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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - 284 SALEM STREET 9/22/2004 McKENZIE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. 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:wwNv.mckeng.com July 19, 2004 Mrs. Julie Parrino, Director North Andover Planning Dept. "' 7 x r 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845, JUL 1 9 20:nl ; RE: Watershed Protection District Special Permit 284 Salem Street 7I N0i'Ti 1 ''`'1 North Andover, MA i Dear Mrs.Parrino: I On behalf of our client,David W.Palmer,McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc. (MEG)is pleased to submit the following for your review regarding the above referenced project: Enclosed for your review please find the following: • 3 Copies-Application for Watershed Special Permit • 10 Copies- Site plans entitled"Assessors Parcel 37D,Lot 39,284 Salem Street, North Andover,Plan to Accompany a Notice of Intent", dated March 24, 2004 (revised June 1,'2004)and prepared by McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc.—Sheet 1, and Sheet 2. • 3 Copies'-Drainage Calculations for Residential Landscaping Improvements,dated June 1,2004 and prepared by McKenzie Engineering Group,Inc, • Certified abutters list for Map 37D Lot 39 • Filing fee of$100 { As you may recall, on May 5, 2004 MEG presented the project to the board to request an extension of an expired Watershed Protection Special Permit dated December 18,2001. At that hearing,the general consensus of the board was that the proposed site improvements and stromwater management system would improve current conditions and that the work meets the intent of the bylaw in protecting the watershed.However,the board was unable to issue an extension of a permit beyond the 2-year time limit indicated in the bylaw. On June 9, and June 23, 2004,MEG along with Rimmer Environmental Consulting,Inc., presented the plan to the North Andover Conservation Commission. The commission accepted the proposed site improvements as designed and closed the public hearing on June 23,2004. 1 i i i i i i i ii I j <i At this time,we respectfully request to be placed on your August 17,2004 agenda to formally present the plan for the above the referenced special permit under section 4.136 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Should you have any questions or require additional information,please feel free to contact me at j my office at(781)941-2211. Very Truly Yours, i McKenzie Engineering Group, Inc. William S.Needham,P.E. Project Manager j I cc: David W.Palmer—Applicant Alison McKay—North Andover Con Com Mary Rimmer—Rimmer Environmental Consulting i i ; l i i t i 1 i a 1 Town of North Andover Office of the Planning Department Community Development and Services Division 27 Charles Street North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 ........................... Planning Director: bttp://www.towiiofnorthandover.com P (978)688-9535 Julie A.Vondrak F (978)688-9542 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Board FROM: Julie Vondrak,Town Planner CC: Heidi Griffin,Community Development& Services Director RE: 284 Salem Street DATE: August 11,2004 Proposal: The applicant David Palmer,has re-filed for a Watershed Special Permit for the reconfiguration of an existing driveway, installation of a stormwater management system,installation of a versa-lock wall,landscaping, reconstruction of an existing deck and fencing, reconstruction of walkways and approximately 750 s.f of buffer zone plantings. The project differs from the originally approved project and the applicant is proposing stormwater management infiltration trenches at the end of the driveway. The applicant recently received an Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission. The lot was created in 1984 and is subject to a 100 foot Non- Disturbance Zone and 325' Non Discharge Zone. Currently the entire house is located within the Non- Disturbance Zone and the limit of disturbance/landscaping on the property extends to the wetland edge. Project History The property received a Watershed Special Permit on December 19, 2001 to conduct driveway and deck reconfiguration and landscaping activities. VUB reviewed the site plans and all comments were addressed. Work never commenced on the site and the decision expired. A refilling was necessary. The applicant presented a modification to the Planning Board in May of 2004. The Board determined a new filing was necessary but waived the requirement to have the project reviewed by VHB. SECTION 3 ZONING DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES The parcel of land is located within the Watershed Protection District of Lake Cochichewick and is located in a designated R-3 District. SECTION 4.136 WATERS HE D PROTECTION DISTRICT Section 2®Boundaries and Zones: The proposed activities are located within the 100'Non-Disturbance Zone and 325'Non-Discharge Zone associated with bordering vegetated wetlands in the Watershed Protection District. The Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Zones are not displayed on the plan, however it appears the entire site is located within the Non-Disturbance Zone. . Section 3—Uses and Building Requirements: According to Section 4.136(3)(e), replacement or reconfiguration of the deck and associated grading would be allowed with a Special Permit. According to BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Section 4.136(3)(b(Non-Discharge Buffer Zone), uses allowed by a Special Permit include any surface or sub-surface discharge, including but not limited to, storm-water runoff. Stormwater runoff from the driveway will be directed towards an underground infiltration chamber. Section 4:—Special Permit Requirements: 4.136(4)(c)(iii).No statement was submitted by an engineer stating that the proposed project"will not degrade the quality or quantity of water in or entering Lake Cochichewick as a result of this project". 4.136(4)(c)(iv). The applicant has not submitted written or visual alternatives to locating the activities outside the Non-Discharge Zones. Upon review of the plan, it does not appear alternative locations exist outside the Non-Discharge Zone as the entire lot is within it. 4.136 (4)(c)(v). The project will not result in any industrial waster water treatment or disposal system or any waste water treatment system of fifteen thousand gallons per day capacity. The house will be on town sewer and water. 4.136(4)(c)(vi&vii).The applicant has not specifically provided written documentation stating proposed activities will not create concentrations of nitrogen,phosphorous and other relevant chemicals on and off- site the property. The original Special Permit required a deed restriction for the use of pesticides, fertilizers and chemicals on the site. The new decision must contain this condition. 4.136(4)(g). The Bylaw requires that any runoff from impervious areas within the Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Zone,to the extent possible, shall be recharged on site and diverted toward areas covered with vegetation for surface infiltration. The applicant is proposing pavers and an underground stormwater infiltration system to capture the runoff from the driveway. Stormwater calculations have been submitted. SECTION 7 DEWENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Section 7.1-Lot Area: This lot is within the R-3 district and the parcel does meet the minimum lot area requirement as shown in Table 2 of the North Andover Zoning Bylaws. Section 7.3-Setbacks: Proposed structure meets the required yard setbacks. Section 7.4—Building Heights:N/A GENERAL COMMENTS 1. A maintenance schedule for the underground infiltration system should be submitted and included as part of the deed. 2. Need certification from an engineer stating no degradation of the water quality will result from the project. 3. Has soil testing been conducted in the area of the underground infiltration system? What is the depth to groundwater and will the water be infiltrated if groundwater at surface level? RECOMMENDATION Continue to address outstanding issues.