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Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
July 22, 2009
Member Present: John J. Mabon, Chairman, Louis A. Napoli, Vice Chairman, Joseph W.
Lynch, Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic, Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Sean McDonough
Members Absent: Scott L. Masse.
Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting came to Order at: 7:04 PM. Quorum Present.
Pledge of Allegiance
General Business
242-1399, Modification Request, 245 Berry Street (Lot 2)(Stack)(Christiansen & Sergi,
Inc.)(cont. from 7/22/09)(Request to cont. to 8/26/09)
A motion to grant the request for a continuance was made by Mr. Napoli and seconded by
Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous (Mr. McDonough and Mr. Manzi abstain)
242-1412, COC Request, 24 Crossbow Lane (Manning)(New England Engineering
Services, Inc.)
Note: Mr. Manzi and Mr. McDonough arrive
Administrator presents differences between proposed plan and as-built
Mr. Manning (homeowner) answers questions from the board
Mr. Lynch discusses possible need for town to clear in/near swale in future
NACC agrees to minor changes on as-built plan with woods clearing behind shed to be noted
on final as-built prior to issuance of COC
Motion to grant COC for 24 Crossbow Lane with as-built plan notation was made by Mr.
Lynch seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous (Mr. McDonough and Mr. Manzi abstain)
242-634, PCOC Request, 104 Colonial Drive (Lot 19)(Giuffrida)(Hayes Engineering, Inc.)
Administrator summarizes site visit to property
House moved across street to bring into compliance-discussion of history by board
Motion to grant PCOC for Lot 19, 104 Colonial Drive made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by
Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous
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242-79A, PCOC Request, 252 Raleigh Tavern Lane (Lot E)(Cohen, Esq.)
Summary of site visit by administrator house and pool not within jurisdiction
Motion to grant PCOC for Lot E, 252 Raleigh Tavern Lane made by Mr. Lynch and
seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous
242-683, PCOC Request, 87 Foxwood Drive (Simmons) (Merrimack Engineering Services,
Inc.)
Applicant present
Presentation by administrator-differences between proposed plan and as-built noted including
Mr. Manzi provides history of subdivision and notes this was one of the first the NACC
handled. Stormwater was major issue. Not many issues with lot development.
Motion to grant PCOC for #87 Foxwood Drive, Lot #6 made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by
Mr. Manzi
Vote unanimous
242-1279, COC Request, 189 Willow Street (Lot 4)(Chatterjee)(ESS Engineering & Survey
Services)
Ms. Basbanes represented the applicant
Administrator presents summary of site visit and past enforcement orders
enforcement order to conduct site regrading
NACC discusses grading
NACC discusses PCOC versus COC
Mr. Lynch states he believes the applicant should re-file before further work on site
Mr. Lynch presents applicant option to withdraw or continue
Ms. Basbanes requests continuance on behalf of the applicant to 8/26/09
Motion if made by Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic to grant a continuance at the
request of the applicant to 8/26/09
Motion passes (5 in favor, 1 opposed (Napoli))
242-1423, Modification Request, 281 Blueridge Road (Skowronek)(New England
Engineering Services, Inc.)
NACC reviews new fence plan and photographs
Mr. Skowronek (homeowner is present)
Discussion of new location and reasons for change
Discussion of need to file for work within 1
Discussion of wildlife movement
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Administrator will review guidance for height off ground for small mammal and turtle
movement
Motion by Ms. Feltovic seconded by Mr. Manzi to grant modification request for 281
Blueridge Road subject to wildlife habitat guidance review
Vote unanimous
Small Project
NACC#58, 39 Granville Lane (Fotino)
Presentation of small project and timeline (work already done) by administrator
Motion by Mr. McDonough seconded by Mr. Lynch to consider proposal under Section 4.4.2
of the bylaw as a letter J.
Vote unanimous
Motion by Mr. McDonough second by Ms. Feltovic to grant the project as requested under
letter J (not G as originally proposed by applicant).
Vote unanimous
Enforcement Order Ratification
738 Waverley Road (Corrao)
Motion to ratify the Enforcement Order issued by the administrator made by Mr.
McDonough and seconded by Mr. Lynch
Vote unanimous
Request for Determination of Applicability
59 Salem Street, (Johnson)(Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.)
The administrator summarized the project for the NACC
proposal
Mr. Lynch discusses water table and drainage issues and summarizes that the proposed water
collection system will transport water similar to existing overland flows
Mr. Napoli agrees
Mr. Mabon and Mr. Manzi agree that the collection system will improve the current sheet
flow condition across the backyard
Board discusses water volume and agrees there will be no increase in volume to the swale
Abutters Tim Simpson and Cheryl Pierson of 58 Salem state their concerns including
increase in water from other lots
Mr. Lynch states that the swale is not jurisdictional
Mr. Mabon states the NACC must limit its review to the scope of the Wetland Protection Act
and would like to facilitate a solution between the neighbors
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Mr. Lynch makes a motion to issue a Negative Determination (#1). Motion is seconded by
Ms. Feltovic.
Motion is 5 in favor 1 opposed (Mr. McDonough)
Notice of Intent (s)
242-1428, Lot 4N-A Turnpike Street (Merrimack Condominiums)(One Hundred Fourteen
Trust)(Patrick C. Garner Company, Inc.)(cont. from 7/22/09)
Mr. McDonough is recused he is an abutter to the proposed project
Mr. Hingorani, applicant requests an additional 90 day continuance
Patrick Garner, project representative discusses additional design work completed since last
meeting
New plans have been done to comply with comments from Lisa Eggleston, outside review
consultant for the NACC
Materials will be submitted to Eggleston Environmental next week
Mr. Lynch asks what progress has been made to address issues with basements, perimeter
drains and elevations of catch basins and rims
Mr. Garner states there is additional work to be done
NACC discusses escrow requirements
Mr. Manzi makes a motion to continue the public meeting for 90 days with re-notification of
abutters required. The motion is seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote is unanimous (Mr. McDonough recused)
242-1458, Waverly Road (North Andover Division of Public Works)(Woodard &
Curran)(cont. from 7/22/09)
Dave Daltorio of Woodard and Curran was present to represent the Town of North Andover
DPW
Mr. Daltorio presented new information requested at last meeting including delineation of
additional wetland resource area, new erosion controls adjacent to guardrail at Cotuit Brook
and alternative stormwater measures to address issues in Woodridge/Waverly area
New stormwater measures include high flow catch basin grates (double) which will increase
water collection capacity
Mr. Daltorio presents revised plan
Mr. Lynch and Mr. Napoli discuss storm drainage issues
Mr. Napoli requests drainage in the Cemetery area also be addressed
Mr. Daltorio details paved drainage sluices and general repair of edge of roadway to address
drainage issues up to Green Street
Mr. Lynch discusses bid process
Applicant requests 2 week continuance
A motion to continue the public meeting to August 26, 2009 is made by Mr. Lynch and
seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote is unanimous
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242-1457, 60 Willow Street (The Dow Chemical Company)(BSC Group, Inc.)(cont. from
7/22/09)
There is no additional discussion on this agenda item
A motion to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions in 21 days is made by
Mr. Lynch and seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote is 5 in favor, 1 abstention (Mr. McDonough)
242-1460, 119 Liberty Street (Pavlik)(Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.)
The administrator presents the proposed septic system repair to the NACC
The new system will be farther from resource areas than existing system
Wetland markers will be required; wetland markers are explained to Mr. Pavlik the
applicant/homeowner
Mr. Manzi requests certification of vernal pool on property
NACC is waiting for Natural Heritage input on the proposal
A motion to continue the public meeting to August 26, 2009 is made by Mr. Manzi and
seconded by Ms. Feltovic
The vote is unanimous
242-1459, 1001 Turnpike Street (Messina)(Christiansen & Sergi, Inc.)
Mr. Borentstein and Mr. Christiansen are present to represent the applicant
Mr. Borentstein updates the NACC on the status of the ZBA permit (it has been obtained)
Mr. Christensen, project engineer, states an ANRAD has been filed
Administrator recommends a site visit
The NACC discusses the need for outside review
Mr. Lynch notes that there could be some bylaw jurisdiction, it depends on the ZBA permit
Mr. Napoli asks status of state street opening permit Mr. Christiansen replies that local
permits are needed first
Mr. Lynch requests alternatives analysis for access to lots 14, 15, and 16 (access off Chestnut
Street?)
Abutter Dianna De Ossie of 835 Chestnut Street discuss poor drainage in the area
Abutters also discuss beaver issues, larger wetland downstream, engineering review
An abutter at 1024 Turnpike Street expresses concern about discharge from pocket wetland
Mr. Christiansen confirms pocket wetland discharges to street drainage which daylights at
storage place which discharges to Boston Brook
Mr. Mabon suggests continuance for 2 weeks to allow NACC to review documents
Mr. Lynch suggests NACC determine if further outside review is needed for wetland and
s
Frank Sarcia of Evergreen Drive grants NACC permission to access project site from his
property
Copy of ZBA decision to be sent to NACC members
A site visit is set for Wednesday night August 19, 2009 at 5:30
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Mr. Borenstein states abutters will not be permitted on the project site
A motion to continue the public hearing until August 26, 2009 is made by Mr. Manzi and
seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous
242-
Engineering Associates, Inc.)(cont. from 7/22/09)
There is no additional discussion on this agenda item
A motion to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions in 21 days is made by
Mr. Manzi and seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous
Decisions
242-1457, 60 Willow Street
A motion to issue the Order of Conditions as drafted is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded by
Ms. Feltovic
Vote is 5 in favor, 1 abstention (Mr. McDonough)
242-
A motion to issue the Order of Conditions as amended is made by Mr. Manzi and seconded
by Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous
Agricultural use License for Foster Farm
NACC signs
A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 11:00PM was made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr.
Lynch. Unanimous.
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