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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_08.13.14 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 13, 2014 Members Present: Douglas W. Saal, Vice Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic, Sean F. McDonough. Members Absent: , Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, JohnT.MabonAlbert P. Manzi, Jr. Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:09 PM Quorum Present. Public Meeting: 7:10PM Small Project NACC#129, 121 Farnum Street (Hutchins) (Minor Grading for Septic Replacement) Administrator states that the project was approved by Board of Health but small wetland area was missed. Conservation Zone) if erosion controls installed at limit of work. Douglas J. Smith of Soilsmith Designs presents the plan to install a septic system outside zone. Mr. Lynch asks how the existing system will be abandoned. Mr. Smith states removal of existing system not required. A motion to accept this filing as a small project 4.4.2J is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. A motion to approve the work as proposed with a condition for post construction inspection is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Small Project Small Project Procedures Copy of the Town Check North Andover MIMAP dated August 1, 2014 Soil Certification Plan dated July 9, 2014, revised dated July 31, 2014 NACC#130, 147 Johnnycake Street (Cavazza) (Crowley Construction & General Construction, Inc.) Stephen Crowley of Crowley Construction & General Construction, Inc. presents the proposal to install a stamped concrete patio within an existing lawn area. The Administrator states the Field Inspector conducted a site visit and does not believe erosion controls are needed. Mr. Lynch states there can be no washout of concrete at the site. Mr. Crowley states he will use a 55 gallon drum. All washout will occur off-site. A motion to accept this filing as small project 4.4.2.F is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. A motion to approve the project as proposed and require a post construction inspection with no concrete washing to occur on-site is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Small Project Small Project Procedures Copy of Town Check Sketched Plan dated 8/7/14 North Andover MIMAP dated 8/13/14 Public Hearings: 7:12 PM Request for Determination of Applicability Corner of Chickering Road and Prescott Street (Town of North Andover) The applicant Raymond Santilli of the Town of North Andover and Paul G. Costello of Polaris Consultants, LLC are present. Mr. McDonough read the legal notice. The Administrator presents the proposal to build a new fire station at the corner of Chickering Road and Prescott Streets. She reviews the existing drainage at the site (drainage swale) and the proposed drainage system. The existing swale drains to the street drainage system. The new system will handle stormwater on site. A box culvert will be added under the driveway so existing flows are maintained. Stormwater treatment will be added with a catch basin in the new driveway apron. Mr. Santilli states there is an address for this project #795 Chickering Road. Mr. Costello states this is roadway swale has not been maintained and is part of the state roadway layout. Mr. Saal asks about signaling for the station. Mr. Santilli reviews the signaling proposal. Mr. Lynch states negative determination non-jurisdictional swale. Mr. McDonough discusses maintenance of the swale. A motion to issue a negative determination non jurisdictional is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Documents: The application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicability Narrative Project Description Signatures and Submittal Requirements Eggleston Environmental review letter dated June 30, 2014 North Andover Wetlands Regulations Riverfront Map dated June 2, 2003 NHESP Map dated July 30, 2014 Locus USGS Map dated July 30, 2014 Stormwater System Westin & Sampson Engineers, Inc. dated August 1, 2014 Existing Conditions Plan of Land done by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated February 7, 2014 Proposed Utility Plan done by Polaris Consultants, LLC dated July 3, 2014, revised July 31, 2014 and Donham & Sweeney Architects Proposed Grading and Drainage Plan done by Polaris Consultants, LLC dated July 15, 2014 and Donham & Sweeney Architects Detail Sheet Plan dated July 3, 2014, revised dated August 5, 2014 and Donham & Sweeney Architects Plan of drainage ditch was not shown as jurisdictional wetland in the 2001 High School Project dated August 1, 2001 74 Willow Ridge Road (Reichlen) (Wetland & Land Management, Inc.) Mr. McDonough read the legal notice. The applicant Michael Reichlen of 74 Willow Ridge Road presents the project to expand the existing deck. The Administrator notes that the deck is larger than the 300 s.f. allowed under the Small Project Permit. She states there is some brush dumping on the property which would have to be removed. -Disturb Zone which has been there from a long time according to historic aerials. Mr. Reichlen states the shed is old but can probably move. Mr. McDonough asks if shed will be installed on sonotubes with ground as is. Answer is yes. Mr. Lynch asks the size of the shed . A motion to issue a negative determination #3 with conditions for relocation of shed -Disturb Zone, removal of yard waste and installation of wetland markers is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability WPA From 1-Request for Determination of Applicability Project Description Signatures and Submittal Requirements NHESP Map dated August 8, 2014 Locus Map dated August 5, 2014 Certif Easement Plan dated October 2, 1978 Notice of Intent (NOI) NACC#126, 107 Campion Road (Lot 89) (Saragas) (Wetlands Preservation, Inc.) (cont. from 7/23/14) Administrator states the planting plan was revised and now is composed of mostly Essex County natives. A maintenance plan for the rain gardens was also provided. A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Document: Landscaping Plan dated June 9, 2014, Revised Plan dated July 30, 2014 242-1626, 1101 Turnpike Street (Massachusetts Electric Company) (Coneco Engineers, Scientist & Surveyors, Inc.)(cont. from 7/23/14) (Request to cont. to 8/27/14) Administrator states she attended the site visit last Friday with peer consultant John Rockwood of Eco Tech and Jonathan Novak of Coneco Engineers, Scientist & Surveyors, Inc. The report submitted by the consultant is briefly discussed. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the August 27, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from Coneco Engineers, Scientist & Surveyors and Jonathan E. Novak requesting a continuance to August 27, 2014 meeting dated August 26, 2014 General Business: 7:40 PM 242-683, PCOC Request, 7 Weyland Circle (Lot 8A) (Cardoza) Administrator states this lot is a non-jurisdictional lot. A motion to issue the PCOC for 7 Weyland Circle (Lot 8A) only is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Document: WPA Form 8A-Rquest for a Partial Certificate of Compliance 242-1590, COC Request, 1831 Great Pond Road (Sciuto) (Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.) The applicant Anthony Sciuto of 1831 Great Pond Road is present. Administrator states there is an area where invasive species were removed wher more shrubs should be planted. 6 to 8 more native shrubs are recommended. A motion to issue the COC for 1831 Great Pond Road not to be issued until additional plantings are in is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated July 22, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance As-Built Plan dated July 21, 2014 3, 2014 CPC Conservation Restriction Administrator reviews the edits she made to the restriction. Mr. Lynch agrees that a baseline report should be done by the property owner. Mr. Saal asks that the commission and its agent not be required to notify the owner to monitor the property as stated on page 8. Commission should have same access as public. Document: A Copy of Conservation Restriction Discussions Tree Removal Request Protocol The Conservation Commission reviews. Mr. McDonough asks that some language changes be made. Administrator will update and post to the website. Open Space Plan Support Letter The administrator states the Open Space & Recreation Plan is complete and up on the Brown Walker Planners website for review. The Administrator sent the link to the Commission late last month. I am now working on getting support letters from boards and organizations involved in the process. A motion to approve the support letter is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Document Support Letter DPW General Permit Project-North Main Street Administrator states this proposal is to repair North Main Street fire department emergency access to the Merrimack River. The DPW general permit does allow repair of roadway erosion. Mr. Lynch states the DPW can work on the site under the general permit. Violation-1200 Osgood Street The Administrator reviews the additional grading done on the site. The Conservation Commission discusses the problem with this site over the years and agree a Notice of Intent will be required if any additional work is done on the site. The stabilization plan is approved. Documents: E/Mail from Michael D. Howard of Epsilon Associates dated July 30, 2014 Decision NACC#126, 107 Campion Road Administrator reviews the Draft Order of Conditions. The Commission accepts Order of Conditions as drafted. A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote 3 to 1 (Mr. McDonough opposed) A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 8:30 PM is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous.