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Home My WebLink AboutConsultant Review - 1003 OSGOOD STREET 8/10/2006 NINEEMMMMAW ONNOW mm No= A 103 Stiles Road-Suite One-Salem, New Hampshire 03079 IV HF Design Consultants, Inc. TEL(603)893-0720- FAX(603)893-0733 August 10, 2006 Mr. Richard Nardella North Andover Planning Board Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Lakeview Farms 1003 Osgood Street Watershed Certification Letter Dear Mr. Nardella: On behalf of 1003 Osgood Street, this letter serves as a certification by M1HF Design Consultants, Inc. that there will not be any significant degradation of the quality or quantity of water in or entering Lake Cochichewick as a result of the above referenced project. The site has been designed to minimize the impact of the project to the buffer zones associated with the Watershed Protection District. Storm water management for the site incorporates recharge through infiltration trenches as well as providing 80% TSS Removal per the D.E.P. Stormwater Management Policy, and the use of lawn fertilizers will be limited to organic methods with reduced nitrogen content. If you should have any questions, please contact me at(603) 893-0720. Sincerely, ATHF Design sultants, Inc. Design C sultant,, S Fr onteiro, P.E. P inc' al ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS Transportation Land Development Environmental S e r v i c e s imagination innovation I energy Creating results for our clients and benefits for our communities August 30,2006 Yanasse Hangen Rrusthnhw—, Ref: 09280,00 Mi.Lincoln Daley Town Planner Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street North Andover,MA,0184.5 Re: 1003 Osgood Street-Lakeview Farm Development North Andover,MA Dear Lincoln, Vanasse Hangen Biustlin,Inc (VHB)received Site Development Plans for Lakeview Farm Development located at 1003 Osgood Street in North Andover,Massachusetts. This plan set was dated August 10,2006 and included 10 sheets. VHB also received two plan sheets(sheets 3 and 4 of 9)dated August 12,2003 with revisions dated July 20,2004. VHB's understanding is that this site(1003 Osgood Street)has been previously approved by the Town of North Andover. VHB has been asked to perform a cursory review of the plan with focus on how it relates with the adjacent development located at 1025 Osgood Street, As such out review will be general innature. Consider the following comments: I Access to Osgood Street has changed from the original plan VHB assumes that the Applicant will notify MassHighway of this change and if necessary,update any access permit application 2. The Town had specific concerns regarding water quality for the adjacent property(1025 Osgood Street). 'That development incorporated specific measures designed to eliminate/minimize impacts to the water quality of Lake Cochichewick. Since the stormwatei runoff from this development will be conveyed toward the lake,VHB suggests that the Applicant consider the following: a Incorporate a mechanism in the outlet control manhole that could contain an emergency spill of hazardous material Adjust the Operation and Maintenance Plan, (assuming one exists)to include language regarding this provision The adjacent development incorporated a shear gate that could be closed by the owner thus containing any spill b. Incorporate check dams within the proposed gr ass swale c. Incorporate a level spreader at the end of the proposed grass lined swale 101 Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 Watertown,Massachusetts 02471-9151 617.924..1770 - FAX 617.924•2286 N\Mawatr\te\0928021\das\lettem\let-daley-1003mg",doc email:info@vhb com www vhb com Mr. Lincoln Daley Project No.: 09280.02 August 30, 2006 Page 2 d Clean the existing catch basin(s)along the frontage of the proposed development prior to and at the completion of construction of the development 3 The Applicant should consider provided an edge treatment(curb or berm)at the real-of the "18'x18'concrete pad for trash receptacle Edge treatment would ensure that stormwater and other undesirables remain within the parking lot and drain toward the drainage system 4. It appears that the overall traffic circulation works well given the configuration of the common driveway between the two properties the access point between the two properties behind the proposed buildings also seems to work well. VHB assumes that the appropriate access easements will be executed by both properties at the appropriate time.. i If you have any additional questions or concerns,please call, i Very truly yours, VANASSE HANGEN BRUSILIN,INC. Timothy B. clntosh,P.E. Project Manager-Highway&Municipal Engineering r � j j k ? f g R \\Nfawatr\te\09280 21\d=\letters\let-daley-1003osgood.doc ' t ; WNEW NNU --..mmm 103 Stiles Road-Suite One-Salem, New Hampshire 03079 MHF Design Consultants, Inc. TEL(603)893-0720- FAX(603)893-0733 August 31,2006 RECEIVED North Andover Planning Board Town of North Andover SEP 1 2006 1600 Osgood Street North Andover,MA 01845 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Re: VHB Review Comments 1003 Osgood Street Lakeview Farms MIT#210206 Dear Board Members: Pease find enclosed a revised set of plans and supporting documentation regarding the above referenced project located at 1003 Osgood Street. The plans have been revised to address the comments in correspondence from VHB dated 8-30-06. Based on those comments we offer the following: 1. Access to Osgood Street has changed from the original plan. VHB assumes that the Applicant will notify Mass Highway of this change and if necessary,update any access permit application. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged,applicable permits will be obtained. 2. The Town had specific concerns regarding water quality for the adjacent property(1025 Osgood Street). That development incorporated specific measures designed to eliminate/minimize impacts to the water quality of Lake Cochichewick. Since the stormwater runoff from this development will be conveyed toward the lake,VHB suggests that the Applicant consider the following: a. Incorporate a mechanism in the outlet control manhole that could contain an emergency spill of hazardous material. Adjust the Operation and Maintenance Plan,(assuming one exists)to include language regarding this provision. The adjacent development incorporated a shear gate that could be closed by the owner thus containing any spill. RESPONSE: A shear gate has been added to the plan set as recommended and the Operation and Maintenance Plan has been revised and attached hereto. b. Incorporate check dams within the proposed grass swale. RESPONSE: Check dams with corresponding details have been added to the plan set. c. Incorporate a level spreader at the end of the proposed grass lined swale. RESPONSE: A level spreader and corresponding details have been added to the plan set. d. Clean the existing catch basin(s)along the frontage of the proposed development prior to and at the completion of construction of the development. RESPONSE: A note has been added to the plans. ENGINEERS PLANNERS SURVEYORS meow MM MHF Design Consultants, Inc. North Andover Planning Board August 31,2006 Page 2 of 2 3. The Applicant should consider provided an edge treatment(curb or berm)at the rear of the"18'x18' concrete pad for trash receptacle". Edge treatment would ensure that stormwater and other undesirables remain within the parking lot and drain toward the drainage system. RESPONSE: Curbing has been added as recommended. 4. It appears that the overall traffic circulation works well given the configuration of the common driveway between the two properties. The access point between the two properties behind the proposed buildings also seems to work well. VBB assumes that the appropriate access easements will be executed by both properties at the appropriate time. RESPONSE: Comment acknowledged,the casement agreements are currently being written. Please review the attached revised information and should you have any questions,please feel free to call our office at your convenience. Sincerely yours, (I MHF De ign C go ,pnsultan Inc. o DheATy 14 EIT p erM. ' MSG/cmt CR 210206 F:\Projects\Eng\210206\2102VHBResponse-8-31-06.doc Transportation Land Development ° Environmental ° Services ° i imagination I innovation energy Creating results for our clients and benefits for our communities September 21,2006 Van t&w Na?gen Rr s.l°n,lt2c`.,' Ref: 09280.00 Mr.Lincoln Daley Iown Planner Iown of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street North Andover,MA,01845 Re: 1003 Osgood Street—Lakeview Farm Development North Andover,MA i Dear L incoln, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.(VHB)received site plans and supporting documentation for the above referenced project in response to our letter dated August 30,2006 Specifically,VHB received: • Site Development Plans(10 sheets)with revision date of August 28,2006 o Response to comment letter dated August 31,2005 • Operation and Maintenance Plan(undated) All of VHB's cursory comments have been adequately addressed and no further engineering review is required at this time.. The Applicant has incorporated all of VHB's suggestions into the revised plans.. Listed below are VHB's original comments (shown in normal font)followed by VHB's follow- up comments(shown bold). 1.. Access to Osgood Street has changed from the original plan. VHB assumes that the Applicant will notify MassHighway of this change and if necessary,update any access permit application.. Comment Addressed. 2 The Iown had specific concerns regarding water quality for the adjacent property(1025 Osgood Street). Ihat development incorporated specific measures designed to eliminate/minimize impacts to the water quality of Lake Cochichewick Since the stormwater runoff from this development will be conveyed toward the lake,VHB suggests that the Applicant consider the following: a., Incorporate a mechanism in the outlet control manhole that could contain an emergency spill of hazardous material.. Adjust the Operation and Maintenance Plan, (assuming one exists)to include language regarding this provision.. The adjacent development incorporated a shear gate that could be closed by the owner thus containing any spill. Comment Addressed., b. Incorporate check dams within the proposed grass swale.. Comment Addressed, 101 Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 Watertown, Massachusetts 02471-91.51 617.924.1770 . FAX 617.924.,2286 \\Mawa1r\te\0923021\does\!etters\letdaley-1003osgood-folloivuptdoc entail:info @vhb com www vhb com Mr. Lincoln Daley Project No..; 09280.02 September 21, 2006 Page 2 c.. Incorporate a level spreader at the end of the proposed glass lined swale Comment Addressed,. d.. Clean the existing catch basin(s)along the frontage of the proposed development prior to and at the completion of construction of the development. Comment Addressed,. 3. the Applicant should consider provided an edge treatment(curb or berm)at the real of the "18'x18'concrete pad for trash receptacle". Edge treatment would ensure that stormwater and other undesirables remain within the parking lot and drain toward the drainage system. Continent Addressed.. 4. It appears that the overall traffic circulation works well given the configuration of the common driveway between the two properties the access point between the two properties behind the proposed buildings also seems to work well VHB assumes that the appropriate access easements will be executed by both properties at the appropriate time. Comment Addressed, VHB suggests that the easement lines be added to the plans.. If you have any additional questions or concerns,please call. Very truly yours, VANASSE HANGEN BRUSILIN,INC. Iimothy B cIntosh,P..E.. Project Manager -Highway&Municipal Engineering \\Mawatr\te\0928021\does\letters\letdaley-1003osgoa4-followupl doc Transportation Land Development Environmental S e r v i c e s ° • imagination innovation energy Creating results for our clients and benefits for our communities • October 2,2006 -Vanasse flaneen nraAKn,1nc--" Ref: 0928021 Mr-. Lincoln Daley-Town Planner I own of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street North Andover,MA,01845 Re: 1003 Osgood Street North Andover,MA Dear Lincoln, the Iown of North Andover has requested that Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc (VHB)comment on the adequacy of the drainage design and provide an opinion on the project's impact to take Cochichewick. Unfortunately,VHB has not provided a detailed drainage review for the above referenced project and therefore is not in a position to comment on the adequacy of the drainage design Please note that the drainage system appears to be similar to the adjacent property(1025 Osgood Street)and VHB reviewed and approved that design. VHB was previously asked to provide a cursory review of the connection(common driveway) between this property and the adjacent property(1025 Osgood Street) As part of this cursory review, VHB suggested that the Best Management Practices(BMPs)proposed at 1025 Osgood Street be considered for the 1003 Osgood site Refer to VHB letters dated August 30 and September 21,2006.. Please note that all of the VHB suggested BMPs appear to have been incorporated into the project design and all of our cursory review comments have been satisfactorily addressed. Since the drainage design and BMPs for this property are similar to those proposed at 1025 Osgood Street,VHB would not expect significant impacts to the water quality of I ake Cochichewick If you have any additional questions or concerns,please call.. Very truly yours, VANAS iclntosh,GEN BRUSTLIN,INC. Iimothy B. P.E. Project Manager -Highway&Municipal Engineering 101 Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 Watertown, Massachusetts 02471-9151 617,924.1770 ■ FAX 617924.2286 \\Mawatr\te\092802t\docs letters\let-datey-IW R,sgood-bmp.doc email:Info @vhb.corn www vhb corn