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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-23 Conservation Commission Minutes North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Albert P. Manzi, Jr. Vice Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic, Douglas W. Saal and Sean F. McDonough Members Absent: John T. Mabon Staff Member Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator and Savanna McInvale, Conservation Agent Meeting came to Order at: 7:04 pm Quorum Present. Pledge of Allegiance Acceptance of Minutes A motion to accept the minutes of May 9, 2018 as reviewed and amended is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote 6-0 unanimous Small Project NACC #212, 63 Crossbow Lane (Duffy) Enforcement Order/Violation Sean McDonough and Albert P Manzi Jr. arrive at the meeting 7:07pm The Administrator reviews the project request for the proposed installation of a new shed. This project would be done under a small project L request. for the beach/sand area on this property. The Administrator is reviewing the Enforcement Order and Small Project timeline. Mr. Manzi questions the Administrator if this project for the beach/sand area or this type of project would ever be permit-able with regard to the Conservation Commission. The Administrator states that the area is in flood zone and that this type of project would not be allowed in the no-disturb zone. Mr. Lynch is questioning the merits of having the shed as a small project and then having the beach and the old shed under an enforcement order. The Commissioners are discussing the order in which they would like the enforcement order and the restoration to happen then have the applicant apply for a small project after the restoration is complete. A motion to amend and ratify the enforcement order and restoration plan for the site applicant to appear at the June 13, 2018 meeting, made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Application Checklist Small Project Aerial Photo NACC #213, 63 Inglewood Street (Gagne) The Administrator reviews the project request to install a fence to enclose the rear yard of the property. Mr. Gagne, owner states that the project is to have a vinyl fence facing the front of the house and a rolled metal fence along the side and back. Mr. Lynch questions if there will be any tree removal. The Administrator states that no trees will be removed. Mr. Napoli gives the owner a brief history on the home and its location. North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018 The Administrator recommends a post construction meeting. A motion to accept as a small project H is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous A motion to approve as a small project H is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Application Checklist Small Project Small Project Description Drawing of property with fence plan NACC #214, 31 Johnson Circle (Favorat) The administrator states that 2 Wetland Flags needed to be adjusted and that the adjustment of the two flags causes the addition to be within the 100 foot buffer zone Mr. McDonough asks what disturbance will happen within the 100 foot buffer zone. Ms. Favorat, the owner of the property states that the driveway will be utilized for storage and for the dumpster area. The Administrator discusses with the Commission the reasons for the project under the small project category. A motion to accept as a small project L is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous A motion to approve as a small project L with pre and post construction, as well as Wetland Markers and storage of materials to be in the driveway is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Application Checklist Small Project Small Project Description Site Plan, prepared by Philip Christiansen dated May 08, 2018 Letter, prepared by Maureen Herald, dated 04/24/2018 Typical Cross Section Plan Left Elevation Plan Rear Elevation Plan Floor Plans Request for Determination 707 Turnpike Street (Christiansen & Sergi) (Caffrey) The Administrator reviews the project with the Commission regarding the filing for connection to Town Sewer with an after the fact filing for the removal of the tank. T.J Melvin, Christiansen & Sergi is here on behalf of the owner Cheryl Fitzpatrick, The existing oil tank has been removed and the subsequent closure report has been submitted, monitoring is ongoing with the latest report showing that none of the levels exceed the standards as required. The proposed project is to connect to the Town sewer by directional drilling under route 114 and connect into a manhole on the other side of route 114. Mr. Melvin states that a pit/ramp will be dug approximately 6 feet deep which allow the drilling machinery access under the roadway in order to facilitate the direct drilling for this project. There will also be a section of forced main proposed along the front of the property tying into an environmental lawn injector pump that will be used to pump the sewerage into the Town sewer system. The current septic system is in the front of the home, parts of which may be encountered during this project and will be removed and disposed of as required. The existing septic tank will have to be either removed or pumped, ruptured and filled with sand as required by Title V. There is a siltation barrier prosed along the up gradient side of the driveway. The soil stockpiling along with a dewatering area, and the North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018 direction drilling pit/ramp area are all shown on the plan. All disturbed areas will be loamed and seeded. Mr. Lynch asks about the direction drilling proposal and how the site will be accessed in regard to the utilities. Mr. Melvin states that the project manager Mr. Lynch has concerns about the need for this project to utilize the easement on another's property. Mr. Lynch would like more information on the proposal in regard to the proposed sewer tie in and the methods that will be used as well as the erosions controls that are being proposed. A motion to continue until the June 13, 2018 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote 6-0 unanimous. Documents WPA Form 1 Request for Determination, prepared by Matthew Caffrey Esq. Proposed Sewer Plan, prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, dated 04/16/18 Figure 1: Site Aerial View, prepared by NEET, dated 04/18/2018 USGS, dated 05/08/2018 Town of North Andover Abutters Listing, prepared by Samuel Cheney dated 05/01/18 Underground Storage Tank Closure Report, prepared by NEET, dated 004/24/2018 Sewer Repair Plan, prepared by Philip Christiansen, Christiansen & Sergi dated 04/16/2018 Notice of Intent (NOI) 242-1721, 562 Boxford Street (Sirius Development) (Christiansen & Sergi) (Continue from 5/9/18) The Administrator reviews the proposed project history with the Commissioner's. T.J Melvin, Christiansen and Sergi on behalf of the owners states that the waivers have been approved at a prior meeting. Mr. Melvin discusses with the Commission the changes that have been made to the project which includes reconfiguring the house to have a garage underneath and moved the home slightly forward conform to zoning setbacks. The planting area and list have now been added to the plan and the rock wall has also been added. A motion close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions within 21 days is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic vote 6-0 unanimous Documents NOI Plan Sheet, prepared by Philip Christiansen dated 10/30/17, revs. 11/7/17, 11/28/17, 12/6/17, 3/2/18, 4/11/18, 5/2/18, 5/8/18, 05/18/18 242-1735, 1429 Osgood Street (Oliver Enterprises) (Allen & Major) (Continued from 05/9/18) A motion to continue to the June 13, 2018 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Email from Wayne Keefner requesting a continuance until the June 13, 2018 meeting 242-1728, 500 Boxford Street (Donovan) (Andover Consultants) (Continued from 05/9/18) The Administrator gives a brief review of the proposed project. Dennis Griecci, Andover Consultants; discusses the Vernal Pool Survey letter prepared by Dan Wells. The Administrator reviews the Survey letter and the Ephemeral Pool setbacks with the Mr. Manzi states that the analysis shows that there is one Ephemeral Pool and one that is not an Ephemeral Pool. There is discussion amongst the Commission regarding the Ephemeral Pool survey letter and waiver requests. North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018 Mr. Brian Vaughan, Smolak & Vaughan is here on behalf of the owners Mr. Donovan of the property speaks to the reasons behind the request and the background on the proposed project. The Commission and the Administrator are discussing the need for the waivers and the possibility of redesigning the proposed project due to the Ephemeral Pool B setbacks and the not as stringent setbacks for the Ephemeral Pool A with regard to the location of both homes and septic systems. The Administrator clarifies that an A&R for the lot line changes has not been approved. Attorney Vaughan states that they would like continue until the June 13, 2018 meeting to look at making changes to the plan based on t Elsie Pouliot owner 595 Boxford Street would like to know when the revised plans would be available to review. Chris Coulouras, owner 525 Boxford Street would like to know why an alternative analysis for one home is not being submitted. Mr. Napoli states that the applicant has applied for two homes and that is what the request is for. Mr. Coulouras states that the Conservation Administrator mentioned at the March 28, 2018 meeting about moving the driveway to the other side. Mr. Griecci states that the applicant will look into putting the garages under the proposed homes and the driveways to the other side. Mr. Lynch states that an alternatives analysis can be done now that the Ephemeral Pool information has been done. Elsie Pouliot states that there are concerns about flooding and the maintenance of the culverts on the sides of the street. A motion to continue to the June 13, 2018 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Mr. Feltovic. Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Vernal Pool Survey Letter, prepared by Dan Wells, Goddard Consulting dated 05/15/2018 242-1736, 195 Olympic Lane (Crepeau) (Wetland & Land Management) The Administrator reviews the proposed project with the Commission. Bill Manual, Wetland & Land Management on behalf of the owners. Mr. Manual reviews the proposed project with the Commissioners. Mr. Manual states that the entire ground disturbance footprint would be 212 square feet. Mr. Lynch and Mr. McDonough ask about encroachment into the Wetland. The Administrator states that the fence is inside the Wetland and would like to see the fence moved out of the Wetland. The Commission and the Administrator discuss the potential need to move the fence. Mr. Manual states that the owners would like the fence to remain. Mr. Lynch asks the owner if they are opposed to move the fence The Owners are not opposed to relocating the fence A motion to continue to the June 13, 2018 meeting is made by Mr. lynch seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Letter prepared by William J Manuell Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. dated 05/10/2018 Locus Map prepared by William J Manuell Wetlands & Land Management Federal Emergency Management Agency LOMA Determination dated 11/22/2005 Letter of Map Amendment Determination Letter dated 11/22/2005 National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette WPA Form 3 Notice of Intent, prepared by William J Manuell Wetlands & Land Management NOI Wetland Transmittal Form Copy of Checks to the Commonwealth of Mass. And Town of North Andover Notification to Abutters North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018 Town of North Andover Abutters Listing dated 04/25/18 Project Description prepared by William J Manuell Wetlands & Land Management Construction Sequencing Plan of Land dated 05/05/1979 Application Checklist Notice of Intent (NOI) Proposed Site Plan, prepared by Vernon LeBlanc, LeBlanc Survey Associates, Inc. dated 05/04/18 General Business 242-1713, COC Request, 127 Vest Way (Marino) (Serwatka) Savanna McInvale gives the Commission a review of the project and states that the site has been cleaned up but erosion controls have not be removed. Mr. Marino owner of the property asks how the erosion controls should be taken out. The Administrator states for them to be removed intake if possible. A motion to grant a Certificate of compliance is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents WPA form 8A Letter, dated 11/15/2017, prepared by Joseph J. Serwatka As-built, dated 11/07/2017, prepared by Joseph J. Serwatka 242-1347, COC Request, Airport Vegetation Management Plan (Stantec) (Lawrence Municipal Airport) A motion to continue to the June 13, 2018 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Letter, prepared by Randall Christiansen, Stantec, dated 02/06/2018 Copy of Order of Conditions, 242-1347 WPA Form 8A Request for Certificate of Compliance, prepared by Stantec Record Drawings, prepared by Stantec dated July 2016 242-1642, COC Request, Runway 14-32 Safety Area Project (Stantec) (Lawrence Municipal Airport) A motion to continue to the June 13, 2018 meeting is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Documents Letter, prepared by Randall Christiansen, Stantec, dated 02/06/2018 Letter, prepared by David Rich, Stantec, dated 01/10/2018 Copy of Order of Conditions, 242-1642 WPA Form 8A Request for Certificate of Compliance, prepared by Stantec North Andover Conservation Commission Order of Conditions Compliance Certification Form, prepared by David Rich, Stantec, dated 01/10/2018 Site Photos, October 2017, Runway 32 end safety area 5 Photos Site Photos, October 2017, Runway 14 end safety area 3 Photos As-Built Plans, prepared by Stantec, dated July 2016 29 pages Record Drawings, prepared by Stantec dated July 2016 242-1623, 1160 Great Pond Road Brooks School, Extension Request A motion to grant the extension is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Mr. Lynch Vote 6-0 unanimous North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 2018 Documents WPA Form 7 Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions Letter prepared by Eric Kuhn, SOLitude Lake Management dated 05/01/2017 Aerial Photo of site Decision 242- 1734, 980 Forest Street The Administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions with the Commissioners. A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote 6-0 unanimous 242-1721, 562 Boxford Street The Administrator reviews the drafted order of Order of Conditions with the Commissioners. A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote 6-0 unanimous Adjournment A motion to adjourn is made by Mr. Manzi seconded by Ms. Feltovic Vote 6-0 unanimous Discussion 21/23 Concord Street