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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous - 1353 SALEM STREET 6/2/2015 r w • t f f CONSERVATION .DEPARTMENT Comm-unity Development Division June 2, 2015 Jeffrey Greene 1353 Salem Street North Andover, MA 01845 1353 Salam Street, North Andover Abandonment of existing septic tank, Installation of new septic pipe and minor grading Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC #145 Pursuant to section 4.4.2 (1.,) of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,Jeffrey Greene., haled for a small project for work proposed at 1353 Salem Street, North Andover. The proposed work includes the purnping, crushing and filling of the existing septic tank which is to be abandoned, the installation of approximately 17 feet of new 4" PVC septic line and minor grading. All work is proposed more titian 50' from the Bordering Vegetated Wetland. During the May 27, 2015 public meeting, the NACC;voted unanimously to approve this project. All work shall conform to the following: RECORD DOCUMENTS: Si all Project Filing Including: Application Checklist and. Portion of the Septic Plan showing the proposed.work Received: May 15, 2015 it The following conditions are hereby mandated: i CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the start of construction the contractor shall place a minimum 12" silt sock (or other erosion control as approved by the Conservation Department) between the proposed work and the wetland resource area and contact the Conservation Department fora pre-construction site visit. 1600 Osgood Street,Building 20,Suite 2-36,North Andover,Nflassachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9'530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web ,"vw.httl)://Nvxvw.towiiofiiortliandover.com/consei-vel,htt-n ti 2. The existing tank is to be abandoned pursuant to the regulations under Title 5 of the State Sanitary Code. 3. Excess construction material shall be properly disposed of offsite and accepted engineering and construction standards and procedures shall be followed in the completion of the project. 4. Upon completion of the approved project and site stabilization,please contact the Conservation Department for a final inspection. 5. This permit shall expire six months from the date of issuance. 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. I'lianking you in advance for your anticipated cooperation with fl-Lis matter. Respectfully, NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Heidi Gaffney Conservation Field Inspector 1600 Osgood Street,Building 20,Suite 2-36,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978-688-9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web -,v-,vNv.bttl)://-%vwv.toNviiofiiorthandover.com/conservel.lit.t-n I 1 e i.p "') �v i��rH ANDOVER NY 15 G ii APPLICATION CHECKLIST— Small Project cca>•SERV.ATION COMMIS ION Project Location: Z-f Applicant.,,mMe—e` I "&VO Address; '�'' '�i , ; J one: `" 4V— General Requirements-Wetland Protection ftylations: 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 Find replacement of existing decks,regardless of size. f ❑ 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. ❑ E. Unpaved pedestrian walkways (less than four(4)feet wide) for private use or for public access on conservation property. ❑ F. Patios less than 300 square feet,not requiring excavation or grading. ❑ G.Pruning of existing vegetation,planting of new native vegetation and gardening. t ❑ H.Fences and stone walls which do not alter the flow of surface waters nor alter wildlife habitat 1 or movement(does not include retaining walls). ❑ 1. Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated..surfaces. ❑ J. In-kind replacement of existing basement bulkheads. El K.Installation of a ramp for compliance with accessibility requirements. L.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. ❑ The applicant has identified and clearly marked all wetland resource area boundaries in the field. ❑ 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). Effective 031212014 i F ❑ A pre-construction/pre-approval meeting was held on site between the applicant and a representative of the Conservation Commission. Date of Meeting: ❑ The delineated resource area boundaries have been confirmed by the Conservation Department as accurate. Plan Re uirements Section 4.4.3 B): Certified 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 shall clearly and accurately show the present conditions and proposed 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 may also require the following information on the proposed plans in addition to the aforementioned criteria where applicable: ❑ 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(e.g.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 Resource Area. AA Signature of Applicant or Applicantis Representative /Date: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i (TO WN 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 ❑ INCOMPLETE APPLICATION-The following sections of the Wetland Protection Bylaw &/or E' Regulations have not been complied with and as a result this Department is rejecting this incomplete application 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 re-file with the required supporting documents and information. ❑ NOT A 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: 2 Effective 031212014 f Small Project Narrative The locus property is 1353 Salem Street, North Andover, MA 01845 The owner/applicant proposes to abandon an existing septic tank which is located approximately 85 feet from a BVW and construct 17 feet of a 4" PVC sewer line which is located approximately 90 feet from a BVW. The septic tank will be pumped, crushed and removed from the site and the sewer line trench will be dug approximately 3 feet deep and 3 feet wide, both excavations will be backfilled, compacted, loamed and seeded upon completion of construction. The work is shown on an Upgraded Sewage Disposal System Plan prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services, dated 4-28-15 and submitted to the Board of Health for approval. WITH ANDOVLR CON3FRVAt'ION 00�MISSION U MIT deign Ui � d 29 Emues St,+North Reading,MA 01864+p:781.507.0135+t:781.507.8015 i c:niikc@sdb-inc.nctw:sdb-inc.net Date: May 14, 2015 Jennifer-Hughes Conservation Administrator Town of North Andover- 1600 Osgood St. Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 Ms. Hughes: "Phis letter is in regards to a proposed extension to the existing rear porch at 136 Old Farm Rd.As outlined in the attached drawings we would like to extend a portion of the deck 4' toward the rear-of the property. Tile redesigned deck would have a new set of stairs to a hinding platform then one more step to grade. The new stairs would intersect the existing chain link fence around the existing in-ground pool. This would allow the residents to put a gate across the strep going toward the fool, while slip allowing their children access to their swing-set on the other side of the fence, 1 have included a site plan tl� wetland boundaries as they were staked out by Seekaunp Environmental Consultants oil May 6, 2015. The rrew deck extension would require two new 12" sono tube footings and four 8" that would be located outside the 50' no build zone. Tire new stairs would require two 4-6"'x10"footings that would also be outside the 50'no build zone. Tire deck is Iapproximately 5'above finished grade. The new deck surd stair design would lreally improve the safety of the residents' yard while still allowing the access to their play area. i E Sincerely, Michael Coughlin is