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Home My WebLink About2002-02-13 Conservation Commission Minutes Minutes of the Meeting February 13,2002 Page 1 Minutes of the Meeting Conservation Commission February 13, 2002 DPW Conference Room 384 Osgood St., North Andover,MA Members present: Scott Masse, Chairman; Albert Manzi, Jr., Vice Chairman; Robert Cerchione, Associate; Deborah Feltovic, Joseph Lynch, Robert Mansour, John Mahon, Beth Wescott, James Demotses, also present was Julie Parrino. Minutes reviewed by Vice Chairman. 242-784 PCOC requests: Lot 18, (65 Nutmeg Lane) and Lot 19 (93 Nutmeg Lane) (NE Engineering). Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2". by Board member Deborah Feltovic, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on 2/27/2002 the vote was unanimous. 242-1114 Meetinghouse Commons, LLC, Dale/South Bradford St. (Epsilon Assoc.). Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2nd by Board member Deborah Feltovic, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on 2/27/2002, the vote was unanimous. 242-1116 Heritage Green Condominium Trust (Neve Assoc.). Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"a by Board member Deborah Feltovic, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on 2/27/2002 the vote was unanimous. 242-931 OOC Extension Request: Lot 4N, Route 114 East of Berry St. P.L. Hingorani). Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2" by Board member Beth Wescott, the Board voted to allow the applicant to extend his application until April 4, 2003, the vote was unanimous. 242-885 OOC Extension Request; Forest View Estates (Marchionda& Associates, LP). Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"' by Board member Deborah Feltovic, the Board voted to GRANT a one year extension to 3/7/2003, the vote was unanimous. 242-816 PCOC Request,Lots 12, 13 & 14 Campbell Forest Subdivision (Mesiti Development). Upon a],notion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, Nfinutes of the Meeting Fcbruary 13,2002 Page 2 and 2 nd by Board member Feltovic, the Board voted to GRANT a continuance for Lot 12 only, and to issue a partial compliance to Lot 13, and to allow a continuance for the next scheduled Conservation meeting of February 27, 2002 for Lot 14 in order to modify the plan. 242-816 Modification Request,Lot 28C Campbell Forest Subdivision (Mesiti Development). Upon a motion made by Board member Joseph Lynch, and 2 nd by Vice Chairman Manzi, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue-until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on February 27, 20�02, the vote was unanimous, 242-1026 COC Request,Lot 33 Abbott Street (NE Engineering). RLI Construction, Bob Innis, issues: dress up back wall,need substantial row specs on drawing 1. fix tip 'wall, 2. come in with modification for deck. Upon a motion made by Board member Joseph Lynch, and 2 nd by Vice Chairman Manzi, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue until the Conservation meeting on March 13, 2002. 242-1115 Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC (TRC). A presentation was made by Patrick from Seekamp, and a letter/report dated 2/12/02 relative to wetland delinat,?n was submitted. Walked whole line and agreed with flag line in field, no changes. Identified all wetland areas, Identified vernal pool shown on plan, sensitive ecological niches. Wolfred ? 1507 Salem Street, request soils and geology at wetlands crossings, concern change at soil surface level, look at surface soil features, sub surface and bed rock conditions. Submit more in-depth soil presence hydrology additional info. for resource areas review. Added to post construction monitor and follow-tip to plans. (34"se'spotted salamander, 2 species of turtles, natural heritage identified species, rare species, habitat, small grove Atlantic White Cedar swamp cedar) isolated area 20-30 stems within red maple swamp system, reroute pipeline to consider preserve/paving cedars stems discussion w/Al plus consultant to reroute pipeline. Avoidance of erosion species care not to introduce seed sources through construction monitoring management of machines,protocal to clean equipment due diligence follow-up reporting (Al suggest to condition this). Temporary right of way, why need 75 feet? Reasonable working area. Minutes of the Meeting February 13,2002 Page 3 Recommended applicant to consider sensitive areas, decreased 75' further reduce clearing opportunities to work opposite ... easement. Not create a separate corridor, look at areas that will be impacted. Routing suggestions-- 10' permanent access clearing, closer to transmission line, shift centerline. Gus McLaughlin, Maritime, discussions of mowing restrictions 30' temp easement 20' permanent easement 50' right away repair an area, streams around 255 strips in Erosion Control Manual. Monitor as needed pipeline, 15' trees, aerial surveillance; DOT compliance intent to stay within power line easement(Mass Electric) disturbed plus allowed to be controlled. Difference maintenance practices safety issues. OSHA requirements 10' of wire biggest issue Maritimes Tony—describe maintenance of power lines, John—pipeline generally follows within N.E. Power Co. easement. Bruin Hill land deviate. Discussion: Steve Manning--discussion 64 Martin Ave., N.A. Trails Committee Chairman, regarding Open Space. Working Activities: Recommend timing for construction close to vernal pool, March and June 15`h preserve eggs in sensitive areas during the breeding season and young larva, construction late June, early July. Turtle/salamander species, trench, sweeps by qualified biologist safely remove beyond construction activities before trench is back filled. Mitigation. Plan: Make sure clear protocol for environmental monitor. TRC report back next meeting, family of bearer, near quarry. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Joseph Lynch, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue the application until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on February 27, 2002. 242-1111 Kittridge Crossing, 200 Chickering Rd., (Terra Prop.)Merrimack Eng.) Excuse Chairman Masse, and Vice Chairman Manzi; Joseph Lynch and Deborah Feltovie.left the meeting early, no action was taken. Tile Board voted to allow the applicant to continue the application until the next scheduled meeting on February 27, 2002. Minutes of the Meeting February 13,2002 Page 4 Discussion: 242-1099 Boston Hill, Paul Marchinda, Marchandia Associates highlighted construction changes, Planning Board changes, such as eliminate one road, eliminate 10 units, underground detention, letter 2/11/02 technical review project, divided into 4 phases all heavy work done by December 315t, slopes, treated with cardboard blankets. Phase 1: demolition work, erosion control barriers stabilize slopes. Phase 2: Road & utilities stockpile areas building foundations started cutting and filling done on site, high maintenance, inspections, environmental monitors built into the program. Phase 3: Buildings developed temporary stockpiles/sedimentation basin swales/filtration. COC's remain independent between planning and Con/Com if using same monitors, road 6% grade. Phase 4: Final landscaping sedimentation area underground detention area trail on site----go to Chestnut Street. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Lynch,the Board voted to close this application and issue a decision within 21 days,the vote was unanimous. 242-1119 712 Sharpners Pond Road (Maria Rei) (Giles). Check COC, revise hay bale line. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Joseph Lynch the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue the application until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on February 27, 2002. 242-1121 0 Forest Street(James Hartigan) (Giles). Read notice, move erosion control line 35 , Planning approved. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Lynch,the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue his application until the Conservation Meeting on March 13, 2002, the vote was unanimous. 242-1120 Barco Lane (Weger) (New England Engineering) Read notice, Ben Osgood septic system. #123 & 124 wetland flags, not reviewed by us, no approval from Board of Health at this time. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Lynch the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue the application until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on February 27, 2002, the vote was unanimous. 2424 500 Great Pond Road. Tom Chiles, a member of North Andover Country Club was present, Bob Bpntares, and Nancy Lowery, issue was to upgrade pool to meet health code, sealed off discharge point, oily discharge from equipment room, storage of chemicals, inside building, clean up debris near parking lot, amendment to cut stairs in pool for safety reasons, included within footprint of apron riverfront area jurisdiction? Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2nd by Board member Minutes of file Meeting February 13,2002 Page 5 Lynch, the Board voted to allow the applicant to continue the application until the next scheduled Conservation meeting on February 27, 2002, the vote was unanimous. 242-1118 345 Candlestick Road, Stipulated to reading of notice, Hancock project, Julie has not taken any action on project, Rich Albano is consultant. Chemical of pool stored in garage has wetland line been reviewed? Clear cut wetland line, close and issue, minimum 21 days. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Lynch the Board close the petition, the vote was unanimous. 242-1117 213 Berry Street, Rich A? Hancock, repair failed septic, variance by Board of Health. Close issue decision within 21 days. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Manzi, and 2"d by Board member Lynch the Board voted to close the petition, the vote was unanimous. North Andover Trails Committee, discussion with Steve Manning, 4 wheel drive vehicles driven on Bruin Hill, John Roges, 458 Foster St. hungers on M? farm discussion on list of rules. Create bylaw through Town Meeting, can't enforce unless regulated by environmental laws, N.A. bylaws/Wetland Protection Act. plus bylaws "trustees of the Property", Con/Com book look over proposal and come back with response. Replace gate on Forest St. ?Ask Maritime to replace gatepost, "No Motorized Vehicles" on gate, Julie to contact Maritime for gate, Forest St. near power line, Winter St. Vice Chairman Manzi to work on rules. Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Manzi and 2nd by Board member Lynch the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:30 PM, the vote was unanimous. Approved by: MI/MinutesFebruary2002