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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_07.23.14 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 23, 2014 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Albert P. Manzi, Jr., John T. Mabon, Deborah A. Feltovic. Members Absent: Douglas W. Saal, Vice Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Sean F. McDonough Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:05 PM Quorum Present. Approval of Minutes 6/11/14 A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 6/11/14 as drafted and reviewed is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Public Meeting: 7:06PM Small Project NACC#128, 1580 Salem Street (Burt III) (Installation of a Shed) The applicant Winston Burt III of 1580 Salem Street is present. Mr. Manzi asks if the delineation has changed since the septic system was installed. Administrator states the Field Inspector reviewed the wetland line and confirmed it has not changed. Mr. Mabon asks if there are wetland flags in the field. Administrator states there are not. Mr. Burt states the shed will be on blocks. A motion to accept this filing as small project 4.4.2.C is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. A motion to approve as proposed with pre and post-construction meetings is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Small Project Small Project Procedures E/Mail from Mr. Burt about the narrative of how the shed would be installed Proposed Subsurface Sewage Disposal System dated July 13, 2004, revised August 9, 2004 Public Hearings: 7:10 PM NACC#126, 107 Campion Road (Lot 89) (Local Bylaw only) (Saragas) (Wetlands Preservation, Inc.) (cont. from 6/11/14) Administrator reviews the permitting process to date including final review by Eggleston Environmental. William S. MacLeod of Andover Consultants states that the Planning Board intends to issue their permit on August 5. Mr. Manzi discusses the planting plan. States native plantings are required. Mr. McLeod states he can have a revised planting plan to the NACC quickly. Mr. Napoli asks about the sewer line location as two were shown on the last plan. Mr. McLeod states it will be the gravity line. Mr. Mabon asks why this is a local filing only. Administrator states the isolated wetland does not make the ¼ acre foot of water threshold for state jurisdiction. Administrator states there is a three week gap in meetings so a continuance is required. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the August 13, 2014 meeting is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Document: Site Plan dated March 3, 2014, revised dated July 9, 2014 Planting Plan dated June 19, 2014 242-1626, 1101 Turnpike Street (Massachusetts Electric Company) (Coneco Engineers, Scientists & Surveyors, Inc.) (cont. from 7/9/14) (Request to cont. 8/13/14) Administrator states the applicant is requesting a continuance to August 13, 2014 meeting. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the August 13, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Documents: E/Mail from Jonathan E. Novak of Coneco Engineers, Scientists & Surveyors, Inc. requesting a continuance to August 13, 2014 meeting dated July 23, 2014 Amendment Request 242-1589, 1077 Osgood Street (Angus Realty Corporation) (Lynnfield Engineering, Inc.) Ms. Feltovic read the legal notice. Richard Barthelmes of Lynnfield Engineering presents the paving plan. States a pavement study was done of the parking lot and pavement is at the end of its useful life. There are failures in several areas from truck traffic. Repairs are also needed around several catch basins. A minor change to the location of the gas line is also presented. Erosion controls will be installed for all work. Mr. Mabon asks if there will be any expansion of the parking lot. Answer is no. Mr. Napoli asks about the two types of paving proposed. heavy/truck traffic areas. Mr. Napoli asks if the material will be taken out. Answer, yes. He also asks if the existing grade will be maintained. Answer also yes. Mr. Mabon asks about the timing and the phasing of the project. Mr. Barthelmes anticipates fall. The Administrator states silt sacks should be placed in catch basins. Mr. Barthelmes states work would be phased because the restaurants and Butcher Boy will be open throughout the process. A motion to accept the amendment as presented is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Lynnfield Engineering, Inc. dated July 8, 2014 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan dated July 7, 2014 Pavement Plan dated July 7, 2014 General Business: 7:30 PM 242-1231, COC Request, (North Andover Common) (Massachusetts Electric Company) (Coneco Engineers, Scientists & Surveyors) Jonathan E. Novak of Coneco Engineers, Scientists & Surveyors, Inc. is present. Administrator confirms that from her review of the plans the above ground structures are largely in compliance with the proposed plans. Several deviations are pointed out. Mr. Manzi asks if the as-built is adequate. Answer yes. A motion to issue the COC is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Coneco Engineers, Scientist & Surveyors, Inc. dated June 12, 2014 Letter from Coneco Engineers, Scientist & Surveyors, Inc. dated January 3, 2013 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance Copy of Amended Order of Conditions December 22, 2004 OH To UG Commons Project As-Built Plans dated June 26, 2014, revised July 9, 2014 Phot 242-1529, COC Request, 274 Chestnut Street (Foulds) (Hancock Associates) The Administrator states the Order of Conditions was for an after the fact approval and mitigation for a sport court. Plantings have been monitored and are thriving. Greg Hochmuth of Williams & Sparages, LLC presents the after the fact permitting that was done and the serious mitigation that was required. The Commission reviews photos. A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Hancock Associates dated July 16, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance North Andover Conservation Commission Order of Conditions Compliance Form dated June 16, 2014 Plan of Land Existing Site Conditions dated June 14, 2014 242-1522, 20 Rosemont Drive (Gyorda) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC) The Administrator reviews the completed work. The minor deviations in the as-built plan including a slightly larger deck -Build Zone. The applicant Peter Gyorda of 20 Rosemont Drive is present. Mr. Manzi states the site looks good. A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated July 11, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance As-Built Plan of Land dated July 11, 2014 242-1546, 730 Winter Street (Norton) (Atlantic Engineering & Survey Consultants, Inc.) (cont. from 7/9/14) Administrator reviews the completed work and presents photos. A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Atlantic Engineering & Survey Consultants, Inc. dated May 8, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance Conservation As-Built Plan dated May 14, 2014 4 Agricultural Use License Mazurenko Farm, Half Mile Hill, Foster Farm The Administrator states that Mr. Kimball who recently hayed the field will not be continuing. Steven D. Sardella of 1034 Boston Road Crestin Farm is present. Mr. Sardella states he has worked for the farm since 1963. He is present to represent the owner Mr. Davidowicz. ground nesting bird season. Mr. Sardella states he would like to mow prior to June 2 in the future. He produces round bales. He would like to put money into the field but would like a 5-year contract with a 1 year option. He would reseed in fall. Mr. Manzi states 5 years is agreeable but would need a full proposal including information about plowing or top seeding. Would fertilizer or lime be used? This is watershed area. Commission would also like to see dates for mowing that are sensitive to wildlife. A motion to issue one year agricultural use license is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 8:00 PM is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi Vote unanimous.