HomeMy WebLinkAbout138 Lacy Street - NACC #321 Small Project Approval - Permits #NACC #321 - 138 LACY STREET 2/28/2024 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Community & Economic Development Division
Philip Todisco
138 I.,acy Street
North Andover, MA 01845 March 1, 2024
138 Lacy Street, North. Andover
New Deck& Stone
Conditions of Approval, NACC #321
Pursuant to section 4.4.2 of the North Andover Wetlands Protection.Regulations, Philip 'Todisco,
bled for a Small Project permit application for construction of a deck within the outer reaches of
the 100' Buffer Zone to wetlands on his property. At its closest, work will be approximately 90'
from the wetland resource area. This project involves the construction of a new 12'xl2' deck
with six 12" footings at 48" deep. The new deck will be located within the existing footprint of a
previous deck,which was deteriorated beyond repair and removed prior to receiving this permit
application. In total, the area of new deck will be 1.00 square feet smaller than the previous deck,
and no closer to the wetland. The other component of this project includes importing clean fill to
the site to level off the area underneath the proposed deck. The fill will consist of 1/4" gravel and
V stone, separated by a layer of infiltration fabric and will remain within the proposed deck
footprint and not beyond.
During the February 28, 2024 public meeting, the North.Andover Conservation Commission
(NAC(') found this project to qualify as a Small.Project Permit and voted unanimously to
approve this project as proposed under both Category "A"01)en slotted deeks, without roof.,
equal to or less than 300 square feet surface area, inclusive of stairs and ramps, which are to be
attached to tin existing home, where sail 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,
and Category "L"Other similar projects of minimal impact, as determined by the North Andover
Conservation Commission. This small project permit is subject to compliance with the
conditions listed below. 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 with supporting narrative and
attachments, received February 22, 2024.
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• 12'x12' Deelr Plates and supporting specifications.
The following conditions are hereby mandated:
CONDITIONS:
1. Erosion controls, in the form of 8" mulch socks, must be installed between the limit of
work and the wetland resource areas. All materials are to be stockpiled on the upland side
of the erosion controls.
2. Before work may rocced, a preconstruction meeting with Conservation Department
staff, the applicant, and the contractor, will be required to inspect the erosion controls and
discuss the project on site.
3. A post-construction inspection shall be scheduled with the Conservation Department to
verify compliance when work is complete.
** Tlxe applicant, homeowner and their contractors are advised that N0 other work on the
property is allowed under this permit. The NACC,has jurisdiction over all of the wetlands and
associated 100-Foot buffer zones on site and any work that involves Around disturbance or
chanting the_current conditions in these areas will require permitting with the NACC. This
includes, but are not limited to, house additions, pools, patios, decks, sheds, fences ggden beds„x
landscaping; and bridge installation, 'tree or vegetation cutting/prttntnay. These activities shall be
held to the current standards under the By_la_w and the WPA. **
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
Justine Fox
Conservation Field Inspector
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