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Home My WebLink About- Permits #NACC #242 - 537 BOXFORD STREET 10/9/2019 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community& Economic Development Division. October 28, 2019 Jack DeCoste 537 Boxford Street North Andover,:1AA 01845 537 Boxford Street, North.Andover Shed and Play Structure Relocation Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC #242 Pursuant to section 4,4,2 (C) of the North.Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,Jack DeCoste, i applicant/homeowner,filed for a small project for work proposed at 537 Boxford St,North. Andover, The p,roVosed work includes relocating an existing shed outside of the 50'No-Build zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BYM, and relocating a play structure outside of the 25'No- Disturbance zone as re uired by the 8 27 19 Conservation De artment's Violation Enforcement Letter. The approximate wetland line (and associated buffer zones) was determined by the Conservation Department during a site visit on September 11, 2019. During the October 9,2019 public meeting, the North Andover Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve this project as Small Project Category"C". The project is approved only as it relates to the Conservation Commission and any and all other approvals should be obtained by the applicant/homeowner. All work shall conform to the following: RECORD DOCUMENTS: Small Project Filing Including: Application Checldist, Project Narrative, Site Plan Annotated Aerial Map with new shed location Received September 9,2019 I The following conditions are hereby mandated: j CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the start of construction the applicant shall ensure that the site contractor has reviewed the small project permit and is aware of the wetland resource area and the limits of the proposed work. 120 Alain Street,North Andover,Massachwetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 `4'w'eb xvvv,v.littp://�,,tivwro,rtortliandorserma,gov 2. Prior to the start of construction,the site contractor/applicant shall install entrenched silt fence between the existing shed location and the wetland. 3. After the shed is relocated,the site contractor/applicant shall reseed the original shed location with a native seed mix (New England Wetmix available at New England Wetland Plans,Inc. or equivalent), and cover the area with straw (not hay) to incubate the seed and prevent erosion. 4. Invoice for said seed mix shall be provided to,the Conservation Department, 5. Upon completion of the approved project and site stabilization,please contact the Conservation Department for a final inspection, 6. This permit Shall expire one year ftorn the date of issuatice. 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.Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with this matter. Respectfully, NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Benjamin Curell Conservation Field Inspector 537&xfordStreet NorlhAndovei- Shed and Play SYntelme Relocation Conselvation Conditions qfAfipvva1,NACC#242 Pa,ge 2 of 120 Main Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.http:,//wxx,%v.northando-%,crmA,gov APPLICATION CHECKLIST-- Small Project Project Location: 3? %of 4 _ A 6a'l4!;g0V-d Applicant. �To y%, l'�eCa S k+2 Address. 5"3"7 Ste--d Cr 4 Phone.,5'0k *-2G"7Y0 General Requirements-'Wetlrarad Protection Regralatioras. LI Section 4.4-The applicant has read and understands the applicable regulations +�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 perrnnanent soil alterations are planned under the footprint of the deck. El B. In kind replacement of existing decks,regardless of size. K(C.Sheds or other outbuildings of less than 100 square feet,which are to be placed on footings,. not permanent foundations. D. Sewer system cormections as required by the Town of North Andover. El P.Unpaved pedestrian walkways (less than four(4)feet wide) for private use or for public access on conservation property. El 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). ❑ I.Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces. ❑ J. In-kind replacement of existing basement bulkheads. ❑ IC.Installation of a ramp for compliance with accessibility requirements. n 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. Er A written narrative description/scope of work of the proposed project and potential impacts to all wetland resource areas has been included. L�1 The applicant has identified and clearly marked all wetland resource area boundaries in the field. jaq Two (2) copies(and an electronic copy when possible) of a 7" =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). Effective 031212014 i Ll A pre-construction/pre-approval meeting was held on site between the applicant and a representative of the Conservation Commission. Date of Meeting: fee -7.//,/Il- ❑ The delineated resource area boundaries have been confirmed by the Conservation Department as accurate. - �1A y*,- Fe,6<e Plait Requirements (Sectioy 4.4.3 B): Certified and/or professionally prepared plans 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 lOO' of the proposed work. All plans musk 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: F1 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)). El 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# El 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 tip this application and supporting plans at the Conservation Office and re-file with the required supporting documents and information. ❑ NOT 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) I Signature of Agent: J*Itm Date: 40 Effective 031212014 2 9/6/2019 SmaUPnjectPernoit—Shed Property: 537BmxfondSt North Andover, MA01845 Johin5DeCnsteIII Amanda CDeCVste To Whom [t may Concern: VVe are requesting a small project permmitforashed |naurbackvard. VVe mistakenly put up the shed in the wetland no build zone and are requesting to re-locate it to a position recommended by the Conservation Commission. Please see attached pictures. Picture I is where it is located now. Picture 2 io where vve would like klocated. Please don't hesitate tm call or email with any questions. Sincerely, John SDeC�usLeIII /508\026-7904 Approximate wetland boundary, delineated by Field Inspector 8/22/19 he i �t�Ft�et 1 11 111N1 1 �xistin�abed Icacation