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Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2014
Members Present:
Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Vice Chairman,
John T. Mabon, Deborah A. Feltovic, Douglas W. Saal.
Members Absent:
Sean F. McDonough, Albert P. Manzi, Jr.
Staff Members Present:
Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator,
Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary.
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting came to Order at: 7:00 PM Quorum Present.
Approval of Minutes 3/12/14
A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 3/12/14 as drafted and reviewed is made by
Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Public Meeting: 7:02 PM
NACC#124, 730 Winter Street (Norton) (Installation of fence and prune bushes)
The applicants Matthew & Raedene Norton are present.
The administrator presents the proposal and explains that an OOC for a septic system is
still open.
-Disturbance Zone.
A motion to accept the project as a small project 4.4.2. G & H and approve as proposed
with pre and post construction inspection is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Mr.
Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Small Project
Small Project Procedures
Letter from Matt Norton narrative of project dated 4/1/2014
Photos from Matt Norton dated 4/1/2014
Copy of the Permit plan dated 2/28/2012
Photos dated 4/8/2014
Public Hearings: 7:05 PM
Request for Determination of Applicability
4 High Street (RCG West Mill NA, LLC c/o RCG, LLC) (Design Consultants, Inc.)
The applicant David Steinberg of RCG West Mill NA, LLC, Seth Zeren of RCG West
Mill NA, LLC, and David Giangrande of Design Consultants, Inc are present.
Mr. Saal reads the legal notice.
Mr. Zeren presents the proposal to construction additional parking on the site using
porous pavers.
carrying stream under buildings. Parking areas will be pitched to rain gardens to filter
stormwater. The proposal meets the stormwater management standards and handles up to
the 100-year storm event.
Mr. Lynch asks about the soils on site and if there are potential pollutants.
Mr. Steinberg states we are the new owners of the West Mill property.
Eggleston Environmental has reviewed the proposal and has no additional concerns.
Ms. Feltovic applauds the applicant for making the filing go very smoothly.
Mr. Lynch asks that all direct connections to the drainage system be protected during
construction. A revised erosion control plan should be submitted before the
preconstruction meeting.
A motion to issue a negative determination with pre and post construction inspection is
made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability
WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicability
Project Description
Signatures and Submittal Requirements
Existing Conditions Plan dated 3/14/2014
Existing Conditions Plan with Locus dated 3/14/2014
Erosion Control Plan dated 3/14/2014
Layout & Materials Plan dated 3/14/2014
Grading and Drainage Plan dated 3/14/2014
Details dated 3/14/2014
Certif/14/2014
MIMAP Aerial Photo dated 4/8/2014
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
242-
Ms. Feltovic reads the legal notice.
The administrator explains the need for a continuance. She would like to see more
vegetation emerging before making a decision on the delineation. There are several
channels up-gradient of the wetland line. The slope is very steep and stony and she is not
able to auger.
Abutters Bradford Smith & Donna Canty of 419 Bear Hill Road, and Joseph Bean &
Madeline Bean of 431 Bear Hill Road are present and have concerns about what is
happening on site. Soils are already disturbed and trees have been cut.
The administrator states the cutting and disturbance
areas.
Mr. Lynch states a Watershed Special Permit will also be needed and that Planning
should be notified of the disturbance.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the April 23, 2014 meeting is made by
Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
WPA Form 4A-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
General Information
Fees Transmittal Form
Signatures
Applicant Information
USGS Locus Map
NHESP Map
North Andover MIMAP dated 12/13/2013
Affidavit of Service
Copy of State & Town Checks
ANRAD Plan dated January 28, 2013
ANRAD Plan revised dated March 31, 2014
Notice of Intent (NOI)
242-1617, 479 Lacy Street (Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc.) (Donohoe
Survey, Inc.) \\
Mr. Mabon reads the legal notice.
Paul Donohoe of Donohoe Survey, Inc. presents the proposal to install a dry hydrant for
fire protection (requested by Boxford Fire Chief). The wetland line was adjusted on the
plan at the request of the Administrator. Mr. Donohoe states that Mary Rimmer of
Rimmer Environmental Consulting, LLC flagged the site. The pond was dug in the
of suction
line will be installed. A dewatering location is shown on the plan.
Mr. Mabon asks if there will be a permanent pump answer is no, pumper truck will be
used. Mr. Mabon asks about pipe material answer will be PVC in pond.
Mr. Lynch discusses the agricultural exemption. The Administrator states that it does not
apply because the farm does not raise and sell horses.
Mr. Lynch asks about erosion control in pond. None proposed. Work should be done in
dry season.
Mr. Napoli asks about soils. He states contractor may encounter boulders and should
advise conservation if route is to change.
The administrator asks that creosote soaked poles be removed from wetland.
-Disturbance Zone is made by Mr.
Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to close and issue a decision with 21 days is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by
Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent
Letter from Windrush Farm dated 4/2/2014
General Information
Waiver Request
NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Locus Map
Description of dry hydrant installation
Delineation Field Form from Rimmer Environmental Consulting, LLC dated 11/20/2013
Indicators of Hydrology
Site Plan dated January 20, 2014
Site Plan revised dated April 4, 2014
242-1618, 50 Royal Crest Drive (Building 47) (AIMCO North Andover, LLC)
(Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc.)
Mr. Saal reads the legal notice.
Kenneth Lania of Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. presents the proposals to
waterproof the buildings. Roof leaders will not be connected. Mr. Lania states he is
waiting for data regarding the amount of water leaving the site before connecting
additional drainage.
Mr. Napoli states the Town of North Andover is working on the drainage.
Mr. Lania states DPW has encountered some issues regarding their drainage plans for the
area.
Mr. Mabon asks if the drainage will go into the storm drain because abutters have
concerns with more water leaving the site.
Mr. Lania states this basin drains into the line that runs along Route 114.
Mr. Lynch asks about the existing drainage. Deep sump?
Mr. Lania states hoods were installed.
Mr. Lynch states he would like to see a manhole added in front of the catch basin.
Mr. Saal agrees with Mr. Lynch.
Mr. Lynch asks when water meter information (on water leaving site) will be available.
Mr. Lania states 2 weeks.
Hillside Drive are present and raises concern that meeting notice said meeting would not
start before 8 p.m.
Ms. Wedge confirms the applicant used an old template.
Abutters questions are heard.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to April 23, 2014 meeting is made by for
revised plans is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
Letter from Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated 3/28/2014
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent
General Information
NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Cert
Copy of State & Town Checks
Checklist for Stormwater Report
Other Materials Submitted with this NOI
Locus Map dated 3/24/2014
Aerial Photography dated 3/24/2014
USGS Topographic Maps dated 3/24/2014
NHESP Endangered Species Map dated 3/24/2014
FEMA Floodplain Map dated 3/24/2014
Zoning Map dated 3/24/2014
NRCS Soils Map dated 3/24/2014
Foundation Drainage Plans dated 3/24/2014
Building 47 (reduced scale) dated 3/11/2014
Foundation Drainage Plans Building 47 dated 3/11/2014
NACC#123, 50 Royal Crest Drive (Building 30) (Local Bylaw only) (AIMCO North
Andover, LLC) (Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc.)
Mr. Saal reads the legal notice.
See discussion and voting above.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent Local Bylaw only
Letter from Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated 3/28/2014
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent Local Bylaw only
General Information
NOI Wetland Transmittal Form
Copy of Local Check dated 3/24/2014
Other Materials Submitted with this NOI
Locus Map dated 3/24/2014
Aerial Photography dated 3/24/2014
USGS Topographic Maps dated 3/24/2014
NHESP Endangered Species Map dated 3/24/2014
FEMA Floodplain Map dated 3/24/2014
Zoning Map dated 3/24/2014
NRCS Soils Map dated 3/24/2014
Foundation Drainage Plans-Building 30 (reduced scale) dated 3/11/2014
Foundation Drainage Plans-Building 30 (full scale) dated 3/11/2014
General Business: 8:25 PM
242-1459, COC Request, 1001 Turnpike Street (Orchard Village, LLC)
(Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.) (cont. from 3/26/14)
The applicant Robert Messina of Orchard Village, LLC and the applicant lawyer Donald
F. Borenstein, Esq. are present.
The administrator explains the review to date including testing of the porous pavement.
Sod has also just been installed on Lot 6.
Mr. Borenstein reviews the process to date..
Mr. Lynch states the O&M on the porous driveways needs to be done yearly to keep the
driveways from clogging. He states the COC should be held until the site is stabilized
and erosion controls removed.
The administrator reads the final email from Mr. Peznola the third party reviewer.
A motion to issue the COC when erosion controls are removed is made by Mr. Lynch,
seconded Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Plan of Pervious Pavement Test Locations dated 4/9/2014
Photos dated 11/27/2013
242-265, PCOC Request, 55 Wintergreen Drive (Lot 10) (Healey)
The applicant Cheryl S. Healey of 55 Wintergreen Street is present.
Mr. Lynch asks if there are any drainage easements. There are not.
A motion to issue the PCOC is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
WPA Form 8A-Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance dated 4/2/2014
As-Built Plan dated 3/31/1994
242-1114, COC Request, Dale Street/Bradford Street (Meetinghouse Commons, LLC)
(MHF Design Consultants, Inc.)
The applicant Thomas D. Zahoruiko is present.
The Administrator reviews issues with the plan including various scales, discrepancies
and need for proof of stormwater maintenance.
Mr. Zahoruiko points out that over 120 monitoring reports have been completed for the
project. He states that a small amount of erosion control needs to be removed from under
the bridge.
Mr. Napoli states the commission needs to be consistent about proof of maintenance of
the stormwater system.
The Administrator states there is an underground detention system as well.
Mr. Mabon states that all information required by the OOC is needed.
Mr. Zahoruiko is confident he can find the O&M.
The NACC discusses the plan scale.
Mr. Zahoruiko will provide the as-builts at 1:40 scale.
Mr. Saal states MHF should call out the differences.
Mr. Lynch states the O&M can be performance based if not all records available.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to April 23, 2014 meeting is made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from MHF Design Consultants, Inc. dated 3/18/2014
WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance
As-Built Plan dated March 18, 2014
242-158, PCOC Request, 68 Bear Hill Road (Lot 52A) (Hyder Law Offices)
Field Inspector reports this is a non- jurisdictional lot.
A motion to issue the PCOC for 68 Bear Hill Road (Lot 52A) only is made by Ms.
Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Hyder Law Offices dated 3/27/2014
WPA Form 8A- Request for Partial Certificate of compliance
Bylaw Regulations, Fees, and Checklist Revisions
Administrator states still have outstanding questions from Eggleston Environmental on
the stormwater regulations that need commission input.
A motion to grant the request for continuance to April 23, 2014 meeting is made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 9:20 PM is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr.
Lynch.
Vote unanimous.