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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_12.03.14 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes December 3, 2 014 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Douglas W. Saal, Vice Chairman, Albert P. Manzi, Jr., John T. Mabon, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic, Sean F. McDonough (arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:05PM Quorum Present. Approval of Minutes of 10/8/14 A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 10/8/14 as drafted and reviewed is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Public Hearings: 7:07PM Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation 242-1638, 100 Willow Street (Reau Realty, LLC) (Wetlands & Land Management, Inc.) (Request to cont. to 12/17/14) A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from William Manuel of Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 meeting dated November 25, 2014 242-1640, 602 Boxford Street (Messina Development Company, Inc.) (Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.) The applicant Robert Messina of Messina Development Company, Inc. and Maureen Hanley of Norse Environmental Services, Inc. are present. Mr. Mabon reads the legal notice. The Administrator states she reviewed the wetland line with the Ms. Hanley and made several flag changes. Ms. Hanley reviews the resource areas present on the site and the changes made to the delineation. She also states the area is with Priority Habitat for blandings turtle and is also Ephemeral Pool Habitat. She states a note was added in an area where there are off-site wetlands. Mr. Manzi states he would like to see the 50-foot No-Build zone 75-foot No-Disturbance zone on the plan. Ms. Hanley states that the limit of the Ephemeral Pool was not identified due to the time of year. Administrator states this site is also within Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (BLSF). Abutters are present but there are no comments. A motion to issue an ORAD confirming the limits of BVW and the presence of Ephemeral Pool Habitat on site but silent on the limits of the Ephemeral Pools is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote 6 to 1 (Mr. McDonough abstain) Documents: Application Checklist-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation WPA Form-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation Signatures ANRAD Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Copy of State & Town Check Locus Map Letter from Norse Environmental Services, Inc. dated November 18, 2014 Delineation Field Data Form dated September 2, 2014 NHESP Map FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map dated July 3, 2012 Form Notice of Intent (NOI) 242-1629, 4W High Street (RCG West Mill NA LLC) (Horsley Witten Group, Inc.) (cont. from 11/19/14) (Request to cont. to 12/17/14) Administrator states the stormwater review still ongoing. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from Seth Zeren of RCG West Mill North Andover, LLC requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 dated December 2, 2014 242-1634, 50 Royal Crest Drive (Pond Redesign) (AIMCO North Andover, LLC) (Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc.) Administrator states the project is on hold for redesign. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from Kenneth Lania of Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 dated December 2, 2014 242-1635, 50 Royal Crest Drive (off site inlets) (AIMCO North Andover, LLC) (Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc.) Administrator states stormwater review ongoing. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by McDonough. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail Kenneth Lania of Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 dated December 2, 2014 242-1636, 90 Molly Towne Road (Lot 15A) (Autumn Chase Subdivision) (North Andover Realty Corporation) (Norse Environmental Services, Inc.) Mr. McDonough reads the legal notice. The Administrator reviews the history of the Molly Towne Order of Conditions which is now expired and seeking a COC. Ms. Hanley presents the proposal for a new single family home on lot 15A. Mr. Lynch states there is a decrease in impervious area compared to the originally approved proposal. The NACC discusses referencing File #242-1296 in the new OOC but decides it is not necessary. Ms. Hanley states there are only minor issues to be addressed on the COC request and they should be resolved by the next meeting. A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent General Information Copy of State & Local Checks NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Notification to Abutters Affidavit of Service dated November 18, 2014 Town of North Andover Board of Assessors Map dated January 1, 2007 Locus Map dated November 19, 2014 Soil Map October 21, 2014 FIRM Map Flood Insurance Rate Map dated July 3, 2012 North Andover Wetlands Regulations Riverfront Map dated June 2, 2003 Site Plan for Notice of Intent dated October 15, 2014, revised dated November 17, 2014 Photos dated December 2, 2014 242-1637, 100 Molly Towne Road (Lot 16) (Autumn Chase Subdivision) (North Andover Realty Corporation) (Norse Environmental Services, Inc.) Mr. McDonough read the legal notice. Maureen Hanley of Norse Environmental Services, Inc. presents the new plan to construct a house on Lot 16. -build Zone which is allowed if no alternative. Mr. Manzi states the portion of the No-Disturb that is marked by fencing should be a stone wall. Ms. Hanley states the stone wa-Disturb to the property line. The Administrator states for aesthetic reasons it should probably be a straight line. The NACC discusses the wall location. Mr. Saal states the wall should extend to the isolated wetland area. Mr. Mabon suggests closing conditional on receiving a revised plan showing the isolated wetland jurisdiction and a stone wall along the Harold Parker access. Mr. Lynch asks that a note be added to the plan stating the location of the public trail access. The NACC decides to continue the hearing rather than close. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent General Information Copy of State & Town Checks NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Notification to Abutters Affidavit of Service dated November 18, 2014 Notification to Abutters Certified Abutters List dated October 20, 2014 Town of North Andover Board of Assessors Map dated January 1, 2007 Locus Map dated August 19, 2014 Soil Map dated October 21, 2014 Map Information dated October 21, 2014 Map Unit Legend dated October 21, 2014 Firm Flood Insurance Rate Map dated July 3, 2012 North Andover Wetlands Regulations Riverfront Area Map dated June 2, 2003 Site Plan For Notice of Intent Dated October 15, 2014, revised November 17, 2014 Photos dated December 2, 2014 242-1639, 351 Willow Street (Muffin Realty Trust) (The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc.) Mr. Mabon read the legal notice. John Morin of The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. reviews prior filings on the Bake N Joy site and reviews the resource areas on the property. Portions of the wetland are in Andover and the town was given a copy of the filing. Mr. Morin presents the new proposal which includes an addition to the building, parking and stormwater management improvements. -he wetland and the limit of work management system. Eggleston Environmental is reviewing for both the NACC and the Planning Board. Mr. Lynch asks if the flow through catch basin can be converted to a manhole with an adjacent catch basin. Mr. Lynch discusses the Vortsentry unit with Mr. Morin. Mr. Napoli asks about the grade on the parking ramps. Mr. Morin explains elevation of parking due to high water table and notes there are catch basins on the high side of the parking lot to keep flows from going down the ramps. Mr. Mabon asks about the purpose of the new addition. Mr. Ogen of Bake N Joy states the company is expanding manufacturing and the space will be for housing raw materials and packaging. Mr. Mabon asks about the location of the dumpster. The Administrator states the snow storage area is close to the B series wetland and asks if the NACC would like to see a barrier or monumentation at the No-Disturb line. An Andover abutter is present with questions about lighting and sound. Mr. Napoli states those issues will be addressed at the Planning Board hearing. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent Letter from The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. dated November 19, 2014 General Information Signatures and Submittal Requirements Copy of State & Local Check NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Letter from Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. Affidavit of Service dated November 20, 2014 Notification to Abutters Certified Abutters List dated November 17, 2014 Data Form Routine Wetland Determination dated June 10, 2014 USGS Map dated November 12, 2014 Site Plan of Land dated November 12, 2014 Amendment Request 242-1588, 464 Appleton Street (North Andover Realty Corporation) (Andover Consultants, Inc.) Dennis A. Griecci, P. E. LEED AP and Gerald Welch of Welch Construction are present. Mr. McDonough reads the legal notice. Mr. Griecci reviews the proposal to extend the roadway approximately 220 l. f. and add additional single-family house lots within the buffer zone to an isolated wetland. He reviews the stormwater management and states the Planning Board and Eggleston Environmental are reviewing the proposal as well. The NACC discusses the process and whether an amendment should be required. Mr. Lynch reads a portion of the Eggleston Environmental review letter. Mr. McDonough states that -Disturbance Zone. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Andover Consultants, Inc. dated November 19, 2014 Site Locus Map dated November 2014 Certified Abutters List dated November 4, 2014 Notification to Abutters Form Stormwater Management Report Modified Definitive PRD dated November 13, 2014 Certificate of Compliance Request 242-1447, PCOC Request, 2 Harvest Drive, Unit 209 (Pybus) (Kajko, Weisman, Colasanti & Stein) Administrator reviews this request for a PCOC in the Meadows/Oakridge/Maple Reserve complex. She states no PCOCs have been granted for these units while the OOC is still valid. Mr. Saal states there should be no release of individual liability when all owners are liable for the project as a condominium association. Mr. Manzi states he needs more information as to why a PCOC is necessary in this case. Many units have been bought and sold with no need for PCOC. A motion to continue the matter to the December 17, 2014 meeting for more information is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from Kajko, Weisman Colasanti & Stein requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 meeting dated December 2, 2014 242-1531, COC Request, 315 Turnpike Street (Merrimack College) (Wetland Preservation, Inc.) (cont. from 11/19/14) Administrator states the applicant is requesting for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from Geoff C. Andrews of Wetlands Preservation, Inc. requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 meeting dated December 3, 2014 242-1296, COC Request, Molly Towne Road (Chestnut Development, LLC) (Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.) Administrator states the applicant is requesting a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Document: E/Mail from Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. requesting a continuance to December 17, 2014 meeting dated December 3, 2014 242-1563, Modification Request, 950 Great Pond Road (Paolino) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC) The Administrator distributes copies of the approved plan and photos to the NACC. The applicant David & Corliss Paolino of 950 Great Pond Road, and John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC are present. Mr. Sullivan reviews the discrepancies between the work on site and the approved plan. Mr. Napoli asks about monitoring of the site. Mr. Sullivan states he has been monitoring the site. Mr. Paolino states the wetland markers are places on the trees. Mr. Lynch states the NACC is trying to reduce after-the-fact requests and applicants should construct what they propose. Mr. Mabon states the No-Disturb fence should start at Great Pond Road and connect to the existing wall. A motion to issue the modification as presented and amended is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated November 20, 2014 Request for Modification Plan dated November 20, 2014 Photos dated April 30, 2014 Photos dated September 30, 2014 242-1602, COC Request, 351 Willow Street (Muffin Realty Trust) (The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc.) John Morin, P.E. presents the as-built plan for the constructed sewage treatment facility. He states the site is stable and all silt fence has been removed. A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. dated November 12, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance Copy Town Check As-Built Site Conditions Plan dated July 16, 2014 Photos dated December 2, 2014 242-1464, COC Request, 1275 Turnpike Street (Brightview) (Marchionda & Associates, L. P,) Paul A. Marchionda of Marchionda Associates, L. P. presents the COC request. He states there is a contract for maintenance of the stormwater system in place and has the letter. He also has a copy of the Form A affidavit from the new owner. He states all erosion control has been removed. Proof of maintenance has been submitted and all catch basins have been cleaned. Mr. Lynch asks if storage volumes in the detention basins have been confirmed. Mr. Marchionda says they have but there he did not formally certify. A motion to issue the COC pending receipt of certification letter from the Engineer is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Marchionda & Associates, L. P. dated November 17, 2014 Letter from Seekamp Environmental Consulting, Inc. dated November 7, 2014 Photos of Wetland Replication Area dated October 31, 2014 Letter from Marchionda & Associates, L. P. dated October 7, 2013 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance Appendix A-Affidavit dated January 27, 2012 Letter from Marchionda & Associates, L. P. dated November 24, 2014 Street Sweeping Log 2013 through 2014 As-Built Plan done by Marchionda & Associates dated October 1, 2013 Figure 1: done by Marchionda & Associates, L. P. Operation and Maintenance Plan dated November 12, 2009, revised February 25, 2010 Photos dated December 2, 2014 242-1581, COC Request, 1055 Salem Street (Jeffco, Inc.) (Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.) The applicant Douglas Ahern of Jeffco, Inc. is present. Mr. Manzi recuses himself due to a conflict of interest. The Administrator reviews minor discrepancies between the proposed and as-built plans. Administrator states the erosion controls have not been removed and a shed is shown on the as-built that was demolished. The No-Disturb wall is also not complete on the adjacent lot. Mr. Ahern requests that a post and rail fence be allowed between the walls. The NACC wants to see the wall completed. A motion to approve the COC but withhold issuance until all documentation has been submitted is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. (Mr. Manzi returned to the meeting at 9:20 p. m.) Bylaw Regulation Revisions (cont. from 11/19/14) Administrator states there has not been time for discussion between Mr. Lynch and Eggleston Environmental on the stormwater portion of the regulations. A motion to continue the matter to the December 17, 2014 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Decision 242-1631, 294 Chestnut Street The administrator reviews the draft Order of Conditions. The Commission amends the Order of Conditions. A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 9:30 PM is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough Vote unanimous.