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APPENDIX A
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
ENVEONMENTAL NOTIFICATION' FORM
I. SUMMARY
A. Project Identiitcatten
1, Project Name Route 114 Of i es i
2. Project Proponent EJ mwr Squnr n
R. Project DemcaiptiGn..(City,e?'Cc,wn,(s)
L. Location within city/town,orweel addre _dots 1&2 Salem Street
2. F.at. Grn enceerment mates Dec. 1 R a Ext. Completion Date. JU1Y 19,86
ppTo,x.Cost , 00O n -M CurTent Status of Project Desigm Complete
C. Narrative Sommary oiProject
4, Describe project and give a demripticn,of the general project boundaries and the present use of the project
area. (If necessW, uAe,back of this,page to complete summary).
The proposed project is located su the eastly side of Route 11 u
pre imately 2 mires south of Beaten Hill. The sits is woodled with a por-
tion of the site in wetlands. The projeet hs.p beezi reviewed by the North
Andover Censex�vation Gommiwdonid an Order of Conditl=3� e issued on.
June 28, '119851.1
The pro oseddievelopmant, ineludes 3 office bUldings, of two stories
each. Total building area is 19,600 s.f. and, floor area is 3%200 s. .
Water will, be extended, approximatelly 2250 feet from the e 'i,.9tin 12-i ,ch
main to the sate within, the Route, 11 ROW.
Copies of this may be obtained from,
Name.- � E. Flmrna� g;enccryp'w. DiFrat , Marchlor da A Ass —,-Inc.
Address.- Phone i`+in. C,610 8-1 '2
1979, THIS IS AN IMPORTANT" NOTICE. COMM,ENT PERIOD IS, LIMITED,
r Information. call (617), 727-5830,
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Elsa This Page to Complote Narrative, if necessary.
This project Is one wWch is categorically included and therefore autematically requires
preparation of.art Eaavironnwntal Impact Report:YES- NO Y
D. Scoping(Complete Sections JI and III first,before compludag this section.)
L Chock#hose areas which would be Important to examine In the event that an EIR is requited for this pro#act.
This information N important ao that significant areas of concern can-be identified as'eariy as possible, in
order to eKpedits asralpals and revirAL
Constrvc- Long Construe- Long
tinn Term Hors Term
tnapactu Impacts Impacts Impacts
Open SWO&Re"eation . .. . . . . Mineral Renounces. . . . . .. . . . . . . �.
HistoricRil.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Energy Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
Archaeological .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . Water Supply&ilea.. . . . . . . . . . .
Flaheries&Wildlife . . . . .. . . . . . . Water Pollution .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vegetation,Trees. .. . . . .. . . . . . . Air Polludon. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .
Other Biological Systems . .. . . . . [poise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inland VA lands.. .. . . . . . . J . , lta{iic.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
Coastal V erdands or-9eaches Soild Wa.ate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1ovd Hard Areaz. .. . .. . . . .. . Aeuthgdm . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . T
Chemicals,Haz rdous$ubstancee. WindandShadow .. . . . . . . .. . . . �,..
High Rlak Operations.. . . . . . Growth Impacts. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . ,.
Geologically Unstable Areas. .. . . Community/Mousing and the Built
Agricultural;Land Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other(5pecify) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Ust the alternatives which yon would consider to be feasible In the event an EIR is required.
NQ areao of oignxfic&nt concern were identified in this EffF which
would require alternatives for an EIR.
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E. Has this project been filed with EOEA before? Yes— No
H Yes*EQ EA No. EOEA Action?
P. Does this project fall sander the jurisdiction ofNEPA? Yes No X.�
fifes,which Federal Agency? IV£PA Status?
G. List tine State or Federal agencies from which permits will be sought:
Agency Name TVpe of Permit
Maas. Dept. of Public Works — Blot. V Curb cut permit.
Town of North Andover will file for i,_xcavatjon permit from the Staff
Mass. DPW Dijt. V, to extend the existing 1 —inch wa teriaain within ROW.
11. Will an0rderof Conditions be required under the provjsionsofthe WetlandsProtection Act(Chap.131,Section40�?
Yes X No
DEQE File No.,if applicable: 1 — 71
I. list the agencies from which the proponent will seek fin anctal assistance for this project,
Agency Flame 1=unding Amount
11. PROJECT DES RIIP'10N
A. Include an original 83/zx11 inch or lamer section of the most recent U.S. .S. 1-24.000 scale topographic map
with the pra}ect area location and-boundaries clearly shown. include midtiple maps If necessary for large proj-
ects. include other maps* diagrams nr aerial photos if the project cannot be clearly shown at U.S.a& scale, if
available,attach a plan sketch of the proposed project. See Sketch ILA r Attached after page 10
a.nd -an-J�IL'osion Control Plan in folder.
H. State total area of project. 6.55 Acres
Estimate the number of acres(to the nearest 1/10 acre)directly affected that are currently:
1. DeVeinped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 acres 4. Floodplafn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acres
2. Open Space/Woodlands/Recreation 5acres 5. Coastal Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acres
S. Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acres 5. Productive Resources
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acres
Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 acres
Mineral Products . . . . . . . , . . . . acres
C. Provide the following dimensions.if applicable:
Length in miles i Number of Housing Units ..__— Number of Stories
Existing ]mmedlaEu increase Due toProject
Number of Parking Spaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* 622
Source: Mass Vehicle Trips to project Site(average daily traffic)
DPW S roam# Vehide Trips past project site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tha prapamsd projadt will raquite anV permit for a4Aess to 10401 Qr state highways, pleaea aitarch a sketch
showing the location oftbe proposed-driveways)in relation to the highway and to the general development plan:
Idendfyirty all local and state highways abutting the development site. and indicating the number of lanes.pave-
ment width, median strips and adjacent driveways on each abutting highway;and indicating the distance
to the nearest Lntemection.
See ENF Sketch MD attached after page 10.
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3L ASSF,SSMMT OF PO"TJ:DMAL AOVIASE ErMFION MENTAL IMPACTS
lmenucdans:Considar direct and Indirect adverse Impacts.Including those arising irorre general construction and
opowdoaa..Far every answer explain why aignillcant a&vrsa impact is considered HWY or urdiirely to result.
Al*o.state the source of hif nmation or other basia for the answers supplied.It the source of the€nlarmation,
in part or in fail.is not listed is the ENF, the.prepadng� flcer will be assumed to be the source of the infarrr aidon.
Such envh rrgental hd of itnn should be acgWred at least in part by field impecdon.
A. Open Space and Rreation
1. Might the project aft the cureditl .um or-acexes to any o"n space and/or recce tfion area?
Yea- No ---
EV1014te and Soe
Tho area is not an area of the exiating or proposed open space o stems.
Source: Comprehensive Plan/N. Andover April, 1972.
E. Hittadc Ravin
1. Might any site or atr=ture of h£s rk signiflcaeece be affected;by the project? Yes- No
fanatfan and Source:
There are no knowa sAructuras or re€ aina of structeares on the ait,e
nor does the N. Andover Eiatorio, Commission have any record of any such
structure at the a1W.
Source: N. Andover Ratoric Commission & DiPretet Marchionda & Assoc. , Inc.
$. Might any archaeofag€cal site be affected byfthe project? Yes- No Y
EMIanadan and Source.
There are ne known aroheoiogieai sites at the project area.
Source: N. Andover Hiatoric Commission.
C. Ecological Effeetz
1. mlglet the project signiacantlyl affmcz 9shvdes or wildlife.espeandy any rare or endangervd spades?
Ya*- No
Expf n aced otarce:
There are no known occurancao of rare play q or animals or aignificant
natural communities on the site.
Source: Maosachusetts Natural Heritage Program.
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L Mtght the project iskgnificanity affect vegetation,especially any xare or endangered speciaa of plant
Yes- No X
(Estimate approidmate number of mature trees to be removed:
eptanatfon ondSource:
See item C.1 before.
Source: Massachm;etts Natural Heritage ogram.
Approximately twenty
mature trees will be removed. The other gees to be removed are. gen-
erally less than 4-inches in diameter of coaxed hardwooda.
e: DlPr
Soar e r & A c ,
3. Might the project altar ,ar ae # ehioararren$. ars$orI tat wettande (e.g,.es#uariss, marshes.sand
dunes and beaches.ponds,siseams.rovers.fish runs.or shellfish beds)? Yes ��,�_ No
l=apfanu#on and Source:
Approximately 3000 s.i`. of wetlands will be used for buildings and
parking, another 30O0 s.f. for highland access and 6,500 s.f. of highlands
will- be converted to wetlands for a net wetlands increase of approximately
00 a.r.
Source: DiPrete, 11archionda & Assoc. , Inc. Notice of Intent and N. Andover
Conservation Commission Order of Conditions (D. . .E. No. 42-271 ) .
(See Grading and Erosion Control Plan is folder).
4. Might the projea erect shamus erosion or accreuoa at the project site, downstream or In %kanrby coasesul
areas? Yes- No
EVIain# ar d Surce:
e $i e s no shoreline.
Soiiros: DiPrete, Marchionda & Assoc. lac.
5. Mtght the project tmr hn other geologWaliy urxatable areas? Yes- Igo
Ekplanafian and Source:
No evidence has been Found to indicate the site is unstable
Source: DiPrete, Marchior a•& Assoc. , Inc.
D. Hazardous Substances
1. Might the project involve the use. transportation, storage, zelease. or disposal of potenlialty hamrdous
substances?
Yes- No
Wanatfon and SdurCC
The proposed site will be for offices and no ease of hasardous materials
are contemplated.
Source: DiPrete, Marchionda 8e Assoc. , Inc. and Elm Square Bailders.
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£. Resource Conservation and Ume
L blight the project alfgo or eliminate land suitable for agricultural or forestry productiortF
Yea X No-
(Demribe any present ag iculhwal Umd use and faun units affected.)
F.xplanadon and Spume: }
The site has a potential for forest growth however, the site is
zoned for Industrial -I use and the applicant believes that the pro-
posed offices will be more productive and create more benefits for the
Tvwri- The site ie not currently usad for agriculture or farming.
Source: - DiPrete, A4arehienda and A,saoc, , Luc.
2. Mfght the project directly aJiect the potential use or gxtr OGn of mineral or energy resaurrm{o.g„oil. o=L
sand&grarvei.o1res17 lies- No
Fxpkmadon and SoLwcw
The site has no significant potential for any such use. The site is
underlain by gravel, but the site is too low to be a viable source nor
would ourrent zoning allow such use.
Source: DiPrete, Marchionda & Aasoc. , Inc.
3. Wight she opuatfan of the project reerdt In any increased coneurupdun of energy? Y _ No
E-spianodon and.Souree:
i f applicable.des be plans far consaaving energy resources.)
Offioes will be constructed which will require nominal amounts of
energy for heat,, light and office machinery. Buildingq will be construc-
ted of energy efficient materials and be well inaulEated to reduce heating
and air conditioning demands.
Source: DiPrete, Mrcbionda & Assoc. , Inc.
F. Water Quaifty and Quanrltq
1. Might Cleo project result In significant changes In drainage pats ma? Yes No X .
Fxplzmadon and Soame.
The project has been designed to maintain runoff from the site
at approximate existing levols. Wetlands areas will not be decreased
but increased-
Source. DiPrete, Marchionc & Aeaoc.� Inc. Notice of Intent
(D.E. .E. File No. 42- 71 ).
2. M Ight the pra jest result in the intmdacdan of pollutants Into any of the following:
(a) Marine Wale= . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . Yes— No X
(b) Surface Fresh Water Sally .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . Yes— No. X
{ (a) Ground Water. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. ... .. .. . . . .. ... .. . . . .. . .. .. . .. . Yea- No,
Fxplafn typio and quantides o1pallermm&
Pao eignifieant amounts of pollutants will enter such watera. The site
is designed so there will be shoot runoff from the aAte which will perco-
late oven a —foot wide grasp shoulder and 3 0 turfed embankment before
entering the wetland areas, `the wetland areas will naturally purify re-
maining contaminants before water enters such bodies. Sewage will be treated
on cite In aeeordance with Title V and Board of Health requirements.
Source: DiPrete, Marchionda Assce. z Inc. _ LLYy
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3, Will the Project generate sanitary sewage? Yea X,., o-
IfYes,Quanthy: 3r0I gallons per day
DisposW by: (a) Onslte septic systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes.. X NG
(b) Public sewerage systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes- No
(c) Other means(describe).r
4. Might the project result in an Increase in paved or Impervious surface over an aquifer tacogpized as an Impor.
tent present or future source of water supply? Yes No X
Explanation and Source.
o such acquifer has been identified beneath thin site.
Source: DiPref.e, Marchionda & Assoc. , Ino.
S. is the project In the watershed of any surface water body used as a drinking water supply?
Yea- No X
A re there any public or private dri nking water wells wit hln a 112-mile radius of the proposed project?
Yes X NO-
Explanation and Source:
Runoff from the site draine under Roi-ito 114 into the Harold Parker
State Forest snd eventually into the Ipswich river. This river is not,
used as a €urfaoe supply for water. Several communities have well 'Sy5bamz
along thin River. North Andover has extended a 12-inch water wAter main to
within 2 () feet of the site on RUB. 11 and along Campbell Road. Approxi-
r�ta 1~y 1 Q homes e de ti zed it i a M le of t re Vir ng private
Souoa• S� uh rove � d. he t 1 foam o
b. g the opera nn bfthe proje resu3 n any ncrea a consumption o w ter es
Approximate consumption 3000 gallons per day.Likely water source(s)
Eglanatlort and Source:
The 1 -inch main will be extended approximately 2250 -to the driveway
entrance. The Town has sufficient supply for this project-
Source: N. Andover D.F. F.
7. Does the project Involve any dredging? Yes X No
If Yes,indicate:
Quantity of material to be dredged 3600 pubic Yard .
Quailty of material to be dredged rival
Proposed method of dredging
Proponeddisposai sites- Incorporate into aho err a-T seapjng on site.
Proposed season of year for dredging Late f all and winter.
Explanation and Source:
Material to be excavated will include approximately 1 -inches of
organics over areas of proposed embanlarLsnt and excavation for the proposed
compeu�ation area. It i.s expected that areas will be excavated with a
bulldozer not a dredge lime.
Source: DiPrete, Marchlonda & Assoc. , Inc. site plan
dated October, 1985.
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V. Air Quellty
I. Might the protect affect the air gtM11tV in the project area or the immediately adjacent area?
Yes- Na
Describe type and sourtce of any paJ ludon emiWan from the project site.
The only measurable inorease in, air pollution is expected from dust
daring construction. Such pollution will be reduced by watering. There
will be some negligible incroaae from auto and heaving ernmission , hOw-
ever, such emmissions will be controlled by existing State regulations.
2. Are there any scuMv4e rotors(e.g,. hospitals. eahools, retiden" areas)which would bwi adfecte+d by any
pallution emiealano caused by the protect.including construction duet? Yes No X
Ex lawadon mrd Saute.
There are no schools or hogpitaLs mar the site. There are a few
residences as can be seen on oketrh II.A. The Site is an Industrial I
district which exprBazly parmito basinoss professional and other offices.
Source; USGS & N. Andover Zoning By-Law.
3. Will tocess to the project area be pr1ma dly by automobile? Yes No
De rtbt any*pedal prorrislons now planasd for pedestrian access,carpooling,basses and otihrsr mast ttanstt.
The Site i.a riot in the vicinity of any sidewalko_ for several miles.
The roadway shoulders are approximately 8 feet wide and could allow a bus
stop off the travel lane.
1. Might the project result In the generation of noise? Yin _ No
Explcmadan and Source.
(include any source of noise during cunstrucdon or operation, e.g.,engine exhaust.pile driving,traffic.)
During construrtion there will be noises from earthmoving equipment
txuQks, rxviting, etc. After construction there will be little tQ np noise
from -the project,
oure6: DiPrete, Marchionda & Assoe- , Inc.
2. Are there any sensitive receptors (e.g., hospitah, ch"U. residential area which would be affected by any
noise caused by the project? Yea No
Explanadon and Source:
There are no schools or hospitals and only a few residences
(See sketch II.A).
Source: USG & DiPrete, Marchion & Assoc. , Inc.
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1. Solid Waste
I. Might the project generate solid waste? Yes No
&Planation and.Saurce.
(Estimate types and approximate amouots of waste materials generated. e.g., Industrial. domestic, hospital,
sewage sludge.canstructiort debris from demolished atructutes.)
Mostly paper and paper prcduats plus wood pa�latt.ea and packaging from
purahased office equipment. Based upon required parking spaces at 118
and 25#/person per day the daily load is •projeQted at 2,950 pods.
J. Aesthetics
i. Might the project cause a change In the visual character of the project area or Its environs?
Yes X No-
Explanallan and Saurce.
The existing woods will be cut within the worm limits, however, a
thick border of trees will surround the offices to retain a rural atmosphere
at the site.
Source; Di.P'rete, Marehionda & Assoc. , In(-,. Grading and Erosion Control. Pam.
. Are there any pwposed structures which might be considered incnmpatibia with existing adjacent structure4
in the vicinity In terms of size.physical praporl ion arod scale,or signift'&nt differences in land use?
Yes No
Explanadon and Source:
The existing areas are in the procesa of development with similar
structures. The proposed use is in accor&mpe with the 'down By-haw,
Source: DiPrete, Marchionda & Assoc. , Inc. N. Andover Zoning By-Lair.
°i. Might the project impair visual access to waterkont or other scenic areas? Yes No
E.Vlanaflon and Source.
There are no waterfront areas and the site will retain trees sur-
rounding the buildings, to maintain a rural atmosphere.
Source: DiPrete, -Marchionc Assoc. , Inc. and Grading and erosion Control
Plan.
K. Wind and Shadow
1. Might the project cause wind and shadow impacts on adjacent properties? Yes No ....
Expfanallon arrd Source:
The building will be two storjes and situated far enough from
adjacent properties ov there will be no such impacts.
Source: DiP'rete, Marchionda Assoc. one, Grading and Erosion Control plan,
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IV. CONSISTENCY WITH PRESENT PLANNING
A. Describe any known, conflIcts or inconsistencies with, current federal, state and local land, use, transportation.
open space,recreation and,enuftoomantal P1 ans and POIldres. Consult with local or regional Planning authorities
where approprtate.,
The project conforpw wit.h. existing zoning and on-going development
in the area. The area is re moved d from m3igniftcant I�esidential area
hospitals: and schools and is adjacent to, Route 114 well situated to the
m,ajor north,south highway aystem out 1-95), and east,weat highway V, stem
Moute 1-495'amp d 1-90).
V. FINDINGSAND CERTIFICATION
A. The nofte of intent to f fle dus form has beenjudil be published in the following newspoper(s).
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