The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About- Permits #NACC #269 - 190 ACADEMY ROAD 12/9/2020 0 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community&hconomic Development Division The North parish of North Andover Church December 17 2020 c/o Willow Chccicy 190 Academy Road North Andover,Mil 01845 190 Academy Road Small Project Permit Invasive Plant Removal/Replanting Natives&Fence Installation Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC#269 Pursuant to section 4.4.2(13)of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,Willow Chccicy on behalf of the North Parish of North Andover Church,filed for a Small Project Permit for work proposed at 190 Academy Road,North Andover. Work involves removal of invasive species(bittersweet,multiflora rose,euonymus and honeysuckle),spread fresh loam to amend soil and fill in divots and even out planting surface.Replant with native shrubs and herbaceous perennials. Installation of 65'of split mail fence. All work is over 50 feet from the BVW located across the road along Great Pond Road.Erosion control will be installed along the edge of and above the roadway curb. Work to be accomplished manually with the exception of the use of a residential size rototiller to turn soil and expose invasive roots to be more easily hand pulled During the December 9,2020 public meeting,the North Andover Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve this as a Small Project Category"G"(planting of new native vegetation) and Category"I1"(fence installation that does not impede surface water flow or wildlife).The Project is approved only as it relates to the Conservation Commission and any and(if applicable)all other approvals should be obtained by the applicant/home owner.The applicant is responsible for determining property boundaries.All work shall conform to the following: RECORD DOCUMENTS: Small Project Filing Including: Application Checklist&Project Narrative, Existing Conditions Plan,E-1,prepared by Willow Cheeley dated November 22,2020 Triangle Planting Plan,P-1 prepared by Willow Cheeley,dated November 22,2020 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 project permit and is aware of the wetland resource area and the limits of the proposed work. _�0 diain Jt act,North \, loz=er,Mtn.4-i hisetts J18d Phone 9 9.688.9530 I'az -h C88.9543 Wd,�clxns=.r4tip:ji Wo d wenn roc APPLICATION CHECKLIST m Small Project Project Location:The North Parish of North Andover Church Applicant.Willow Cheeley-volunteer Address: 190 Academy Road Entail. wscheeley@hotmail.com Phone:978-475-5044 General Requirements-Wetland Protection Re!tda tions: Section 4A-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-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. ❑ 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. ❑ F.Patios less than 300 square feet,not requiring excavation or grading. G.Pruning of existing vegetation,planting of new native vegetation and gardening. ® 11.Fences and stone walls which do not alter the flow of surface waters nor alter wildlife habitat or movement(does not include retaining walls). ❑ I.Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces. ❑ J.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. ® The local Wetland Bylaw filing fee of$25 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 03/12/2014 1 ® Two(2)copies(and an electronic copy when possible)of a 1"=20'scale(or other as deemed appropriate by the Conservation Commission or agent thereof)drawing showing existing and proposed conditions and the delineated wettand 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:0 /�1�020 ® The delineated resource area boundaries have been confirmed by the Conservation Department as accurate. Plan Requirements(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 minimum,all plans submitted shall clearly and accurately show the present conditions and 11r9posed 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)). ❑ Location and nature of all proposed alterations to the Buffer Zone Resource Area, t Yin, It' Signature of Applicant or Applicant's Representative i<Y Ld p`'i'-' Date: l f /e '1,0 --.._. ......_.. _---__.._ .....zf... ............- (TOWN USE ONLY) ❑ 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 Deportment as NACC N ❑ INCOMPLETE APPLICATION-The following sections of the Wetland Protection Bylaw&/or Regulations have not been complied with and as a result this Department is rejecting this incomplete application w/i n 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 plans at the Conservation Office and re-file with the required su pporting documents and information. ❑ 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(NOI)Hurst be filed. Reason(s) Signature of Agent: Date: Effective 0311212014 2 NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Page 1 of 2 APPLICATION FOR SMALL PROJECT Narrative Scope of Work The North Parish of North Andover Church at 190 Academy Road The proposed work is located on church property along Great Pond Road in the triangle of land beyond the church's existing chain link fence. Currently,this triangle collects trash thrown from the road,is choked by invasive plant species unless cut back,and its soils are disturbed every year by plows pushing in snow and debris from the road. Church Volunteers propose to: 1. Use a small residential rototiller to turn-over enough of the soil to expose the roots of the invasive bittersweet,multiflora rose,creeping euonymous and Japanese honeysuckle. 2. Remove these roots and vines by hand,using loppers,shovels and weed wrenches. 3. Add enough high quality topsoil to fill-in divots remaining from vine and root removal. 4. Use hand rakes to spread the soil in an even layer in preparation for planting. Past road work by the Massachusetts DOT has also left a small section of the slope with a sharp eroding lip edge. We would minimally fill in this slump with topsoil and even-out the edge by hand with a rake. a �I i�I YIIN z I NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION Page 2 of 2 APPLICATION FOR SMALL PROJECT Narrative continued 5. Plant majority native species to attract pollinators,provide habitat,and highlight species like clethra and American Sycamore that are commonly found near wetlands. 6. Install several sections of untreated wood split-rail fence to mark the church's property line and discourage further disturbance and littering. The split-rail fence will be installed at a maximum height of 3-feet and conform to North Andover Historic District Commission requirements. W WON Coneflower American Sycamore clethra 2-Rai!Split Rail Wood Fence 7. Install temporary erosion control as per the direction of the Conservation Commission. 8. Improve the habitat quality and aesthetic appeal of this highly visible section of historic church property in Old Town Center. Potential Impacts to Wetland Areas 1. Volunteer work is being done by hand,will minimally disturb the site,be planted in the spring season(some woody materials may be added in the fall)and be bordered by erosion control. 2. The existing wetland line is located more than 50-feet from the church's property line,and across the curbed two-lane street of Great Pond Road. 3. The Small Project work proposed by North Parish Church volunteers will not impact the existing wetland. i i f .� / EXISTING Ile I NORTH PARISH • • ,� `` QQfj� ��s+�e� / CHURCH/'TRIANGLE° \ oF \ _PLANT)NG PLAN c e� APPPDX. L i OCATION OTC) \` �OF INVASIVE VINES VIEiN A \ �OpO ,( EX. WETLAND LINE D p At - or is �s za LE,T-4%Q IA \1�.�y' .SF-- SCALE 102V SERIF BY f yE iJG i F R!NG SHIES BY kN FLANDS PRESERVATION INC a�. 1 �� Prepared by: North Parish Church NOTES: Wi ltow;Chee y 190 Academy Road North Andover MA 1. EXISTING CONDITIONS BASE PLAN TRACED FROM DRAWINGS BY TORREY ARCHITECTURE CHURCH BLDG.ADDITION 1/22/14 'i Izfi Ol 845 2. PROPOSED ASSUMES EXISTING TREES&SHRUBS TO REMAIN _ 3. INVASIVE VINES ARE TO BE REMOVED IN AREA SHOWN Date: 1 1/16/2020 EXISTING 4. PHOTO VIEW A IS A PANORAMIC COMPOSITE OF IMAGES TAKEN AUGUST 2020 Scale:VARIES 4. DRAWINGS ARE NOT FOR GRADING OR DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION-SITE CONDITIONS MAY VARY FROM THOSE SHOWN ON PLAN. m CONDITIONS I ) PLAN NORTH E-1 SMALL TREE- K�FKOSION CONTROL/C (TYP.) 130ffEP,LINE SPOT KAILfFENCE �APPKOX.90LF � j ® 10'SECTIONS/3' HT. f= + � [ � x � 'j� TOPDPfSS �SOW G'�SS SEED WHERE =SOI`L DISTURBED ti f :\ o 1. SPLIT RAIL FENCE TO BE 2-RAIL INSTALLED AT 3'HEIGHT MAXIMUM. 1 j \ G�%—r INSTALLED EXAMPLE AT WEIR HILL IN NORTH ANDOVER SHOWN IN /L`O 5r�UF55 NATIVE IMAGE#1. CONCRETE FOOTINGS WILL NOT BE USED FOR THE /� PERENNIALS;I SHADE TREE CHURCH FENCE INSTALLATION. 'IMAJOKITY NATIVES c 2. NATIVE SPECIES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PLANTING PLAN. EXAMPLES t E ;-'=3Z SPLIT RAIL�ENCE J � INCLUDE RED CHOKEBERRY,CONEFLOWER AND CLETHRA AS SHOWN \ APPKOX. 65LF IN IMAGES#3,4,AND 5. 10' SECTIONS),3' 1,24 HT MAX. �,009 3=.r, A 29 EX. WETLAND LINE j a a� "Z�A�WF SERIES BY HAYES ENGINEERING SCALE:r=zow• A SERIES BY WETLANDS PRESERVATION INC Prepared by: North Parish Church NOTES: Willow Clgeley 190 Academy Road 1. PROPOSED WORK IS LOCATED INSIDE THE 1 00'WETLAND BUFFER BOUNDARY. TRIANGLE PLANTING PLAN IS BEING SUBMITTED TO THE , � North Andover,MA _`` 01845 NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION AS A SMALL PROJECT. SEE NARRATIVE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. t, 2. PROPOSED WORK INCLUDES A SPLIT-RAIL FENCE. PROJECT IS ALSO BEING SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH ANDOVER HISTORIC DISTRICT Dated 1/16/2020 TRIANGLE COMMISSION AS PART OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR FENCE INSTALLATION. Scale: 1 =20-0 3. EROSION CONTROL TO BE USED AT LIMIT OF WORK LINE ALONG GREAT POND ROAD AND AS PER CONSERVATION COMMISSION. PLANTING 4. EXACT LOCATIONS AND QUANTITIES OF PLANT MATERIALS TO BE ADJUSTED ON SITE. STAKE LOCATIONS. PLAN 5. NORTH PARISH CHURCH SHALL CALL 811 DIGSAFE PRIOR TO ANY INSTALLATION. P-1 NORTH