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August 7, 2013
North Andover Planning Board
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attn: Judy Tymon, Town Planner
RE: Stormwater Review
158 Dale St WSP
Dear Ms. Tymon and Board Members:
Per your request, I have conducted a technical review of the July 18, 2013 Watershed
Special Permit Application packet submitted by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. for the above-
referenced project. Included in the materials I received and reviewed were the following:
• Watershed Special Permit Application, 158 Dale Street, Kevin McLellan,
Petitioner, prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. and dated July 18, 2013.
• Watershed Special Permit Site Plan, 158 Dale St, (2 Sheets) prepared by
Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. and dated July 18, 2013.
My primary focus in this technical review is on the overall stormwater management
approach and design concepts used in the project and its compliance with the Town of
North Andover's zoning requirements for Watershed Protection Districts.
The proposed project entails the construction of a patio and extension of a stone driveway
to serve an existing single family home on the property. The lot was created after October
24, 1994 and is wholly within North Andover's Watershed Protection District. The
proposed patio and a portion of the driveway extension are within the Non-Discharge
Zone, and the remainder of the driveway extension is in the Non-Disturbance Zone. No
work is proposed within the Conservation Zone. My comments on the proposed plan are
outlined below:
1. The proposed 1407 sf patio with polymeric sand infill will be largely impervious,
however this is adequately mitigated by the proposed infiltration of 1533 sf of
roof area from the existing house.
2. Roof drain overflows should be directed onto pervious areas with minimal slope
to promote infiltration and prevent scour.
3. Additional information is needed on the proposed gravel drive extension,
specifically what type of stone is to be used. My concern is that the portion of the
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drive to the rear of the existing structure is fairly steep, hence the driveway could
be prone to erosion. Runoff from gravel roads can be a significant source of
sediment and nutrients to downgradient water resources, particularly when
gullying occurs.
I appreciate the opportunity to assist the North Andover Planning Board with the review
of this project, and hope that this information is suitable for your needs. Please feel free
to contact me if you or the applicants have any questions regarding the issues addressed
herein.
Sincerely,
EGGLESTON ENVIRONMENTAL
Lisa D. Eggleston, P.E.