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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-23 Conservation Commission Minutes l c . North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes August 23,2017 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Albeit P.Manzi,Jr. Vice Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch,Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic,Douglas W. Saal. Members Absent: John T. Mabon, Scan F. McDonough, Staff Member Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator Meeting carne to Order at: 7:01 Quorum Present. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes—08/09/2017 • A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 08/09/2017 as drafted and reviewed is made by Mi. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote Unanimous Public Hearings: 7:08pm Small Project NACC# 198, 128 Dale Street,(Steven Mason) • Steven Mason is giving a brief overview of the proposed project which is to remove an old deck and concrete patio and replace it with a paver patio. • The Administrator gives a brief description of the project,showing the Commission historic aerials of the site. The Administrator states that everything that is currently there has been there since the 90's but it does not fall neatly into the Small Project category because the proposed project is larger than 300 square foot limit,but it would be on what is an already existing developed area. The subzones on the Plan are incorrect,that it is a Vernal Pool off to the right,which is actually a 75 foot no build setback, so this would be in the no build zone, but it is legal existing structure.Also there will be some landscaping which the impervious will pitch to so there will be plenty of area for the water to ga. • Mr. Lynch asks for the setbacks to be noted in the plan • A motion to consider the proposal as a small project L is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Mr. Lynch • Vote unanimous • A motion to approve the project as proposed with conditions for pre and post construction inspections,no stockpiling in the 100 foot buffer zone and that the flan reflect the Vernal Pool with 75 foot setback locations is made by Mx. Manzi and seconded by Mr. Lynch. • Vote unanimous Documents: • Patio Small Project Narrative • Existing Wooden Desk and Concrete Pool Deck • Proposed Patio • Patio Layout • Plan of Land prepared by JM Associates, dated 1110212016 I Page Request far Determination of Applicability 695 Massachusetts Avenue(Sullivan Engineering) • The Administrator gives a brief explanation of the proposed project which is to crush and fill an existing septic tank, and extend and connect to sewer. The Administrator has been to the site and confirms the location of the wetland lines. • Jack Sullivan,states that Norse Environmental did the Wetland Delineation and that the proposed project is for the old house on the corner of the Old Common. This project is also for an extension of the Towns Sewer line where there is a gap in the line. The idea is that the current septic leaves the house to the back and the lichen field is possibly near the Wetlands;there are no records to show exactly where it is on the property. The proposed project will re-plumb the house and have it now exit out the front of the house. • A motion to issue a negative #3 with conditions for pre and post construction inspection is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Manzi. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • Sewer Service Connection Plan, prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC. dated 0712712017 • Letter prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group LLC. Dated 07127/2017 • YYPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicability • The completed Town of North Andover Application checklist for RDA s • The certified abutter's list • Notification to Abutters Form • Portion of a OSGS map • Copy of RDA filing fee check(Town fee) Notice of In ten t(NOI) 2421710,0 North Main Street(North Andover DPW) (Sullivan Engineering Group,LLC) (cont. from 7/2611.7) (Request to cont.to 8/23/17) (Request to continue to 09/1312017) • The Administrator gives a brief explanation of the proposed project and about the concerns expressed at the last meeting regarding the proposed paver and their stability in a possible flood. • Mr. Sullivan is handing out information on the stone that is now being proposed,he is also explaining that the previously proposed pavers were a tough track paver which could support traffic load even though we are not looking to use this ramp for traffic,this ramp will be used by the Fire Department to access the Merrimack River in emergency situations. There was concern for the type of paver;it is only 1 `/2' deep and directs the installer to place pea stone or a small diameter stone into the crevices; there was a concern about the velocity and tidal action of the River and that it could wash the stone away. The applicant decided to go back to the drawing board. The Administrator gave me some information from the DEP website of pavers that have been used along banks,in particular,the one I just handed out DuraGreen,which are an open faced concrete paver that you can put crushed stone or loam,seed and/or rock in. • Mr. Sullivan states the new pavers are open 3'x3' and 3%"inch deep that allows for loam and sand below. The plan itself is the basically the same as before with the grading and the footprint. • The Administrator clarifies that the paver information she provided to Jack was not from DEP but from other ramp construction projects. However she would like to know the size of the stone that they are proposing to put in. • Mr. Sullivan states that right now the site is all boulders and that they would try to reuse the boulders that were excavated on the site and reuse them on the side of the proposed project. 21 Page • Mr.Napoli asks what the pavers will be filled with. • Mr. Sullivan states that they will be filled with loam and grass and that it is above the high water median line. • Commission is discussing the type of grass and the timing of the project in regard to erosion and the possibility of using sod. • Ms. Feltovic states she is concerned with the maintenance • Mr. Lynch states that the Fire Department or DPW will have to maintain the tamp. • Mr. Manzi asks where these types of pavers are being used and whether they are currently used for steep grades. • Mr. Sullivan states that he has not used them on ramps before but has used them in Commercial applications. • A motion to continue the public hearing at the request of the applicant is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Mr. Saal. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: Bank Stabilization Plan,prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC. Dated 0811512017 242-1.708, 271 Stevens Street Lot 1 (Brecher) (Wetlands Preservation,Inc.)(cont.from 08109117) 242-1707, 271 Stevens Street Lot 2(Brecher) (Wetlands Preservation,Inc.)(cont.from 08109117) • Mr. Manzi and Mr.Napoli enacted their rights under the"Mullin Rule"by watching the videotape of the prior hearing. • Curt Young-Wetlands Preservation-all work is within the buffer zone the Conservation Commission asked for a deed restriction and a copy has been provided to the Conservation Commission. They are proposing to install a drain under the driveway. We are proposing to a vegetation barrier,we have also changed the design of the wall to a continuous 2x2 wall. • Mr.Manzi has a question on lot 2 regarding the culvert and the drainage for the site. • Mr.Young states that there is a grade difference between the two sites • Mr. Manzi is inquiring about the location of the driveway and his recollection was to have it in the front of the house and away from the buffer zone • Mr.Young states that the negative impact of having the driveway in the front was pronounced and dangerous. • Mr.Napoli asks how large is the driveway and what the turn radius is? • Mr.Young states about 28x22 • Mr.Napoli asks how far the house is from the street. • Mr.Young 22 feet from the street • The Administrator states could the house be moved • Mr. Christiansen is at the podium to speak to the ZBA's approval of the lot. • Attorney Borenstein is at the podium to speak regarding the ZBA's decision,Attorney Borenstein is also speaking about the different options for the driveway location, and he states that they are also doing a lot of planting on the site to help with mitigation • Mr. Young is speaking about the proposed drainage options that have been submitted to the Conservation Commission and that the other option calls for a lot of site work and terracing. • Mr. Manzi asks if they are open to a third party stormwater review. • The Administrator asks why there is such a grading difference if the driveway is reversed to the other side of the home. • Mr. Christiansen states that • The Administrator states this plan has never been submitted to the commission for hard copy review and analysis • Mr. Lynch question if storm water review might be negligible. 31 Page • Mr.Napoli does question if this is the best option in regard to the site for the driveway. • Mr. Lynch moves to close the hearing and issue a decision • Vote 2-3,the no's have it,hearing is still open. • The waiver is for a the work(behind the stone wall)not the driveway • There is discussion among the commission as to the different driveway options provided by the applicant and taking into account the Wetland Regulations and location. • Attorney Borenstein is asking for the public hearing to close. • A motion to close the public hearing and issue a decision in 21 days is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic • Vote unanimous Documents: • Letter prepared by Wetlands Preservation Inc. dated 0811612017 • Proposed Deed Restriction • Waiver Request Form (Lot 1) • Waiver Request Form (Lot 2) • Project Description,prepared by Wetlands Preservation, Inc. revised date 0811612017 • Details Plans,prepared by Christiansen &Sergi, Inc. revised date 0811512017 • Mitigation Plan,prepared by Christiansen &Sergi, Inc. revised date 0811512017 • Notice of Intent Plan,prepared by Christiansen &Sergi,Inc, revised date 0811512017 242-1716, 146 Main Street(Elm Mill Realty Trust/Gregory Smith) (LEC Environmental Consultants,Inc., 08109117) • Mr. Morin from Morin Cameron group is at the podium and give a summary of the project. • A motion to close the public hearing and issue a decision in 21 days is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic • Vote unanimous Documents: • Notice of Intent Application,prepared by LEC Enviromnenta1 Consultants, Inc.)dated 0712812017, containing 6 sheets) • WPA Form 3—Notice oflntent(containing 9 sheets) • Merno,prepared by Starr Vander Linden Attorneys at Law, dated 0712712017(containing 6 sheets including Statement of Conditions • NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form containing 2 sheets • Copy of filing fee checks to the Town of North Andover& Comm. Of Mass, • North Andover Conservation Commission Waiver request form • Affidavit of Service • Certificate of Mailing,prepared by LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. dated 0712812017 • Notification to Abutters under the Mass. Wetlands Protection Act. • Abutters list(along with copies of'the address labels) • Locus Maps • Figure 1: USGS Topographic Quadrangle &NHESP Estimated Habitat Map • Figure 2: FEMA Flood Insurance,Rate Map • Figure 3:MassGIS Orthophoto • Site Plan—Force Main Sewer Connection,prepared by The Morin-Cameron Group, Inc. dated 0711112017 242-1712, 255 Hay Meadow Road(Ramanujam) (Engineering Land Services,LLC) (cont. 08109117) (Cont. 08123/2017) 41 Page • A motion to continue the public hearing at the request of the applicant is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • Letter,prepared by Engineering Land Services, LLC.)dated 0712712017, containing 4 sheets) • WPA Form 3—Notice of Intent(containing 9 sheets) • Memo,prepared by Devan Ramanujam, dated 1210712016(containing I sheet • Conservation Site Plan, Engineering Land Services, LLC.)dated 0612812017 • NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form containing 2 sheets • Copy of filing fee checks to the Town of North Andover&DEP. • Certificate of Mailing,prepared by Engineering Land Services, LLC • Letter,prepared by Engineering Land Services, LLC.)Dated 0612112017. • Abutters list(along with copies of the address labels) • North Andover MIMAP • Residential Property Record Card • Quitclaim Deed • USGS Topographic Quadrangle&NHESP Estimated Habitat Map • FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map • MassGIS Online Mapping Tool- OLIVER • North Andover Conservation Commission, Order of Conditions Compliance Certification Form, prepared by Brian Farmer, dated 0611812017 Enforcement Order 810 Salem Street(Paige) • Mrs. Brooke Paige is at the podium to speak • The Administrator states a site visit was done • Mrs. Paige would Iike to propose a fieldstone wall with gate instead of a post and rail fence and would connect to the existing fence • The Administrator would like to re issue the Enforcement order • A motion to re-issue an Enforcement Order request is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Manzi, • Vote: Unanimous General Business 242-S48,COC Request,499 Waverly Street(Robert Bailey) (Christiansen and Sergi,Inc.) • The Administrator reviews the requested modifications including a crushed stone parking area and replacement of an existing walkway. • A motion to motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance request is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Manzi. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance 2421626, COC Request, 1.101 Turnpike Street(Metro West Realty) • The Administrator reviews the requested modifications including a crushed stone parking area and replacement of an existing walkway. 51 Page • A motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance request is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr, Manzi, • Vote: Unanimous Documents: Culvert 1 As-Built prepared by Coneco Engineers&Scientists dated 1112.312015 242-1628, COC Request, 143 Lacy Street(Stephanie L. O'Mahony) • The Administrator reviews the requested modifications including a crushed stone parking area and replacement of an existing walkway. • A motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance request is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • As-Built Plan,prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services dated 1212912014 242-441,COC Request,51 Long Pasture Road,(Long Pasture realty Trust) • The Administrator reviews the requested modifications • Mr. Vivenzio and Mr. Christiansen are at the podium and give a summary of the project. • A motion to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance for Lot 13 is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Mr. Lynch. Documents: • Letter prepared by Christiansen &Sergi, Inc. dated 0712812017 Decisions 242-1716, 146 Main Street • The Administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions • The Commission accepts the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended, Conditions are:no stockpiling, signage requirements,concrete washing prohibited on site, dumpster location will be modified,and wetland markers are not needed,along with a$3,000.00 Bond Requirement. • A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is Mr.Lynch seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous 242, 1707,242-1708,271 Stevens Street • The Administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions along with an excerpt from the bylaw to the commission in regard to the buffer zone and the requirements. • There is discussion amongst the commission regarding the two proposed driveway plans and the impacts and requirements for each proposed plan. • Option 2 with addition plan dated July 27, 2017 with mitigation plan and stone wall plan shown tonight dated 08/15/2017 • Details plan.dated July 27,2017with trench fencing and compost species removal before the wall construction do you want to bond lot 2 higher than lot 1 $5,000. &$5,000. 1707 lot 2 • The Commission accepts the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended for 242-1707 (lot 2) • A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Mr. Manzi • The Commission accepts the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended for 242-1708 (lot 1) • A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Mr. Manzi Adjournment 61 Page • A motion to adjourn the meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch • Vote unanimous 7 1 P a g e