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Home My WebLink About- Permits #NACC #249 - 31 SUGARCANE LANE 12/11/2019 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community & Economic Development Division � December 18, 2019 Monica Casali 31 Sugarcane Lane North Andover,MA 018,45 i 31 Sugarcane Lane, North Andover Small Projects Permit, Tree Removal Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC #249 Pursuant to section 4.4.2 (G) of the North Andover Wetlands Protection regulations, Monica Casali, applicant/homeowner, filed for a small project for work proposed at 31 Sugarcane Lane, North Andover. The proposed work includes removing six red oak trees in the backyard that are posing a safety hazard to house. The trees are approximately 65' from Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVVv) on the property. The work also includes planting native shrubs directly in front of the trees--to--be--removed. During the December. 11, 2019. public meeting, the North Andover Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve this project. The project is approved only as it relates to due Conservation Commission and any and all other approvals should be obtained by the applicant/homeowner. All-work shall conform to the following: RECORD DOCUMENT'S Small Project Filing Including: Application Checklist, Project Narrative, Site Photograph Aerial Map with Measurement to Wetlands j Received.November 27, 2019 The following conditions are hereby mandated: CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to the start of construction the applicant shall ensure that the site contractor has reviewed the Small Projects Permit and is aware of the wetland resource area and the limits of the proposed work. 2. No stump removal/grinding shall take place. 31 Sugarcane lane,North Andover.Smalll Froljects Permit Category 1i Pinge I of 2 120 Afaui Street,Nortli 2kiidover,,\Iassacliusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 978,688,9542 NX/eb xv .vvv.littp/f wNnv%N,.iiortliatidovertit+a,8cov 3. The applicant shall provide the Conservation Department N,vith a planting plan containing only natidTe species,no planting can occur until the Conservation Department approves said planting plan. 4. Upon completion of the approved project and site stabilization,please contact the Conserl ation. Department for a final inspection. 5. This Permit shall expire one year from the date of issuance. 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 Nvith this matter. Respectfully, NORTH.ANDOVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Benja.niin Curell Conservation.Field Inspector 31 Sugarcane lane,North Andover.Small Projects Permit Category G Page 2 of 2 120 Main Street,North.Andover,Massachusetts 0184 Phone 978.688.9530 Fox 978.688.9542 Web \,vkvw,httt)://w\v-,v.nortliandoverma.goN, NOV 272019 APPLICAHON CHECKLIST_ Small Project �� H A��v€:�� 1 CQtJS 1VATIO ! htd Project Location: C �"� MA- O(RC,5`- Applicant: �ov _C`a-r � Address: 1 i General Requirements a Wetland Protection Re ilations: Section 4.4-The applicant has read and understands the applicable Small Project Procedures. The applicant maintains that the project falls within the small project category below and activities and/or structures are located outside the 25-foot NDZ,50-font NBZ and 75-foot NBZ Ephemeral Pool. 0 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 permanent snail alterations are planned under the footprint of the deck B.In kind replacement of lawfully existing decks,regardless of size. 0 C. Sheds or rather outbuildings of less than 100 square feet,which are to be placed on footings,net permanent foundations. El D.Sewer system connections as required by the Town of North Andover. E. 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. Ed C. Pruning of existing vegetation,planting of new nature vegetation and gardening. El 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). .1.Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces. J. In-kind replacement of existing basement bulkheads. El K. Installation of a ramp for compliance with accessibility requirements. El L. Other similar projects of minimal impact,as determined by the North Andover Conservation Commission. The local Wetland Bylaw filing fee of$ 5 has been included with this application. A written.narrative description./scope of work of the proposed project and potential impacts to all wetland resource areas has been included. The applicant has met with the Conservation.Department and the boundaries of all the wetlands have been identified and clearly marked in the field. Effective 03/1212014 1 Two (2)copies(and an electronic copy when possible) of a 1" =20' scale(or other as,deemed appropriate by the Conservation Coirtmission or agent thereof)drawing showing existing and proposed conditions and the delineated wetland resource areas(see plan requirements below for additional detail). A pre-construction/pre-approval meeting was held on site between the applicant and a representative of the Conservation Commission. Date of Meeting:-JA AP The delineated resource area boundaries have been confirmed by the Conservation Department as accurate. Plan Ragireinents(Section 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 ininimurn,all plans submitted shall clearly and accurately show the present conditions and proposed work and depict the location of all wetland resource areas within 100'of the proposed work. All plans must 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: 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: ............... .......................................... ............... .........................---------------- (TO W'N USE ONLY) El 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&1or 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 up this application and supporting plaits at the Conservation Office and re-file with the required supporting documents and information. El NOTA 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(N01)must be filed. Reason(s) Signature of Agent: Date: Effective 0311212014 2 Monica Casal 31 Sugarcane In North Andover, MA 01845 781-779-5400 zambonel@gmall.com i To the North Andover Conservation Commission: i Request for cutting existing trees and planting local bushes. J The wooded land in our property and on the back of our house is composed of mixed vegetation dominated my red oak.The edge of the woods is on an elevated area less than 30 feet from our house, six (6) red oaks growing on that edge have been grow!ngtowards the house(Fig. 1, marred in red).Similar trees in the neighborhood were uprooted during storms in recent years. Considering the proximity to the house and the peculiar shape and direction of growth—leaning towards the house and off the tree barycenter, we ask to cut the 6 trees marked in red in the attached picture. Removal of these trees will allow two small maple trees (Fig. 1, marked in green) growing beneath them to grow more robust. In addition, we are j planning to plant autochthonous shrubs to create a natural hedge (Fig. 1, marred in yellow) between our back yard and the woods in the back. Picture 2 below shows the area interested by this project with min and max distance from the stream(orange lines) and the area where new plants will be added (green area). The area was inspected by Benjamin Curell, Conservation Field Inspector, on June 24, 2019 and he suggested to file for a Small Project permit Category G. As an additional benefit, cutting these trees will reduce shading on the solar panels installed on our roof;therefore increasing solar electricity production and further reducing our carbon i footprint. Hest regards, Monica Casali m 1 ro F Ili Approximate edge of BVW, delineated by Field Inspector on 6f24/19 65 Fee Area containing the 6 oaks to-be-cut