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Daniel L. Gelinas, P.E. Fax 978.465.5160
579A North End Blvd.
Salisbury, MA 01952-1738 email danlgelinas@comcast.net
January 23, 2012
Mr. Ismail Erhan
350 Great Pond Road
North Andover MA 01845-2017
SUBJECT: Existing Foundation and proposed renovations
Dear Dr. Erhan:
Per your request Gelinas Structural Engineering LLC (GSE)met with your self and Architect Bill Balkus on
site to review the existing foundation capacity with regard to the proposed renovations
Summary:
1. The results of GSE's site observations and office analysis indicate the existing foundation walls and
footings are capable of supporting the proposed renovations and will satisfy the structural
requirements of the IRC 2009 as amended by the Massachusetts Residential Code 8th Edition
2. GSE has agreed to work with the client and architect Bill Balkus moving forward with the proposed
renovations
Please call with any questions.
Very Truly Yours,
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Daniel L. Gelinas P.E
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March 15, 2012
North Andover Planning Board
1600 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Attn: Judy Tymon, Town Planner
RE: Watershed Special Permit Review
350 Great Pond Road
Dear Ms. Tymon and Board Members:
Per your request, I have reviewed the February 9, 2012 Watershed Special Permit
Application packet for the above-referenced project, prepared by Christiansen & Sergi,
Inc. on behalf of Ismail Erhan. The proposed project entails the expansion of an existing
single family home, in conjunction with razing and replacement of an existing garage.
The entire project is located within the Non-Disturbance Zone of the Watershed
Protection District.
My comments on the application are outlined below:
1. The proposed plan reflects several improvements over the previous application I
reviewed last July, including the fact that the entire building roof area will be
recharged, and the new pavement and walkway areas are proposed to be porous
pavers. Provision should be made to ensure that the pavement areas remain
porous over the long term, e.g. through regular maintenance and a deed restriction
on any additional impervious surface within the Non-Disturbance Zone.
2. The plan calls for razing of the existing detached garage and incorporates that
area in the GFA allowance for the proposed house addition. A deed restriction
prohibiting the construction of an accessory garage structure within the Non-
Disturbance Zone should therefore be made a condition of approval.
3. The total area of land disturbance should be clearly shown on the plans and
additional detail provided on the work to be done in the area designated for vista
pruning.
4. A landscaping plan, incorporating native vegetation as noted on the site plan,
should also be provided.
5. As with similar projects permitted within the Watershed Protection District, both
the limits of approved clearing and the restriction on lawn care products should be
permanently recorded on the deed to the property.
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6. I recommend that the use of copper, brass or zinc coated building materials (e.g.
roofing, gutters and downspouts, and ornamentation) be prohibited within the
Non-Discharge Zone, except where they will not be exposed to rainfall or runoff.
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
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Lisa D. Eggleston, P.E.