HomeMy WebLinkAbout75 Surrey Drive - NACC #332 Small Project Approval - Permits #NACC #332 - 75 SURREY DRIVE 8/28/2024 CONSERVATION ATION DEPARTMENT
Community & Economic Development Division
Caitlin& Greg Gilligan
75 Surrey Drive
North Andover, MA 01845 September 3, 2024
75 Surrey Drive, North Andover
Deck Project
Conditions of Approval, NACC #332
Pursuant to section 4.4.2 of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations,homeowners
Greg and Caitlin Gilligan filed for a Small. Project permit application for construction of a deck
within the 100' Buffer Zone to wetlands on their property. This deck work consists of after-the-
fact demolition of a preexisting deck, and approved construction of a new 10' x 10' deck and
stairs in a different location. At its closest, the new deck will be approximately 71.5' from the
wetland resource area at the rear of the property. The previous deck footprint was 55' from the
same wetland resource area. Straw wattle erosion controls are already installed between the
wetland resource area and the deck work. The new deck will consist of pressure-treated lumber
and have three new footings.
During the August 28, 2024 public meeting, the North.Andover Conservation Commission
(NACC.) found this project to qualify as a Small Project Permit and voted unanimously to
approve this project as proposed tinder both Category "A" Open,slotted decks, 1,o�ithout roofs,
equal to or less than 300 square feet surface area, inclusNe of stairs and ramps, u,hich are to he
attached to an existing home, 7-vhere soil disruption during eonstruetion is limited to less than 50
square feet, and~,here no permanent soil alterations are planned under the footprint of'the deck.
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, Dated: August 1, 2024
• Deck Project—Small Project Plan with Wetlands, Dated. August 1, 2024
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Small Project Permit Approval NACC#332...75 Surrey Drive
The following conditions are hereby mandated:
CONDITIONS:
1. Before work may proceed, 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.
2. A post-construction inspection shall be scheduled with the Conservation Department to
verify compliance when work is complete.
The applicant, homeowner and their contractors are advised that NO other work on the
property is allowed under this permit. The NACC has jurisdiction over all of the wetlands and
associated 1 00-Foot buffer zones on site and any work that involves ground disturbance or
changing 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, garden beds,
landscaping and bridge installation,tree or vegetation cutting/pruning. These activities shall be
held to the current standards under the Bylaw 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.
Resl ctfully,
41N, 11 ANDOVE CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
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Amy R Maxner
Conservation Administrator
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Sinall Project Permit Approval NACC#332-- 75 Surrey Drive