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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-05 Civil Review 65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd. Lawrence,MA01843 , Unmpton,, NOBox 8249 T:978.794.1792 T:603.601.8154 TheEtigineeringCorpcom TIEE; AMW Rebecca Oldham, Staff Planner June 21, 2016 Planning Department 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Peer Review #2 Site Plan Review Special Permit Application Osgood Solar, North Andover, MA Dear Ms. Oldham: On behalf of the Town of North Andover, TEC, Inc. reviewed documents as part of the civil engineering peer review for the proposed project to be located at 1600 Osgood Street. Osgood Solar, LLC ("Applicant"), submitted the following documents, which TEC reviewed for conformance with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws: • Solar Development Site Plans, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016, revised June 16, 2016; • Response to Peer Review Comments, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated June 16, 2016. In addition to review of the documents and plans, TEC attended a meeting with the Applicant on June 15, 2016. Upon review of the latest submission, TEC compiled the following list of comments. For consistency, the outstanding original comment numbers have been retained from the most recent TEC review letter dated June 7, 2016. The Applicants response to comments is shown as bold; TEC responses are shown as italic. 1. The Applicant should confirm the total number for solar modules proposed. The Special Permit— Site Plan Review Application indicates 11,000 solar modules and the supporting narrative indicates 10,300 modules. Applicant Response: The total number of modules is approximately 10,300. The total system rating is 3.6 MWdc using 350wdc modules. The original application considered using the same nameplate capacity with more, slightly less efficient modules, but in the end decided to specify 10,300 high- efficiency modules. TEC., Comment addressed 2. Based on the definition of a "Structure"within the Town of North Andover Bylaws, Section 2.68, it is unclear if the solar modules are considered a structure. TEC recommends the Inspector of Buildings provide an interpretation. If deemed a structure the Applicant shall revise the Lot Coverage calculation, Plan I Permit I Design I Construct Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar— Peer Review #2 June 21, 2016 Page 2 of 6 Applicant Response: The Building Inspector has informed the Town and the Applicant that the solar modules are not considered a structure, but rather electrical equipment. TEC TEC received correspondence between the Building Inspector and Planning Department, dated June 16, 2016, which identified the solar modules as equipment sitting on the ground and not considered a structure. No further response required, 3. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vi-Zoning Information, additional Bylaw information should be shown on the table. Only dimensional and density requirements are shown on the plans. Applicant Response: The required detail is shown in a table in the Legal Memo. TEC.- Comment addressed, 4. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vii-Stormwater Drainage: No stormwater management changes are proposed; however, there are no plans for the existing stormwater management system. The stormwater management system review shall be conducted by the stormwater review consultant, Applicant Response: The stormwater management review is being performed by Eggleston Engineering. TEC., TEC defers to the 5tormwater Review Consultant. No further response required 5. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.viii-Building Location, the Applicant should identify all existing structures including the number of stories, overall height in feet and gross floor area in square feet of all structures. Applicant Response: All applicable buildings are shown on the Record Condition Plan. The Applicant requests a waiver for providing required building details as they are not applicable to this project. TEC.- The Board should note and discuss this waiver request. The proposed project does not propose any new or alterations to existing buildings. 6. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.x— Location of Parking/Walkways—The applicant should show the existing parking spaces on the existing conditions plans. It is difficult to identify the existing parking areas on the plans and how the proposed solar arrays impact the existing facilities. Applicant Response: On the north array area, the majority of spaces immediately surrounding the limits of work will be restriped as part of the project. Further, it is noted on the plans that the existing parking striping is AMW Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar— Peer Review #2 June 21, 2016 Page 3 of 6 compiled from record plans provided by Osgood Landing facilities department and historical aerial imagery. TEC, Comment satisfactorily addressed The existing parking striping was not Included within the existing conditions survey and added to the plans by the Applicant In the vicinity of the improvements based on historical and available information. No further response required. 7. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.xv— Landscaping Plan —A landscaping plan was not included as part of the Application. The proposed arrays are proposed in areas where existing parking fields are currently located and previously approved. The required landscaping as indicated in Section 6.6.h-Landscaping, Buffering, Lighting and Section 8.4 primarily regulate the buffering of parking facilities. The Applicant is proposing one new area consisting of 27 spaces, which appears to require landscaping on three sides with at least one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet. The Zoning Bylaw appears to be unclear on modifications to existing parking facilities and if they are required to be brought into compliance from a previous site plan approval. Applicant Response: The updated plan clarifies that there are only eight new parking spaces being striped, all of which are on existing pavement on the westerly side of the north array and chain link fence. Further, the area where these spaces are located has an existing grass barrier on two sides. The planting of trees this close to the solar array is prohibited by design principles. To the extent that the Planning Board believes that the Zoning Bylaw requires such modifications, the Applicant requests a waiver. TEC, The Board should note and discuss this waiver request, The proposed project is within the limits of existing paved areas 8. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.xvii — Lighting Facilities— Identification of proposed illumination. In the Project Narrative, the Applicant indicates that the project will include lighting to the extent required to meet minimum IES Standards. The Applicant should identify which areas will need additional lighting to meet the standards and provide details for the proposed fixtures, if any. Applicant Response: There are no areas of the project which require any lighting improvements. The limits of work are inside a secure fence which is off limits to the public and does not require lighting. No lighting changes will be made to areas outside the limits of work. The initial response related to the driving school tenant relocation. Since we are no longer proposing a tenant relocation change and are only scaling back active parking spaces,further analysis is not required. TEC.- The Applicant should confirm that the light fixtures being demolished to install the northerly array are not required to properly illuminate the closest parking spaces that are to remain. AW Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar— Peer Review #2 June 21, 2016 Page 4 of 6 9, The proposed solar modules are proposed in locations where existing utilities are currently located, including drainage, water, electrical, as indicated on the Existing Conditions Plans. a. The Applicant should confirm if these utilities are intended to remain active. If so, how will the drainage be properly maintained (i.e. catch basin cleanings), water gates accessed to isolate water mains and other utilities managed and maintained. Applicant Response: All utilities are intended to remain active. in order to better improve the maintainability of the catch basins, modules have been removed to create an access way. TEC• Comment partially addressed. The Applicant should confirm if the active utilities can be properly shut down and isolated In the event of an emergency, break or needed repair within the limits of the arrays. Can the modules be temporarily moved to flx a damaged utility pipe? b. The Applicant should confirm if there are there any easements associated with the underground private utilities (electric, gas) that need to be maintained. Applicant Response: There are no easements associated with underground private utilities. TEC, Comment addressed 10. It appears that a hydrant near the cooling towers adjacent to the Chiller Building will be blocked off by the proposed solar modules. The Town of North Andover Fire Department should confirm if access to this hydrant is required. Applicant Response: The hydrant in question remains accessible to the Fire Department. The proposed and existing access are exactly the same. See 11 (below). TEC.• Proposed access and fence line remains consistent as compared to the existing conditions. Upon further review of the access around the southerly array, two gates are proposed that block access through the access way unless by emergency vehicle with Knox Box Key access. SIgnage should be placed to notify other vehicles that may try and travel around the site that access is not allowed prior to the user travelling down the access way at this location. 11.An 18.3'wide maintenance aisle is provided within the solar array. The Town of North Andover Fire Department should confirm if this is adequate to access this area, if needed. It appears that the fire access is provided along the edges of the project, and the maintenance aisle is provided for system maintenance, not emergency access. L Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar— Peer Review #2 June 21, 2016 Page 5 of 6 Applicant Response: The Fire Department has reviewed,commented on, and approved the updated plans. The aisle described is intended for maintenance and not emergency vehicle access. TEC TEC received correspondence between the Fire Department, Massachusetts Division of Fire Safety, and the Planning Department, dated June 7, 2016 which Included recommended revisions regarding access The revised plans appear to address the Fire Department recommendations. No further response required. 12.The Applicant should confirm the construction of the Interconnect Line. Is this line intended to be above grade or below grade? The location appears to go within limits of buildings. Applicant Response: The medium voltage interconnection line has been redesigned to route through the buildings and existing infrastructure. No overhead lines are required. Limited sections of underground duct banks adjacent to the transformers are shown on the drawings. TEC.• Comment addressed 13.The Special Permit—Site Plan Review Application indicates that the array will be placed on existing paved surfaces or new crushed stone surfaces. The Applicant should identify on the Site Plans where the new crushed stone locations will be located and if so a detail should be provided. Applicant Response: There are no new crushed stone areas proposed. The note on the plans has been revised to properly state that pothole/pile remains within the proposed array to be levelled with gravel and stone. Within each pothole/pile remains area there is 1"-2"of leveling required. TEC.• Comment addressed. 14.The Applicant should confirm if the required parking demand shown on the project narrative is for the current tenants in the building or for the total gross square footage (leased + unleased) space. If parking is not based on the total gross square footage, the Applicant should identify how parking is allocated and/or adjusted as new tenants occupy the existing space. Applicant Response: The project narrative parking analysis is for current tenants. The building inspector has worked with the building management team during the permitting process to ensure adequate parking is available for each new tenant. TEC.• Comment addressed, MEC Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar— Peer Review #2 June 21, 2016 Page 6 of 6 15.TEC recommends that the existing parking striping on the southerly end of the northerly array be modified to eliminate dead end parking stalls. It appears that restriping the drive aisle adjacent to the fence will eliminate this condition. Applicant Response: See site plan sheet 12, 14, 15, and 16 for updates. TEC, Comment addressed 16,TEC recommends that a detail be provided for the proposed striping, Applicant Response: See site plan sheets 19 for updates. TEC, Comment addressed. It should be noted that the proposed access drive striping will be standard 4"painted lines, not the thickness shown on the Site Plans. TEC recommends that the Board require a regular re-striping program of the access drive as needed to ensure proper identification for vehicles, delivery trucks, and emergency response. It appears that the existing striping at the facility Is In poor condition In areas that are not consistently used for pal-king. If you have any questions regarding the peer review, please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 794-1792. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, TEC, Inc. 1'TheEngineadngCorp,com Z' L Eric K. Gerade, PE, LEED AP Senior Civil Engineer ARM 65 Glenn Street 169 Ocean Blvd. Lawrence,MA 01843 I Unit 101, PO Box 249 Hampton, NH 03842 T:978.794.1792 T:603.601,8154 TheEnglneeringCorp.corn ANW Rebecca Oldham, Staff Planner June 7, 2016 Planning Department 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Peer Review Site Plan Review Special Permit Application Osgood Solar, North Andover, MA Dear Ms. Oldham: On behalf of the Town of North Andover, TEC, Inc. reviewed documents as part of the civil engineering peer review for the proposed project to be located at 1600 Osgood Street. Osgood Solar, LLC ("Applicant' , submitted the following documents, which TEC reviewed for conformance with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws: • Solar Development Site Plans, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016; • Site Plan Review Application, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016; • Form 1075 Notice of Activity and Use Limitation, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated July 29, 2008; • Supporting Documentation, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016. In addition to review of the documents and plans, TEC attended a meeting with the Applicant on June 2, 2016. Upon review of the submitted documents, TEC has compiled the following comments: 1. The Applicant should confirm the total number for solar modules proposed. The Special Permit— Site Plan Review Application indicates 11,000 solar modules and the supporting narrative indicates 10,300 modules. 2. Based on the definition of a "Structure" within the Town of North Andover Bylaws, Section 2.68, it is unclear if the solar modules are considered a structure. TEC recommends the Inspector of Buildings provide an interpretation. If deemed a structure the Applicant shall revise the Lot Coverage calculation. 3. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vi-Zoning Information, additional Bylaw information should be shown on the table. Only dimensional and density requirements are shown on the plans. 4. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vii-Stormwater Drainage: No stormwater management changes are proposed; however, there are no plans for the existing Plan I Permit I Design I Construct Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar — Peer Review June 7, 2016 Page 2 stormwater management system. The stormwater management system review shall be conducted by the stormwater review consultant. 5. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.viii-Building Location, the Applicant should identify all existing structures including the number of stories, overall height in feet and gross floor area in square feet of all structures. 6. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.x — Location of Parking/Walkways —The applicant should show the existing parking spaces on the existing conditions plans. It is difficult to identify the existing parking areas on the plans and how the proposed solar arrays impact the existing facilities. 7. In accordance with Section 8.3,5.e.xv — Landscaping Plan —A landscaping plan was not included as part of the Application. The proposed arrays are proposed in areas where existing parking fields are currently located and previously approved. The required landscaping as indicated in Section 6.6.h-Landscaping, Buffering, Lighting and Section 8.4 primarily regulate the buffering of parking facilities. The Applicant is proposing one new area consisting of 27 spaces, which appears to require landscaping on three sides with at least one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet, The Zoning Bylaw appears to be unclear on modifications to existing parking facilities and if they are required to be brought into compliance from a previous site plan approval. 8. In accordance with Section 8.3.5,e.xvii — Lighting Facilities — Identification of proposed illumination. In the Project Narrative, the Applicant indicates that the project will include lighting to the extent required to meet minimum IES Standards. The Applicant should identify which areas will need additional lighting to meet the standards and provide details for the proposed fixtures, if any. 9. The proposed solar modules are proposed in locations where existing utilities are currently located, including drainage, water, electrical, as indicated on the Existing Conditions Plans. a. The Applicant should confirm if these utilities are intended to remain active. If so, how will the drainage be properly maintained (i.e. catch basin cleanings), water gates accessed to isolate water mains and other utilities managed and maintained. b. The Applicant should confirm if there are there any easements associated with the underground private utilities (electric, gas) that need to be maintained. 10. It appears that a hydrant near the cooling towers adjacent to the Chiller Building will be blocked off by the proposed solar modules. The Town of North Andover Fire Department should confirm if access to this hydrant is required. 11. An 18.3'wide maintenance aisle is provided within the solar array. The Town of North Andover Fire Department should confirm if this is adequate to access this area, if needed. It appears that the fire access is provided along the edges of the project, and the maintenance aisle is provided for system maintenance, not emergency access. ARW Ms. Rebecca Oldham Osgood Solar— Peer Review June 7, 2016 Page 3 12.The Applicant should confirm the construction of the Interconnect Line. Is this line intended to be above grade or below grade? The location appears to go within limits of buildings. 13. The Special Permit —Site Plan Review Application indicates that the array will be placed on existing paved surfaces or new crushed stone surfaces. The Applicant should identify on the Site Plans where the new crushed stone locations will be located and if so a detail should be provided. 14.The Applicant should confirm if the required parking demand shown on the project narrative is for the current tenants in the building or for the total gross square footage ([eased + unleased) space. If parking is not based on the total gross square footage, the Applicant should identify how parking is allocated and/or adjusted as new tenants occupy the existing space. 15.TEC recommends that the existing parking striping on the southerly end of the northerly array be modified to eliminate dead end parking stalls. It appears that restriping the drive aisle adjacent to the fence will eliminate this condition. 16.TEC recommends that a detail be provided for the proposed striping. If you have any questions regarding the peer review, please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 794-1792. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, TEC, Inc. "The&YineerinVCor,�o,comll LW..% Eric K. Gerade, PE, LEEK AP Senior Civil Engineer TAVEL; /AW Rebecca Oldham, Staff Planner June 7, 2016 Planning Department Applicant Comments June 16, 2016 1600 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Peer Review Site Plan Review Special Permit Application Osgood Solar, North Andover, MA Dear Ms. Oldham: On behalf of the Town of North Andover, TEC, Inc. reviewed documents as part of the civil engineering peer review for the proposed project to be located at 1600 Osgood Street. Osgood Solar, LLC ("Applicant), submitted the following documents, which TEC reviewed for conformance with the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaws: • Solar Development Site Plans, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016; • Site Plan Review Application, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016; • Form 1075 Notice of Activity and Use Limitation, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated July 29, 2008; • Supporting Documentation, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA, prepared by Meridian Associates, Inc., dated May 6, 2016. In addition to review of the documents and plans, TEC attended a meeting with the Applicant on June 2, 2016 and had a follow-up meeting on June 15, 2016. Upon review of the submitted documents, TEC has compiled the following comments: 1. The Applicant should confirm the total number for solar modules proposed. The Special Permit — Site Plan Review Application indicates 11,000 solar modules and the supporting narrative indicates 10,300 modules. The total number of modules is approximately 10,300. The total system rating is 3.6 MWdc using 350wdc modules. The original application considered using the same nameplate capacity with more, slightly less efficient modules, but in the end decided to specify 10,300 high-efficiency modules. 2. Based on the definition of a "Structure"within the Town of North Andover Bylaws, Section 2.68, it is unclear if the solar modules are considered a structure. TEC recommends the Inspector of Buildings provide an interpretation. If deemed a structure the Applicant shall revise the Lot Coverage calculation. The Building Inspector has informed the Town and the Applicant that the solar modules are not considered a structure, but rather electrical equipment. i 3. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vi-Zoning Information, additional Bylaw information should be shown on the table. Only dimensional and density requirements are shown on the plans. The required detail is shown in a table in the Legal Memo. 4. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vii-Stormwater Drainage: No stormwater management changes are proposed; however, there are no plans for the existing stormwater management system. The stormwater management system review shall be conducted by the stormwater review consultant. The stormwater management review is being performed by Eggleston Engineering. 5. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.vii!-Building Location, the Applicant should identify all existing structures including the number of stories, overall height in feet and gross floor area in square feet of all structures. All applicable buildings are shown on the Record Condition Plan. The Applicant requests a waiver for providing required building details as they are not applicable to this project. 6. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.x — Location of Parking/Walkways —The applicant should show the existing parking spaces on the existing conditions plans. It is difficult to identify the existing parking areas on the plans and how the proposed solar arrays impact the existing facilities. On the north array area, the majority of spaces immediately surrounding the limits of work will be restriped as part of the project. Further, it is noted on the plans that the existing parking striping is compiled from record plans provided by Osgood Landing facilities department and historical aerial imagery. 7. In accordance with Section 8.3.5.e.xv — Landscaping Plan —A landscaping plan was not included as part of the Application. The proposed arrays are proposed in areas where existing parking fields are currently located and previously approved. The required landscaping as indicated in Section 6.6.h-Landscaping, Buffering, Lighting and Section 8.4 primarily regulate the buffering of parking facilities. The Applicant is proposing one new area consisting of 27 spaces, which appears to require landscaping on three sides with at least one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet. The Zoning Bylaw appears to be unclear on modifications to existing parking facilities and if they are required to be brought into compliance from a previous site plan approval. The updated plan clarifies that there are only eight new parking spaces being striped, all of which are on existing pavement on the westerly side of the north array and chain link fence. Further, the area where these spaces are located has an existing grass barrier on two sides. The planting of trees this close to the solar array is prohibited by design principles. To the extent that the Planning Board believes that the Zoning Bylaw requires such modifications, the Applicant requests a waiver. 8. In accordance with Section 8,3.5.e.xvii — Lighting Facilities — Identification of proposed illumination. In the Project Narrative, the Applicant indicates that the project will include lighting to the extent required to meet minimum IFS Standards. The Applicant should identify which areas will need additional lighting to meet the standards and provide details for the proposed fixtures, if any. There are no areas of the project which require any lighting improvements. The limits of work are inside a secure fence which is off limits to the public and does not require lighting. No lighting changes will be made to areas outside the limits of work. The initial response related to the driving school tenant relocation. Since we are no longer proposing a tenant relocation change and are only scaling back active parking spaces, further analysis is not required. 9. The proposed solar modules are proposed in locations where existing utilities are currently located, including drainage, water, electrical, as indicated on the Existing Conditions Plans. a. The Applicant should confirm if these utilities are intended to remain active. If so, how will the drainage be properly maintained (i.e. catch basin cleanings), water gates accessed to isolate water mains and other utilities managed and maintained. All utilities are intended to remain active. In order to better improve the maintainability of the catch basins, modules have been removed to create an access way. b. The Applicant should confirm if there are there any easements associated with the underground private utilities (electric, gas) that need to be maintained. There are no easements associated with underground private utilities. 10. It appears that a hydrant near the cooling towers adjacent to the Chiller Building will be blocked off by the proposed solar modules. The Town of North Andover Fire Department should confirm if access to this hydrant is required. The hydrant in question remains accessible to the Fire Department. The proposed and existing access are exactly the same. See 11 (below). 11. An 18.3'wide maintenance aisle is provided within the solar array. The Town of North Andover Fire Department should confirm if this is adequate to access this area, if needed. It appears that the fire access is provided along the edges of the project, and the maintenance aisle is provided for system maintenance, not emergency access. The Fire Department has reviewed, commented on, and approved the updated plans. The aisle described is intended for maintenance and not emergency vehicle access. 12.The Applicant should confirm the construction of the Interconnect Line. Is this line intended to be above grade or below grade? The location appears to go within limits of buildings. The medium voltage interconnection line has been redesigned to route through the buildings and existing infrastructure. No overhead lines are required. Limited sections of underground duct banks adjacent to the transformers are shown on the drawings. 13. The Special Permit— Site Plan Review Application indicates that the array will be placed on existing paved surfaces or new crushed stone surfaces. The Applicant should identify on the Site Plans where the new crushed stone locations will be located and if so a detail should be provided. There are no new crushed stone areas proposed. The note on the plans has been revised to properly state that pothole/pile remains within the proposed array to be levelled with gravel and stone. Within each pothole/pile remains area there is 1"-2"of leveling required. 14.The Applicant should confirm if the required parking demand shown on the project narrative is for the current tenants in the building or for the total gross square footage (leased + unleased) space. If parking is not based on the total gross square footage, the Applicant should identify how parking is allocated and/or adjusted as new tenants occupy the existing space. The project narrative parking analysis is for current tenants. The building inspector has worked with the building management team during the permitting process to ensure adequate parking is available for each new tenant. 15. TEC recommends that the existing parking striping on the southerly end of the northerly array be modified to eliminate dead end parking stalls. It appears that restriping the drive aisle adjacent to the fence will eliminate this condition. See site plan sheet 12, 14, IS, and 16 for updates. 16.TEC recommends that a detail be provided for the proposed striping. See site plan sheets 19 for updates. Each of items 1-16 was reviewed with TEC on June 1S, 2016. It is the Applicant's belief that TEC concurs with the responses herein. 3 3 j If you have any questions regarding the peer review, please do not hesitate to contact me at (978) 794-1792. Thank you for your consideration. 5/24/2016 Town of North Andover Mail-Hancock further thoughts No C ?C1VE[t Massashus4 Jean Enright <jenright@northandoverma.gov> � o. Hancock further thoughts 2 messages Dan Leary <dleary@powerowners.com> Tue, May 24, 2016 at 3:21 PM To: Jean Enright <jenright@northandoverma.gov> Hello Jean, I'm not sure if you've received any response back yet from John Simons, but I discussed this some more with our team, and I think the issue is more complex. Since Joe is an expert on our case, including the matter in appeal, he could be a witness. Though I hope that it never gets there, I think that until our case is closed, Joe is still the Town's expert. Which reinforces my thought, that we ought to get the solar project in and out of planning as soon as possible. That would remove any concern. As I mentioned earlier, I'd like to think that brining in a new peer review at this point wouldn't delay things, but I really think there's a lot of ground that we've already covered with Joe and his team that could take more than a few weeks to get through with a new firm. Thank you, Dan Dan Leary Denowatts Solar Performance Benchmarking and Analytics PowerOwners, LLC 857 Turnpike Street, Suite 233 North Andover, MA 01845 978.309.6688 main 978,496,3460 direct d6eary@powerowners.corn Jean Enright <jenright@northandoverma.gov> Tue, May 24, 2016 at 4:51 PM To: Eric Kfaury <ekfoury@northandoverma.gov> [Quoted text hidden] Sincerely, https://mai l.google,cons/mai l/u/0/?ui=2&ik=7c2eff6265&vi ew=pt&search=i nbox&th=154e436eO799o5O9&si tii l=154e436eO799e5O9&si ml=154e489920bf74bd4 112