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North AndoverConservation Commission Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2016
Members Present:
Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Albert P. Manzi, Vice Chairman, John T.
Mabon, Deborah A. Feltovic, Sean F. McDonough
Members Absent:
Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Douglas W. Saal.
Staff Member Present:
Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting came to Order at: 7:05 PM Quorum Present.
Approval of Minutes 11/16/16
The minutes have not been circulated for review. Will be added to the next meeting.
Conservation Restriction & Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Leonard Farm CR (Essex County Greenbelt) (cont. from 11/30/16)
Vanessa Johnson-Hall of Essex County Greenbelt, Inc. presents the final Conservation
Understanding between Greenbelt and the town stating that as co-holders of the restriction
Greenbelt will be the primary for monitoring and enforcement. She asks that the Commission
recommend to the Board of Selectmen that they sign the agreement.
A motion to recommend that the Board of Selectmen sign the Memorandum of
Understanding is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: unanimous
A motion to approve the acceptance of the Conservation Restriction as presented is made by
Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: unanimous
Documents:
Leonard Farm CR prepared by the Essex County Greenbelt
Memorandum of Agreement By and Among the Town of North Andover and Essex County
Greenbelt Association, Inc.
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
242-1695, 185 Great Pond Road (Peelle) (Williams & Sparages) (cont. from 11/30/16)
Greg Hochmuth of Williams & Sparages states that this is the second hearing on this project.
The Commission was unable to close the hearing at the last meeting because a DEP file
number had not issued. A file number has now been issued and there are no comments.
Mr. Manzi asks if the Administrator is satisfied with the delineation.
The Administrator states she reviewed all of the flags and nothing was changed.
A motion to approve the delineation of the on-site wetland flags and the buffer zone on the
property associated with off-site flags is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: unanimous
Documents:
Application Checklist-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
WPA Form 4A-Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
Fees
Signatures
Copy of State and Town Checks
ANRAD Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Submittal Requirements
Locus Aerial Map
Narrative of wetland line prepared by Williams & Sparages dated November 17, 2016
Delineation Field Data Form prepared by Williams & Sparages dated November 7, 2016
Certified Abutters List prepared by the North Andover Assessors Department dated
November 7, 2016
Notification to Abutters Form
Plan to Accompany an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation dated November
18, 2016
Notice of Intent (NOI)
242-1689, Salem Street (Lots 1-3) (Livingstone Development Corporation)(Norse
Environmental Services, Inc.) (cont. from 11/13/16) (Request to cont. to 1/11/17)
The Administrator states the applicant has requested a continuance to the 1/11/17 meeting.
A motion to continue to 1/11/17 is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: unanimous
Document:
E/Mail prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. request a continuance to the January 11,
2017 meeting dated December 7, 2016
242-1693, 808 Johnson Street (Nicholas Chapman, TR, BJF Trust) (Christiansen & Sergi,
Inc.) (cont. from 11/30/16)
The Administrator states that the Board of Health has approved the new septic and there is no
new information.
A motion to close the public hearing and issue a decision in 21 days is made by Ms. Feltovic
and seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: unanimous
Document:
No new information has been submitted
242-1694, 25 Hidden Court (Koskores) (Williams & Sparages) (cont. from 11/30/16)
Greg Hochmuth of Williams & Sparages states that this is the second hearing on the project.
At the last hearing a DEP file number had not been issued. A file number has now been
issued and he has spoken to the DEP reviewer, Heidi Davis, and she has no comments.
A motion to close the public hearing and issue a decision in 21 days is made by Ms. Feltovic
and seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: unanimous
Document:
No new information submitted
242-1688, 30 Ironwood Road (Guinee) (Hays Engineering, Inc.) (cont. from 11/30/16)
A motion to continue the hearing until the meeting on 1/11/17 is made by Ms. Feltovic and
seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: unanimous
Document:
E/Mail request to continue from Elizabeth Wallis of Hayes Engineering, Inc. dated December
13, 2016
242-1692, 1210 Osgood Street (Princeton Development, LLC & Forgetta Development,
LLC) (Epsilon Associates, Inc.) (cont. from 11/30/16)
Mike Howard of Epsilon Associates is present to represent the applicant. He states this is the
third hearing on the project. He states an action item for the applicant is the construction
sequence. He reviews the updated materials provided to the commission including an O&M
Plan, a maintenance schedule for the Bayfilter system, snow storage and the proposal for a
maintenance contract. He states construction sequencing will be further finalized when a
contractor is on board. Mr. Howard has also proposed some language for special conditions
based on comments from the last meeting.
Mr. Mabon states the proposal is for 100% buildout and managing the site during
construction will be important. He states the current sequencing plan is not all the way there
yet.
Mr. Howard refers to the condition he drafted for the approval of the SWPPP.
Mr. Napoli states there should be a subcommittee to review the SWPPP similar to what was
done at Merrimack Condominiums.
Mr. Howard states he proposes that the review of the updated SWPPP be 30 days before
construction begins.
If Eggleston Environmental will be involved the Administrator states escrow will be needed.
The commission discusses erosion control for the site.
Mr. Howard states there can be a special condition to address the placement of additional
controls. The special condition is reviewed.
Mr. Mabon states the site will need int
should make the call when there are changes.
The Administrator will draft the special conditions for the next meeting.
The applicant agrees to continue due to the extended time between meetings.
A motion to continue the public hearing until the January 11, 2017 meeting is made by Mr.
Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: Unanimous
Documents:
Letter prepared by Hancock Associates draft Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and
Construction Sequencing Plan dated December 6, 2016
Long Term Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan revised dated December 6, 2016
Stormwater Plan prepared by Hancock Associates dated November 21, 2016
Outlet Plan prepared by Hancock Associates dated November 21, 2016
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan prepared by Hancock Associates dated November 21,
2016
Storm Water Management Plan prepared by Hancock Associates dated November 21, 2016
Retaining Wall Layout Plan prepared by Hancock Associates dated November 21, 2016
242- , 50 Royal Crest Drive (Bio-Retention cell) (AIMCO North Andover, LLC)
(Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc.)
The Administrator states there has been tree clearing done in the buffer zone.
Kenneth Lania is present to represent the applicant. He states that he withdrew the prior filing
and is here tonight to present the resubmission. He explains the history of the project and the
current drainage problems. He reviews the location of the proposed project. It includes a 30
acre drainage area including the closed drainage systems on Monteiro Way and Quail Run.
He states the swale and the outlet of these systems overflows regularly and ices the parking
lot. His proposal includes a forebay and weir and a bio retention cell that is 4,000 s.f. larger
than the wetland area. He reviews the disturbance to bank and the Wildlife Habitat Study
done due to that impact.
Mr. Napoli states that stormwater review is needed.
Mr. Lania states Lisa Eggleston has received the filing.
Mr. Mabon asks about the tree clearing.
Mr. Lania states the clearing was not approved. He states National Grid is replacing direct
burial services. He thought the channel did not qualify as BVW. He estimates the closest
The Administrator states she issued an EO for the unauthorized work.
Mr. Mabon asks about the two different trains of runoff.
Mr. Lania reviews the drainage plan.
A motion to continue the public hearing to the January 11, 2017 meeting for stormwater
review is made by Mr. Mabon and seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote: Unanimous
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent
Letter prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. off -site inlets
Locus Aerial Map prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated December 2, 2016
MA GIS Aerial Photography prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants dated December 2,
2016
USGS Maps prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated December 2, 2016
MA GIS USGS Topographic Map prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants dated
December 2, 2016
NHESP Map prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated December 2, 2016
FEMA FIRM Map prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated July 3, 2012
Zoning Map prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated February 20, 2001
NRCS Soils Map prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated August 11, 2008
Site Plan Notice of Intent-off site inlets Plan prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc.
dated February 26, 2016
Detail Sheet Plan prepared by Cornerstone Land Consultants, Inc. dated February 26, 2016
Wildlife Habitat Study dated December 12, 2016
Photos prepared by the North Andover Conservation Department dated December 1, 2016
Enforcement Orders/Violations/Ratify
255 Hay Meadow Road (Ramanujam & Kannan) (cont. from 11/16/16)
The Administrator presents the recommendation to allow the homeowner 6 months to
provide the commission with an as-built plan which can also serve to close out the Order of
Conditions.
Mr. Napoli states that 6 months is extremely generous.
Mr. Mabon and Ms. Feltovic agree.
Mr. McDonough does not necessarily agree due to the violation.
The Administrator explains the work done on the wall.
Documents:
Photography wetland delineation prepared the applicant Devan Ramanujam of 255 Hay
Meadow Road dated November 1, 2016
83 Campbell Road (Fallon) (cont. from 10/12/16)
The Administrator provides an update of the paperwork submitted to file an after-the-fact
RDA. This matter will be on the next agenda.
Documents:
Violation Letter prepared by the North Andover Conservation Department dated September
28, 2016
WPA Form 9-Enforcement Order dated September 26, 2016
Follow up Violation Letter prepared by the North Andover Conservation Department dated
November 8,, 2016
203 Cotuit Street (Deschamp) (cont. from 10/12/16) (Request to cont. to 1/11/17)
The Administrator states that the homeowner did not meet the deadline for submittal of an
after-the-fact filing or restoration plan. An email was sent citing a medical issue.
A motion to amend the EO to require the information by the December 29 filing deadline
with fines to issue if not received is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: Unanimous
Document:
E/Mail prepared by Dennis Deschamp of 203 Cotuit Street request for a continuance to
January 11, 2017 meeting dated December 6, 2016
50 Royal Crest Drive (AIMCO North Andover, LLC)
A motion to ratify the EO is made by mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: Unanimous
Document:
WPA Form-Enforcement Order prepared by the North Andover Conservation Department
dated December 7, 2016
Photo prepared by the North Andover Conservation Department dated December 1, 2016
General Business:
242-1169, PCOC Request, 2357 Turnpike Street (Valley Realty Development, LLC) (cont.
from 11/30/16) (Request to cont. to 1/11/17)
A motion to continue the hearing to the January 11, 2017 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic
and seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: Unanimous
Document:
E/Mail prepared by Susan Mesiti of Results Realty Estate request a continuance to January
11, 2017 meeting dated December 14, 2016
Decisions
242-1693, 808 Johnson Street
A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted is made by Mr. McDonough and
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote: Unanimous
Document:
Copy of the Draft Order of Conditions
242-1694, 25 Hidden Court
A motion to issue the Order of Conditions as drafted is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded
by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: Unanimous
Document:
Copy of Draft Order of Conditions
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote: Unanimous