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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision - 177 SALEM STREET 9/10/2015 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community Development Division September 10,2015 Ridgewood Cemetery Association. c/o Mr.Joe Pelich,Trustee 177 Salem Street North Andover,MA 01845 Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover Resurface Asphalt Roadway with Cobblestones, construct decorative Field-Stone Wall, install.Irrigation System., Landscaping, and Loam and Seed. Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC #154 Pursuant to section 4.4.2 (L) of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,the Ridgewood Cemetery Association, filed for a small project for work proposed at the Ridgewood Cemetery off of Salem Street in North Andover.The proposed work includes the resurfacing of the asphalt roadway with cobblestones, construction of a decorative stone wall with underdrain and raingarden,installation of an irrigation system,landscaping, and loam and seed. During the August 26, 2015 public meeting,, the NACC voted unanimously to approve this project. All work shall confoisaxa to the following: RECORD DOCUMENTS: Small Project Filing Including: Application Checklist - Received Aug 18,2015 Letter from Philip P. Henry, P.E. Date:August 1.8,2015 Re: Ridgewood CemeteryMinor Site Improvements RECORD PLANS: Ridgewood Cemetery Improvements Plan 1 Landscape Plan& Details 2 Construction Details 3 Irrigation Plan 4 Date: 06/18/2015 Revised 08/18/15 & 08/28/15 The following conditions are hereby mandated: CO")NDIT°IONS: 1. Prior to the start of construction erosion controls shall be installed as detailed in the record documents and as required by the Conservation Department. 1600 Osgood Street,Building 20,Suite 2-36,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978,688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.http://www.townofnorthandover.com/conservel.htm 2. The applicant will submit a revised planting plan showing all Essex County native species in the 25-foot No-Disturbance Zone and New England natives in the rest of the buffer zone. 3. Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall contact the Conservation Department for a pre-construction site visit. 4. 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. 5. No material shall be stockpiled within 100' of a wetland resource area. 6. Upon completion of the approved project, please contact the Conservation Department for a final inspection and approval to remove erosion controls. 7. This permitshallexpire one year 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. Thanking you in advance for your anticipated cooperation with this matter.. Respectfully, 0RTH Alli OVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT 1 ni�fer Hug s reservation Administrat r 1600 Osgood Street,Building 20,Saute 2-36,North Andover,Massachusetts 01.845 Phone 978.688.9534 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.http://www.townofnotthandover.com/conservel.htm ; �/��� ���� ����� - �� //`�� , .. � � �\>y ,a. r � e � , � r��� . �ƒ!2 - � , \\\ . . «�2 � . «§ . » � ! \\ �%�� � . � `� ` ^ \ ° ?��% \ . . » :: � . =w . � : \ ^ � ��6« :». . , y y :, zz y . ? ©�° � . ( / y �\ \ � � � /� / > �} \� \\�� } � ° . � y y „ \ �y���:, � »/� ^ ' , %°2�3��»\��m>yi ?���/ � \\ \ � » � ` ^� �^y /\ � � \�� � »« . , / ~ ` \�\\ � 22�<«���j�,�\��/ : � . \ ( � ) � � � � ^< ^ � ` \ . » . %\ \ % 2 � � � � ' \!\ t. � : : ® . . : . z r . . . ��\\�� ����\��i'��'/� :�y \ : �/� �? \« �~ ���:/. >�� w � . a \ � , ,� , � y � : \ \ : / ( � � � 171 NOF-7H ANDOVER APPLICATION CHECKLIST— Small Prnjec O��'ER�������� c��V��v���P'��'� PL Project Locution: Ridgewood Cemete - 177 Salem Street,North Andover Applicant. Ridgewood Cemetery Assoc. Address: 177 Salem Street North Andover Phone. 978-807-8797 c/o Mr.Joe Pelich,Trustee General Requirements_Wetland Protection& ulutions: 0 Section 4.4-']Che applicant has read and understands the applicable regulations 0 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. n 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. ❑ H.Fences and stone walls which do not alter the flow of surface waters nor alter wildlife habitat or movement(does not include retaining walls). ❑ 1.Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces.El . J.In-kind replacement of existing basement bulkheads. ❑ 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). Effe c five 03121 014 1 .. C""A d " ❑ 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 Requirements (Section 4.4.3 B): Certified and/or professionally prepared plants 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. Signature of Applicant or Applicant's Representative Date: - ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------- _.-------- ------------------------------------------------- -- (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#P� ❑ INCOMPLETE APPLICATION-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 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. ❑ 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: 4Date: F/9 y Effective 03/2/2014 2 0 CIVIL DESIGN P10 LLC C ?1 An street,Suite 8207 45 ,1.`1� j'� „,1,, 1�,�, Northf�ndoxc�,Pv4AOS845 Tel 978.794.5400 ENGINEERING. LAND USE. PLANNING.PERMITTING. www.cd.gengincering.com August 18, 2015 BY HAND Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator Conservation Commission L Conservation Department , Town of North.Andover1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 �40RTH ANDOVER Re: Ridgewood Cemetery—Minor Site Improvements '01Ps'' Y6 Small Projects Application Dear Ms.Hughes: On behalf of the applicant, Ridgewood Cemetery Association (Ridgewoi�d) civil Design Group, LLC (CDG) respectfully submits the enclosed materials in support o f Small Projects appli6dt'6n for minor site improvements to be undertaken in the historic section of Ridgewood Ce n&e'ry located at 177 Sal6ii�'�Street. As a part of its Historic Preservation Enhancements Project funded, in part, thr6414 Community Preservation Act funding approved at the May, 2015 Annual Town Meeting, Ridgewood proposes to remove portions of the asphalf'roadways and replace the same with cobblestones, install 300± lineal feet of decorative Feld Ston : all for inscriptions;,install over 30 trees in addition to shrubs and perennial groundcover, ioaii;and seed as needed`to restore groundcover vegetation, and install a new irrigation system. In August, 2015,Norse Environmental Services, Iric' delineated'wetland resoi rce areas along the easterly side of East Meadow Avenue, including wetlands, and associated 25' No Diistur6ance Zoh&'*50' No-Build Zone and 100' Buffer Zone as shown on the attached plans The;°proposed ri�provements are:lirnited to the westerly side of East Meadow Lane, and as such, work with`iir the 25' No,fisturbance.;Zone°'''is limited'to'planting of trees/shrubs and loaming; and seeding as needed. Furthermore,Work withinc 50' No-Build Zone is limited to plantings and foaming and reseeding the existing landscape areas to stabilize p'revtously eroded areas. Therefore, it is our opinion that the proposed improvements will not result m adverse n°npac$s to:wetland resource areas. In terms of scheduling,Ridgewood intends tea unmediatelj commence the work upon Commission approval,with the goal of completi dig the same in September,26' ,to coincide with the formal designation of Ridgewood Cemetery on the National Register:of Historic Places:by the U:8Park Service this fall. We look forward to working with the North Andover Conse ation Commissionxpn this project, and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require additional inforih on. Sincerely, CIvIL DESIGN GROUP,ISI, Philip R. Henry, P.E. Principal CC: James Lafond,President,Ridgewood Cemetery Association Ridgewood Cemetery Board of Trustees Enclosures {00092656,v2}commercial retail residential mixed use subdivisions industrial municipal