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Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2013
Members Present:
Louis A. Napoli, Chairman; Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Vice
Chairman; Deborah A. Feltovic; John T. Mabon; Sean F. McDonough; Douglas W. Saal.
Members Absent:
Albert P. Manzi, Jr.
Staff Members Present:
Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator; Donna M.
Wedge, Conservation Secretary; Heidi M. Gaffney, Field Inspector.
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting came to Order at: 7:11 PM Quorum Present.
Approval of Minutes of 8/28/13
A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 8/28/13 as drafted and reviewed is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote unanimous.
Small Project
NACC#119, 177 Carlton Lane (Lauzon) (Construction of a Deck)
The field inspector states this is for re-construction of a deck removed 3 years ago.
and approximately 240 s. f. and located about 90-feet away
resource area.
The access would be through the existing driveway and there would 4 new footings for
the deck.
A motion to accept as small project 4.4.2.A is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by
Mr. Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to accept small project as proposed with a condition of a post construction
meeting is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Small Project
Description of work proposed
Plan of Land dated 10/2/13
Public Hearings: 7:14PM
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
242-1606, 303 Abbott Street (Boberin, LLC) (Wetlands & Land Management, Inc.)
William Manuell of Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. and Bob Corcoran of Boberin,
LLC
reet
is present.
Mr. Saal read the legal notice.
The administrator briefly reviews the wetland delineation.
Mr. Manuell presents and discusses the delineation and the site and also discusses the off-
site wetlands.
Mr. Mabon asks the administrator if she reviewed the off-site wetlands.
The administrator states that the wetlands are clear, toe-of-slope wetlands.
Mr. Lynch discusses the off-site wetlands and the nearby Vernal Pool.
Mr. Mabon discusses the wetlands and that they are related to drainage from Abbott
Village Subdivision Development.
A motion to accept the wetland line as proposed is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms.
Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
Letter from Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. dated 9/21/13
WPA Form 4A-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
Fees
Signatures
ANRAD Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Copy of State & Local Checks
Wetland Summary Report and Wetland Data Sheets
Streamstats Information
USGS Streamstats Print Page dated 9/18/13
USGS Streamstats Ungaged Site Report
Limited Existing Conditions Plan dated 8/21/13
North Andover MIMAP dated 10/9/13
Notice of Intent
242-1593, 16 Berry Street (North Andover Holdings, LLC) (LEC Environmental, Inc.)
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Document:
Letter from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. requesting a continuance to October
23, 2013 meeting dated 10/7/13.
242-1603, 315 South Bradford Street (Smolak Farms, LLC) (ESS) (cont. from 9/25/13)
The administrator states Natural Heritage issued no-take letter for the project but required
that the applicant submit a MESA filing since project not exempt. The project is also not
exempt from Stormwater Management. The applicant has requested a continuance.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting is made by
Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Document:
E/Mail from Smolak Farms, LLC requesting a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting
Dated 10/9/13.
242-1607, 168 Campbell Road (Sylvester) (Wetlands & Land Management, Inc.)
The applicant Betsey Sylvester of 168 Campbell Road, John Bunk of 168 Campbell Road
and William Manuell of Wetlands Land Management, Inc. are present.
Mr. McDonough read the legal notice.
The field inspector reviews the application briefly.
Mr. Manuell discusses the wetland resources on the property and reviews the proposal to
remove an existing inground pool and convert it to patio area as well as various other
landscaping tasks such as replacing rotten railroad tie retaining walls and a walkway to
the front dor.
Mr. Mabon states this activity would be improvement to the property and that the
stockpile area should be on the existing driveway within the erosion controls.
Mr. Lynch states that the erosion controls should be continued when they do the
walkway.
Mr. Manuell requests a continuance to allow time to hear from Natural Heritage.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
Letter from Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. dated 9/21/13
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent
Locus Map
Notice of Intent Fee Transmittal Form WPA Appendix B
Copy of State & Local Check
s Form
Project Description
Submitted to Natural Heritage for review
North Andover Conservation Commission Waiver Request Form dated 9/25/13
Transmittal to Natural Heritage Program dated 9/26/13
Copy Express Mail to Natural Heritage Program dated 9/26/13
Exiting Site Plan dated 9/25/13
242-1605, 285 Rea Street (Ramos) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC)
John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC is present.
Mr. McDonough read the legal notice.
Mr. Sullivan reviews the proposal for the replacement and expansion of the septic
system.
Mr. Mabon inquires about soil stockpile locations.
Mr. Sullivan states that there will be no need to stockpile.
Mr. Mabon states -disturb zone should be moved out of
Mr. McDonough states that wetland markers should be put up.
Mr. Lynch discusses that if the homeowners wish to re-do their driveway they should
include it in the filing, since the septic system will be under a portion of the driveway.
A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded
by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent
Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Notification of Abut
Portion of a USGS Map
Locus Map
Copy of State & Town Checks
A written alternative analysis for the Riverfront Area
Septic Design Plan dated 9/23/13
242-1604, 288 Sutton Street (Smolak) (Sullivan Engineering Group, Inc.)
John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC, and abutter Jerry J. Wilson of 12
Ellis Street are present.
Ms. Feltovic read the legal notice.
The administrator states this filing is for five 2-family dwellings subdivision with
roadway and stormwater management structures and briefly reviews the history of the
project.
Mr. Sullivan states this was reviewed back 2011 by the Planning Board and approved
then because of being duplexes the applicant had to go through the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
Mr. Sullivan states the maintenance of the roadway and stormwater management
structures would be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association this would stay a
private way with no town responsibility for maintenance of any of the property.
The administrator states that she has a co-build
zone.
The commission discusses the wall with Mr. Sullivan.
Mr. Napoli discusses the stormwater structures.
Ms. Feltovic discusses the O&M plan for the maintenance and states that there should be
an inspection schedule for the homeowners.
-disturb zone.
Mr. Sullivan states the applicant would tie into town sewer and town water.
Mr. Lynch states that there should be a protective covenant to keep the stormwater
structures in place and prevent future owners from filling them in.
Mr. Sullivan requests a continuance to the next meeting.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent
Copy of State & Town Checks
Completed Checklist for Stormwater Report
Long Term Pollution Prevention Plan (LTPPP)
TSS Removal Worksheet
Stormwater Recharge and Water Quality Calculations
Stormwater Report (prepared by Engineering & Surveying Services
Definitive Subdivision Plan for Matthews Way (Sheets 1-5) prepared by Engineering and
Surveying Services, revisions 6/22/11.
General Business: 8:26 PM
242-1561, COC Request, 109 Nutmeg Lane (Gorman) (Marchionda & Associates, L.P.)
(cont. from 9/25/13) (Request to cont. to 10/23/13)
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting is made by
Mr. McDonough, seconded by
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
E/Mail from Liz Gorman requesting a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting dated
10/7/13.
242-1572, Request for Partial Bond Release, 108 Campion Road (Montopoli) (Andover
Consultants, Inc.)
The administrator states this project needs to be monitored for 2 years with the planting
plan. The Boulder wall is installed and majority of the site is stabilized.
A motion to issue a partial bond release of $1,000 is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by
Mr. Saal.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from the Barbara Montopoli dated 9/26/13
As-Built plan of planting plan dated 9/26/13
Photos dated 10/9/13
242-1398, COC Request, 315 South Bradford Street (Smolak Farm, LLC) (cont. from
9/25/13) (Request to cont. to 10/23/13)
The administrator discusses the COC Request and states that the applicant has requested
a continuance.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough
Vote unanimous.
Document:
E/Mail from Smolak Farm, LLC requesting a continuance to October 23, 2013 meeting
Dated 10/9/13
Letter from NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Services dated 9/26/13
WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance
242-1602, Modification Request, 351 Willow Street (Muffin Realty Trust)
(The Neve-Morin Group, Inc.) (Request to withdraw)
A motion to accept the withdraw request is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms.
Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Enforcement Order Update
242-
The administrator states the applicant would update the Conservation Department by
October 18, 2013.
Table till October 23, 2013 meeting.
Decisions
242-1589, 1077 Osgood Street
The administrator reviews the draft Order of Conditions.
The Commission discusses and amends the draft Order of Conditions.
A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
242-1602, 351 Willow Street
The administrator reviews the draft Order of Conditions.
The Commission reviews and amends the draft Order of Conditions.
A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr.
Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 9:02 PM is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by
Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.