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Home My WebLink AboutDecision - 777 JOHNSON STREET 8/28/2014 rrmr,Gr� i�ll,,, A, r CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community Development Division August 28, 2014 Todd&'Christina Dennis 777 Johnson Street North Andover,MA 01845 777 Johnson Street,North Andover Retaining Fall Installation, Landscaping & Tree Removal Conservation Conditions of Approval, NACC #131 Pursuant to sections 4.4.2 0) of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,Todd& Christina Dennis,homeowners, filed a small project application for work proposed at 777 Johnson Street, North Andover. The work consists of installing tiered retaining walls (each approximately 4-feet high)into the existing slope and planting or seeding the level areas between each wall. Stone steps may also be added to access the area above the wall. Two trees will be removed from the north slope as shown on the herein referenced plan to facilitate the retaining wall installation. Scrub vegetation above the retaining wall will be removed and the area loamed and seeded within the limits shown on the plan.Two pine trees, as depicted on the herein referenced plan,will also be removed but stumps will remain (cut flush or ground). All work will take place more than 70feet from.Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVGvv') associated with an intermittent stream. During the August 27,2014 public meeting,the North Andover Conservation Commission (NACC) voted unanimously to approve this project.The following conditions are hereby mandated: RECORD DOCUMENT'S: Application Checklist Letter from Todd and Christina Dennis Site Plan: With hand-drawn proposal by Todd&Christina Dennis Dated:April 12,2013 Application Received: August 22,2014 Prepared by: Todd& Christina Dennis CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the start of work, the contractor/landscaper will meet onsite with the Conservation Administrator to review the proposed work and project limits. 1600 Osgood Street,Suite 2035,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 http://www.townofnorthandove.t.com/Pages/NAndover —Conservation/index 2. Erosion control will be installed at the discretion of the Conservation Department. 3. Upon final stabilization Grass growing and ready to be mowed), the applicant/owner will contact the Conservation Department for a final site inspection and approval to remove the erosion controls (if necessary). Should you have any question or comments regarding the contents of this letter,please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 978.688.9530 at your earliest convenience.Thanking you in advance for your anticipated cooperation with this matter. Respectfully, �NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT � nniferHu hes onservation.Administrator 1600 Osgood Street,Suite 2035,North Andover,Iufissachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 http://www.townofhorthandover.com/Pages/NAndoverMA—Conservation/index ... -LOCATED .IM z 6 ± - &1 � -e MM— VELU UK. 1''u. :rT O►�VNE,Ro oo f �',5<<C STi°st,�R �J rr c q7-�–683=?67? ]ALAN AIO. S-202 SCALE. BK. PG. DATE: A,5,� CERT. OF TITLE. LAND COURT PLAN. INV. NO. ' 7-744 1 L 0 � Yr sa 7 � � . r C0 VSE RV T� r •� [ -Lobj,",i F}.€oil{ t IM,lti,�O 11 "Sig,:®J Is C& }� � 1` 01 v<;jjj U , �q•ZI r ] 1 A i tV� N `b \ N • 4 � .-.j To. To ; �. � l�•R �� s l hereby certify that ! hove examined the premises and that the stmctures are located on the ground as shown. and that they do conform to the zoning w.._1.....e ..E 41.Q 41MM of wnnafrvwrflAA. &W-AMI etc 22e3ed r :{M k a r 5 1"woz- !`' " I �) G r• ' r z r Yr r" " W - �-17 � s� NORTH ANDOVER CONSSRVAT I CCMl`M,!SS!l0,N t In � T C F NOq i H",,N,''DOVER CONSERVAT vii COi{9P.?lSS.0 4 b r� i h V _ � N4R$k� u w T�a+bcwus'�. CONS�IORTH ANDOVER G�76�PviI��dC1N "PLICATION+CHECA LIST- SmaltiPWfiW, Project Location: t Applicant: 4 Address.--7-7-7 C t S- , Phone: -1 General a uirements-Wetland Protection Re lat ons: Section 4.4-The applicant has read and understands the applicable regulations ❑ The applicant maintains that the project falls within the small project category below: ❑ A.Open slotted decks,without roofs,equal to or less than 300 square feet surface area,inclusive of stairs and ramps,which are to be attached to an existing home,where soil disruption during construction is limited to less than 50 square feet,and where no permanent soil alterations are planned under the footprint of the deck B.In kind replacement of existing decks,regardless of size. ❑ C.Sheds or other outbuildings of less than 100,square feet,which are to be placed on footings, not permanent foundations. ❑ D.Sewer system connections as required by the"Town of North Andover. ❑ B.Unpaved pedestrian walkways for private use. ❑ B.Patios less than 300 square feet,not requiring excavation or,grading. El G.Pruning of existing vegetation,planting of new vegetation and gardening. ❑ H.Fences and stone walls which do not alter the flow of surface waters nor alter wildlife habitat or movement. ❑ I. Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces. PI J.Other similar projects of minimal impact,as determined by the North Andover Conservation Commission. The local Wetland Bylaw filing fee of$25 has been included with this application. A written narrative description/scope of work of the proposed project and potential impacts to all wetland resource areas has been included. El The applicant has identified and clearly marked all wetland resource area boundaries in the field. e Two (2) copies of a 1" =20' scale(or other as deemed appropriate by the Conservation Commission or agent thereof)drawing showing existing and proposed conditions and the delineated wetland resource areas (see plan requirements below for additional detail). A pre-construction/pre-approval meeting was held on site between the applicant and a r rese,tative f the Conservation Commission. Date of Meeting: El The delineated resource area boundaries have been confirmed by the Conservation Department as accurate. Effective 10/17/06 1 2PPan Rgquirements(Section 4.4.3 RL- Certified 3' -CertifSied and/or professionally prepared plans are not required_ However,the North Andover Conservation Commission or its designated agent shall have the final authority to determine whether the submitted plans/drawings are adequate and include all pertinent information for review. At a minimum,all plans submitted skull clearly and accurately show the present conditions andrimed work and depict the location of all wetland resource areas within 100'of the proposed work. All plans must be signed and dated by the person who prepared them. The Commission ma also re wire the following information on the proposed plans in addition to the aforementioned criteria where applicable: F1 Location of any subsurface sewage disposal systems. ❑ Locations of any drainage structures. ❑ Locations of any easements,including but not limited to, drainage and utility easements. ❑ Locations of any open space boundaries if(eg.if the lot is affected by the 50'open space boundary as. required in a Planned Residential Development(PRD)). ❑ Location and nature of all proposed alterations to the Buffer Zone esource Area. Date: 12 1' Signature of Applicant or Applicant's Representative (TOWN USE ONLY) COMPLETE APPLICATION--The application meets the submittal requirements. Therefore,the Conservation Department has prepared a written list of conditions necessary to protect any adjacent wetlands for approval by the Conservation Commission. This condition list shall be filed with the North Andover Conservation Department as NACC W ❑ 17VCOMPLETE APPLICATION r The following sections of the Wetland.Protection Bylaw&/or Regulations have not been complied with and as a result this Department is rejecting this incomplete W12lication w/in two(2)business days from the date of receipt (Section 178.4 North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw). You may pick up this application and supporting plans at the Conservation Office and refile with the required supporting documents and information. ❑ NOTA SMALL PROJECT—The North Andover Conservation Commission has determined that the proposed project as submitted does not meet the small project criteria and hereby denies the application. As such,,a Request for Determination of Applicability(RDA)or a Notice of Intent(NOI) must be filed. Reason(s) Signature of Agent: Date: Effective 10/17/06 2 August 22, 2014 NORTH11 ANDOVER To Whom It May Concern: 1 CONSSER'VATION CONN,,!rSION We are contacting the Department of Conservation to apply for a small projects permit. The project we are planning for our property,located at 777 Johnson Street, North Andover,partially falls within 100 feet of wetlands. The project will consist of tree removal,excavation/minor removal of soil for the purpose of installing retaining walls,and some re-grading of a portion of our property along what will be the top of the retaining walls and angling away from the wetland location. Our property is adjacent to 367 Johnson Street,the lot upon which the wetlands exists. A stone wall separates the properties. Per an on-site meeting on August 21, 2014 with a representative of the Department of Conservation,the scope of our project will reach no closer than approximately 70 feet from the identified wetlands on the right side of our property. The project will then become more developed as it extends toward the middle and left border of our property,away from the wetlands. We were advised to apply for a small projects permit after on-site consideration of the location of the wetlands,the downward slope of both properties, and the directionality of the work we would like to perform. Most notably,the work for this project is not expected to alter the flow of waters contributing to or draining from the wetlands. Respectfully, Todd and Christina Dennis 777 Johnson Street North Andover, MA. 01845 978-685-7077 rr�r ov(- - P I, f S I;-ejF I .1r 0 / i1 V �✓/ / r n USE AS CONCEPT ONLY — DRAWING NOT TO SCALE U { µw N i PEACH- Patio Area : °u. 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