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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous - 315 SOUTH BRADFORD STREET 4/30/2018 (2) smo Sv Daniel P.Leary "Me"C' , ENERGY SOLATIONS, LLC www.NexGenEnergy.com 857 Turnpike Street,Suite 233 North Andover,MA 01845 Phone: (978)682-2479 Direct: (978)771-4781 We are a veteran-owned and operated Fax: (978)975-3384 company,proudly serving New England clients. dreary@nexgenenergy.com AA 5'0 VIC LO-1 NORTh 6 q�'O c«.xc ewKw ACHus��g CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT (ommunity Development Division August 28, 2006 Michael Smolak Smolak Farms, LLC. 315 South Bradford Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: Installation of Solar Panels at Smolak Farms-315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA This office was contacted during the week of August 14, 2006 by Daniel Leary of Nex Gen Energy Solutions, LLC. to discuss the above referenced proposed project, which entails the installation of a 10 kW solar electric array in the vicinity of the main barn consisting of 88 5' x 2' panels (8 rows of 11), totaling approximately 1,200 s.f. Each row of panels would be supported by a lightweight aluminum structure and mounted on 4 6" concrete footings. These solar panels are being proposed to support agricultural farming activities including the electric load of the barn, the high-efficiency drip irrigation system, and the electric vehicle. A site inspection was requested and conducted on August 17, 2006 for further review. Present during this site meeting was Daniel Leary. I was also able to speak with you briefly during this site review. The purpose of the inspection was to identify the location of the proposed work and to determine if the work would require a filing with the Conservation Commission or if the work was considered an exempt activity under the Agricultural provisions and definitions set forth in the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. 131, section 40, 310 CMR 10.04). In review of the project narrative and accompanying plan details provided, on-site discussions, and the ensuing agricultural regulations, the Conservation Department has determined that the although work is being proposed adjacent to a jurisdictional wetland resource area, the work as described would be considered normal improvement of land in agricultural use and therefore an exempt activity pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act(310 CMR 10.04 (c) 1. c.). Therefore, work as proposed is allowable without a permit from the North Andover Conservation Commission or the Department of Environmental Protection respectively. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com The Conservation Department and the North Andover Conservation Commission are extremely supportive of this environmentally sound initiative for renewable, emissions- free energy and respectfully requests a site inspection upon completion of the project Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions or concerns in this regard. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely, Alison E. McKay Conservation Administrator Cc: Daniel P. Leary, Nex Gen Energy Solutions, LLC. Pamela Merrill, Conservation Associate Curt Bellavance, AICP, Community Development Director NACC DEP, NERD Building File 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com 4� V10RT11 q t5 � �SLlD G6 0 M GOG+HL MrKM � ��sSACHUs��y CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community Development Division August 28, 2006 Michael Smolak Smolak Farms, LLC. 315 South Bradford Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: Installation of Solar Panels at Smolak Farms-315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA This office was contacted during the week of August 14, 2006 by Daniel Leary of Nex Gen Energy Solutions, LLC. to discuss the above referenced proposed project, which entails the installation of a 10 kW solar electric array in the vicinity of the main barn consisting of 88 5' x 2' panels (8 rows of 11), totaling approximately 1,200 s.f. Each row of panels would be supported by a lightweight aluminum structure and mounted on 4 6" concrete footings. These solar panels are being proposed to support agricultural farming activities including the electric load of the barn, the high-efficiency drip irrigation system, and the electric vehicle. A site inspection was requested and conducted on August 17, 2006 for further review. Present during this site meeting was Daniel Leary. I was also able to speak with you briefly during this site review. The purpose of the inspection was to identify the location of the proposed work and to determine if the work would require a filing with the Conservation Commission or if the work was considered an exempt activity under the Agricultural provisions and definitions set forth in the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. 131, section 40, 310 CMR 10.04). In review of the project narrative and accompanying plan details provided, on-site discussions, and the ensuing agricultural regulations, the Conservation Department has determined that the although work is being proposed adjacent to a jurisdictional wetland resource area, the work as described would be considered normal improvement of land in agricultural use and therefore an exempt activity pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act(310 CMR 10.04 (c) 1. c.). Therefore, work as proposed is allowable without a permit from the North Andover Conservation Commission or the Department of Environmental Protection respectively. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com .� The Conservation Department and the North Andover Conservation Commission are extremely supportive of this environmentally sound initiative for renewable, emissions- free energy and respectfully requests a site inspection upon completion of the project Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions or concerns in this regard. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Sincerely, Alison E. McKay Conservation Administrator Cc: Daniel P. Leary, Nex Gen Energy Solutions, LLC. Pamela Merrill, Conservation Associate Curt Bellavance, AICP, Community Development Director NACC DEP, NERO Building File 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com Page 1 of 2 f McKay, Alison From: McKay,Alison Sent: Monday,August 21,2006 9:24 AM To: ScotWasse2 (E-mail) Subject: FW: Solar Project at Smolaks(2) Hi Scott, I hope you had a great weekend. Here is the narrative on Smolak's Solar project. FYI (which I think is of great importance, but not obvious as written below)-A total of 32 6"concrete sonotubes would need to be installed (4 posts per panel=4 x 8). Also,the narrative below does not indicate that the work is proposed pretty much directly adjacent to a wetland resource area. We are talking about just feet away literally. It appears to me that the sonotubes need to be placed within the 25'. 1 am certainly not against this project, but it is proposed in a location that the Commission would not normally allow. I am told that the location as proposed is the location where the panels need to be. Please advise. Thanks Alison -----Original Message----- From: Dan Leary [mailto:dleary@nexgenenergy.com] Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 8:56 PM To: McKay, Alison Cc: smolakfarm@aol.com Subject: Solar Project at Smolaks (2) Hello Alison, As requested, below is a short narrative of the project: Scope. Smolak Farms requests approval to install a 10 kW solar electric (photovoltaic) array in the vicinity of the main barn(50 ft west). The array consists of 88 5'x2'panels(8 rows of 11),totaling approximately 1200 gross square feet. Each row of panels is supported by a lightweight aluminum structure, and mounted on four 6" concrete footings,similar to fence posts. These posts will range from 3'-4'deep. The posts will be dug by hand and with the assistance of the farms posthole auger(used for planting fruit trees). Construction will last approximately 2 weeks, though the footings will be complete and covered in 3-5 days. The process will involve limited ground-breaking,with only postholes required. The site is adjacent to a seasonal stream, optimally set to reduce the impacts to agriculture(the size of this land makes it difficult to cultivate),while maintaining the greatest possible distance from the stream. Programmatic Intent. The array will be used to support agricultural activities at the farm, specifically supplementing the electric load of the barn, high-efficiency drip irrigation system, and electric vehicle. The solar array will also be incorporated into the farm's educational program. This system is expected to produce over 13,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable,emissions-free electricity per year, and is currently funded in part through a rebate from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Mike Smolak has discussed this project in detail with the USDA and has their support. This solar project is monumental as it is the largest project of its type on a private farm in the region. 8/21/2006 DEP FILE # 242 — 1366 that the work has been conducted as shown on the plan(s) and documents referenced above, and as conditioned by the Commission. i. An"As-Built" plan prepared and signed and stamped by a Registered Professional Civil Engineer (and/or Registered Professional Land Surveyor) of the Commonwealth,for the public record. This plan will include: ➢ "As-Built" post-development elevations of all drainage & stormwater management structures constructed within 100 feet of any wetland resource area. NOTE: If portions of the stormwater systems exist partially within the Buffer Zone than the entire structure must be depicted to accurately verify compliance. ➢ "As-Built" post-development elevations and grades of all filled or altered wetland resource areas including the encompassing buffer zone, which is regulated as a resource area under the local Wetland Protection Bylaw. ➢ Distances from structures to wetland resource areas. Structures include (but are not limited to) septic systems, additions, fences, sheds, stone walls, pools, retaining walls, subsurface utilities and decks. ➢ A line showing the limit of work and the extent of existing erosion control devices. "Work" includes any disturbance of soils or vegetation. ➢ Location of all subsurface utilities entering the property. 76. The following special conditions shall survive the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for this project: ➢ 25' No-Disturbance Zone and a 50' No-Construction Zone shall be established from the edge of adjacent wetland resource areas except in those locations approved under this filing. Future work within 100' of existing wetland resource areas will require a separate filing with the NACC. The Conservation Administrator and/or other agents of the NACC do not have the authority to waive these setbacks as established under the local Bylaw (Condition #32); ➢ Discharge or spillage of pollutants (Condition #70); ➢ Prohibition of underground fuels (Condition #71); ➢ Limitations on the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides (Conditions #72). CAM nword\OOC\326CampbelIRd.doc 11 NACC 8/9/2006 A ' Page 1 of 1 McKay, Alison From: Dan Leary [dleary@nexgenenergy.com] Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 8:56 PM To: McKay, Alison Cc: smolakfarm@aol.com Subject: Solar Project at Smolaks (2) Hello Alison, As requested, below is a short narrative of the project: Scope. Smolak Farms requests approval to install a 10 kW solar electric(photovoltaic) array in the vicinity of the main barn (50 ft west). The array consists of 88 5'x2' panels(8 rows of 11), totaling approximately 1200 gross square feet. Each row of panels is supported by a lightweight aluminum structure, and mounted on four 6" concrete footings, similar to fence posts. These posts will range from 3'-4' deep. The posts will be dug by hand and with the assistance of the farms posthole auger(used for planting fruit trees). Construction will last approximately 2 weeks, though the footings will be complete and covered in 3-5 days. The process will involve limited ground-breaking, with only postholes required. The site is adjacent to a seasonal stream, optimally set to reduce the impacts to agriculture (the size of this land makes it difficult to cultivate), while maintaining the greatest possible distance from the stream. Programmatic Intent. The array will be used to support agricultural activities at the farm, specifically supplementing the electric load of the barn, high-efficiency drip irrigation system, and electric vehicle. The solar array will also be incorporated into the farm's educational program. This system is expected to produce over 13,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable, emissions-free electricity per year, and is currently funded in part through a rebate from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. Mike Smolak has discussed this project in detail with the USDA and has their support. This solar project is monumental as it is the largest project of its type on a private farm in the region. I have attached the drawings of the siting, wiring diagram, and mounting plans. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions, (978) 771-4781 cell. I'll look forward to hearing back from you on the next steps that we must take to gain site approval. Sincerely, Dan Daniel P. 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