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Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
August 22, 2012
Members Present:
Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Vice Chairman
Deborah A. Feltovic,John T. Mabon(arrived 7:14 p. m.),Albert P. Manzi, Jr., (arrived 7:35
p .m.)Douglas W. Saal.
Member Absent:
Sean F. McDonough.
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:7:08PMQuorum Present.
Approval of Minutes of 7/25/2012 & 6/20/2012
A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 7/25/2012 and 6/20/2012as drafted and
reviewedismade by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Small Project
NACC#99, 48 Camden Street (Installation of a Shed)
Field inspector reviews the project and states that it is for a 10’ x 10’ shed, proposed to be
more than 50’ from the edge of the wetland. Wetland markers are on the site as required
whenthe condominium was built in 2008. There is also a dying tree that needs to be cut
down.
A motion to acceptthis as asmall project 4.4.2 C & G is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded
by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to approvethis asa small project withconditionsof apre-construction and
post-constructioninspection ismade by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Small Project
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Small Project Procedures
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Photo dated 8/22/12
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Public Hearings: 7:10 P. M.
Request for Determination of Applicability(RDA)
394 Boston Street (Perocchi) (New Water Line)
Michael Reilly of F. P. Reilly and Abutter’s Paul Maus and Maryanne Maus of 65 Old
Cart Way are present.
Mr. Saal readslegal notice.
Field inspector gives a brief overview.
Mr. Reilly presents the project and states that it is for a water lineto hook into town
water.
Mr. Maus states that he does not believe that there is an active water stub at the location
where Mr. Reilly states it is.
Mr. Reilly states that the Town of North Andover is where he obtained the location
information for the existing stub, which is located approximately 5 feet into the driveway
of 394 Boston Street.
Mr. Lynch discusses the erosion controls and states that it is up to Mr. Reilly to come
back to the commission if he discovers that the stub is not in the location as presented.
A motion issue anegative determination #3 with conditions including erosion controls,
pre-construction meeting and post-construction meeting is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded
by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability
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WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicabilityand associated
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documents
North Andover MIMAP Aerial Photo printed8/22/12
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Turnpike Street & Laconia Circle (Columbia Gas of MA) (Shaw Environmental, Inc.)
The applicant Patrick Levesque of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and Gary A. Jacobs of
Shaw Environmental, Incand Abutter’sHenry Fink of 1250 Turnpike Street,Robert E.
Davies of 163 Laconia Circle, and Jagdish Garg of 155 Laconia Circle arepresent.
Ms. Feltovicreadsthe legal notice.
The administrator briefly reviews the project and states that delineations are approximate
and are not proposed for confirmation as they are on private property along 114.
Mr.Shaw and Mr. Levesque present the project as proposed.
The administrator asks how they will handle culvert crossings.
Mr. Levesque states that they plan to go over the culverts
Mr. Lynch states that they should do test pits to determine the depth to the culverts as part
of the pre-construction meeting.
The administrator states that as part of the site review of the proposed work, some
dumping was discovered on Laconia which is being done by homeowners and states that
a letter will be sent to the property owners where the dumping is occurring.
A motion to issueanegative determination #3 withconditions requiring erosion controls,
test pits at the culverts andpre-and post-construction meetings ismade by Mr. Lynch,
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability
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Letter from Shaw Environmental, Inc. dated 8/1/12
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WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicabilityand associated
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documents
Figure 1 Site Location Map Salem/Turnpike Street Route 114 dated 7/12/12
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Figure 1 Laconia Circle Site Map Location dated 7/20/12
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Figure 2A Site Location Aerial Photo Salem/ Turnpike Street/Route 114 dated
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7/30/12
Figure 2B Site Location Aerial Photo Salem/Turnpike Street/Route 114 dated
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7/30/12
Figure2C Site Location Aerial Photo Salem/ Turnpike Street/Route 114 dated
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7/30/12
Figure 2D Site Location Aerial Photo Salem/Turnpike Street/Route 114 dated
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7/30/12
Figure 5 Site Location Aerial Photo Laconia Circle dated 8/2/12
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Sediment Control Plan 7/31/12
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Sediment Control Plan Laconia Circle dated 8/3/12
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Notice of Intent (NOI)
242-1562, 151 Boxford Street (Kutz) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC)
The applicantsJeffrey & Alyson Kutz of 151 Boxford Street, and John Sullivan of
Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC is present.
Mr. Saal readsthe legal notice.
The administrator states thatthe delineation has been confirmed. There is a stream
associated with the wetlandwhich originates near Candlestick, Stream stats shows the
drainage area as only .2 sq mi solikely intermittent although there was flow when the
inspection done.
Mr. Sullivan presents the proposed project and states that thepatio pavers are proposed to
be pervious, all work is proposed to be more than 50’ from the wetland and there are no
trees to be cut.
Mr. Napoli states that there is no stockpile location shown on the plan.
The administrator statesthatthis area is very flatandsoil movement should be minimal
on this site.
Mr. Sullivan request a continuance.
A motion to grant the requestfor a continuance to the September 12, 2012 meeting is
made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
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WPA Form 3-Notice of Intentand associated documents
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Plot Plan of Land for 151 BoxfordStreet, dated 7/17/12
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North Andover MIMAP Aerial Photo dated 8/14/12
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Pictometry Viewer dated 8/14/12
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Abutter notification receipts received at the meeting
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242-1563, 0 Great Pond Road (Paolino) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC)
The applicantsDavid and Corliss Paolino, and John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering
Group, LLCarepresent.
Ms. Feltovic readsthe legal notice.
The administrator briefly discusses the project and states that it is also before the
planning board for a Watershed Special Permit.She states that they are working on a
planting plan and that Eggleston Environmental will be reviewing the project. The
wetland line has been reviewed and approved. There is a stream on the property but it is
presumed to be intermittent and does not show on the USGS map.
Mr. Sullivan presents the project and states that the proposal has already been through the
ZBA and a porous pavement driveway is proposed.
Mr. Lynch statesthata landscape plan should be submitted.
The commission states that they want to work along with the planning board and review
the plan again after planning sees it.
Mr. Lynch discusses the No-disturb zone and the potential for planting it.
Mr. Mabon states that wetland distances to the house and decks should be shown on the
plan.
Mr. Sullivan requests a continuance.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance totheSeptember 12, 2012 meetingis
made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
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WPA Form 3-Notice of Intentand associated documents
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Drainage calculations for sizing stormwater recharge system
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Proposed Site Development PlanTax Map 104 Parcel 128 dated 7/30/12
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Letter from Eggleston Environmental dated 8/20/12
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Mass GIS Aerial Photo dated 8/20/12
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Abuttermailing receipts received at the meeting.
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242-1565, 1635 Osgood Street (Munroe) (Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.)
The applicant Tyler Munroe of 1635 Osgood Street and William Dufresne of Merrimack
Engineering Services, Inc. arepresent.
Mr. Mabon readsthe legal notice.
The field inspector presents the proposal is for septic replacement approximately 80-feet
from the wetland. The wetland is mostly channelized in this area and drainsto aculvert
the passes under Route 125. There is a large amount ofbrush and debris/trash along the
edge of the wetlands should be cleaned up.
Mr. Dufresne discusses the project and states that he willrevise the plans bythe next
meeting. He requests a continuance.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance totheSeptember 12, 2012 meeting is
made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
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WPA Form 3-Notice of Intentand associated documents
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Upgrade Plan of Subsurface Sewage Disposal System dated 8/26/10
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242-1564, 140 Marian Drive (Motew) (Hancock Associates)
The applicantsMathew S. Motew and Loren B. Motew and GregHochmuth of Hancock
Associates arepresent.
Mr. Mabon readsthe legal notice.
The administrator reviews the project and states that the house was built in 1967.
Mr. Hochmuth presentsthe proposed project stating that the applicant requests to
construct a 3 season room over the existing deck and discusses the need for a waiver.
Mr. Manzi states that he would like to see pre and postconstruction impervious area
numbers.
The commission discusses that there would need to be some mitigation proposed by
restoring a portion of the 25’ no-disturb zone.
Mr. Hochmuth statesthatthere would be an enhancement areawith a2 to 1 planting ratio
planted with shrubs and marked withwetland markers.
Mr. Lynch states that there should be apost and rail fence installed andan enhancement
area along the slope.
Mr. Lynch states that the soils in this area are not good.
Mr. Mabon discusses bringing the corner post under the deck some in order to keep the
post out of the 25’ No-disturb zone.
Mr. Hochmuth states that the wetland will be improved by the buffer zone enhancement
plan.
Mr. Hochmuth requests a continuance.
A motion to approvethe waiveras requested ismade by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms.
Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the September 12, 2012 meeting is
made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
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WPA Form 3-Notice of Intentand associated documents
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Waiver Request Form
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Site Plan dated 8/10/12
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Photos dated 8/15/12
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Aerial Photo dated 8/20/12
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Abutter receipts received
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242-1559, 40 Sugarcane Lane (LaGrasse) (Hancock Associates) (cont. from 8/8/12)
Greg Hochmuth of Hancock Associates is present.
The administrator reviews the recent pertinent information regarding this project.
Mr. Hochmuth presents and reviews the alternatives analysis, proposing three
alternatives.
The administrator discusses her site review and her review of the alternatives analysis.
Mr. Manzi statesthatthe applicant needs to file withtheZoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Lynch discusses the COC plan on file from 1998 and states that a fourth alternative
could be to completely remove the shed.
Mr. Hochmuth states that he informed the administratorthat hewould be submitting a
detailed alternative analysis for these locations so that it can be discussed at the next
public hearing and wishes toset up a site visit with theCommission.
The commission does not feel that a site visit is necessary.
Discussion continues between Mr. Hochmuth and the commission.
Mr. Hochmuth requests a continuance.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance totheSeptember 12, 2012 meetingis
made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Hancock Associates dated 7/28/12
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Aerial Photo dated 8/20/12
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General Business: 8:15PM
242-1019, COC Request, 1175 Turnpike Street (BC Realty Trust Company) (cont. from
8/8/12)
The administrator states thatno new informationhas beenreceivedand we arestill
waiting for proof of compliance with condition #51.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to September 12, 2012 meeting made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote unanimous.
242-1498, COC Request, Old Westside Sewer (Between Marblehead St. and Mass
Avenue) (Sewer Project) (DPW) (Woodard & Curran)
The administrator reviews the project and discusses the COC request. She states that the
town needs to provide an O&M Plan for the maintenance of the gravel access path and
the O&M plan has been received.
Mr. Lynch states that he has reviewed the O&M plan.
A motion to issue the COC and release the bondismade by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms.
Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Woodard & Curran dated 8/6/12
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WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance
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AerialPhotodated 8/10/11
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O & M Plan dated 8/21/12
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242-384,PCOC Request, 45 Tucker Farm Road (Lot 1A) (O’Connor)
The applicant Neil O’Connor is present.
The field inspector reviews the PCOC request and discusses a small tree house that has
been constructed.
The commission reviews the plans and the request.
A motion to issue the PCOC is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Christian & Sergi, Inc. dated October 28, 1988
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WPA Form 8A-Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance
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Plot Plan dated October 28, 1988
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Photos dated 8/21/12
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242-1509,COC Request, 858 Great Pond Road (Tracy) (Sullivan Engineering Group,
LLC)
John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC is present.
The field inspector presents an overview of the project.
Mr. Sullivan presents the COC request.
A motion to issue the COC and release the bondismade by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms.
Feltovic,
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated August 6, 2012
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WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance
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As-Built Plan of Land dated 8/6/12
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Photos dated 8/21/12
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242-1296, COC Request,Molly Towne Road (Autumn Chase) (North Andover Realty
Corporation)(Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.) (cont. from 8/8/12)
The administrator present anoverview of the project and discusses the Permit Extension
Act recent revision and states that the applicant wishes to withdraw the COC request.
A motion to accept the withdrawal is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote unanimous.
242-967, PCOC Request, 795 Great Pond Road (Lot 2) (Carrera) (Williams &
Sparages)
The applicantsIan M. Carrera & Jill M. Carrera, Peter Blaisdel of Williams & Sparages
and Eric P. Frahlich of Lillian Montalto Signature Properties is present.
The administrator reviews the original project and discusses the PCOC for this lot. She
states that a portion of the individual driveway for this lot has been paved while it was
proposed to be pervious.
Mr. Blaisdel discusses the PCOC request.
The commission discusses that an infiltration trench adequately designed would allow the
water to be infiltrated as originally proposed.
Mr. Lynch states that a test pit should be done to ensure the soils can properly infiltrate
the water from the paved area.
Mr. Blaisdel requests a continuance to get the infiltration trench completed.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance totheSeptember 12, 2012 meeting is
made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
A letter from Williams & Sparages dated 8/14/12
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WPA Form 8A-Request for a Partial Certificate of Complianceand associated
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documents
Order of Conditions for DEP File No. 242-967
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Letter from Hayes Engineering, Inc. dated 9/3/02
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Letter from Hayes Engineering, Inc. dated 9/19/02 Replication Area Report
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Enforcement Order, September 2, 2004
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Enforcement Order Letter from Conservation Administrator dated September 2,
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2004
WPA Form 9A-Enforcement Order
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Amendment to Enforcement Order dated September 14, 2005
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Enforcement Order Letter from Conservation Associate dated September14, 2005
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Superseding Enforcement Order dated March 26, 2006 from Conservation
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Associate dated March 24, 2006
WPA Form 9A-Enforcement Order dated March 24, 2006
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Letter from Lincoln Daley Town Planner dated August 22, 2006
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Copy of Plan for 795 Great Pond Road Lot 2 and Copy of Plan for 855 Great
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Pond Road Lot 4
Site Inspection Report November 7, 2007
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As-Built Plan for 795 Great Pond Road Lot 2 dated 8/15/12
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Photo dated 8/16/12
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Photos dated 8/21/12
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A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 9:30 PM made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr.
Lynch.
Vote unanimous.