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Home My WebLink About- Permits #NACC #262 - 183 COTUIT STREET 9/23/2020 � n t C N4.1ERVAA ' N DEPA.:F.JR. IM[i' .Ni'q',T i (.ollununity & l�Xononlic Dereloptnent l)i�vision Dominic I'vi'annarino Septembcr 30,2020 183 Coruit Street North Andover,l!wttl 01845 183 Cotuit Street, North Andover Small Project Permit Front Walk& Landscaping Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC#262 I 1 Pursuant to section 4.4.2(B) of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,Don'inic Mannarino,applicant/homcowvner, filed for an after-the-fact Small Project Permit for work proposed at 183 Cotuit Street,North Andover. 'Work involves installation of a dry-laid granite and brick paver walkway totaling 292 square feet sand associated landscape beds and turf grass within t➢ae j 1.00-Pbot Buffer Zone to 13VW. At its closest point,wvork, (landscape heel) is 75 feet from the bank of an intermittent stream located behind the house in the backyard. During the September 23,2020 public meeting, the North Andover Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve this as a Small Project Category"L".'The project is approved only as it rebates to the Conservations Commission and any Band (if applicable) all other approvals should be obtained by the applicant/home owner.`rhe applicant is responsible for determining property boundaries.All work shall conform to the following: RECORD DOCUMENTS: Small Project Filing Including: Application Checklist& Project Narrative, Hardscape Layout plan dated 9-15-20 by Samantha's Gardens GIS Aerial map The following conditions Bare hereby mandated: CONDITIONS: 1_ Prior to the start of construction the applicant shall ensure that the site contractor has reviewved. the small project permit and is aware of the wetland resource area and the limits of the proposed work. i SnrrrJll'raj a l'mnl IS C;alrrfl Pita—Front Id%nikwoy&Lanehea,hig page/Rf 2 120 Main Sirvei,North Andover,kltass,rulrusells 01s,15 Phone 978,688,9530 harx 978.688.9542 Web W1111 . t,a'tlu:��tau'r�.a�rrr� �s��rlaava;rt'ttr�.jor:�ti� 2. A post construction site inspection shall he scheduled with the Conset-Wation Department to verify compliance with this approval. 3. This permit sballl expire one year frorn 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 with this matter. Respectfully, NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT 6'hy A,AAY Amy R. Maxner Conservation Administrator 183 Rage 2 of 2 120 Maio Siren,Norlb Andover,Nhss;x'Jmsc11s 01845 Mone 978,688.9530 Va%� 97&68K95,12 Web www. a EP 16 r_INJJ A'P'EIC T'ION CHECKLIST— Small P'roje �g,r�, p o 'u y' ,-11�as �`e !N,.,,I Project Location: Front of property Avviicant. Dominic Mannarino Address: 183 Cotuit Street Enjaih dominicjm25@gmail.com Phone: 617-777-8448 cell General Requirements-1Wet"lrand Protection Regulations: 0 Section 4.4-The,applicant has read and understands the applicable Small Project Procedures. M The applicant maintains that the project faljs within the small project category below and activities and/or structures are located outside the 2 -font NDZ,50-foot NBZ and 75-foot NBZ Ephemeral Pool. ® 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 soil alterations are planned under the footprint of the deck ❑ B.In kind replacement of lawfully existing decks,regardless of size. ❑ C.Sheds or other outbuildings of less than 100 square feet,which are to be placed.on footings,not permanent foundations. El D.Sewer system connections as required by the Town of North Andover. ❑ F.Unpaved pedestrian walkways less than four 4 feet wide for private use or for public access on P P y ( � ) � p conservation property. ❑ 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). ❑ 1.Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces. ❑ f.In-kind replacement of existing basement bulkheads. ❑ K.Installation of a ramp for compliance with accessibility requirements. ® L.Other similar projects of minimal impact,as determined by the North Andover Conservation Commission. El The local Wetland Bylaw filing fee of'$25 has been included with this application. 19 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 0311212014 l Town of North Andover, MA September 14, 2020 183 Cotuit Street - Front Walk and Plantings - Small Project Permit Aerial lV i t P V I a P 11 PJl!II��ii imp klw qJ C 45. I i i I }a p.;w. ti8 i I i I rr�w ly ' """""'lllllllll I l ay � �ld,lly� iI�IV I 9 /t 1 56 ft .s e Property Information .. PropettylD 023.0-0047-0000.0 Location 103 COTUIT STREET Owner MANNARIN'O,DOMINIC 3 MAP FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT A LEGAL DOCUMENT Town of North Andover,MA makes no claims and no warranties,expressed or impled„concerning the vatiidity or accuracy of the GIS data presented on this map. Geometry updated 10/31/2018 Data.updated 1013112.018 September 15,2020 Description and scope o[work at 183 Cotuit Street, North Andover This narrative was prepared bv the homeowner Dominic &gemnarinu The reason for this project istuimmprmvetheaooesstothefiontentmenoemfthehonme.Thaex[st|ng conditions only allowed access tVthe front door from the driveway which often resulted invisitors having to walk through the front lawn when parked on the street.The proposed walkway will have a total of 292.02 square feet of surfaceand be constructed using brick pavers,granite pavers,and monolithic granite steps.The pavers will 6a dry laid in masonry sand. There was anexisting asphalt walk connecting the driveway and front entrance tn the house.The asphalt was removed and disposed of to a recycling plant.The proposed walkway area was then prepared for the addition ufa base material bvexcavating the organic top soil, approximately 8inches deep.This was achieved using anmini-excavat�mr and dump truck to haul spoils away. Processed gravel was brought in as needed with a small dump truck and spread out in the proposed walkway in increments of two inches and compacted with a vibratory compactor.This process was repeated till a suitable sub-grade for brick pavers was achieved.There also|s an existing grade change going from the house 1u both the street and driveway requiring a step.There |samonolithic granite step installed at both locations. The brick pavers will be dry laid ima layer of sand about a half inch deep.Joints will bm f|||md with a polymeric sand. When the hardscape is finished there will be two areas for planting tree,and shrubs. One smaller area on the driveway end of walk,approximately 14 square feet and the other located um the right side mfthe house, approximately 102 square feet.These beds have a slight mound directing rain water away from the house foundation.The intended plants for these beds are Canc|s CanadansVsRedbwd, Hydrangea, ChanNGecypad5nVotkatengisWeeping Alaskan Cedar,and Piceapun0ensA|obosa.Also, any turf areas that are damaged by the construction activities will be either seeded or sodded depending on the time nfseasmm.