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Home My WebLink AboutConsultant Review - 284 SALEM STREET 12/19/2001 DEC.1e.2001 4:5ePM VHB NO.ee3 —P.2— TransportedOn Land Development Environmental Services una0tnation I Innovation I ene r9y Creating tcsulL for our Clients and benefits for our communities December 18,2001 Ref: 06716.51 Ms.Jackie Byerley Acting Town Planner Community Development&Services I Town of North Andover 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845 I Re: 284 Salem Street,North Andover i Watershed special permit Dear Jackie, I ( Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc. (VHB)has received Design Consultants,Inc.'s fax(dated 12-18-04to our Engineering Review for the above referenced project.It appears that all of VHB's comments have I been satisfied. No further engineering review is required at this time. J I If you have any questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience. I Very truly yours, I VAN A CSE HANGEN STLIN INC. Michele Mochnoc Higgins, Senior Project Engineer—H ay,&Municipal Engineering cc:David Giangrande,PE File 101 Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 T;\f i69I652\dpcgVetters\26a.S�leesr�pprod2aapi.aoc 617-924-1770-FSAX617-924.2286151 eralk infogvhb.cor www.vhb.corn e 12/18/2001 15:24 6177767710 DESIGN CONSULTANTS PAGE 01 YAX FROM: DO JOB INTO.: Date: ZOO d Design Consultants, Inc. Number of pages including cover sheet: 265 Medford Street Somerville, MA 02143 To-, r®t�v From: BID Soper/DC1 r°~ R1 : ' r- ' Phone: �7^^ cO l cat-V J Phone: 617/ 76-3350 EXT. 107 Fax phone: Fax phone: 617/776-7710 CC: RE ❑ Urgent or your review ❑ Reply ASAP ❑ Please comment b S 1✓1 rip®e)_Qp, ye) V t4 m eo-7— �® y® al Ivy f� ,� ✓` �� f� '�� 12/18/2001 15:24 6177767710 DESIGN CONSULTANTS PAGE 02 DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC. JOB Z6v) _ S'7_:1 Design Consultants Building SHEET NO. / OF— ° 265 Medford Street Suite 306 SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 CALCULATED BY r _ _ DATE 1JQ (617) 776-3350 FAX (617) 7767710 CHECKED BY_ DATE ^® ; 2° x 2" x V NdGH HARDWOOD FENCING STAKES BUFFER AT 4'-0" O.C. IN RESTORATION (LOCATIONS AS FIL a SH0 ) B R VER 801TOM OVERLAP VA ® SOIL 4" DEEP . ._ OPEN TYPE CE 6" MIN ExIST. R.R. �' A TIE WALL `v DIRECTION OF FLOW O :_ wK one — as UmDupiraw it �v aML our®a°�1 :...... ....................:..... .. . MIN ZOO LAIN SILT FENCE SCALE : NOT TO SCALE � ,®.�®1�atnanlaoe9aasw$ � FnAi onmental Service S I ® t AM ».-m—.g.P.__—.._..,-.la.for o,,....I..,,M....d 1...,-c. it..Fps arw"comm�n®tinc ..a,wy,oc®�esa.t.a.sasvma,val.,as •yy .,a.w,u,�. .. . ........�......_..a.�..,,.......,, December 10,2001Q 'rPlag'I Ezell! 4_"7 Ref, (j6n6.51 j M5.Heitii Al\aLUala't Town PUWUUt L � ~� WIYYYIYUiulx LlirVV'YV�,uicau,m.o+�:+•s�t.o .s__ ,c,.T_1_ A DEC �%\^..iLll:illCb dtLlc i lv'OMI IU%L&U 7e:r,IAA 01 45 NQRTp n°. 9QA C'..1—C4--- RPn`r4-A AnrInviny 1\V. Buz✓wLC.ui.emu....�a tA7.,F:ssejan,�a-n:ariflt;95aPT11;� 9-iwwe.l.J..e iav ' L,Ca1 1161;d1, Tne tVT4RN has received Desien Consultants,ine.-S written re5p__lette�,f %4,,m 1,_na_0l1 and plan(dated Tuly 20,2001,rev Dec 4,2001)to our 12 Er.,a4 ecru a iae-T;®w for the ahnve referenced project.It appears that all of VHB's comments ltr.,e hen Q®4 isfir$d Yv,fh the exce-L ption noted below- - - - -- - Th-;;n 1;.-a„t should verify that the proposed minimum offset from the gilt fence to the center of t1,P%,Ch a consistent with other proposed dimensions(Sum of:Y2 the root ball,root ball trench, saucer and stakes with). if you have any questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience. Very truly yours, VANASSE HANGEN BRU5TL,IN,,,1Nt. x A vv v 1Vlll:L lblW LVIVL1 LLlV\.+iab6�+ e ae� ",,,.s-o„b Rm,a 1°T& Rr Miim � cinal Eri iriee%ine J1.111VL L L�,1ib66✓na la w.sw __+' - _- -1_..-__._- _-__ -. � RECEIVED P. y }q OC In 2001 Ti File NOW H AMDC V3 M 1 0j'Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 'Wateri0wo,ivlaSSdu WSCiu 024—/l 4 13 i \Meweli�tei -tart\do«'li is��a4 aaieu " a 4917.924.1770® FAX 617.924.2296 email_info@vhb.com www.vhb.com 1)esign Consvultarits, Inc. Consulting Engineers 205 N1 1,1)1-()R D STR LF"I December 4, 2001 So M1'-'_1RV If,I[:, MA 02H i (GI 7)770-335o I I 111A OPILK WNIBER Town of North Andover (6 17) 776 77 1 o Office of the Planning Department Community Development Services Division 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE -%0'E1VED ATTN: Jacki Byerly, Assistant Town Planner DEC 0 4 2001 RE: RESOLUTION LETTER FOR NOFI,rH WATERSHED SPECIAL PERMIT (1-Off NIT FOR 284 SALEM STREET DCI Job No. 2001-038 Dear Jackie: This document serves as a resolution letter for the above-mentioned project for your comments dated November 29, 2001 and the comments of your consulting engineer (VHB) dated November 27, 2001, both of which are being enclosed. Design Consultants Inc,'s (DCl's) comments are as follows: Planning Department Comments: 1. Scale of Plans: The scale of I"=20' represents a plan that is larger than the required 1" =40'. A larger plan is required to show the level of detail required. 2. Distance from Annual High Water Mark: No resolution required. 3. Wetland Flag Confirmation: A North Andover Conservation Agent has confirmed the location of the wetland flags. Additionally, the Conservation Commission has closed their hearing and the owner is awaiting a favorable order of conditions. 4. Limit of Vegetative Clearing: Approximately 250 SF of natural vegetation east of the driveway will be removed to mitigate this 750 SF of lawn, which will be converted to restore the buffer zone to a more natural state. Additionally, approximately 560 SF of suburban lawn will be altered. 5. PE Certification of runoff quality: No resolution required. VHS Comments: First Bullet: Wetland Resource Area Delineation: The wetlands were delineated by Wetlands Consultant Mary Trudeau and confirmed by the North Andover JAdAMI7ROJECTS\2001-03 8\let4decO I pbresolution.doc Conservation Agent. Additionally, the Conservation Commission's public hearing has been closed and a favorable order of conditions is anticipated at their next meeting. • Second Bullet: Construction Detail at the BVW: The location of haybales as shown on the current plan are in areas abutting the BVW where no tree plantings will occur. DCI has clarified this on the drawings. A Silt Fence Detail has also been added to the information requested. • Third Bullet: PROPOSED Planting Material Compatibility with the Resoure Area: A registered Landscape Architect, Michael V. Weinmayr will provide the planting with the specific intent of providing a transition from the developed uplands to the wetlands. • Fourth Bullet: Bituminous Concrete Curb Location: A bituminous concrete curb is not to be placed at the edge of the driveway abutting the storm water management infiltration trench. The drawings have been modified to clarify this point. • Fifth Bullet: Infiltration System Construction Requirements: DCI, to its knowledge, has complied will all requirements. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (617) 776- 3350 ext. 123. Sincerely, DESIGN CONSULTANTS, INC. avid Gial grande, S., P.E. President DG/WLS/jw JAdATA\pR0JECTS\2001-038\1et4dec01 pbresolution.doe INov-29-O 1 04:O£3P P.02 Town of North Andover N°"'" r r► � Office of the Planning Department Community Development and Services Division i 4 q♦ � V 27 C h,irles 5tr(-!t,t North At1d(ov(-r, (14�t+s,2c'husctLti 1?18 5 su,(u>t '1't-lophone(V78)688-9535 Fax (978)688-9542 MEMORANDUM TO; North Andover Planning Board FROW .lacki Byerley,Assistant Town Planner RC. 284 Salem Street—Watershed Special Perinit DATE: November 29,2001 The applicant proposes to reconfigure his existing driveway and do related landscaping work including reducing the size of the existing deck in the watershed district. The reconfiguration of the driveway is to eliminate the need to back out of the driveway and provide the applicant with a turn around. All work is proposed to be within the Nun-Disturbance Zone. My review is as R)llows: 1. The plans are shown in a scale of 1"=20' instead of the required 1"=40'. 2. A statement on the plan has been provided indicating that it is, located beyond the four hundred tLet front the annual mean *h water mark. 3. Wetland flags arc indicated on the plan but clarification needs to be,submitted whether the Con!xrvation Commoissior, hascon�irmed them. 4. Limit of work has twen provided however it is unclear to me how much vegetation clearing will be required to perform the necelsyary work. 5. -----=Fhe-applicant- as-provided-a-letter-by,%-'1 tof ii al Gngataeer-certit jing chat the proposal putj(xt will nut significantly degrade the quantity or quality of runoff entering,the watershed. The applicant needs to prnvidL.detail on the reduction of the deck and reconfiguratitxt of the existing walkway. r'd).�It(tUf'S,;l'itattihX;i.lShc R11IIaINQ688954\ ('0NSISRV.\*I{UNi+x!t-S'+'i;i F{1:11'1'IIGF:R`1<40 I'!..1' NIV(iGtR'1S;j TOWN OF NORTR A;iDOVEIL PLANNl1('G)t0Ak REVIEW OF SPIEC1AIL kEMT APPLICATION FOR C'ONE'OXmANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ZdNING DYLAVV&STANDARD ENG7'i 4EERWG FRACTICE Location. 184 Salem Straet V R Na.: 06716. Owner; David W.Paltner Applicant: David W.Palmer Applicant's Engiutxr; Design Cousulttfts,Inc- Plan-Date: 07-20-01(Rovised10-29-01) [ieviewllatt, 11-21-01 ' The,Applcant submitted a plan,specialpetmir application and cover letter to VHB for rnvitw.The special permit subtnis4on was reviewed for coAformance tv the appropriate sectioU6 of the 1972 Town of NortiY Andover Zoning Bylaw as wnended May 2001 and standard engineeriag Pnwdce. The following comments note nozi-eonlotrnartee with specific sections Rod questions�eatnmenrs oa the proposed design VES offers the following oaxwnews: e 4.136.4.c.ii 1. The Applicant should verify that tho wet nv4 resource anas shown nn the plans are defined per requiren,snrs of this section. • VIM recommends that a construction detail showing the mjnJmum 110wd off,� from the h#y bale centa}i>ae and wetland line bt rov}� 'mow. The detail should also include the offset between the weR1$nd line enter of the sad trees as well as aR relevant vertical infomlAtion (wetland approximate zlevation,dep v ma etc.). . • The Applicant should'verify that the,proposed tries and shrubs arc compatible with o4acent wetland vegeu6m and are not invasive. • A bituminous oonerett curb is provided around the proposed driveway, It appears that the water flowing down tha driveway will not be able to reach the stator water tttanagement iriftratiOR trrcb- VHB recommends that the Applicant revise the plan to provide d means for tha waxer to reach the ' • The Applicant should follow all requirements(smote,local,etc.)regarding the design and consMiction of the infiltrator,systems. It is recommended that the Applicant provide Wkt TYN 122SPONSF-9 to the issues amd eommens contained herein. FZrvlerved lwy: ,� Date; Pero Morin,E.I.T. Civil timer-rtTigbway sad Muhir, al Engineering 1 ,` l Checked by: Mi to Mochaoc ins,r'r.. Project Manager—highway and Municip F 9ifteexmg 1 \\�U++�'�a\y6T]d\dnc.\rnyur0\�6•WY sl\roi". M."9L9F'M.da4 Transportation Land Development Environmental S e r v i c e s AML 101 Walnut Street VLZnassB Han een B ustlin,, Inc. Post Office Box 9151 Watertown Massachusetts 02471 617 9241770 Transmittal To: Ms.Heidi A.Griffin Date: November 28,2001 Town Planner Community Development&Services Town of North Andover 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845 Project No.: 06716.51 From: Michele Mochnoc Higgins Re: Report Heidi, Enclosed are the following: 1. Engineering Review of Special Permit Application for 284 Salem Street,Job number 6716.51 Please call with any questions or concerns. \\\06716\does\Transmittals\trans-griffin-112801.doc TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD REVIEW OF SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ZONING BYLAW&STANDARD ENGINEERING PRACTICE Location: 284 Salem Street VHB No.: 06716. Owner: David W.Palmer Applicant: David W.Palmer Applicant's Engineer: Design Consultants,Inc. Plan Date: 07-20-01 (Revised 10-29-01) Review Date: 11-27-01 The Applicant submitted a plan, special permit application and cover letter to VHB for review.The special permit submission was reviewed for conformance to the appropriate sections of the 1972 Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw as amended May 2001 and standard engineering practice. The following comments note non-conformance with specific sections and questions/comments on the proposed design. VHB offers the following comments: • 4.136.4.c.ii.2. The Applicant should verify that the wetland resource areas shown on the plans are defined per requirements of this section. • VHB recommends that a construction detail showing the minimum allowed offset from the hay bale centerline and wetland line be provided for review. The detail should also include the offset between the wetland line and the center of the proposed trees,as well as all relevant vertical information (wetland approximate elevation,depth of rootball etc.). • The Applicant should verify that the proposed trees and shrubs are compatible with adjacent wetland vegetation and are not invasive. • A bituminous concrete curb is provided around the proposed driveway. It appears that the water flowing down the driveway will not be able to reach the storm water management infiltration trench. VHB recommends that the Applicant revise the plan to provide a means for the water to reach the infiltration trench. • The Applicant should follow all requirements(state,local, etc.)regarding the design and construction of the infiltration systems. It is recommended that the Applicant provide WRITTEN RESPONSES to the issues and comments contained herein. J , Reviewed by: O r i y-k Date: /j — Pete Morin,E.I.T. Civil Engineer-Highway and Muni, al Engineering Checked by: Michele Mochnoc Higgins,P.E. Project Manager—Highway and Municip 41 gineering 1 \\Mawatr\te\06716\dots\reports\284 Salem St\review report 11-26-01.doc Design Consultants, Inc. Consulting Engineers 265 MEUFORU STREET October 29, 2001 SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 (617)776-3350 TELECOPILK NUMBER TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER (6 17)176-1710 Planning Board 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ATTN: Heidi Griffin RE: Palmer Residence 284 Salem Street North Andover, MA Dear Ms. Griffin: As you are aware, Design Consultants, Inc. is a Civil Engineering and Professional Land Surveying firm with our offices located in Somerville, Massachusetts. Design Consultants, Inc. are the professional land surveyors and civil engineers of record for the subject site. As such, I have specific knowledge of the subject site. The property is entirely located within the watershed protection boundary for Lake Cochichewick. It is located beyond four hundred feet from the annual mean highwater mark. However, it is within 100 feet horizontally from the edge of a wetland within the watershed. Additionally, the existing single-family dwelling was developed prior to October 24, 1994. Hence, the existing dwelling and improvements are located in the non-disturbance zone of the Watershed Protection District. As part of the special permit process to perform work in this zone, I offer the following certification: 1, David Giangrande, being a registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify that the modifications as shown on the referenced plan below to #284 Salem Street,North Andover will not degrade the water quality or quantity of the Lake Cochichewick reservoir. My certification is based on the magnitude of the changes, in relation to the existing condition and proposed mitigation. Existing and proposed conditions, along with storm water mitigation are shown on a site plan produced by my office, Design Consultants, Inc. Said site plan is dated July 20, 2001, and revised through October 29, 2001. Sincerely, DE IGN CONSULTANTS, INC. David Giangrand . #35844 President JAdATA\proJECTS\2001-038\Atty Sterns LTR 102901.doe