HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-20 Planning Board Supplemental Materials (154) Enright, Jean
From: Thomas Patenaude <tpatenl209 @yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 8:43 AM
To: Tymon, Judy
Cc: Thomas Patenaude; Lianne;j.cristaldi@yahoo.com
Subject: Fw: Stevens Street
Dear Judy:
As discussed in our meeting on 3/6/2012, I have hired Arco Excavators Inc. as my site/utility contractor for this
project. As they evaluated the project they felt it was best to modify the clearing and grubbing phase of the
project as follows.
Arco proposes to clear the site in one phase with concurrent on-site stump grinding. In doing so the resultant
stump grindings yield a bark mulch product which will serve to stabilize the site prior to any earth
removal. The mulch will also be used as needed in conjunction with the construction of check dams and
sedimentation basins and will aide with erosion control under severe weather conditions.
It is their opinion that this method would have the least environmental impact on the site as it would not require
trucking of stumps off site, while utilizing on-site material for stabilization.
Initially, I was opposed to this approach as it would require more upfront expense to me, however, I can see the
benefit of doing it all a once as the site would be more manageable.
As currently approved, the two phase approach would cause the site to be unstable during both phases. (i.e.
having the tree cutters come in every 6-8 weeks would create less ability to control excessive runoff and would
call for multiple openings of the property).
Pending your review of this request Arco will provide a more detailed schedule prior to construction.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please call either myself at 978-815-7692 or
or Tom Sawyer of Arco Excavators at 978-360-7832.
Sincerely,
Tom Patenaude
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