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CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
November 7, 2006
Mr. Bill Quarantello
241 Massachusett Avenue
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: SITE INSPECTION- 241 Massachusetts Avenue, North Andover
Dear Mr. Quarantello,
It was a pleasure meeting you on Monday, November 6, 2006 to discuss the alleged tree removal
within the limit of a jurisdictional wetland resource area. Based on my observations, there was no
evidence of any tree removal. However, you did state that this area was cut back about month ago in
an effort to make this area more aesthetically clean. It appears that this area is a wetland resource
area. As such, you are not allowed to maintain this area. You also inquired to remove the large dead
tree that fallen onto your neighbor's property. The North Andover Conservation Department
hereby authorizes the removal of the above -referenced tree. The tree stump shall remain in the
oun as it is located within the limits of the wetland resource area There shall be no heavy
machin= or vehicles in this area. Therefore the tree shall be removeda chainsaw and
dragged to an upland area for proper disposal. Prior to the commencement of the tree work, please
contact the undersigned so that we know when the work is taking place.
Also discussed during our onsite meeting was the potential for removing the existing in -ground
POOL concrete patio and cabana and subsequently returning the area to lawn. In addition, you have
been experiencing ongoing erosion runoff contributing from the large volume of stormwater runoff
from Massachusetts Avenue and Waverly Road. Consequently, the water runoff has led to
significant erosion in your side yard, and continues to undermine the driveway. You indicated that
you would like to divert the stormwater, regrade and landscape the slope, and reconstruct the stairs
and walkway that were damaged due to the erosion. Based on the proximity of the wetland resource
area along the rear of the property to the proximity of the work, you will be required to obtain the
necessary permit from the North Andover Conservation Commission (NACC). ibis will also
require you to hire a wetland scientist to flag the wetland boundary on your property and have it
depicted on an engineered site plan, along with the proposed work. Additionally, it has not been
determined whether of not the adjacent drainage area has the characteristics that would constitutes it
as a stream channel or a drainage ditch. You will need to have a wetland scientist explore this too.
1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2-36, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Phone 918.688.9530 Fax 918.688.9542 Web www. http://www.townofnorthandover.com/conservel.htm
ti+ Please be aware any lvork proposed within 100 -feet of jurisdictional wetland resource areas must be
preceded by a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) or Notice of Intent (NOI) filing
(whichever is appropriate) before the NACC, per MA Wetlands Protection Act-M.G.L. c.131, 540
and the North .Andover Wetlands Bylaw (C.178 of the Code of North Andover). In addition, the
NACC enforces a 25 -foot No Disturbance Zone and a 50 -foot No Build Zone from the edge of a
wetland resource.
Enclosed please find the Notice of Intent (NOI) application accompanied by the instructions, the
2006 Conservation Commission meeting schedule, and the list of consultants for your needs. I trust
this information is sufficient for your needs. Should you have any questions regarding the contents
of this letter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you in advance for your anticipated cooperation with this matter.
Respectfully,
NORTH ANDOVER CONS NATION DEPARTMENT
Pamela A. Merrill
Conservation Associate
Enc. Notice of Intent
Consultants List
2006 NACC Meeting Calendar
1600 Osgood Street, Building 20, Suite 2-36, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
Phone 978.688.9530 Fox 978.688.9542 Web www. http://www.townofnorthandover.com/conservel.htm