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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_01.14.15 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes January 14, 2015 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Douglas W. Saal, Vice Chairman, Albert P. Manzi, John T. Mabon, Deborah A. Feltovic, Sean F. McDonough (arrived at 8:25 p.m.) Member Absent: Joseph W. Lynch, Jr. Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:04 PM Quorum Present. Approval of Minutes of 11/5/14 A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 11/15/14 as drafted and reviewed is made by Mr. Saal, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Public Hearings: 7:06 PM Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area 242-1638, 100 Willow Street (Reau Realty, LLC) (Wetlands & Land Management, Inc.) (cont. from 12/17/14) The Administrator states she reviewed the delineation with Mr. Manuell and made one flag change. William J. Manuell of Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. reviews the resource areas on site. He conducted stream stats and determined stream to be intermittent at this locus. Zone A does show on the site but a LOMA removing the site from the FEMA floodplain was issued. Mr. Mabon asks if there is a base flood elevation. Mr. Manuell states there was no base flood elevation on the FEMA maps for this area. Mr. Manzi asks if Mr. Manuell augered for every flag. Discussion of delineation methods. Discussion of swale off of parking lot. Discussion of Zone A and LOMA. Mr. Napoli notes that the Willow Street area is very wet. A motion to issue the ORAD approving the delineation as discussed with no BLSF on the property is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation Letter from Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. dated November 11, 2014 Locus Map dated November 11, 2014 WPA Form 4A-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation WPA Form 4A-ANRAD Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Copy of State & Town Checks Notification to Abutters Form Certified Abutters List dated November 6, 2014 Letter from Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. dated May 6, 2013 Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. Wetland Delineation Form dated May 2, 2013 Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. Wetland Delineation Field Data Form dated May 2, 2013 Massachusetts Stream Stats dated November 11, 2014 Site Plan Existing Conditions prepared by Patrowicz Land Development Engineering dated October 9, 2014, revised plan dated December 10, 2014 North Andover MIMAP dated January 13, 2015 242-1641, 100 Great Pond Road (Niceforo) (Marchionda & Associates, L. P.) Ms. Feltovic reads the legal notice. The Administrator states Heidi Gaffney reviewed the delineation for the NACC. One flag was deleted. Paul A. Marchionda of Marchionda & Associates, L. P. presents the ANRAD plan to the NACC. Mr. Mabon asks about the slope of the property. Mr. Marchionda responds slope is gradual. Mr. Manzi asks about soils. NACC discussion delineation on adjacent property. A motion to issue the ORAD approving the delineation as shown on the revised plan is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation WPA Form 4A-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation ANRAD Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Copy of State & Town Checks Letter from Norse Environmental Services, Inc. dated December 12, 2014 Indicators of Hydrology Delineation Field Data Form USGS Map dated December 2014 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated December 2014 Certified Abutters list dated December 3, 2014 Notification to Abutters Form Plan of Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation dated prepared by Marchionda & Associates, L. P. dated December 22, 2014 Notice of Intent (NOI) 242-1629, 4W High Street (RCG West Mill NA LLC) (Horsley, Witten Group, Inc.) (cont. from 12/17/14) The applicant David Steinberg of RCG West Mill NA LLC, Seth Zeren of RCG West Mill NA LLC, and Jon Ford of Horsley Witten Group, Inc. are present. Mr. Steinberg reviews the permitting process to date and the changes made to the project during permitting. He reviews slide presentation including removal of the 1994 building and construction of new parking and stormwater infrastructure. Improvements are also proposed on the bank of the pond. Mr. Ford reviews the stormwater management system including 7 new bioretention systems a treebox filter and reconstruction of 2 outfalls. The project will result in 6% less impervious area across the site. Mr. Ford addresses the tank and pump system for stormwater that will remain on the site. One pump is not working. Mr. Mabon asks about outfall at flag A10 and if the outfall can be relocated farther from the pond. RCG states they would like to minimize disturbance and moving outfall would increase disturbance. Photo of bank shown to commission. Mr. Mabon states site conditions appear to limit ability to relocate. He asks about treatment prior to discharge of stormwater at outlet. Mr. Ford reviews bioretention areas and states only overflow will go to discharge points. The underground stormtech chamber will handle peak rates and volume. Mr. Manzi December letter regarding engineering certification of the stormwater infrastructure. Mr. Napoli states the certification should be part of the phasing plan. Mr. Mabon states the certification should include all inverts and elevations. Mr. Saal states the design engineer should set the elevations of the stormwater structures, not the contractor. Work should stop if discrepancies found or changes needed. Mr. Napoli points out that the work done on the front part of the site was not accurate. Mr. Ford states stormwater from the front part of the site has been incorporated into the design. Mr. Napoli asks about the tank system. Mr. Zeren states the tank is concrete and approximately 20 years old. It is in good condition. A motion to accept the waiver request for work being done in 50-foot No-Build zone and the 25-foot No-Disturbance zone is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic (Mr. McDonough abstained). Vote 5 to 1. A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Mabon (Mr. McDonough abstained) Vote 5 to 1. Documents: Letter from Horsley Witten Group, Inc. dated December 4, 2014 Letter from Alliance Environmental Group, Inc. dated November 20, 2014 West Mill Redevelopment Permitting Plan prepared by Horsley Witten Group, Inc. dated January 12, 2015 Conceptual Landscape Plan prepared by Horsley Witten Group, Inc. dated December 2014 survey provided by S. E. C. & Associates, Inc. dated December 2014 242-1642, 492 Sutton Street (Lawrence Municipal Airport) (Stantec) The applicant Michael Miller Manager of Lawrence Municipal Airport and Randall P. Christensen of Stantec are present. Mr. Mabon reads the legal notice Mr. Christensen reviews the runway safety project. The project is federally mandated. Paved runway will be removed and turf overrun areas will be added. The areas are sized for the type of airport. Lawrence is a B2. This will result in a shortening of the runway. Vegetated swales and deep sump catch basins will be added. This will improve overall stormwater conditions -Disturbance Zone. Grades will be 5% or less removing the abrupt fill that is there now. Silt fence and hay bale erosion control will be used. Soil tackifier will also be used on all slopes. Construction will take place during the growing season. Mr. Manzi states the VMP Plan required planting plan for shrubs around the airport perimeter. Mr. Christiansen states the project will only change the turf slope. The Conservation Commission had a discussion about the filing must submit alternative analysis to support the waiver request. This should include review of Emass beds. The revised plan should show the 25-foot No-Disturbance zone and detail on gas hoods for the catch basins. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Saal. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent Letter from Stantec dated December 22, 2014 WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent Copy State & Town Check Introduction dated December 23, 2014 Site Locus Plan dated May 23, 2014 Aerial Photo dated May 23, 2014 FEMA Flood Map dated July 3, 2012 NHESP Certified Vernal Pools dated 2008 NHESP Priority Habitats of Rare Species dated 2007 NHESP Estimated Habitats of Rare Wildlife dated 20017 Certified Abutters List December 8, 2014 Notification to Abutters Form Stormwater Management Report Construct Runway 14-32 End dated December 2014 Figure 1: Site Location Map Figure 2A: Preliminary Submission November 2014 Web soil Survey dated December 11, 2014 Appendix D: TSS Removal Worksheets Appendix G: Spill Prevention and Response Appendix H: Illicit Discharge Compliance Statement Appendix I: Hydrology Analysis, Hydro Cad Analysis: existing conditions, Hydro Cad Analysis: Proposed Conditions Appendix C: Project Plan Sets Construct Runway 14-32 end safety areas and light taxiway E prepared by Stantec dated December 2014 Photos dated January 13, 2015 242-1634, 50 Royal Crest Drive (Pond Redesign) (AIMCO North Andover, LLC) (cont. from 12/17/14) (Request to cont. to 1/28/15) Administrator states Eggleston Environmental is waiting for additional materials from engineer. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: E/Mail from Kenneth Lania from Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. requesting a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting dated January 13, 2015 242-1634, 50 Royal Crest Drive (off Site Inlets) (AIMCO North Andover, LLC) (cont. from 12/17/14) (Request to cont. to 1/28/15) Administrator states Eggleston Environmental is waiting for additional materials from engineer. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: E/Mail from Kenneth Lania of Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. requesting a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting dated January 13, 2015 242-1639, 351 Willow Street (Muffin Realty Trust) (The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc.) (cont. from 12/17/14) (Request to cont. to 1/28/15) Administrator states applicant requests a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting to finish stormwater review. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from John M. Morin of The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. requesting a continuance to January 28, 2015 meeting dated January 7, 2015 Amendment Request 242-1588, 464 Appleton Street (North Andover Realty Corporation)(Andover Consultants, Inc.) (cont. from 12/17/14) Administrator states the applicant submitted a revised O&M Plan as requested. The requested planting plan will be part of the Order of Conditions. A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Stormwater Management dated November 20, 2014 Letter from Eggleston Environmental dated November 24, 2014 E/Mail from Eggleston Environmental dated December 15, 2014 Letter from Andover Consultants, Inc. dated November 25, 20 General Business: 8:35 PM 242-1296, COC Request, Molly Towne Road (Chestnut Development, LLC) (Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.) (cont. from 12/17/14) Philip Christiansen of Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. is present. The Administrator states there is a batting and pitching cage in the open space on lot 7. This will need to be addressed with the Planning Board when the subdivision is complete. Open space markers and no-salt/no-snow signage were installed; catch basin cleaning and stormwater maintenance invoices were submitted. The Open Space has yet to be deeded to the Town of North Andover but this is required by the Planning Board PRD. The applicant will close out with the Planning Board Filing when the subdivision is complete. The NACC discusses the access to Harold Parker. Mr. Christiansen states there are stone walls on either side of the access. A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from North Andover Realty Corporation dated November 18, 2014 WPA form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance Letter from Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated November 18, 2014 North Andover Conservation Commission Order of Conditions Compliance Certificate Form Letter from Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated January 7, 2015 Letter from Stephen Iacozzi Cleaning Catch Basins dated January 8, 2015 Conservation AS-Built Plan for Autumn Chase prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated July 18, 2012, revised November 20, 2014, revised January 7, 2015 242-1437, COC Request, 250 Farnum Street (Higginbottom) (Pennoni Associates, Inc.) The applicant David & Shelia Higginbottom are present. Mr. Napoli states grading is not shown on the as-built plan. The Administrator shows the NACC the record proposed plan for the project. Grading is shown. Mr. Higginbottom presents an as-built photo of the property Conservation Commission Chairman. Mr. Napoli states 1- A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., P. E. dated December 9, 2014 Letter from David Higginbottom requesting COC dated December 10, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance As-Built Plan for subsurface disposal system prepared by Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., P. E. dated December 9, 2013 Photos dated January 13, 2015 242-1569, COC Request, 171 Brentwood Circle (Sandoval) (JM Associates) John F. McQuilkin of JM Associates is present. A motion to issue the COC is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from JM Associates dated December 31, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance As-Built Plan prepared by JM Associates dated November26, 2014 Photos dated January 8, 2015 242-1563, COC Request, 950 Great Pond Road (Paolino) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC) John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC is present. Administrator states the post and rail fencing was installed and site is now in compliance with modification issued on December 3, 2014. The erosion controls have been removed and wetland markers installed. A motion to issue the COC is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated December 11, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance As-Built Plan of Land prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated December 11, 2014 Photos dated January 13, 2015 242-1608, 120 Campion Road (Sigman) (Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC) John Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC is present. Administrator states as-built shows that the addition was constructed as proposed. A motion to issue the COC is made by Ms. Feltovic, Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated November 20, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance As-Built Plan of Land prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC dated November 20, 2014 242-1589, COC Request, 1077 Osgood Street (Angus Realty Corp.) (Lynnfield Engineering, Inc.) Administrator states the erosion controls are still in place and wetland markers are not up. There are discrepancies between the proposed and as-built plans for the stormwater management system that need to be discussed with the project engineer. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the January 28, 2015 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by McDonough. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Lynnfield Engineering, Inc. dated December 9, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate North Andover Conservation Commission Order of Conditions Letter from Angus Realty Corporation Operation and Maintenance Statement dated December 16, 2014 Letter from Lynnfield Engineering, Inc. Contract for Engineering Services Stormwater Compliance Inspections dated December 16, 2014 Record Conditions Plan prepared by Lynnfield Engineering, Inc. dated December 8, 2014 Oakridge Conservation Restriction Administrator states the drafted conservation restriction did not contain any allowed uses. Allowed uses were added and the state approved. A motion to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Documents: Grantor: VRD Acquisition, LLC Grantee: Town of North Andover Conservation Restriction Access Easement at Maplewood Reserve in North Andover, MA, Andover, MA 01810 and recorded with the Essex North Registry of Deeds as Plan Number 17115 of 2014. Bylaw Regulation Revisions (cont. from 12/17/14) The NACC discusses how to move forward regarding changes to the Bylaw stormwater management regulations. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to January 28, 2015 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough. Vote unanimous. Decision 242-1588, 464 Appleton Street Administrator reviews 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. Discussion-GLSD maintenance filing Administrator states the Conservation Commissions of Methuen and Lawrence, where maintenance work is also being done, are having GLSD file an RDA. The Conservation Commission discusses and determines a Notice of Intent under the Bylaw only is needed. A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 9:05 PM is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi. Vote unanimous.