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HomeMy WebLinkAbout- Permits #NACC #276 - 680 GREAT POND ROAD 6/23/2021 • CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community& Economic Development Division June 28, 2021 Mr. Clifton Vikara 680 Great fond Road North Andover,,MA 01845 680 Grow Pond Road., .North Andover Gas Line Installation Conservation Conditions of Approval,NACC #276 Pursuant to section 4.4.2 of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,Mr. Clifton Vikara, applicant/homeowner, filed for a small project for work proposed at 680 Great Pond.Road in North Andover. The proposed work includes the installation of a 70-foot gas connection to the ho,rue from Great Pond Road. At its closest point,the work will be occurring just over 80-feet from the Bordering Vegetated Wettand (BVW) as confirmed by Conservation Department staff. During the June 2.3,2021 public meeting, the North Andover Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve this project as a Small Project under Category"l,".The project is approved only as it relates to the Conservation Commission and any and all other approvals should be obtained by the applicant/homeowner. All work shall conform to the following: RECORD DOCUMENTS: Small Project Filing Including: Application Checklist, Project Narrative, GIS Aerial showing proposed location of gas line &erosion controls Received:June 7,2021 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. 120 Main Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978,688.9530 Fax 978.688.9542 Web kwvwtw.http.//-%v%vNv,nortiiandoverina.gov 2. Prior to the start of construction, the site contractor/homeowner shall install erosion controls staked mulch sock) between the area of disturbance and the BVW, starting at the corner of the house and extending out to Great Pond Road. 3. Prior to the start of construction,the applicant shall schedule a pre-construction inspection of erosion controls with the Conservation Department. 4. Any excavated materials shall be brought off site. 5. Upon completion of the approved project and site stabilization,please contact the Conservation Department for a final inspection and for approval of the removal of erosion controls. 6. 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 with this,matter. Respectfully, NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Tilor S.Andrews Conservation Field Inspector 680 Great Pond JU Siwa#Pr�ed Permit IVACC#276—Gas Line Installation Page 2 of 2 120 Main Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fax 97808-9542 Web www.http://www.northandoverma.gov � • MI��iY71�'� APPLICATIONCHECKLIST Small Project North Andover Consnrvatlan Department Project Location: (,ek+ eraA RJ _j qMAA Applicant: C,l o CA-0i , fry. Address:690 6,r JAI, A,,k " .1— Email: . ; Kv,r c, 0 cto&oLi t. " � Phone: 07, - ' - ' '-'"- General Requirements-- Wetland Protectiorr Re relations: Er Section 4.4-The applicant has read and understands the applicable Small Project Procedures. ET"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. El A.Open slotted decks,without roofs,equal to or less than 500 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 El 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 coruaections as required by the'rown of North Andover. El E. Unpaved pedestrian walkways(less than four (4)feet wide) for private use or,for public access on conservation property. ® R Patios less than 500 square feet,not requiring excavation or grading. El G.Pruning of existing vegetation,planting of new native vegetation and gardening. ❑ Fl, fences and stone walls which do not alter the flow of surface waters nor alter wildlife habitat or inovement(sloes not include retaining walls). El 1. Conversion of non-permeable surfaces to permeable vegetated surfaces.. El J. In-kind replacement of existing basement bulkheads. E I<'�. Installation of a ramp for compliance with accessibility requirements. 3 ✓L. Other similar projects of minimal impact,as determined by the North Andover Conservation Commission, L- 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 0311212014 1 Wo (2) copies(and an electronic copy when possible)of a I" =20' scale (or other as deemed appropriate by the Conservation Commission 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:- o(P1102,/7021— El 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. 1--lowever, 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 minimurn, 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: El Location of any subsurface sewage disposal systems. El Locations of any drainage structures. El Locations of any easements,including but not limited to, drainage and utility easements. El, 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. Signature of Applicant or Applicant's Representative.— a( Date: 06 1/01 Ifoul ........................................................................................................ ........................................................ ............--............ ........ (TOWN USE ONLY) F] 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# 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/intwo (2) business days from the date of receipt (Section 178.4 North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw). You may pick tip this application and supporting plans at the Conservation Office and re-file with the required supporting documents and information. El NOT 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)must be filed. Reason(s) Signature of Agent: Date: Effective 03112120 J 4 2 Natural Gas Pipe Service EVERSA.E.'URCE ENERGY Project Narrative Proposed Project Natural Gas Pipe Service Agency Subinittals Conservation Commission Purpose The provide natural gas service to a new customer. Project Description Natural gas plastic pipe is proposed for installation in the existing roadway and new customer's property. The pipe will be installed using the Open Trench Method as described below. Open Trench Method The Open Trench Method consists of digging an excavation approximately 1-2 feet wide and approximately 2-3 feet deep. Trenches will be constructed using backhoes or excavators. The trenching operation will be limited to the length that can be completed in one day (approximately 50 to 20�0 feet depending on field conditions). The excavated material will be temporarily placed alongside the trench to be re-used as backfill. The pipe is then installed inside the trench, backfilled, and tamped. Upon completion of the job, any previously paved areas within the public way will be repaved. Any remaining excavated material is the responsibility of the property owner. The property owner is responsible for restoration of lawn and driveway within their property limits. All excavation, backfilling and safety practices are done in accordance with NSTAR Gas Standard C-150-1/4, as well as Department of Transportation Title 49 Part 192, Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries Bulletin 12, and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Title 29 Part 1910. Existing Identifying existing conditions included a review for wetland resource areas. Environmental NHESP Priority and estimated habitat areas were not identified onsite. Areas Conditions were identified using GIS mapping with data supplied from the MassGIS web- site. Best Management Potential impacts to the resource areas described above would be due to Practices: excavation spillage, spoil pile runoff or trench washout during rain conditions. These concerns will be addressed through the use of various work procedures and the placement of protective barriers as follows: • Erosion control barriers will be placed between the proposed work area and the wetland resource areas. Appropriate erosion controls will consist of straw wattles or similar alternative. • Catch basins will be protected with filter fabric to ensure that sediments do not enter the drainage system. • Erosion controls will be inspected on a regular basis and maintained in working condition until all disturbed areas are stabilized. • As the work is limited to that which can be completed and restored within a day, there is minimal, if any, potential for impact to waterways, wetlands or other habitat areas. Nattiral Gas Pipe Service EVE RS 96'URCE ENERGY Project Narrative • No soil will be stockpiled overnight within buffer zones during this project. Unused spoils will be removed and disposed of according to applicable laws. • No work shall be performed adjacent to resource areas during rain conditions to minimize runoff and washout situations. • In the event that trench dewatering is necessary, water will be pumped from the excavation to a dewatering pit. Under no circumstances will trench water, or other forms of turbid water, be directly discharged onto or into any wetland or waterbody. • Since the gas pipe will be underground there will be no permanent alteration of the landscape. • All non-paved areas will be replaced to a state at which they were prior to the job. Any sod or other plantings shall be replaced in kind, or with reasonable alternative. Proposed Schedule We anticipate that the proposed project will begin within 30 days of this notification or filing,and take approximately 2-3 days to complete. Contact Jennifer L. Buttaro Mformation Environmental Specialist Eversource- Licensing&Perrnitting Environmental Affairs Department 247 Station Drive,SE 270 Westwood,MA 02090 Office: 781-441-3808 Email:jeiiiiifer.buttaro@eversource.com X ate' tf> � r d x E E R U R E Feet Legend o �� 2� �� Environmental Resource Map 680 Great Pond Rd, North Andover MA Approximate Wetland -: „ .I outstanding Resource Waters � � Erosion Controls May 2021 100'Wetland Buffer Proposed Gas Main