tymon dated January 25, 2013
regarding water and sewer connections.
Remaining Issues
1. Hancock remains concerned regarding the parking supply and overdevelopment
of this small commercial site. The North Andover Bylaw has a clear route to
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impervious reduction through land-banked parking. We do not agree with the
Applicant’s argument regarding this defeating the purpose. While MHF remains
“firm” regarding their conviction to the parking provided, the design leaves no
room for error.
2. We defer to Ms. Eggleston regarding drainage issues.
3. Architectural plans signed by a registered architect are a By-law requirement
pertaining to submission to the Planning Board. The Board can choose to waive
this submission requirement.
4. Hancock’s concern with the adequacy of pedestrian lighting has been addressed.
5. The Sewer Department has commented on the existence of a sewer stub and the
12” water main in Osgood Street. The letter is silent with regard to adequacy of
these utilities. We assume if there was an issue the Public Works would have
mentioned their concern.
There remains a difference of opinion regarding the parking. The Planning Board will
have to address directly with the Applicant. A letter commenting on the response to the
Traffic Study response will be sent under separate cover. Should you have any questions
or comments, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Sincerely,
Hancock Associates
Joseph D. Peznola, PE
Principal
Marlborough, MA Danvers, MA
315 Elm Street 185 Centre Street
www.hancockassociates.com