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North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2019
Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Deborah A. Feltovic, Douglas W. Saal and
Sean F. McDonough
Members Absent: Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Vice Chairman and John T. Mabon
Staff Members Present: Amy Maxner, Conservation Administrator
Meeting came to Order at: 7:11 p.m. Quorum Present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Acceptance of Minutes
A motion to accept the minutes of the September 25, 2019 as reviewed and amended is made by Mrs.
Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Certificate of Compliance (COC)
242-1428, Turnpike Street, Lot 4N-A (One Hundred Fourteen Trust)
The applicant requested a continuance via email.
A motion to continue until November 6, 2019 is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Email from patrickgarner@me.com requesting a continuance until 11/06/19
242-1647, 172 Summer Street (D’Angelo)
The Administrator provides some background on the project. A site inspection was performed and the site
is stable. A pervious loose crushed stone walkway was added on the east side of the dwelling. The
walkway is within the limit of work and lawn. There is some inconsistency as to the location of the deer
fence on the north side and where it falls in relation to the 75-foot Ephemeral Pool No Build. The
Administrator believes the erosion controls were installed correctly and on the limit of the 75-foot limit
that was approved by the previous Administrator. The deer fence was placed upland of the erosion
control. The As-Built Plan has been requested to be updated to correctly and accurately reflect this and
the wetland flags. Most of the driveway is outside of the Buffer Zone with the exception of a small sliver
alongside the garage. Per the plans, this was to have been paved but is currently gravel.
Joseph D’Angelo the homeowner requests to keep the small sliver of driveway gravel for now. He has
plans to install pavers in front of the garage door. He intends to come back with a separate filing for this
work when he is ready.
A motion to issue a Full and Final Certificate of Compliance and hold until a revised As-Built plan is
received depicting the discussed items is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mrs. Feltovic.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
COC Request Letter, dated October 15, 2019 prepared by The Morin Cameron Group, Inc.
Conservation As-Built Plan, dated October 15, 2019, prepared by Christiansen & Sergi
Site Photos, dated October 22, 2019
Small Project
NACC #241, 490 Winter Street (Dainowski)
7:18 p.m., The applicant is not present, the discussion is tabled.
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7:25 p.m., The applicant arrives at the meeting.
The Administrator reviews the proposal for the demolition and filling in of an in-ground pool. She states
at the previous meeting the Commission discussed whether to allow the concrete to be broken up and
buried or taken off-site.
Mr. Lynch states if the pool is kept intact and broken down below grade it can be left as a shell and filled
with clean fill material. Only clean material will be allowed to be used as fill.
Mrs. Feltovic would like to know if the Administrator is in favor of the construction access and stockpile
location.
The Administrator states she is in favor of the construction access that is mostly outside of the Buffer
Zone.
Mr. Dainowski reviews the process in which the pool will be demolished.
A motion to accept this as a Small Project L is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
A motion to approve the Small Project for the demolition and filling in of an in-ground pool as proposed
(pre and post construction inspections, material to be trucked off site and only clean fill used for backfill)
is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
No new information was submitted
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA)
633 Turnpike Street (Columbia Gas) & 440 Osgood Street (Columbia Gas)
633 Turnpike Street and 440 Osgood Street are heard concurrently.
The Administrator states the proposed work is for the connection of a new gas service to a residential
dwelling.
Dana Altobello, Merrill Corporation presents on behalf of the applicant. Portions of each project will be
within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. Brad Holmes of Environmental Consulting and Restoration
flagged the wetlands in September of 2019. 633 Turnpike will have 70-feet of gas service connection
installed. 440 Osgood Street will have 75-feet of gas service connection installed. Both services will be
installed via open trench method. No open trench or stockpiles will be left in the Buffer Zone overnight.
No work is proposed during rain events. No catch basins were noted at either location. If catch basins are
found at either location filter fabric will be placed beneath them to prevent sedimentation of the drainage
system. Erosion controls will be installed at the limit of work.
Mr. Lynch states if there are catch basins within down gradient and within the work zone to 440 Osgood
Street they will be required to be protected.
Mr. Napoli requests a letter from MassDOT be provided stating they have been granted a street opening
permit.
A motion to issue a Negative Determination #2 and #3 as recommended (pre and post inspections for
erosion control installation and removal, protection of any down gradient catch basins and written
approval from the state for street opening) is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
633 Turnpike Street - Documents
Full RDA Application with Supporting Materials, date September 18, 2019, prepared by Merrill
Engineers & Land Surveyors
Wetland Delineation Overlay Plan, dated September 2019
404 Osgood Street - Documents
Full RDA Application with Supporting Materials, date September 18, 2019, prepared by Merrill
Engineers & Land Surveyors
268 Raleigh Tavern Lane (Atallah)
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The Administrator reviews the proposal for the expansion of an existing deck. A revised plan depicting
the updated wetland delineation and the proposed deck was received. The proposed deck is outside the
50-foot NBZ. A site inspection was performed and the wetland line is reasonable. The play area and play
structure inside the NDZ remains.
Mr. Napoli states the Commission does not typically allow permitting if there is an outstanding violation.
Jonathan Grasso, Grasso Construction Co., Inc. states the play area and structure were in place when the
home was purchased. The play structure is permanent construction built by a previous homeowner in the
80’s. There was an existing swing set in place when the home was purchased which was updated. He
states the homeowner would like the Commission to allow the play structure to remain. Per the
homeowner, the previous Administrator visited the site when a fence was installed several years ago.
Mr. Lynch states the dwelling predates the more stringent by-law that established the 25-foot NDZ and
50-foot NBZ. He states there are waivers granted depending on site conditions and circumstantial basis.
He would like to know if the applicant has aerial photographs that would allow the Commission to
determine if the structure is pre or post by-law.
Mr. Grasso states Conservation approved the cutting of a couple of dead trees that were on the property as
they were at risk of falling on the playhouse.
Mr. Lynch would like to see if they could determine if the fence was established along a line that
historically was an approved yard and the play pre dates the by-law. He states the swing set will be
required to be moved outside the 25-foot NBZ. He directs the Administrator to research timeline aerial
photographs to establish when the playhouse was built.
Mr. Grasso presents photos from 1998 that were provided by the previous homeowner.
Mr. McDonough directs the Administrator to research if there is any documentation indicating the
previous Administrator approved the fence.
The Commission discusses the fence location.
Mr. Grasso states it appears the fence was installed sometime after 1998, as it is not shown in the photos
that were provided to him by the previous homeowner. He would like to know if he should proceed with
getting an affidavit from the previous homeowner.
The Commission agrees a sworn affidavit is documentation they would consider as evidence.
Benjamin Osgood Jr., states the by-law was established in the mid 80’s. The 25/50 restrictions came into
effect in approximately 1992.
A motion to continue until November 6, 2019 is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Site Plan, dated October 14, 2019, prepared by Waypoint surveying Services
Site Photos, dated October 23, 2019
337 Hillside Road (Ebacher)
The Administrator states the proposal is for the installation of an above ground pool, associated patio,
driveway widening with a turnaround, and native planting along the bank of the brook. The work is
within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bank and BVW. An intermittent stream runs along the side of the
house that then runs into a larger wetland area in the back of the house. Patrick Seekamp, Seekamp
Environmental Consulting, Inc. delineated the wetlands. A site visit was performed and the wetland line
looks reasonable. The pool and patio are located outside the 50-foot NBZ. An existing deck and part of
the house are in the 50-foot NBZ that predates the by-law. A small portion of the proposed driveway
widening is inside the 50-foot NBZ by 1-foot by 1-foot. They are proposing an infiltration trench along
the newly paved area as well as the turnaround by the garage.
Mr. Lynch confirms all the proposed work is outside of the scenic easement.
The Administrator states while on a site inspection she observed work on a drainpipe within the easement
to the west of the driveway. The water is draining from the neighbor’s house under the applicant’s
driveway that exits into the intermittent stream.
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Jason Ebacher & Genevieve Gibbons the homeowners are present. Mrs. Gibbons states the neighbors
repaved their driveway and pitched the water into a drain that was constructed when the homes were built.
The neighbor did the work to the drainpipe recently. She was not notified the work was to be performed.
Mr. Lynch states the plan indicates a drain easement that runs across the driveway. He agrees the
applicant should have been notified prior to the start of work but that this is separate from the application
that was submitted.
The Administrator states she noticed some cutting of cattails north of WF A9.
Mrs. Gibbons states she performs preventative cleaning along the stream to keep the water flowing.
Mr. Lynch agrees the work being performed is self-preservation. Only handwork is permitted, no heavy
equipment is allowed. He would like to know if the applicant knows what the neighbors intentions are in
regards to the drainage.
Mrs. Gibbons states the neighbors were able to determine the drainpipes were misaligned causing the
water not to flow properly. She does not believe they are proposing any more work to the drainage.
Mr. Lynch suggests the applicants to speak with their neighbors to find out their intentions. He directs the
Administrator to notify the neighbor letting them know no further work shall be performed until they
have come before the NACC.
A motion to issue a Negative Determination #3 as recommended (pre and post inspections, cartridge
system, winter closure drawdown is not to be directed into the wetland and 2-year plant survivorship) is
made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
RDA Application Checklist w/Supporting Materials, dated October 9, 2019
Riverfront Area Map
Site Development Plan, dated October 7, 2019, prepared by The Morin Cameron Group, Inc.
WPA Form 1- Request for Determination of Applicability, dated October 17, 2019
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
242-1771, 1 & 28 Royal Crest Drive (Trinity Financial)
Mary Rimmer, Rimmer Environmental Consulting and Mike Lozano, Trinity Financial are present. Ms.
Rimmer presents on behalf of the applicant and states they are looking for a comprehensive wetland
delineation for the 76-acre parcel. The site was walked with the Administrator and some minor
recommendations for adjustments and replacements for some missing flags were made. The flags were
resurveyed and a revised plan was provided tonight. At the northern property line, there are a series
of BVW’s. They have been flagged in separate series due to the way they enter and exit the property. All
of the wetlands on the edge are Forested Wetlands. Some were identified in a previous ANRAD. There is
a series of detention basins have been previously reviewed by the NACC. The areas along the northern
line are state jurisdictional. There are seven Isolated Wetlands on the property that range in size. All of
these wetlands have hydric soil and many of these have been manipulated. The two wetlands on the west
side of the property are Forested Wetlands. Most of the understory of the remainder of the wetlands has
been cleared. These areas tend to hold water seasonally for a short period.
Mr. Lynch would like to know what drove Ms. Rimmer to the isolated areas vs. other landscaped areas.
Ms. Rimmer states some this had been mapped previously as areas to look at. Some were determined to
be too small to be jurisdictional and were eliminated and some did not have any hydric soil and were
eliminated. Sample transects were done on the upland and wetland side to document the delineation.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if they are looking at drainage control or construction that is more
comprehensive. He would like to know if the Administrator has completed her review of the delineation.
Ms. Rimmer states she believes this is for more comprehensive master planning.
The Administrator states she completed her review of the areas indicated on the plan. However, she and
the Field Inspector did not sweep all the areas not chosen as wetland. She offers to go back to review the
areas ruled out by the representative.
Mr. McDonough would like to know if there were any wetlands just below the by-law threshold.
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Ms. Rimmer states there several areas that were just below the threshold. She offers to accompany the
Administrator to review these and any other areas they feel are necessary.
Mr. Lynch feels these areas should be ruled out.
Paul Powers, 53 Monteiro Way expresses concerns with trespassing, construction noise and water issues.
He request a barrier be built between his land and the subject parcel.
Mr. McDonough states the NACC jurisdiction is limited to the wetlands. He suggests the abutter may
want to speak with Mr. Lazano regarding his concerns.
Mr. Lazano offers to speak with Mr. Powers after the meeting.
Mr. Napoli states there was chain link fencing that was conditioned in a previous filing.
The Administrator states there is one outstanding OOC that still needs a COC.
Mr. Lynch states the opening OOC might be the one requiring fencing.
Mr. Napoli directs the Administrator to review the open OOC to see if fencing was required.
A motion to continue to November 6, 2019 is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mrs. Feltovic.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Royal Crest ANRAD Survey Plans, dated October 7, 2019, prepared by VHB
Royal Crest Wetland Boundaries, dated October 7, 2019, prepared by VHB
Royal Crest Abutters List
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation w/Supporting Materials
DEP Bordering Vegetated Wetlands Delineation Field Form, prepared by REC
242-1772, 0, 1160 & 1193 Great Pond Road (Brooks School)
The Administrator states the project is for a wetland delineation of a large portion of the Brooks School
campus. A site visit was performed with Thor Akerley of Williams & Sparages and they were able to
review approximately ⅔ of the flags (Series A, B, C, D, D1, E and F).
Mr. Napoli would like to know if there was an ANRAD before the NACC recently for this parcel.
Greg Hochmuth, Williams & Sparages presents on behalf of the applicant. He states there was another
filing that is contiguous with a lot of the resource areas recently delineated for this ANRAD filing last
year. He states this filing is for seven parcels, most of which are on the other side of the street from the
school. They also delineated along the frontage of the campus. He believes this may be due to possible
roadway improvements.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if they have filed an ANRAD with Boxford as well.
Mr. Hochmuth states they did not delineate any resource areas in Boxford for this filing, but were
required to notify some abutters in Boxford. A DEP file number has yet to be received and the entire
boundary has yet to be walked. Some revisions have been requested based on the initial site visit.
Mr. Napoli would like to know if the applicant proposed the installation of a solar field on the parcel. He
states there was no access to the property unless they went through Boxford. He is curious if this is
allowable.
Mr. Hochmuth states he has heard talk about a solar field but was not involved in the project. They were
hired to delineate the boundaries. There is a roadway that cuts through the two hills. However, a good
section is now a jurisdictional resource area. The roadway would require some improvements to be
considered adequate access.
Mr. Napoli feels it would be beneficial to the applicant to show existing road access on the property.
Mr. Hochmuth states he would be happy to point out the access points at the next hearing.
The Commission discusses the location of the parcels that are part of the delineation. They believe the
area depicting the A series wetlands flags is where the solar farm was proposed.
A motion to continue to November 6, 2019 is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mrs. Feltovic.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation w/Supporting Materials, dated October 3,
2019, prepared by Williams & Sparages, LLC.
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Plan to Accompany an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation, Sheets 1-4, dated
September 9, 2019, prepared by Marchionda & Associates, L.P.
Notice of Intent
242-1762, 95 Lyons Way (O’Neill)
Ms. Herald, Norse Environmental states they are in the process of addressing the engineering review. A
continuance was request via email.
Mr. Lynch states re notifying the abutters may be required.
Ms. Herald states they are willing to re-notify the abutters.
A motion to continue until December 11, 2019 and re-notify the abutters is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded
by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Email from norseenvironmental@verizon.net requesting a continuance until 12/11/19
242-1760, 4 High Street (AvalonBay Communities, Inc.)
The applicant requested a continuance via email.
A motion to continue until November 6, 2019 is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Email from AJHoule@tighebond.com requesting a continuance until 11/06/19
242-1764, 137 Andover Street & 0 Chickering Road (Trustees of Reservations)
The applicant requested a continuance via email.
A motion to continue until November 6, 2019 is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Email from kfarr@hancockassociates.com requesting a continuance until 11/06/19
242-1766, 1600 Osgood Street (Hillwood Enterprises, LP)
The applicant requested a continuance via email.
A motion to continue until November 6, 2019 is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. McDonough.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Email from mhoward@epsilonassociates.com requesting a continuance until 11/06/19
242-1768, 130 Rea Street (Woodcock)
The Administrator reviews the proposal for a septic system upgrade within Buffer Zone to BVW. A
revised plan was submitted based on BOH comments.
Ben Osgood Jr., Ranger Engineering states the changes are due to the type of leach field. The system was
changed from infiltrator chambers to pipe in stone due to the high perk rate. Because of these changes, the
system is closer to the wetlands, 74-feet instead of 79-feet. The system still meets the 50-foot Title 5
offset.
A motion to close and issue in 21 days is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mrs. Feltovic.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Proposed Subsurface Sewage Disposal System, dated September 9, 2019, revised October 22,
2019, prepared by Benjamin C. Osgood Jr., P.E.
242-1770, 456 Summer Street (Carlstrom)
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Maureen Herald, Norse Environmental presents on behalf of the applicant. Revised plans were submitted
that includes roof and driveway infiltration, construction access for the pool outside of the Buffer
Zone, depiction of the tree line and a wrought iron fence at the NDZ as opposed to a stonewall.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if the fence would be a physical barrier to the 25-foot NDZ.
Ms. Herald confirms this is correct. There is no intention to use the land beyond the fenced area.
Mr. Napoli would like to know why the applicant has chosen a fence as opposed to the farmer’s wall
requested by the NACC at the last meeting.
Ms. Herald states that due to the expense they hoped the Commission would accept the fence in lieu of
the wall. The fence is also partially because small children reside at the residence.
The Commission discusses the fence as opposed to a stonewall.
Mrs. Carlstrom, the homeowner states they does not intend to disturb the area behind the garage.
Mr. Napoli states the reason for a permanent barrier is to prevent future homeowners from disturbing the
area.
Mr. McDonough would like to know if there is a reason, the fence stops 30-feet from the property line on
the east side.
Ms. Herald states the homeowner requested the fence to be placed at the edge of the wood line.
Mr. Lynch states the fence will require some trees removed up to the 50-NBZ. He requests wetland
markers be placed on the trees at the 50-foot NBZ and the tree line to be accurately depicted on the plan.
A motion to close and issue in 21 days is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Plot Plan of Land, dated September 18, 2019, revised October 18, 2019, prepared by David P.
Terenzoni, P.L.S.
Correspondence Letter, dated October 21, 2019, prepared by Norse Environmental Services,
Inc.
Site Photos, dated October 7, 2019
242-1773, 60 Leanne Drive (Bresnahan)
The Administrator states a Positive Determination of Applicability was issued requiring a Notice of Intent
for the construction of a new 70-foot retaining wall. The plan includes more detail on the wall cross
section.
Greg Hochmuth, Williams & Sparages presents on behalf of the applicant. The wall has been engineered
and the detail is shown on the plan. A DEP file number has not been issued at this time. The original wall
was not constructed properly and is failing. Most of the materials will be reused and additional materials
brought in. Erosion controls are shown on the plan to allow a work footprint at the bottom of the wall.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if soil testing was done and what they propose for erosion controls.
Mr. Hochmuth states that soil testing was not done. They will need to remove as much soil as needed to
get to stabilized ground. A mulch sock and silt fence are proposed for erosion control.
Mr. Lynch expresses concerns that the erosion controls may not be adequate. He feels that
preconstruction test pits or borings along the wall should be done.
Mr. Hochmuth states it is important they know what material is underneath the wall rather than what is
next to it. There is no roadway access to the bottom of the wall at this time. The project will require
monitoring and reports. If additional erosion controls are required, they will be installed accordingly.
Mr. Napoli expresses concern that a dewatering plan was not proposed.
Mr. Lynch states they need to know where they will dewater to, as well as, what parent material is
expected at the bottom of the slope.
Mr. Hochmuth states they will submit a plan for dewatering plan. They have documented A, B and C soil
with a thin O soil approximately 50/60-feet from where the activity is proposed. A construction sequence
and dewatering plan for the project will be provided. All fill to be used will be clean material and no
mortar that falls off is to be used as backfill. The mortar will be removed from site. A stockpile area has
been provided and will be protected to prevent sedimentation to the resource areas.
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Mr. Lynch states the project will require an environmental monitor.
A motion to continue to November 6, 2019 is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Site Photos, dated September 20, 2019
Plan to Accompany a Notice of Intent, dated October 7, 2019, prepared by Williams & Sparages,
LLC.
Notice of Intent Application w/Supporting Materials, dated October 7, 2019, prepared by
Williams & Sparages, LLC.
Enforcement Order/Violation
456 Summer Street (Carlstrom & Dix)
A motion to lift the Enforcement Order is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mrs. Feltovic.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Documents
Enforcement Letter, dated August 1, 2019
242-1692, 1210 Osgood Street
Mr. Napoli recuses from the discussion due to a conflict of interest, Mr. Lynch steps in as Chair.
Michael Sabulis, GEI Consultants states there were three points that needed to be addressed as part of the
wellpoint shutdown. The data from Sanborn Head & Associates and LRT was reviewed and found the
interceptor trench is working better than designed. GEI agrees the infiltration trench system on its own is
doing the job. The wellpoint system can be shut down and used as the supplemental system.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if during the rain events if a peak flow condition exceeded the capability
of the trench.
Mr. Sabulis states during the second rain event on October 17th (2 ¾-inches) there was an inundation of
sump one. The pumps that were in place did not have the capacity to keep the water drawn down. Given
the proposed upgrades to the system, the pumps should now be able to accommodate this amount of flow
rate plus some.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if everything seemed to be working as proposed or if there was an
immediate peak flow.
Mr. Sabulis believes it was a combination of things that attributed to the pumps not keeping up with the
rain event.
Vern Kokosa, Sanborn Head & Associates states that he agrees with the peer reviewer’s summary of
events. The interceptor trench is doing approximately 98% collection of the water and the wellpoints have
been rendered ineffective. Paul McManus conducted three inspections after the wellpoints were turned
off. No impacts to the wetlands or new seeps were reported. They are requesting to shut down the
wellpoint system by decoupling the manifold and leaving the wells in place. They propose to store the
manifold off site.
Mr. Lynch would like to know how many frac tanks are on-site.
Paul Lockwood, LRT states they currently have five frac tanks on-site. The frac tanks address the storage
capacity. The modified system proposed has increased the flow rate to account for what they have learned
from the heavy rain event. They now have additional treatment of flow capacity, which makes the frac
tanks irrelevant. They saw a rise in the turbidity with the increased flow rate but this was still half of the
discharge allowance. They saw no effect on of the pH level of the discharged water.
Mr. Kokosa states they are meeting the turbidity and pH targets.
Mr. Lynch confirms the wellpoints will remain in the ground, the manifold removed, wellpoints capped,
the power supply will remain, the pump and header will be removed and taken off-site. He would like to
know if they are proposing a permanent decommission.
Mr. Lockwood states they are not looking for a permanent decommission at this time and that they have
several pumps if needed.
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The Administrator confirms the two sumps in the interceptor trench will have one additional pump.
Mr. Lockwood states the original design was one primary, two sumps and one backup. After the testing
phase, they are proposing an additional primary and additional backup equaling six pumps total. NRP has
approved the proposal and they have started making changes to the panel.
The Administrator would like to know how many above ground tanks for storage and treatment they are
proposing.
Mr. Lockwood states they will have tanks but different from what they have now, everything is being
moved inside. The new system will be a treat and go system with two tanks located in the garage.
The Administrator would like to know how the discharge of the effluent has been done and how it will be
done moving forward. She would like to know what the physical outflow of the discharge water looks
like.
Mr. Lockwood states this is a designed engineered system that is more finely tuned than what is in place
now. Stand-by power is also in place as part of the proposed system. Filtration will now be in the form of
bag filters after the mix chambers. The bag filters are more precise making it a better filtration method.
The discharge will take place in an engineered riprap outfall structure.
Mr. Lynch would like to know if any new sprouting of calcite plumes have been noticed and if things are
rebounding.
Mr. Kokosa states according to the reports the situation has continued to naturally abate.
Mr. Lynch would like to know how the project is moving in terms of the pavement schedule.
Brendan Gilmore, NRP states they have approximately 85% of the binder coat down, they expect to have
100% completed before the asphalt plant closes for the season. All the rain storage systems have been
installed. All of the water collected from the asphalt pavement is going into the rain storage systems. The
rain storage systems appear to function as designed.
Mr. Sabulis states the monitoring will continue but that this was a good initial test of the system.
A motion to modify the Enforcement Order to allow the temporary removal of the header and the pumps
for the wellpoint system is made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mrs. Feltovic.
Vote 4-0, Unanimous, Recused: Mr. Napoli.
Documents
Email Correspondence, dated October 4, 2019 from MSabulis@geiconsultants.com
General/New/Old Business
Discussion, Emergency Certificate (Columbia Gas)
Dana Altobello, Merrill Corporation presents on behalf of the applicant. He states Columbia Gas has been
required to perform compliance checks on the abandoned service lines from the September 13, 2018 Gas
Emergency. A proposal of the construction activities has been presented. The proposed work will be done
from inside the homes. Approximately 20% of the service lines will not be able to be accessed, requiring
excavation.
Mr. Lynch states they will need to know the location and when they are in the area. He questions if the
work is being performed under DPU executive order.
Mr. Atlobello states this is in response to the DPU order. They expect the work should be completed by
the end of November.
Mr. Lynch states this makes the request eligible for Emergency Certification. They will issue the same
conditions issued in the previous Emergency Certificate last year. The certificate is good for 30-days.
Mr. Atlobello states he will get the request to the Administrator as soon as possible.
Documents
Correspondence Letter, dated October 23, 2019, prepared by Merrill Engineers and
Land Surveyors
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Decisions
242-1769, Dogwood Circle Condominium (Property Management of Andover)
The Administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions with the Commission. The bond will be set in
the amount of $5,000.
A motion to approve the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded
by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0, Unanimous.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn at 10:14 p.m. is made by Mrs. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote 5-0 Unanimous.