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NOTICE OF DECISION This Is to certify that twenty(20)days
have elapsed from date of decision,filed
without filing of an a peat.
Any appeal shall be filed
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within(20)days after the Town clerk
date of filing this notice in
the office of the Town Clerk.
Date: February 15,2011
Date of Hearings: January 4,2011,
February 15,2011
Date of Decision: February 15,2011
Petition o£: Town of North Andover,120 Main Street,North Andover,MA 01845—
Thomas Zahoruiko,Melds Committee
Premises Affected: 0 Dale Street,North Andover, Massachusetts,01845,Assessor's Map 64,
Parcel 18 and located in the Residential 1 Zoning District.
Referring to the above petition for a Watershed Special Permit from the requirements of the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw, Section 4.136.
So as to allow the installation of natural grass athletic playing field, including the installation of a
drainage system, a gravel parking area, within the Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Zones of the
Watershed Protection District.
After a public hearing given on the above date, the Planning Board voted to APPROVE a Watershed
Special Permit for the Watershed Protection District,based upon the following conditions:
inning Board
John Simons,Chairman
Richard Rowen
Timothy Seibert
Michael Colantoni
Courtney LaVolpicelo
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Bk 13681 Pg149 #31122
)dale Street Athletic Field,Map 64,Lot 18
Watershed Special Permit
Febmaty 15,2011
groundwater adjacent to the Lake and that there will be no increase in concentrations of
nitrogen,phosphorous or other dissolved inorganic chemicals.
2) The project is located within an extremely environmental sensitive area and in proximity to Lake
Cochichewick and in close proximity to a wetland area that drains to the Lake. The final design
reflects extensive discussions between the Town and the applicant to ensure the continued
protection of Lake Cochichewick and the safety and welfare of the residents of North Andover.
The new field will be located within the Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Zones of the
Watershed Protection Overlay District. In addition, all drainage systems and parking will be
located within the Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Zones:
3) The'applicant has agreed to use organic and low nitrogen fertilizers and to curtail the use of
pesticides so as to reduce the potential of chemical loading to adjacent wetlands.
2) There is no reasonable alternative location outside the General, Non-Disturbance, and the Discharge
Zones for any discharge,structure or activity.
In accordance with Section 10.31 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board makes the
following FINDINGS OF FACT:
1) The specific site is an appropriate location for the proposed use as all feasible stormwater and erosion
controls have been placed on the site;
2) The use will not adversely affect the neighborhood as evidenced by the Findings stated in the previous
section of this document;
3) There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians;
4) Adequate and appropriate facilities are provided for the proper operation of the proposed use;
5) The Planning Board also makes a specific finding that the use is in harmony with the general purpose and
intent of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
Upon reaching the above findings,the Planning Board approves this Special Permit based upon the following
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
1)Permit Definitions:
a) The"Locus"refers to the parcel of land with frontage on Dale Street as shown on Assessors Map
64,Parcel 18,and also known as 0 Dale Street,North Andover,Massachusetts,01845.
b) The"Plans"refer to the plans prepared by New England Engineering Services,Inc.,dated
September 25,2008 and revised January 15,2011 entitled"Proposed Site Plan Town Farm Dale
Street North Andover,MA"
c) The"Project"or"The Dale Street Athletic Field"refers to the installation of natural grass athletic
playing field, including the installation of a drainage system, a gravel parking area, within the
Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Zones of the Watershed Protection District.
d) The"Applicant"refers to The Town of North Andover,the applicant for the Special Permit.
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Bk 13681 Pg151 #31122
Dale Street Athletic Field,Map 64,Lot IS
Watershed Special Permit
February 15,2011
Planning Board
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Applicant
Engineer
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