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Home My WebLink About1992-06-04 Miscellaneous Correspondence DEF SUB PRD i Town of North Andover 40RTH of OFFICE OI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES 27 Charles Streets North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 M19ssgcF►uSEs�y WMLIAM 1. SCOTr Director (978)688-9531 Fax (978)688-9542 i MEMORANDUM TO: Timothy Willett,DPW Engineer FROM: Heidi Griffin,Town Planner RE: Drainage Swale on Wild Rose Drive DATE: August 19, 1999 Please be advised that while conducting a site visit on Wild Rose Drive,Brian Lagrasse, Conservation Associate, observed a drainage mate at the end of Wild Rose Drive that was overflowing with silt due to the fact that it has been cleaned out for some time. It appeared to him as if the drainage Swale needs to be cleaned in order for it to fitnction properly,along with the rip-rap and the silt that has overflowed into the wetlands beyond the rip-rap needs to be cleaned also. I I thought I should write you a letter advising you of this because the road has not been accepted yet. In the event that the applicant requests a punchlist for street acceptance in the near future,this item could be placed on the list as outstanding. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation. Cc: Richelle Martin, Conservation Administrator William Scott,CD&S Director BOARD OF tUPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Town of North Andover SS4 ° 1° 4, Office of the Planning Departments n Community Development and Services Division + - 27 Charles Street North.Andover,Massachusetts 01845 �Ss�«;uSEi�� http://www.townofnorthandover.com Town Planner. I.parnno«townof�northandover'com P (978)688-9535 Julie Vondrak F (978)688-9542 July 28, 2004 Janis Melanson 22 Wildrose Drive North Andover, MA 01845 RE: Tree Cutting in the 50' Buffer Zone Dear Janis: It was a pleasure meeting with you on July 27, 2004 to discuss possible tree cutting to the rear of your property. During our site walk, you pointed out several trees that have rotted and pose a threat to the safety of your house and property. The trees are located within the 50' Buffer Zone, as required under the Definitive Subdivision approval for your neighborhood. The Subdivision approvals restrict cutting and clearing with the 50' Buffer Zone. However, upon review of your property, it is apparent several of the trees are diseased, and one in particular, the large white oak, does appear to pose a safety hazard. I hereby authorize you to remove two of the trees we looked at, one being the small yellow birch, the other the large white oak tree that is completely rotted at the base. In addition, I authorize trimming of the branches of the large red oak to the left of the white oak and the small white oak to the right of the large rotted white oak. The trees to be out should be grinded down to the level of the existing topography. Removal of the root base will cause significant disturbance in the buffer zone and may result in damage to the healthy adjacent tree roots. I recommend two new trees be planted in place, or adjacent to the trees that are being cut. Tree species in the surrounding area consist of red and white oak,yellow birch,red maple and shagbark hickory. Upon tree removal, please notify the Planning Department as to the scheduled date of tree removal. I have enclosed a copy of a section of a foundation as-built plan for your review. The 50' buffer zone is displayed on the plan. If I can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to contact me at (978) 688-9535. Thank you. Sincer I , �— ie on ra , To _ fanner cc: Planning Board BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Notes: September 21, 2004 Heidi made a site visit at 15 Ridgeway. Found small erosion into catch basin (see attached notes from Heidi). mi/notes l Page 1 of 2 Ippofito, Mary From: Griffin, Heidi Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 11:19 AM To: Sullivan, Jack Cc: Ippolito, Mary Subject: 15 Ridgeway Hi Jack: I just spoke with Attorney Gary Blank who is representing the homeowner at 15 Ridgeway. The applicant is proposing to (1) modify existing drainage utilities to improve the erosion problems on site; and (2) remove some trees and replace with new ones to alleviate the water issues on site. I reviewed with him the following condition in the PB Decision: "15. Tree cutting shall be kept to a minimum throughout the project in order to minimize erosion and preserve the natural features of the site. The developer shall inform the Tree Warden when tree cutting is to occur. The Tree Warden may pre-approve any major tree cutting.". I believe if whomever the designated Tree Warden is at DPW approves the tree cutting she is all set on that regard. I then reviewed with him the definition of open space as it relates to the PRO Buffer Zone in which the drainage she wishes to improve is located: "Usable open space shall be defined as the part or parts of land within the PRO which are reserved for permanent open space_ This space shall exclude parking areas, but include required setbacks and walkways. The usable open space shall be open and unobstructed to the sky; however,trees, planting, arbor, flagpoles,sculptures,fountains, swimming pools, atriums, outdoor recreational facilities and similar objects shall not be considered obstructions". Clearly this section does not address improvements to the drainage system on lots. However, I feel I might be able to administratively approve this upon conference with the chair of the PB if DPW confirms the drainage improvements would indeed be an improvement and are warranted. I wanted to keep you updated on this matter;the homeowner's name is Joyce Arrigo. Thanks! i4ezdll y Community Development&Services Director 27 Charles Street North Ar:dover, MA 0184.5 (9 7 8)688-9531 9/23/04 1 � Town of North Andover f �°R7!{ Office of the Planning Department Community Development and Services Division 27 Charles Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 ,;s�``� ht : www.townofnorthandover.conn P (978)6W9535 P (978)688-9542 October 15,2004 Mr. & Mrs. Chatterjee 34 Rosemont Dr, North Andover, MA 01845 Re: tree clearing Dear Mr. &Mrs. Chatterjee, I have reviewed the files for both North Andover Heights and North Andover Estates. Located towards the rear of lot 12 of North Andover Estates there is a 10' Open Space Area. There is a 15' Open Space access easement along with a 50' buffer zone located on lot 19 of North Andover Heights. Should you feel that extensive clearing of this area has taken place within this area, the Tree Warden should be contacted. If you should have additional questions please contact me at (978) 688-9535, Sincerely, acki Byerley Planning Consultant 130ARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSE11VATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 I Article 26. Roadway Acceptance—Poor Street. To see if the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover,the following ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Petition of Joseph A. Messina and Others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO "TAKE NO ACTION" ON ARTICLE 26, VOTED MAY 15,2000 Article 27. Roadway Acceptances—Foxwood Drive, Phillips Common,Copley Circle, Cobblestone Circle, Huckleberry Lane, Peterson Road, Bucklin f Road,Weyland Circle,Meadowood Road. To see if the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover, the following ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk: Foxwood Drive Peterson Road Phillips Common Bucklin Road Copley Circle Weyland Circle Cobblestone Circle Meadowood Road Huckleberry Lane t Petition of Lianne Cristaldi and Others VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY TO ACCEPT COBBLESTONE CIRCLE AS A PUBLIC WAY AS SHOWN ON THE LAY OUT PLANS BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN, VOTED MAY 15, 2000 ' JArticle 28. Roadway Acceptances-Rosemont Drive,Wildrose Drive, Sky View Terrace, Ridge Way, and Holly Ridge Road.To see if the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover,the follow- ing ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk: `Rosemont Drive—Plan#12097 ✓'Wildrose Drive--Plan#12097 ✓Sky View Terrace—Plan#12248 .Ridge Way—Plan#12248 * Holly Ridge Road Plan#12097 Petition of Chris Colwell and Others VOTED BY MAJORITY TO accept Rosemont Drive,Wildrose Drive, Sky View Terrace,Ridge Way, and Holly Ridge Road as described above. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 ✓Article 29. Rezone Portion of Osgood Street—Map 35 Parcel 9--1210 Osgood Street. VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt Article 29 as printed in the warrant with the following amend- 127 ment: "Business 1 (132)" should read"Business 2(132);And further to