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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair �£ j Sean Ifevlahan
Peter Boynton • �� ff Ifelly Cotrnier•
John Simons Alissa Ifoenig
Triesdcr Febi•uat March 15 2022 7 ,in. 120 Main Street Town Hall Noi•th Andover- MA 01845
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2 Present/Planning Board: E. Goldberg,J. Simons,A. Koenig,P. Boynton-Remote, K. Cormier-Remote, S.
3 Kevlahan,Assoc.
4 Absent:
5 Staff Present: J. Enright, S. Egan
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7 E. Goldberg,Chairman: The Planning Board meeting for Tuesday, March 15, 2022,was called to order at 7 p.m.
8 (Read Governor's Order into the record. This meeting is considered a hybrid meeting; both remote and in-person.
9 votes will be recorded as roll call this evening.)
10 Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021,this ineeting of the North Andover Planning Board Ivill he conducted in
11 person and via remote rlreans, in accordance with applicable laiv.Specific information and the general giddelirres for
12 remote participation by members of the public anal/or parties iNth a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting car he
13 found on the Torvn's►vebsite, at rvivrv.lrorthrrrrdoverrrra.gov. For this rueeting, in-person attendance of inelubers of lire
14 public and Board ineunbers Will bepermitted. Members of thepublic wino ivish to watch the meeting live may do so on their
15 televisions by tarring to Comeast Channel 8 or Verizou Channel26 or online at wWw.northrurdovereaur.org. Every effort
16 will be ruade to ensure that thepublic can adequately access the proceedings in real tirrre, via technological means.III the
17 event that rve are unable to do so,despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of North Andover►vebsite an audio or video
18 recording, transcript,or other comprehensive record ofproceedings as soon aspossible after the meeting. If thepublic
19 would like to participate in public hearings, but not attend the rueeting in person!please email your gaestiorn/comurent
20 prior to or during lire meeting to The questiou/cornrrrerrt►vill be read during the
21 proceedings and responded to accordingly.
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23 J. Enright: Attendance: P. Boynton-present/remote, K. Cormier-present/remote,A. Koenig-present, S. Kevlahan-
24 present, E. Goldberg-present,J. Simons-present(K. Cormier&P. Boynton are attending remotely)
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26 BOND RELEASE
27 Rea Street Definitive Subdivision Robert Innis: Request for partial bond release in the amount of$32,777,
28 leaving a balance of$32,180.
29 J. Enright: This is the second partial bond release. The roadway bond was originally $107,557 for the 7-lot
30 subdivision; a partial bond release in the amount of$42,600 was approved 10/2021. DPW has inspected the work
31 completed to date and is recommending another partial bond release in the amount of$32,777, leaving a balance
32 of$32,180. Anticipate subdivision will be ready for street acceptance at the next town meeting.
33 MOTION:
34 J. Simons made a motion to release the bond for the Rea Street, Definitive Subdivision, leaving a balance of
35 $32,180 (hold interest).A. Koenig seconded the motion. Roll call vote: P. Boynton voted yes. K. Cormier voted
36 yes. A. Koenig voted yes.J. Simons voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor.
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38 NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
39 (E. Goldberg read Governor's Orders into the record)
40 E. Goldberg: Discussion for 1450 Osgood Street and 1600 Osgood Street will be taken together.
41 1450 Osgood Street HTP Transaction Services LLC: Application for a Sign Master Plan Special Permit under
42 Article 6, §195-6.6.G and Article 10 §195-10.7 of the Zoning Bylaw to allow for a comprehensive signage aster
43 plan in connection with the redevelopment of 1450 Osgood Street, all as depicted on the sign plans filed with the
44 special permit application and supporting materials. The property is located in the Industrial 2 zoning district.
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Town of'Nor ih Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Golrlberg, Chair Sean Kevlahan
• �� `�"'�°g- • Kelly Cor rrrier
Peter'Boyidori Alissa Koenig
Jolrrr Sinrorrs
Tuesdav Februar'y March 15, 2022(a) p.nt., 120 Mrrin Street Towrt Hall,Nor7h Andover-,_MA 0.1845
45 [Continued to the April 5 Planning Board meeting]
46 1600 Os ood Street 1600 Os ood Street LLC: Application for a Sign Master Plan Special Permit tinder Article
47 6, §195-6.6.G and Article 10 §195-10.7 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw to allow for a comprehensive signage
48 master plan in connection with the redevelopment of 1600 Osgood Street, all as depicted on the sign plans filed
49 with the special permit application and supporting materials. The property is located in the Industrial 2 zoning
50 district.
51 J. Enright: A sign bylaw amendment approved at the June 16,2020,Town Meeting, allowed for a comprehensive
52 signage master plan by special permit for a redevelopment project located within the Industrial 2 zoning district,
53 which if approved by the Planning Board, in accordance with Section 195-6.6.G.(4) may allow for signage
54 (including off-premises signage)deviating from file sign requirements of the Zoning Bylaw. The Applicant is here
55 today to present the sign master plan for both parcels.
56 J. Smolak Smolak&Vaughan,AM, for both properties: Introduced team for both Lots A(1600 Osgood St. LLC)
57 &B (Osgood 125 project LLC-Hillwood). We are requesting a separate sign master plan special pert-nit for Lots A
58 &B. It has been 18 months since our last hearing, showed progress photo looking easterly toward Osgood St. per
59 late January 2022. (1.5 million sq. ft. was demolished to make room for the new 3.8 million sq.ft. Amazon
60 building. Remaining existing building in front of it is the 400K sq. ft. Lot A building/1600 Osgood St.)Reviewed
61 proposed signage starting with 1600 Osgood St. moving to 1450 Osgood St. Discussed signage along Osgood St.,
62 standing sign language,wayfinding signs, wall signs and directional signs. 1600 Osgood St.-Lot A is now 56
63 acres. Lot B is 1450 Osgood St. is 110 acres with primary access off the main south access road. Showed north &
64 south entrance standing signs to be removed. Campus ground sign to be relocated centrally on site.Address signs
65 to be replaced located on far north and south sides of face of 1600 Osgood St.-replaced with Osgood Landing
66 logo. Showed proposed monument,wayfinding, and highway directional signs.
67 E. Goldberg: There needs to be signs for directing trucks directly to Rt. 495;trucks are not allowed to turn right,
68 south onto Rt. 125/Osgood St.
69 J. Smolak: Agreed, suggested north and south entrances,where main truck traffic is directed. (Showed perspective
70 signage renderings) Showed solar sign identifying owner/contact info, a bylaw requirement. Showed wall signs for
71 Lot A, branding signs, placeholder signs for firture tenants and loading area signs. Moving to Lot B you see
72 several repetitive type signs seen on Lot A. Quoted signage bylaw for off-premises signage; four of them. Wall
73 signs, part of Amazon branding, are located at each end of the front of the building. Zoning bylaw currently
74 doesn't allow for interior illumination; proposed signs along Osgood St. and the 3 sighs on the Arnazon building
75 approx. 900 ft. from Osgood St. and over the entrance are internally illuminated. his is part of Amazon's
76 branding; this is a 24-hour operation. It provides enhanced visibility.Noted internally lit signs grandfathered in
77 town- Haffner's sign,North Andover Mall sign. Technology has changed; these are LED which are less bright;
78 signage is unique; uses less energy.
79 E. Goldberg: Questioned what benefit is provided; not required to brand for delivery trucks. Can you show us
80 actual photos of other sites?It's not necessarily functional.
81 J. Simons: Stated the signs on the building are fine; signs on the street are questionable. Questioned if we approve
82 this type of sign,how can we deny those wanting to construct similar future signs. Unsure of sign's brightness.
83 J. Smolak: We are trying to maintain uniformity along Osgood St. We can control the lighting,monitor brightness
84 on the signage for the 4 standing signs oil Osgood St.
85 Gary McCoy, Signage manttf.: These do address branding, but it's more for the legibility of trucks, etc. Signage
86 lighting as measured tinder a light meter as compared to other signs will have 80% less light output. These provide
87 halo lighting around the letters; light pollution is significantly lower. Purpose is not to shed light, simply to
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitrin Goldberg, Clrair Seam Kevlalrarr
Peter-Boynton . � Kelly Cormier-
John Sirrrons Alissa Koenig
Tuesday Februm•v March .15, 2022 a, 7 p.nr,,120 Merin Street Town Hall,NoNh Andover-,MA 01845
88 illuminate letters using low voltage LEDs. We can control the temperature output,alter the color from bright white
89 to warm white, they may be placed on timers for energy management, and are dimmable.
90 P. Boynton: Intrigued by points made in terms of longterm goals for signage that reduces light pollution and
91 reduces power output as a useful goal moving forward. As wayfinding signs,they will be helpful on a seemingly
92 "country road"coming from Haverhill, providing they help trucks entering without going beyond this facility.
93 K. Cormier: Agreed we need the 495 signs, since trucks are not supposed to turn right. Can we consider signs
94 saying"Left Turn Only"for trucks?
95 E. Goldberg: We have draft decisions and will make these changes. We still have time, is there a way to see what
96 these signs look like, Haverhill location?I want to know what the actual Osgood St. signs look like, perhaps a
97 video may help?Can we get some light output data so we can condition this and perhaps do a follow-up study a
98 year later?
99 A. Koenig: Questioned site distances and clearances.
100 Frank Holmes,Langan Engineering: The signs do not interfere with clearances, or the cone of distance triangle
101 required for trucks pulling out of the driveways.
102 [Continued to the April 5, 2022,Planning Board meeting]
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104 0 Stevens Street(Weir Hill),The Trustees of Resegations: Application for a Watershed Special Permit under
105 Article 4 Part 5 and Article 10 Section 195-10.7 of the Zoning Bylaw to authorize barrens habitat management at
106 Weir Hill to improve,maintain and expand habitat. Project includes canopy thinning and heavy mowing within the
107 60 acres of restored barrens and prescribed fire and invasive species control on all 80 acres of fire influenced
108 barrens. Some of the proposed work is within the Non-Discharge and Non-Disturbance Zones of the Watershed
109 Protection District. Tile property is located in the Residential 1 and Residential 2 zoning district.
110 1. Enright: Similar activities described in the management plan have occurred over the past many years, mostly by
III waiver of a Watershed Special Permit. It was discussed during the last waiver request it may be appropriate to
112 formalize the activity under a Special Permit; this serves to do that.
113 Jeff Denoncour, Trustees of Reservations: Presented history of property and details of prescribed burn restoration
114 project for Weir Hill Barrens Habitat&Management Plan(194 acre reservation). Work to be completed by June
115 30, 2022.
116 P. Boynton: Inquired about downslope areas on the shore side of the trails and risk of burn material getting into
117 lake due to heavy rainstorm.
118 J. Denoncour: We are not burning toward the lake in that area.
119 J. Enright: A draft decision will be prepared for the next meeting.
120 [Continued to the April 5 Planning Board meeting]
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122 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
123 Annual Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Amendment Articles:
124 Article X: Amend the Zoning Bylaw to establish an Inclusionary Housing;Requirements bylaw and
125 thereby amend Article 8, Supplementary Regulations, by adding Part 13 Inclusionary Housing
126 Requirements.
127 E. Goldberg: This is a tool to try to maintain affordable housing units in town; requires if 8 or more units of
128 residential housing are built 15%must be affordable and it allows for payment in lieu. Helps keep us at 10% once
129 we meet that.No negative feedback from developers we asked to edit it.
130 MOTION: J. Simons made a motion to recommend Favorable Action oar Annual Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw
131 Amendment Article X: Amend the Zoning Bylaw to establish an Inclusionary Housing Requirements bylaw. A.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitml Goldberg, Chair Seail Kevlahall
��'�°� • Kelly Cormier
Peter BoyWoil •
John Simms Alissa Koenig
Tuesday February March .IS, 2022 lam, 7 p.nl., 120 Main Street Town Hall,Nordl Andover,MA 01845
132 Koenig seconded the motion. Roll call vote: K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. J.
133 Simons voted yes. E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 5-0,unanimous in favor.
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135 Suzanne Egan, Town Counsel: Addressed quantum of vote issue. Presented how Board should approach this.
136 Zoning law was amended changing the quantum of vote necessary to amend a zoning bylaw based on the content
137 of the bylaw. Presented applicable reasons; a multi-family housing project that is allowed as a matter of right, a
138 mixed-use housing project that is allowed as a matter of right, in an "eligible location" (area of concentrated
139 development-having industrial/commercial uses). We provided the information to DHCD and the opinion
140 particularly on"eligible location" should be available soon.
141 E. Goldberg: Confirmed that if the project rneets any or all the criteria it's 50%vote, if it doesn't meet any of them
142 it's a 2/3's vote. We need DHCD's recommendation on "eligible location". The Moderator typically dictates the
143 vote, is the process addressed in the new law?
144 S. Egan: The new law doesn't address this. Guidance from DHCD specifically says there's a particular procedure
145 for zoning bylaws to get to Town Meeting. The Planning Board must review the Zoning Bylaw and make a
146 recommendation to Town Meeting as to whether the Zoning Bylaw will be approved and within that context the
147 guidelines say the Planning Board, in their recommendation,recommends the quantum of vote.
148 E. Goldber>w: Stated the Board recommends favorable or unfavorable action and then specifies what the quantum
149 of vote is going to be for the Town Meeting vote.
150 S. Egan: With the caveat that the Attorney General ultimately makes the final determination.
151 P. Boynton: Recommended the Board insert a statement based on the source of state law, in whatever
152 recommendation the Planning Board makes. A separate vote sends the wrong message making it seem to people
153 who have not been witness to these conversations,that the Planning Board was the authority that make the
154 decision of simple majority or 2/3's. We should embed the law(citing the source of authority) in our statement
155 stating that it requires a sirnple majority or 2/3's vote.
156 E. Goldberg: Correct, it is not our decision whether the Board"wants"the vote to be 50 or 66;we are simply
157 determining whether the bylaw rneets any of the criteria being approved by a simple majority vote. Somehow,we
158 must agree on what that is; voting on it is a means of getting there.
159 S. Egan: You are addressing the process which can be a separate motion or included in your recommendation. The
160 guidance doesn't direct the Board one way or the other.
161 E. Goldberg: My thought was that a vote was the cleanest solution; we can clarify we are making a statement and
162 not recommending. I can draft"a statement that goes into the recommendation which we can agree on prior to
163 making the recommendation.
164 J. Simons: We can reach consensus on this without a vote.
165 J. Simons: Requested copy of the section of state law that's changed.
166 S. Kevlahan: Are there other local municipalities that this has affected?
167 S. This is a state law, not an opt-in law; a blanket to adopt a zoning amendment. I'm sure there exists many
168 examples,I can find those for you. Reviewed PowerPoint presentation document, (Presentation quantum of Mote
169 for zoning amendment se je)
170 S. The corresponding Zoning Bylaw Map amendment for the MUOD is also by simple majority because
171 that adopts the Overlay District.
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173 • Article X: Amend the Zoning Bylaw to establish Article 19 Mixed Use Overlay District. The purpose of
174 which is to enable the redevelopment of an existing multifamily residential development under a Master
175 Development Plan to create a mixed-use development that provides goods, services, and a variety of
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitarr Goldberg, Chair Serrri Kevlaharr
txgU+� Kelly Cor•nrier
Peter Boyrrtorr 6
John Simons Alissa.Koenig
Titesday Febrnar March IS 2022 7 pxt,. 120 Main Street Towrr Hall North Arulover,MA 01845
176 housing opportunities; encourage preservation of open space, and create a sustainably built, vibrant,
177 walkable, pedestrian-and bicycle-friendly environment within the district.
178 Article X: Amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover by including approximately 76 acres of
179 land located at 1 and 28 Royal Crest Drive, known as Royal Crest Estates Town Assessor Map 25,Parcels
180 66 and 35, into a Mixed-Use Overlay District.
181 Michael, Lozano, Trinity Financial: Addressed open questions from (3/14/22)meeting. Office vacancy rate:
182 averages 9 %for North Andover; retail is at just over 4%. Student housing parking: Merrimack Residence Hall has
183 205 parking spaces designated specifically for that building; that building is the equivalent of 206 residential units
184 for 824 students;135 of those parking spaces are directly allocated for student housing; 70 of those spaces are
185 allocated to the retail space within that building. Merrimack College strictly controls student parking through a
186 permit pass program. Students apply and the college determines the recipients related to this parcel. College
187 monitors,tows, fines those who are not designated to be parking on this parcel. They do not guarantee spaces next
188 . to where students live; college has excess parking available. Remainder of site is to be controlled and monitored
189 by a parking pass program. Retail is short term only and overnight parking in those spaces would not be allowed.
190 There will not be student parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Garages are controlled as resident parking.
191 Hotel will have regulated parking, strictly monitored.
192 E. Goldberg: This would be a good example as part of the project permit; a parking plan requirement and parking
193 analysis 6 months to 1-year after completion. That demonstrates an area where we could have significant leverage
194 as part of the permit process.
195 J. Enright: We have a placcholder for parking associated with dormitory,our conventional bylaw specifies a
196 parking study at the time for the subject institution,we can leave it broad, and you can condition it within the plan
197 review to follow up with specific time periods for reporting back.
198 E..Goldberg: Let's go back to conventional zoning with the numbers as outlined in the parking spaces on the map.
199 Fall back would be using the permit approval.
200 M. Lozano: Clarified "affordability"as compared to existing Royal Crest. Today RC has 588 market-rate
201 unrestricted units, all 2-3 bedrooms-no smaller units. Proposal replaces outdated units with 588 modern
202 apartments,marry are 1-bedroom. Proposing to add only an additional 139 apartments in this category. Most are
203 smaller 1-bedroom apartments. Beyond market-rate- proposal has 199 townhouses for homeownership, 35 units
204 dedicated to senior independent living,206-unit equivalent residence hall and 97 units of permanent restricted
205 units of affordable housing. Taking density into account, the total land area of site is less dense under many
206 treasures than similar proposals recently approved in town. This will take 8-10 years to build. Units at Royal Crest
207 today rent for$2,400-$3,700,residents pay utilities,parking and pet rent. Parking costs$154180 per month,pets
208 are $45 per pet, utilities cost$500-$700 per month.New state-of-the-art high-efficiency designs will make our
209 housing costs more affordable. Permanently affordable units will rent for an average of$1,600 per month.
210 Public Comment:
211 At Deldotto,39 Rosedale Ave.: (Abutter°to Franklin School) Has issues with size and scope of project. MassDOT
212 admitted they did not consider this project; their design is based on today's occupancy. Adding thousands of
213 vehicles to Rt. 114 is disingenuous. Developer's meetings were handled during Covid as Zoom meetings with
214 minimal interaction. There will be a lot of late-night noise at Franklin School; it's a quality-of-life issue that will
215 worsen.Neighborhood is very wet; owns 3 sump pumps.
216 E. Goldberg: Stated we had numerous, long discussions regarding traffic and peer review studies. All of us have
217 been clear that the biggest impact is to the neighbors. We have addressed issues regarding stormwater.
218 Karin Fuog, 517 Rea St.: Town needs to be current and lead in advance of problematic issues that loom in the
219 future. Most pressing existential problem we face is climate change. This development addresses a myriad of
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Golrlberg, Chair Senn Kevinitnrt
Peter•13oyrrtorr Kelly Cor�rrier
Johrr Simons Alissa Koenig
hies(IaV Febywar March 15 2022 r 7 .,-m 120 Maim Street Tomi Hall North Atrrlover MA 01845
220 issues impacting climate change by creating a dense community, using less land for population growth. It
221 decreases transportation emissions, improves infrastructure, provides more efficient buildings, improves drainage,
222 encourages usability of green space, and creates affordable housing for a variety of incomes and ages.Large
223 single-family homes placed on I-acre lots are out of reach for many people.
224 J. Koetteritz VHB: Addressed how project affects"off-site"water. There is about 40 acres of upstream from
225 Hillside Rd. that drains down toward the east corner of the site to a series of wetland systems. That substantial
226 amount of water runs to a 36"drain line which empties into the town system. That line is significantly undersized
227 causing a chain reaction where the water has nowhere to go. Due to the soil and groundwater conditions, it doesn't
228 have a chance to infiltrate resulting in at-grade ponding on site as well as the immediate upstream areas on site.
229 We propose to mitigate by utilizing underground closed storage tanks which slowly let water filter out. The
230 downstream side would see a significant reduction. We are not changing the means or methods of the way the
231 water is being conveyed but we are required to reduce the peak rates and runoff volumes from current conditions
232 to post conditions that get implemented. Water will be held then slowly released into the downstream municipal
233 system.
234 George Koehler, 41 Quail Run: Confirmed that water is flowing downhill from Hillside Rd. onto Royal Crest and
235 then onto Berkeley, which is lower than Royal Crest. Further confirms with VHB,water problems the Berkeley
236 neighborhood is having is due to subterranean flow, not surface water. Questioned whether the developer claims
237 they will be able to interrupt and reduce that subsurface flow?
238 J. Koetteritz: We aren't altering or changing the groundwater conditions. That's a historical condition based on
239 soil conditions and groundwater. We do have the ability to control surface runoff.
240 Lynne Jackobek 105 Berkeley Rd. & 57 Berkeley Rd.: There is a surface water and a subterranean water problem.
241 In 2013, we had meetings about Royal Crest potentially fixing the problem because they had water in their
242 basement apartments. They were going to enlarge the sewer system to enlarge pipes and fix the issue. They never
243 did the project. Has dead trees in the buffer zone. They promised an arborist would be out;the water issues and
244 tree issues have gotten worse. They have been the steward of this property owners for many years;the buildings
245 have mold issues. They have not done an adequate job maintaining their property. How can we trust this company
246 to manage a project of this size?Density is still a problem; reduce the project by 1/3.
247 E. Goldberg: It's a fair point,we don't get to vote on that. The neighbors have a say in terms of nuisance laws,etc.
248 There are things we can do, but there's no magic formula that we can control every aspect.
249 E. Goldberg: Read resident comments received into the record:
250 Rusanne Wise, 95 Hillside Rd.: (220312 Resident Comment—Ennasun) Residential parking calculations are
251 inadequate and are based on current zoning.
252 M. Lozano: In the proposal there are 1,281 parking spaces for multifamily buildings, including the senior housing.
253 There's 859 units in total of all types within that portion of the site translating into 1.5 per unit which exceeds the
254 existing OSGOD zoning.
255 Thomas Lee,96 Woodcrest Dr.: (220315 Resident Comment--Lee) Supportive of the mixed-use development due
256 to added tax revenue, addition of 46 acres of open space, high-end retail and hotel attracts desirable businesses,
257 developers have proven themselves to be competent and engaging.
258 Jeffrey Arleque, 14 Berkeley Rd.: (220315 Resident Comment—Arleque)Not in support of project; encouraged
259 Board to deny the project now.
260 E. Goldberg: This Board is not in a position to deny the project now;we will take a vote on a recommendation.
261 This will go to Town Meeting and the Town will have its vote.
262 Michael Cottam, 36 Royal Crest Dr. ##7: (220315 Resident Comment—Cottarlr) Opposes development;town does
263 not need another multifamily development, children will be displaced.
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Golrlbe►•g, Cliair •��� Senn Kevinlzan
Pete►•Boy►rtorr
Kelly Co►rrzier
John Shiioits Alissn 1'oesrig
Titesday Febiwan March 15, 202 7 .nr. 120 Mahi Street Torv►r Hall North Andover MA 01845
264 Jennifer Roberts, 135 Academy Rd.: (22031 S Resident Comment—Roberts) Disapproves of the development due
265 to increased traffic, loss of revenue due to Merrimack College taking over the project to expand their campus and
266 increased pressure on school system.
267 Don Schaalman, 85 Hillside Rd.: (220315 Resident Comment—Schaalman) Questioned Quantum of vote.
268 E. Golber : Yes, the vote would be based on the motion and the Moderator breaks the tie. (1 more vote in the
269 affirmative than the negative)
270 J. Enright: No other comments have been received this evening.
271 E. Goldberg: We will develop a statement for April 5°i regarding what the quantum of vote is going to be and we
272 will also take a vote on our recommendation for Town Meeting at the April 5`'meeting. Even if the warrant is
273 closed, we still have time to get our recommendation in.
274 J. Enright: Confirmed the Select Board meets again on April 11'. Warrant goes to print on April 15,2022.
275 K. Cormier: Still unclear on impact to the schools. Unsure if continuing to use historical methodology is the right
276 way forward knowing our newest school (2-3 years old) is already over-capacity. How are we going to
277 accommodate 89 students using this existing methodology as being deemed sufficient where all these projects are
278 ongoing simultaneously?We are not right sized now, and we are not starting in a good place.
279 E. Goldberg: This may be worth another conversation with Dr. Mealey or the Town Manager. If you take 89/90
280 students as a valued number because we have had good success over the years at being close to some of the target
281 numbers, understanding this 10-year project would be spread out over the first 4-6 years; averaging those 90
282 students over 6 years is approx. is 15 students per year. The additional numbers seem to be accounted for.
283 J. Simons: No one can predict the future, but I agree with Kelly.
284 E Goldberg: We need to be cognizant of this Board's duties. We really aren't allowed legally to decide certain
285 things based on impacts of adding new children to our schools. It's not a legal reason to deny something but it is
286 relevant in terms of whether our fiscal analysis is correct; do we have to consider additional fiscal impacts. The
287 Town Manager and Dr. Mealey seem to have the solutions and/or plans for them and can incorporate additional
288 students within the framework of the Facilities Master Plan 11; also considering additional revenues. Maybe we
289 need one more go around on this.
290 [Continued to the April 5 Planning Board meeting]
291
292 MEETING MINUTES: A. Koenig made a motion to approve the March 1,2022, ineeting minutes. P. Boynton
293 seconded the motion. Roll call vote: K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. A. Koenig voted yes. J. Simons
294 (abstained). E. Goldberg voted yes. The vote was 4-0,unanimous in favor.
295
296 ADJOURNMENT
297 MOTION: P. Boynton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by J. Simons. Roll call
299 vote: K. Cormier voted yes. P. Boynton voted yes. A.Koenig voted yes. J. Simons voted yes. E. Goldberg voted
299 yes. The vote was 5-0, unanimous in favor. Meeting adjourned @ 9:30 p.m.
300
301 MEETING MATERIALS: Planning Board Meeting Agenda March 15,2022, DRAFT Planning Board Meeting
302 Minutes March 14, 2022; Staff Repor : 220315 Staff Report; Rea Street Definitive Subdivision Robert Innis:
303 DPW Bond Release Memo-3-4-2022, DPW ClieckListASBUILT-3-2-22, Rea Street BOND SPREADSHEET;
304 Article X: Amend the Zonine Bylaw to establish Article 19 Mixed Use Overlay District: Commercial
305 Vacancy Rates: Retail Office Vacancy Information, Parking Analysis: 2200201 Parking Analysis,Program
306 Summary: 220315 Program Summary Comparing Jan 22 and Aug 21, Resident Comment: 220312 Resident
307 Comment- Ennasur, 220315 Resident Comment-Lee,220315 Resident Comment—Schaalman, 220315 Resident
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Town of North Andover
PLANNING BOARD
Eitan Goldberg, Chair •� � Serra I evlalraft
Kelly Cormier
Peter Boyntotz •
John Simons Alissa Koeftig
TueselaV February March 15 2022 7 .m. 120 Main Street Town Hall North Andover MA 01845
308 Comment—Arleque,220315 Resident Comment—Cottatn, 220315 Resident Comment—Roberts,Record
309 Documents: 220107 Final Water Demand Evaluation Report, Misc. Record Does. Through Feb. 1,2022, Record-
310 Abutter Resident Cornrnents-Royal Crest,Record does_MUOD Compilation through 2-1-22, Warrant Article
311 _MUOD Bylaw and Plans: 22_0201_TechPres_V3(1),220307 Warrant Article-MUOD Bylaw—Clean,FINAL
312 Royal Crest—Master Development Plan [2022-02-11],22_0215_TownMeeting_VI, 22_0201_"I"echPres V3 (1),
313 Presentation QUANTUM OF VOTE FOR ZONING AMENDMENT SE JE; Article X: Amend the Zoning Map
314 of the Town of North Andover: 220302 Warrant Article Mixed Use Overlay District Map;Article X: Amend
315 the Zoning Bylaw to establish an Inclusionary Housing Requirements: 220302 Warrant Article Part 13
316 Inclusionary Housing Req., Inclusionary Zoning PB Prescrrtation-9.2Update; 1450 Osgood Street,HIP
317 Transaction Sex-vices LLC: Application: 330304 REV Lot B—Sign Plan Set, Lot B--Application,Memo&
318 Exhibits, Department Review: 220215 DPW Operations Comment, 220228 Building Deptl. Comment, 220228
319 Conservation Comment, 220228 DPW Engineering Comment,220228 NAPD Comment, Draft Decision: 220315
320 Draft Lot B Sign Master Plan Special Permit Decision,220315 Illuminated Sign details, 220315 Presentation
321 Combined Lot A and Lot B Final ; 1600 Osgood Street, 1600 Osgood Street,LLC: Application: Lot A—
322 Application, Memo& Exhibits, Lot A--Sign Plan Set,Draft Decision: 220315 Draft Lot A Sign Master Plan
323 Special Permit Decision, REV Draft Lot A Sign Master Plan Special Permit(RIW edit); 0 Stevens Street(Weil
324 Hill),The Trustees of Reservations: Application: Appendix A. Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management
325 Operations and Maintenance Plan,Appendix B. Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management Request for a Waiver of
326 Certain Watershed Protection District Special Permit Requirements,Appendix C. Weir Hill Barrens Habitat
327 Management Mail—Jeff Denoncour-Outlook_Verification of Tim Simmons Letter, Image Appendix C.Weir Hill
328 Barrens Habitat Management Tins Simmons Letter Weir Hill 21 1 2020,Appendix D. Weir Hill Barrens Habitat
329 Management Burn Plan Update 2020_SIGNED, Appendix E. Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management Photos,
330 Appendix F. Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management MANHESP MESA Exemption_07-21-21668 12302021,
331 Appendix G. Combine Supplementary Material, Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management Certified Abutters List,
332 Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management Watershed Protection District Application Detailed Project Description,
333 Weir Hill Barrens Habitat Management Watershed Special Permit(Application Form) filled out, Weir Hill
334 Habitat Management Planning Department—Cover Letter,Department Review: 220215 Building Comment,
335 220215 DPW Operations Comment, 220216 NAFD Comment, 220315 TTOT_Barrens Habitat
336 MGMT WSP Presentation.
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