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Mr. J. Justin Woods
Town of North Andover
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: Watershed Special Permit
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Dear Mr. Woods:
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This letter is in response to a review letter from VHB dated September 16, 2003 for the above 1
referenced project. Enclosed herewith are the following:
• 18 Copies of plan entitled"Site Plan of Land in North Andover"dated August 14,
2003 and revised October 31,'2003 by McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc.
• Drainage Calculations dated October 31,2003 by McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc.
The following written comments address the review comments from VHB:
Section 2 Boundaries and Zones':
1. The buffer zone lines have been modified to be consistent with a lot created prior to
October 24, 1994. The 100 foot buffer zone line has been relabeled as the 100 foot buffer
zone to wetland resource. The 150 foot buffer zone has been eliminated as it is not
appropriate for a lot created prior to 10/24/94.
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Section 3 Uses and Requirements
2. A note has been added to the plan to prohibit the use of lawn care or garden products that
may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply.
Section 4 Special Permit Requirements'
3. The wetland resource area,which was delineated by Rimmer Environmental Consulting,
defines the top of bank of Lake Cochichewick which is coincident with the mean annual
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high water mark.
North Andover Planning Board Page October 3l, 20O3
4. The limit of vegetated clearing imdefined by the proposed contours. A\imit of clearing �
line has been added to the plan to better illustrate the limit nfwork.
S. Aoertification has been added to the plan indicating that there will be noai significant
degradation nf the quality nz quantity o[water iooz entering LakmCnobicbevrisk.
6. MEG concurs. The house was located as far from the resource aa possible vvbi|p|iu)hiog`
to the extent practicable, the impacts to the existing topography.
7. Drainage calculations employing the TR-20 computer program as well as supporting soil
testing results have been submitted Lo support the proposed dryvvuUdomigo.
General Comments �
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l. A driveway casement exists in order to provide access to the lots tothe east om shown oo
the revised plan.
2. This site is designed in compliance with section 8.10 Lot/Slope Requirements.
3. Nm comment required.
4. The Watershed Special Permit Application has been corrected umnoted.
5. Per a conversation with the review consultant on September 25, 2003 the fence has been
removed from the rock wall detail aeitim not required.
G. A trench detail has been included oo Sheet 2.
7. A manhole has been added to the plans to ensure a minimum of 4 feet of cover over the
proposed sewer service.
Please contact me prior to the November 18, 2003 meeting should you have any questions or
require additional information.
Very Truly Yours,
McKfNZ[B ENGINEERING GROUP,INC.
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Dear Heidi:
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc. (VHB)has received the McKenzie Engineering Group's
written response letter (dated October 31,2003) to our Engineering Review for the above
referenced project. It appears that all of VIIB's comments have been adequately addressed
and VHB's concerns in this matter have been satisfied. No further engineering review is
required at this time.
If you have any questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN,INC.
Timothy B. clntosh,P.E.
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Julie Pmzino-Town Planner
Community Development 8c Services
Town of North Andover
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MAUI845
Re: 1789 Great Pond Road
Engineering Review-Watershed Special Permit �
North Andover,MA
Dear Julie: �
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc. (VHB)has received a revised plan from Mr.Richard Arnone
dated November 24,2O03 for the above referenced project. The revision to the plan
includes a proposed driveway realignment;both horizontally and vertically. VHB offers
the following comments:
1. This plan should bo stamped bya registered civUengiocorUcenaedbzMaasacbusotLe. �
2. Although the Town Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Rules and Regulations donot
appear to have design criteria for driveway design, the Massachusetts Highway
Department(MHD)has driveway design criteria. Specifically,MHD allows the
driveway vertical profile to range between 10% and 15%. The Applicant ia proposing u
driveway with m slope ranging{ruzo15%to12%fozdbernjordvc6thedrivevvay
length. Although a driveway slope of 15%is not desirable,it is acceptable if MHD
standards are being applied.
3. Given the horizontal curvature of the proposed driveway tucombination with the steep
driveway slope,negotiating the driveway will be difficult,especially during winter
months.
4. The plan indicates that the driveway will be'cut'into the existing hill. Surface water
will likely runoff the adjacent hill and onto the driveway surface. During winter
months, this runoff has the potential to freeze. Would the Applicant considered any
driveway-side treatments,such as a ditch/swale or subdrain, to help keep the runoff
off the surface of the road?
5. The revised plan shows that the new location n[the driveway'mouth'is located at
Great Pond Road. V}IB cccozoozooda that the Applicant determine the existing sight
distance along Great Pond Road at the proposed driveway location.
6. The plan indicates that u new catch basin is proposed to be constructed over on existing
10-inch clay pipe at the bottom of the proposed driveway. VHB recommends that the
existing clay pipe to the west and east of the proposed catch basin be replaced with a
12-inch reinforced pipe(RCP).
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March 11, 2004
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As you are aware,VHB has approached our estimated review budget for this project. Any
further engineering review will require an amendment to our contract.
If you have any questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
VANA,S'SE HANGE`N BRUSTLI)N,INC.
Timothy B.McIntosh,P.E.
Project Manager—Highway&Municipal Engineering
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Professional Civil Engineering Land Planning Project Management 196 Central Street
Saugus,Massachusetts 01906
Tel:781.941.2211
Fax:781.941.2662
2100 Washington Street
Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
Tel:781.792.3900
Fax:781.792.0333
Website:www.mckeng.com
May 11,2004
Ms.Julie Parrino
Town of North Andover
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: Watershed Protection District Special Permit
> 1789 Great Pond Road
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Dear Ms.Parrino:
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This letter is in response to a review letter from VHB dated March 11,2004 for the above
referenced project. Enclosed herewith are the following:
• 18 Copies of plan entitled"Site Plan of Land in North Andover"dated August 14,
2003 and revised May 11,2004 by McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc.
The following written comments address the review comments from VHB:
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1. The enclosed plans have been stamped by a registered professional civil engineer.
2. The proposed driveway has been designed to meet widely accepted civil engineering
design criteria. As noted in the review letter,the Massachusetts Highway Department
recommends a maximum profile grade of 15%for driveway design. In an effort to
balance public safety and conform to the intent of the Watershed Protection District
Special Permit, driveway slopes of 12%to 15%were utilized to minimize earthworks. A
leveling area with a maximum grade of 3%has been provided at the intersection with
Great Pond Road to provide for save access and egress to the site.
3. The maximum grade of the proposed driveway is 15%for a distance of approximately 27
feet. The majority of the proposed driveway is designed less than 15%. The minimum
horizontal curve has a radius of 43 feet. In MSG's opinion these grades and curves are
within acceptable limits for the design of a residential driveway. Furthermore,the
geometry of the driveway was chosen in an effort to minimize earthworks and promote
overland flow of stormwater runoff. The curvature of the driveway enables stormwater
flows to leave the driveway surface and travel overland(over pervious surfaces)prior to
reaching Lake Cochichewick rather than flowing straight down the driveway if the
curvature were eliminated.
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4. The paved width of the proposed driveway has been reduced from 14 feet to 12 feet and a
3 foot wide infiltration Swale has been added adjacent to the driveway(on both sides)in j
order to mitigate stormwater flowing from the hillside toward the proposed driveway
surface. The infiltration swale has been designed to divert stormwater from flowing onto
the proposed driveway surface thus minimizing the risk of icing while promoting
groundwater recharge in accordance with the intent of the Watershed Protection District j
Special Permit.
5. The sight distance of the proposed driveway will be very similar to that of the existing
driveway. Approximately 300 linear feet of sight distance exists to the west while the
sight distance to the east is in excess of 300 feet..
6. As suggested,a proposed 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe has been proposed to replace
the existing 10-inch clay pipe located at the intersection of the proposed driveway with
Great Pond Road.
We believe that we have sufficiently addressed all of the comments relative the applicants
request. Please feel free to contact me prior to the May 18,2003 meeting should you have any
questions or require additional information.
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Ref: 06716.82
Julie yaxzino—Town Planner
Community Development&Services
Town of North Andover
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA01O45
De: 1789 Great Pond Road
Engineering Review—Watershed Special Permit .
North Andover,MA
Dear Julie:
Variasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc. (VHB)has received a revised plan from McKenzie
Engineering Group dated May I1,2003 for the above referenced project. VHB'acoconneobe
from our previous(March 11,2004)letter are listed below in italics for your convenience. /
VBB'u current comments are shown below bobold:
1. This plan should be stamped hxu registered xhil engineer licensed 6nMassachusetts. This
comment has been addressed appropriately.
2. Although the Town Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Rules and Regulations do not appear to
have design criteria for driveway design, the Massachusetts Highway Department(MHD)has |
driveway design onk/nn. Specifically,/muu x//umo the driveway vertical profile to range �
between 10%and 25% Zhc�m,/�nn/bpropoa/��n�r�ncrm�/m/thua6muron��n�6nmIJ��
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fo12%for the majority ofthe driveway length. Although u driveway slope of25% isnot �
desirable,it is xcoqntnb/e if&Y}fD otonJhms are being applied. The applicant's engineer has �
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addressed this comment.
3. Given the horizontal curvature of the proposed driveway in combination with the steep driveway
slope,negotiating the driveway will he difficult,especially during winter months. The
applicant's engineer has addressed this comment.
4. The plan indicates that the driveway will te 'cut'into the existing hill. Surface water will likely
runoff the adjacent hill and onto the driveway surface. During winter months, this runoff has
the potential/o6rezo. Would the Applicant considered any driveway-side treatments,such xxx
d/txh/smu/coraxbd/nin,to help keep the runoff off the surface nf the road? This comment has
been addressed appropriately.
5. The revised plan shows that the new location of the driveway'month'is located at Great Pond
Road. VHB recommends that the Applicant determine the existing sight distance along Great
Pond Road ot the proposed driveway location. This comment has been addressed
appropriately.
6. The plan indicates that a new catch basin is proposed to be constructed over an existing 10-inch
clay pipe xtthcbnftomufthcpropnecddr/namuy. VHBrucommends that the existing clay pipe
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to the west and east of the proposed catch basin be replaced with a 12-inch reinforced pipe
(RCP). This comment has been addressed appropriately.
It appears that all of VHB's outstanding comments have been addressed by the applicant's
engineer. No further engineering review is anticipated at this time. If you have any
questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
VANASSE HAN%3EN BRUST1111-4,INC.
Timothy B.Mclntosh,P.E.
Project Manager—Highway&Municipal Engineering
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Heidi Griffin,Director
Community Development&Services
Town of North Andover
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Re: 1789 Great Pond Road
Engineering Review-Watershed Special Permit
North Andover,MA
Dear Heidi:
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.(VHB)has received the McKenzie Engineering Group's
revised design plans(with revision date of October 20,2004)for the above referenced
project. VHB has previously reviewed various driveway design alternatives throughout
the life of this project. VHB understands that the Applicant has essentially reverted back to
the original driveway design.
VHB understands that the Town of North Andover Fire Department(NAFD)has some
concerns regarding access by emergency vehicles to the proposed dwelling. VHB assumes
that the Applicant will address these concerns directly with NAFD.
It appears that all of VHB's previous comments have been adequately addressed and VHB's
concerns in this matter have been satisfied. No further engineering review is required at
this time. If you need copies of VHB's previous review letters,please let me know.
If you have any questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTI,IN,INC.
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Timothy B.McIntosh,P.E.
Project Manager-Highway&Municipal Engineering
617.924.1770 . FAX 617.924.2286
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Nov 16 04 05: 37p Bradlee C. McKenzie, P.E. (781 ) 941-2662 P. 1
MCKENZIE
!SJ ENGINEERING
GROUP, INC.
196 Central Street
Professional Civil$ngineering°Land Planning®Project Management Saugus,Massachusetts 01906
Tel:781.941.22 t t
Fax:781.941.2662
2100 Washington Street
Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
Tel.781.792.3900
Fax:781.792.0333
Website:www.mckeng.com
November 15,2004
North Andover Planning Board
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 01845
RE: 1799 Great Pond Road
Watershed Special Per'llit
Dear Members of the Board:
Enclosed for your review,please find a revised set of plans for the above referenced project. The
plans have been revised such that the proposed utilities have been relocated under the existing
driveway where possible, This change was made in an effort to minimize the amount of
disturbance associated with the installation of utilities. It was not possible to locate both the
proposed water and sewer services under the existing driveway and maintain a minimum 10-ft
separation,however the utilities were re-located to minimize the amount of disturbance
The Watershed Protection Special Permit regulations are intended to"preserve the purity of the
ground water,the lake and its tributaries;to maintain the ground water table,and to maintain the
filtration and purifications of the land,while conserving the natural environment;and protection
the public health,safety and welfare". In the opinion of McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc.
(MEG)the proposed design illustrated on the plan prepared by MEG entitled"Proposed Site
Plan Plat 35 Lot 40 Great Pond Road in North Andover,Massachusetts"dated April 9,2003 and
revised October 20,2004 is consistent with the spirit of the by-law for the following reasons:
1. The geometry of the driveway has been designed in such a manner so as to promote
overland flow. By meandering the driveway across the lot,surface water is forced to
flow overland as much as possible such that a natural filtering and purification by the
land can occur.
2. Roof drywells and infiltration trenches have been proposed to provide groundwater
recharge from stormwater runoff generated by impervious surfaces_ These best
management practices(BMP's)not only mitigate the peak rate of runoff generated from
the development of the subject property but also serve as a means to maintain the
groundwater table. Soil testing was performed by MEG during the design of this project
to verify the on-site soil conditions.
Nov 16 04 05: 37p Bradlee C. McKenzie, P. E. (701 ) 941-2662 p. 2
The results obtained from the soil testing were employed in the drainage design for this
project and reviewed by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.
3. Deep sump hooded catch basins have been proposed at the end of the driveway.
Stormwater runoff that is not captured by the infiltration swaies is directed toward the
deep sump hooded catch basins. Deep sump hooded catch basins are capable of
removing 25%total suspended solids(TSS)from stormwater flows per the DEP
Stormwater Management Policy.
4. The location of the driveway alignment and proposed single family dwelling has been
revised throughout this project in an effort to minimize the amount of overall disturbance
associated with the construction. A specific construction sequence has been prepared for
this project to ensure that there will not be a negative impact on Lake Cochichewick due
to the development of this project.
Finally,during the October 19,2004 Public Hearing,the board asked that MEG suggest different
erosion control measures for different seasons. MEG recommends that the standard construction
sequence outlined on sheet 3 of 3 be followed for Spring,and Summer construction. If
construction is ongoing during the late fall and winter months,the contractor should follow the
following erosion control measures:
-'► if construction activities are planned during the winter months(December thru
March),then the North Andover Planning Board shall be notified in writing as to
the specific construction activities and erosion control measures.
4 If habales and siltation fence have not been properly installed before the ground
freezes,then construction activities should not commence until they can be
installed properly or an approved alternative(filter berm)is approved.
4 Exposed soil areas should be covered with hay or a compost mitt to prevent the
migration of fines toward the lake.
Should you have any questions or require additional information,please feel free to contact me.
Very Truly Yours,
M KENZIE ENGINEERING GROUP,INC.
R hard A.Salvo,P.E.
Project Manger
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