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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_10.26.11 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 26, 2011 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Sean F. McDonough (arrived at 7:15 PM), Douglas W. Saal. Members Absent: John T. Mabon, Vice Chairman, Deborah A. Feltovic. Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Heidi M. Gaffney, Conservation Field Inspector, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:05 PMQuorum Present. General Business 242-441, Bond Release & PCOC Request, 485 Forest Street (Long Pasture Development) (Nigro) (Request to cont. to 11/2/11) The administrator states that thisagendaitemwill need to continue until 11/2/11 for Town Counsel review. The applicant willbe attending the next meeting. No motion is taken. 242-1252, COC Request, 315 Turnpike Street (Merrimack College) The applicantRobert Coppola of Merrimack College, Jeffrey Doggett of Merrimack College, Jeffrey Koetieritz of VHBandChristopher M. Lovett of VHB arepresent. The administrator statesthatno work was done under this Order of Conditionsand it is therefore aninvalid Order of Conditions. A motion to issue the COCas an invalid Order of Conditions ismade by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Merrimack College requesting Certificate of Compliance dated 9/22/11 o WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance dated 10/12/11 o 242-1519, COC Request 1-120 Millpond Townhomes (Verizon) (Resource Control Associates, Inc.) The administrator statesthatthe site is stabilized and erosion controls have been removed and the fine is in the process of being paid. Mr. Manzi states that the record plans should be marked with the changes, since there is no requirement for an As-Built plan. Mr. Lynch states that he would prefer to have the fines paid prior to issuing the COC. Mr. McDonough states that he agrees to have the fines paid first. The commission discusses whether to issue the COC or wait for the fines. Mr. Saal states that the fines are not part of the OOC andfeels that he COC can be issued. A motion to issuethe COC and release the bond made by Mr. Saal, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Resource Controls Associates, Inc. dated 10/11/11 o WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance dated 10/13/11 o Copy of the Accounts Payable Services-V1V check in the amount of $2,000 made out o to the Town of North Andover processed 10/13/11 mail address 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Photos dated 10/6/11 o 242-1467, 1275 Turnpike Street (Boston Hill Development, LLC) (Conservation Restriction Amendment Approval) Cynthia A. Redin, Esq. of Elm DevelopmentServices, LLCispresent. The administrator statesthatTown Council has approved the administrative changes required to get the Conservation Restriction approved by the state. Attorney Redin states that theamendment is tochange the grantor to Boston Hill Development, LLCas listed in the State signed version of the CR. Amotion to approve the Boston Hill Development, LLC Conservation Restriction Amendmentis made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Documents: Amendment to Conservation Restriction from Boston Hill Development, LLC to Town o of North Andover. A motion to grant to go into recess for 30 minutes made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Public Hearings at: 8:00 PM Notice of Intent (NOI) 242-1531, 315 Turnpike Street (Merrimack College) (VHB, Inc.) (cont. from 10/12/11) The applicant Jeffrey Doggett of Merrimack College Robert Coppola of Merrimack College, Jeffrey Koetieritz of VHB, Inc., and Christopher Lovett of VHB, Inc. arepresent. The administrator statesthatnew planshave beenreceived as well as a response to Eggleston Environmental’s review and a new stormwater report. Mr. Doggett presents the changes to the plan and discusses some responses to the comments made by Eggleston Environmental. Mr. Lovett discusses the stormwater changes and states that the structures are now proposed outside of the 50’ No-Build zone and two rain gardens have been added to the plans. The commission discusses ice management. Mr. Doggett states ice will be kept in-house. A discussion about the discharge from under the ice into the stormwater system ensues and Mr. Doggett states that he will check with the plumber. The administrator states that planting plans will be needed. Mr. Lynch asks about where they are with presenting the stormwater plans to the Andover Conservation Commission. Mr. Doggett states that they are presenting a full package to the Andover Conservation Commission as well as the stormwater master plan for the future. Mr. Lynch and the administrator discuss how tohandle the review where the water is going to be discharging into another town. It is stated that Eggleston Environmental will review all of the information submitted. Mr. Doggett requests a continuance to the November 16, 2011 meeting. A motion to grantthe request for a continuance to the November 16, 2011 meeting is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: Merrimack College Volpe Center Expansion Stormwater Report dated 10/18/11 o Site Plans dated 10/18/11 o 242-1533, 16 Berry Street (Fiore) (Goldsmith, Prest & Ringwall, Inc.) (cont. from 10/12/11) The administrator states that the applicant is reviewing and responding to the comments from Eggleston Environmental, and requests a continuance. A motion to grant the request for a continuance totheNovember 2, 2011 meeting is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. 242-1536, 357 Candlestick Road (Gill) (LJR Engineering) (cont. from 10/12/11) Daniel Gill and Nelson Poe of Earthworks arepresent. The administrator states that the applicant shows apermanent No-Disturbance Zone and wall on the revised plans as requested at the last hearing.The proposed No-Disturb Zone is greater than 50’ in all locations and the wall will be at the top of the slope. The plan also notes that the brush pile will be removed by hand. The commission discusses the project and vernal pool certification. Mr. Lynch states that there will be a net gain in No-disturbance area as mitigation for the encroachment into the 75’ No-build. A motion to grant the waiver of the No-Build zoneis made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. A motionto closethe hearingand issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Saal. Vote unanimous. Document: Site Plan titled “Existing Conditions Site Plan”, prepared by LJR Engineering, dated o 9/26/11, revised 10/15/11 242-1534, 500 Great Pond Road (North Andover Country Club) (The Neve-Morin Group, Inc.) (cont. from 10/12/11) (Request to cont. to 11/2/11) The administrator states that the applicant is on the Planning Board agenda for next week and requests a continuance. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the November 2, 2011 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Documents: Request for continuance submitted by The Neve-Morin Group, Inc. o 242-1535, 2009 Salem Street (Haseltine) (Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.) (cont. from 10/12/11) William Dufresne of Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.and Josh Naughtunof 2009 Realty Trustarepresent. The administrator reviews the delineation changesanddiscusses the new plan. Mr. Dufresne presents the plan and discusses the roof infiltration, check dams, stone berm and other changes that are related to stormwater. A DEP File # has been received. Mr. Lynch mentions the prior NOI presented for this project A Riverfront alternatives analysis has been received. The commission discusses the NHESP restriction and permanenceof the restriction. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to November 2, 2011 meeting made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc., wetland flag 3A-1 was added to o the plan dated 10/18/11 Letter from Norse Environmental Services, Inc., Redevelopment/Alternative Analysis o dated 10/12/11 Decision 242-1536, 357 Candlestick Road The administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions. The commission discusses that the wall will now mark the new No-disturb zone and will need to be shown on the plan. The erosion control decisions will need to be made in the field, and an as-built plan will be required as well as vernal pool certification. A motion to acceptand issuethe Order of Conditions as-amended is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Discussion of the 2012 Meeting Schedule th The commission discusses having only one meeting in December on the 12. A motion to approve the 2012 meeting schedule with only one meeting in December is made by Mr. Manzi,seconded by Mr. Lynch. A motion to grant to adjourn the meeting at: 9:00 PM made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous.