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Home My WebLink About2017-07-26 Conservation Commission Minutes North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 Members Present: Louis Napoli, Chairman, Albert P. Manzi, Vice Chair, Deborah A. Feltovic, Douglas Saal. Joseph Lynch Members Absent: John Mabon, Sean McDonough. Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator Meeting came to Order at: 7:04 PM Quorum Present. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of 4/26/2017 & 6/14/2017 • A motion to accept the meeting minutes Of 4/26/17 & 6/14/2017 as drafted and reviewed, is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. NACC#196,NACC#196,575 Osgood Street(Edgewood Retirement Community,Inc.) • Robert Coppola from Edgewood Retirement Community presents the proposal to install a new sewer force main for the Small Home project. There are existing utilities trenched in the drive. Erosion control is already in place along the entire length of the gravel drive. • Mr. Lynch asks about the location of the existing force main. • Mr. Coppola reviews the plan. He states the pump station is outside jurisdiction and the line was originally to be located in the drive but they are trying to avoid the disruption of tearing up the pavement. • Mr. Lynch asks if dewatering would be necessary. • Mr. Coppola states he does not anticipate it. • Mr. Napoli states depth appears to be 5'. • The Administrator states the work is downgradient of the resource area. • A motion to accept the small project under 4.4.2 D is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Mr. Lynch. • Vote: Unanimous • A motion to approve the proposal as presented with conditions for no overnight stockpiling and a post-construction inspection is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. Documents: • Application Checklist-Small Project • Memo from Robert Coppola dated July 18, 2017 • Plan titled Edgewood Retirement Community Small Home Project— Site Planting Plan with hand edits dated 5/30/17 Requests for Determination of Applicability 1 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 201 Sutton Street(ISD Renal,Inc. d/b/a North Andover Renal Center c/o Diana Holm) (Civil Design Group,LLC) • Philip Henry, P.E. with Civil Design Group reviews the proposal to repave the parking lot and make improvements to make the parking ADA compliant. He states the lot will be milled with an over of 2 1/2 -3" of new pavement. The grade will be brought up then binder and top coat. A portion of this work is in the Riverfront Area. He states work will take one week and erosion control will be installed. The existing drainage will remain. He states there are hoods in the existing catch basins and the owners do maintenance. • Mr. Lynch states the catch basins should be protected with silt sacks. • Mr. Henry states there are two catch basins on the site. • Mr. Manzi asks if there are any monitoring wells on the site. • Mr. Henry states there are not. • Mr. Napoli asks how deep the pavement will be milled. • Mr. Henry states a few inches. He states the site is in disrepair. • Mr. Lynch states the pavement cracking could be a sign of a bad sub-base. He asks if core samples were done. • There is discussion of the base material. • Mr. Napoli asks why they do not just mill and grade. • Mr. Henry states all pavement will be removed to the top of the gravel base. • Mr. Napoli states it appears the site will be regraded with the reclaimed material. • A motion to issue a negative #2 and negative #3 determination with conditions for pre and post construction inspections. • Vote unanimous. Document: • WPA Form 3 and supporting documents including application checklist, abutter list, USGS and Riverfront Maps • Letter ftom Philip R. Henry, P.E. dated July 13, 2017 • Construction Plans Davita Dialysis, Sheets 1-4, dated 0710712017and prepared by Civil Design Group, LLC Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation 242-1704, 189 Willow Street(Tanner) (Merrimack Engineering Services,Inc.)(cont.from 6/28/17) (Request to cont.to 8/9/17) • The Administrator states the applicant is waiting for a revised plan and requests a continuance. • A motion to grant the request for a continuance is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi. • Vote is unanimous Documents: • Email request to continue to the 819117 meeting dated July 18, 2017. Notice of Intent(NOI) 242-1710,0 North Main Street(North Andover DPW) (Sullivan Engineering Group,LLC) (cont. from 6/28/17)(Request to cont.to the 8/9/17 meeting) • The Administrator states the project engineer, Jack Sullivan,has requested a continuance to the 8/9/17 meeting. 2 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 • A motion to continue the public hearing to the 8/9/17 meeting at the request of the applicant is made by Mr. Saal and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • Email request to continue the public hearing to 819117 dated July 14, 2017. 242-1629, Outlet Structure Update, 1 High Street(East Mill) • Tania Hartford of RCG, LLC reviews the plan to install a coffer dam before installing the new pond outlet structure. • Michael Clark of DCI states it will be a steel sheet coffer dam. A turbidity curtain will be used. A perforated pipe will be installed in the excavation area to assist in the construction of a stable base area. The pumps will be kept in place in case they are needed. Dewatering will occur to a frac tank. • Mr. Lynch discusses his concerns about the pipes being undermined. • Mr. Clark states there will be some leaking around the pipes but they will let the water table to come back up before pulling the pilings out. • Mr. Lynch has concerns about the integrity of the embankment around the new outlet structure. • Mr. Clark states sands and gravel will be used. • Mr. Lynch and Mr. Clark discuss water movement around the inlet structure and along the pipes. • Mr. Manzi asks about the warning system to be installed in the pipe to detect problems early. • Ms. Hartford states cameras will be installed. • Mr. Manzi asks when they will be installed. • Ms. Hartford states after the pipes are cleaned out. • Mr. Clark presents the headwall plan and associated landscape features. He states the pipe will carry 100 year flow. Since erosion is a concern, I ton stone will be used for the wall. Stones will be 4' thick at the base. He discusses the various elevations based on engineering studies. A new retaining wall (precast block)will be constructed and a guardrail installed. Plantings will be proposed. • Mr. Lynch makes a motion to accept the plan as part of the project record. • Ms. Feltovic seconds the motion. • Vote unanimous. Documents: • Proposed Headwall Plan prepared by DCI dated July 5, 2017 • Proposed Pond Outlet Plan prepared by DCI dated 211 612 01 7 242-1713, 127 Vest Way (Marino) (Serwatka) (cont. from 7/12/17) • The Administrator reviews the changes made to the plan including showing the 25' No-Disturbance Zone, a stockpile area and revised erosion controls. • 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: • Sheet 1:Plan &Flow Profile prepared by Joseph J. Serwatka, P.E. last revised 7126117 • Sheet 2:Details and Notes prepared by Joseph J. Serwatka, P.E. last revised 7126117 242-1708,271 Stevens Street(Brecher) (Wetlands Preservation,Inc.) (cont. from 7/12/17) • The applicant's representative requests a continuance to the 8/9/17 meeting. 3 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 • A motion to grant the request for a continuance is made by Mr. Saal and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. Documents: • Email requesting a continuance to the August 9, 2017 meeting submitted July 25, 2017 242-1707,271 Stevens Street Lot 2 (Brecher) (Wetlands Preservation,Inc.) (cont.from 7/12/17) • The applicant's representative requests a continuance to the 8/9/17 meeting. • A motion to grant the request for a continuance is made by Mr. Saal and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. Documents: • Email requesting a continuance to the August 9, 2017 meeting submitted July 25, 2017 242-1712,255 Hay Meadow Road (Ramanujam) (Engineering Land Services,LLC) (cont.from 7/12/17) • The Administrator states the applicant's representative requested a continuance to the 8/9/17 meeting via email • A motion to continue the matter to the 8/9/17 meeting is made by Mr. Saal and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • Email from Brian Farmer, applicant's representative, requesting a continuance to the 819117 meeting 242-1711,42 Foster Street(D'Antonio) (Christiansen& Sergi,Inc.) (cont. 7/26/17) • Mr. Manzi recuses himself as an abutter. • TJ Melvin, P.E. of Christiansen & Sergi states there are limited options for relocating the failed septic system based on a retaining wall and steep slopes on the site. He states the proposed system if more than 50' from the resource area and will contain a breakout barrier. A waiver is required from the Board of Health (BOH). He states there are only clerical issues to resolve with the BOH at this time and those will not affect the location. • Mr. Lynch states the plan shows the required changes but still needs procedural approval from the BOH. He recommends closing and issuing at the next hearing. • Mr. Napoli asks about construction access. • Mr. Melvin states it will be over the drive and through the front yard. He states stockpiling will be upgradient of the 50' No-Build Zone. • Mr. Lynch states the existing system is located closer to the resource area. • Ms. Feltovic states there should be no additional dumping of yard waste over the retaining wall. • A motion to continue the public hearing to 8/9/17 is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote: four in favor and one abstention Documents: • Notice of Intent Plan for 42 Foster Street prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated July 25, 2017 242-1715, 127 Tucker Farm Road(Moscarito Family Trust) (Consulting Engineering Services) • The administrator presents the replacement septic system plan. She states she reviewed the wetland line but her one flag change is not on the plan due to its location far back on the lot. 4 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 • Michael O'Neil, P.E. states the new system will be in the same location as the failed one. All of the old material will be removed. He points out the location of the water and gas lines. • Mr. Manzi asks about the debris in the wetland shown in presented photos. He states this should be removed as a pre-construction requirement. • Mr. O'Neil addresses comment letter from the BOH. • Mr. Lynch states the matter should continue for a DEP file number. • Mr. O'Neil states he tried to contact Mr. Freely at Mass DEP. • Mr. Manzi states debris removal could start now under an Enforcement Order(EO). • Mr. Lynch states probably cleaner to have it as part of the Order of Conditions (OOC). • A motion to continue the public hearing to 8/9/17 is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Lynch. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • Site Photos taken 7120117 • Subsurface Septic Disposal System Replacement 127 Tucker Farm Road prepared by Michael O'Neil, P.E. date July 5, 2017 • Tucker Farm Road Notice oflntent including WPA Form 3 and Fee Transmittal Form 242-1714,865 Johnson Street(Lots 1A&1B) (Merrimack Engineering Services,Inc.) • William Dufresne represents the applicant Arthur and Carol Resca who are also present. • Mr. Dufresne states the subdivision plan has been recorded. He reviews the previous ANRAD filed with the commission in Jan/Feb by Leah Basbanes. He states 2 single family homes are proposed. He reviews portions of the homes within the buffer zone. He states there is no work within the 50' No Build Zone (NBZ) with the exception of a foundation drain. • Mr. Lynch asks about the No-Disturbance Zone (NDZ) demarcation. • The Administrator recommends a permanent barrier at the 25' NDZ. She recommends a 2' x 2' fieldstone wall. • Ms. Feltovic asks about the need for a land disturbance permit and about dewatering. • Mr. Dufresne states he can provide a detail for dewatering. • The Administrator states the land disturbance permit is the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. She also asks about construction entrances. • Mr. Lynch asks about the dump that was noted on the site during the delineation. • Mr. Dufresne states restoration of that area is part of the filing. • Mr. Manzi and Mr. Lynch state the restoration should occur prior to construction. • A motion to continue the public hearing to 8/9/17 is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote: Unanimous Documents: • Site Development Plan ofLand in North Andover MA, Lots IA & IB Mill Road prepared by Merrimack Engineering date July 14, 2017 • Wetland Restoration Plan prepared by Basbanes Wetland Consulting dated July 14, 2017 • Notice of Intent prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services,Inc. dated July 14, 2017 • Invasive Species Management Plan prepared by Basbanes Wetland Consulting dated July 17, 2017 Enforcement Order(EO) 5 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 NACC#170,981 Johnson Street(Bohenek) (cont. from 4/26/17) • The Administrator states she met on site with the homeowner to discuss what is needed to correct the violation. She states the homeowner has requested a three month extension to engage an engineer or contractor to permit the work. • Mr. Lynch asks how the violation was discovered and the concern about collapse. • The Administrator states the homeowner is new and didn't know there was a violation until he filed a small project to replace a rotted deck. • A motion to continue the matter to the second October meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. • Vote unanimous. Documents: • Email from Matthew Bohenek requesting an extension to address an Enforcement Order dated July 24, 2017 General Business 242-458,COC Request,255 Hay Meadow Road(Ramanujam) (cont. from 7/12/17) • The applicant requests a continuance to the 8/9/17 meeting. • A motion to continue the matter to the 8/9/17 meeting is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. Documents: • Email from Brian Farmer, applicant's representative, requesting a continuance to the 819117 meeting 242-1237,COC Request, 122-124 Cotuit Street(Highview LLC) (Merrimack Engineering Services,Inc.) (cont. from 7/12/17) • The Administrator reviews the site visit she and the Conservation Agent made to the site and the plan updates that are needed. She recommends granting a continuance to the 8/9/17 meeting for receipt of the updates plan. • A motion to continue the matter to the 8/9/17 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Lynch. • Vote unanimous. Documents • none 242-1595,COC Request, 1661 Great Pond Road (TKZ LLC) (Andover Consultants,Inc. • The Administrator reviews the discrepancies between the proposed plan and the as-built plan. Most are outside of jurisdiction with the exception of the driveway and associated swale which are both slightly wider. • Mr. Napoli expresses concern for after the fact changes. • The administrator reviews the minor change to the driveway. She states erosion controls still need to be removed. • A motion to issue the Certificate of Compliance (COC) once erosion controls are removed is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Mr. Saal. • Vote: Unanimous Documents 6 North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 26, 2017 • Form 8A Request for Certificate of Compliance • As-Built Plan 1661 Great Pond Road prepared by Andover Consultants, Inc. dated July 6, 2017 242-431, PCOC Request 295 Candlestick Road(Lot 25) (Kosheff) • The Administrator states this order was for a larger subdivision. This lot had an individual Order of Conditions under a different DEP File Number and has a COC under that Order. • Mr. Lynch states this PCOC is administrative. • A motion to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance to Lot 25 Candlestick#295 is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. Documents • Form 8A Request for Certificate of Compliance and supporting documents 242-683,PCOC Request,88 Weyland Circle(Lot 39) (Fuchs) • The Administrator states this order was for the subdivision. This was not jurisdictional. • A motion to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance to Lot 39 Weyland Circle #88 is made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic. • Vote unanimous. Documents • Form 8A Request for Certificate of Compliance and supporting documents MGL.c.61A Section Right of First Refusal#0 Salem Street&#0 Rear Salem Street • The Administrator reviews the property and the current 6 1 A restriction. • Mr. Manzi states that the 6 1 A on this property will continue despite the sale. He states it is renewable every October 1. He states he has harvested hay here under the prior owners for the last 30 years. • The Commission discusses the procedures and the decision required. • The Commission decides to continue the matter to the next meeting to get more information. Decision— 127 Vest Way • The Commission reviews the Order of Conditions for 127 Vest Way. • A motion to issue the Order of Conditions as drafted is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by Mr. Lynch. • Vote: Unanimous A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. is made by Ms. Feltovic and seconded by Mr. Saal. Vote unanimous. 7