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July 14, 2011
North Andover Planning Board
1.600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attn: Judy Tyrnon, Town Planner
RE: Storinwater Management Review
140 Academy Road at Stevens Street
Dear Ms. Tymon and Board Members:
Per your request, I have reviewed the June 29, 2001 revisions to the Land Disturbance
Permit Application packet prepared by Andover Consultants, Inc. for the above-
referenced project.
The revised submission incorporates a number of the improvements discussed at our May
24t" site visit and subsequent June 3`d meeting with the Applicants. As discussed at the
meeting, the project is fully subject to the MA DEP Storinwater Standards under the
North Andover Storrnwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw (Chapter 160), even
though fewer than five lots are proposed. As also discussed, however, the Planning Board
has the right to waive full compliance with any of the standards/requirements on a case-
by-ease basis, where warranted. With the incorporation of the most recent revisions, I
believe that the proposed project complies to the maximum extent feasible with the DEP
Standards, and that it will not negatively impact downstream resources. Furthermore, the
proposed project also incorporates several improvements to the existing town drainage
system that will provide a net benefit to the stormwater management in the area. These
include two new deep sump catchbasins with outlet hoods, which will enhance pollutant
removal in the system, and replacement/lowering of an existing culvert Under Stevens
Street to reduce flooding of the roadway in this area.
I do have the following comments on the current design:
I. The June 28, 2011 drainage calculations indicate that the roadway in the vicinity
of the existing culvert will still be overtopped under large storm (25-yr and
greater) conditions, albeit to a lesser extent. Consideration should be given to
using a larger pipe with capacity to convey the entire 25-yr storm flow.
2. The project will require an easement for the proposed work on private property, at
the spillway outlet of the culvert that is being replaced.
3. The proposed drop inlet should have a beehive grate, similar to the catchbasin
being replaced.
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4. A detail has been added to the plans showing weep holes in the retaining wall
every 50 ft to allow groundwater through and relieve hydrostatic pressure. I do,
however, still have concern that no vegetated drainage ways for the upgradient
flow are provided, and that the grading is actually toward the house foundations
and the driveways. Directing flow onto the driveways is not acceptable, either
from a water quality or safety standpoint.
5. The O&M plan calls for the homeowners to keep the culverts clear of blockages,
and they are likely to be motivated to do so. It may, however, also be prudent to
add trash racks on the upgradient sides of the culverts to prevent sports balls and
the like from getting into the culverts.
6. The project entails the disturbance of more than one acre of land and is therefore
subject to the EPA's NPDES Phase II Construction General Permit. The
Applicant has filed a Notice of Intent for coverage under the permit, and a
Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), dated April 21,
2011, was included with the original application packet. The Construction
SWPPP should be updated to reflect the recent revisions to the project design, and
should also incorporate the Erosion & Sediment Control Criteria (Section 8.2) of
the North Andover Stormwater and Erosion Control Regulations, as they include
several specific requirements not spelled out in the SWPPP. Given the steep
slopes and total area of disturbance proposed on the project site, I also
recommend a pre-construction meeting with the contractor to discuss
implementation of the erosion & sediment controls and encourage either the
Planning Board or the Conservation Commission to consider requiring an
independent Environmental Monitor for the project.
Once again, I appreciate the opportunity to assist the North Andover Planning Board with
the review of this project, and hope that this information is suitable for your needs. Please
feel free to contact me if you or the applicants have any questions regarding the issues
addressed herein.
Sincerely,
EGGLESTON ENVIRONMENTAL
Lisa D. Eggleston, P.E.
C: Jennifer Hughes,North Andover Conservation Commission