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DPW Conference Room
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March 21,2001
Members Present: Scott Masse, Chairman Albert Manzi,Jr , Vice Chairman,John Mabon, Robert
Mansour, Robert Cerchione, Associate, arrived at 7 00 P M Joseph Lynch Jr, arrived at 7 30 P M Absent
were Deborah Feltovic,Beth Wescott, and James Demotses, Associate Staff Present: Brian J LaGrasse,
Conservation Adnumstrator, and Linda Poiner, Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7 PM by Scott Masse,Chairman
Minutes: Minutes are being reviewed
General Business:
242-816- Modification to Order of Conditions Campbell Forest Lot 21A ,(Mesiti Dev.)
This Order was issued on 5/8/97 authorizing the construction Campbell Forest Subdivision An
extension permit was issued extending the OOC through 5/8/01 Mr Mansour's concern was
the revisions should be noted on the plan On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon,
the conumssion voted unanimously to accept the Modification to Order of Conditions as drafted
242-968 -Modification to Order of Conditions Rte 114 Car Wash (No.Andover Bldg
Corp)
This order was issued on 10/20/99 authorizing the construction of a commercial office bldg
With associated grading,utilities,parking,driveway, drainage structures,4,500 s f of wetland
replication and 11,360 s f of wetland restoration within the Buffer Zone of a BVW and Riparian
Zones to Mosquito Brook On a motion by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon, the
commission voted unanimously to accept the Modification to Order of Conditions as drafted
242-885 - Extension to Order of Conditions Forest View lot 35 (Marchionda)
This order was issued on 3/10/98 authorizing the construction of a 92 Lot subdivision with
associated roadways,utilities, stormwater mgmt Structures and wetland replication areas
Revised date of record plan 2/8/01 On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon, the
commission voted unanimously to accept the Modification to Order of Conditions as drafted
242-885 - Extension to Order of Conditions Forest View lot 52A (Marchionda)
This order was issued on 3/10/98 authorizing the construction of a 92 Lot subdivision with
associated roadways,utilities,stormwater mgmt. Structures and wetland replication areas Mr
Mansour's concern was that the contractor have a good understanding on building the stone wall
on the 25' NDZ Mr.Lynch was concerned about the bleed-out from the retaining wall—the
applicant replied the large stones that they are using should be able to handle it effectively Mr
Manzi stated that there would be no waiver granted Date of record plan 3/5/01 On a motion
by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon, the comnussion voted unanimously to accept the
Modification to Order of Conditions as drafted
242-885 -Extension to Order of Conditions Forest View lot 55A (Marchionda)
This order was issued on 3/10/98 authorizing the construction of a 92 Lot subdivision with
associated roadways,utilities, stormwater mgmt Structures and wetland replication areas Mr
Lynch's concern was to have better clarity on maintaining the outlet structure Mr Mabon's
concern were the roof liters were not connected to anything and there were no basin changes
Mr Cerchione inquired about the type of fence to be installed On a motion by Mr Lynch,
seconded by Mr Manzi, the commission voted unanimously to continue to April 4ch
242-945 - Modification to Order of Conditions Lot 5 Keys Way Charles Carroll (Christian
& Sergi)
This order was issued on 7/21/99 authorizing the construction of a roadway, wetland crossing,
single family homes, grading, utilities, stormwater mgmt structures, replication and necessary
appurtenances within the Outer Riparian Zone to Mosquito Brook and Buffer Zone to a BVW
On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon the commission voted unanimously to
continue to April 4t'
242-784 - Modification to Order of Conditions lot 4 Abbott Village(NE Eng. Serv.)
This Order was issued and amended on 6/16/99 authorizing the construction Abbott Village
Subdivision within the Buffer Zone of a BVW On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr
Mabon, the commission voted unanimously to accept the Modification to Order of Conditions as
drafted
242-999—Ratification of Enforcement Order 1679 Osgood St. (Richard Kelly
On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch, the commission voted unanimously to
accept the Enforcement Order as drafted
Ratification of Enforcement Order 350 Winthrop Ave. (Delta &Delta Realty Trust)
On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch, the commission voted unanimously to
accept the Enforcement Order as drafted
Discussion of the Planning Board's Warrant Article to purchase Hawk Ridge Subdivision
Lot 5 Assessors May 62 owned by Tom Zahoruiko
On a motion by Mr Mabon seconded by Mr Manzi, the commission voted unanimously to
support the Planning Board's acquisition of the warrant article as drafted
J Appropriate money for temporary assistance for a secretary
Mr Manzi `s was concerned that the money used to pay the temporary secretary for 2 weeks
should not be taken out of the licensing fees He suggested the money should come out of the
budget
Nomination of CPA Committee Members
Scott Masse received a directive from the Town Manager to nominate and appoint a member to
the CPA Committee On a motion by Mr Masse, seconded by Mr Lynch, the commission
voted unanimously to nommate and appoint Mr Mabon On a motion by Mr. Masse, seconded
by Mr Manzi, the commission voted unanimously to accept the appointment of Felipe Schwarz
to the Open Space Committee
Public Hearing(8:00 P.M.)
RDA's
Map 62 Parcel 138 Bradford Street(Tara Leigh Development,LLC)
Mr LaGrasse explained to the Commission how he conducted his site walk Plan of record
dated 3/5/01 On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr. Mahon, the commission voted
unanimously that it was positive.
25 Carriage Chase Rd.(Hancock Bldg. Assoc.) (New England Eng.)
On motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mansour, the commission voted unanimously to
continue to April 18th
242-1063—544 Foster St.Mike Olsen (Advantage Real Estates) (BDO Eng)
This NOI is for the replacement of a septic system in the Buffer Zone to a BVW, Inner Riparian
Zone to Rocky Brook and flood plain This is a very restricted site and the proposed linut of
work is outside the 25' NDZ They have requested a waiver from the 50' NCZ for the septic
tank The septic tank is also near the Inner Riparian Zone and 100 year flood plain The
leaching field is proposed 60' from WF-1 and 63' from WF-10 This was not heard due to an
s� advertising error
242-1036- 1070 Osgood Street(Chaff Senabunyarithi)(Neve& Assoc.)cont fr 1/3/01
This project proposes the construction of a 3,400 s f restaurant, driveway, associated parking,
utilities, and stormwater management structures The project also includes 300s f of wetland
alteration, 1,800 s f of wetland replication and a waiver request from the 25' On a motion by
Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mansour, the commission voted unanimously to continue to April
18th
242-1020 492 Sutton St. (MA Aeronautics Com.)(Dufresne-Henry,Inc.)
Applicant and Conservation Commission received the National Heritage recommendation and
comments on February 71h and they are going to place limitations on the amount of cutting and
when it will take place Due to the receipt of this letter Richard Doucette of the MAC requested
a continuance to 3/7 Dennis Card, (Abutter) submitted final draft of meeting with concerns of
replanting On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch the commission voted
unanimously to continue to April 4`h
242-1059 - Wallace Lane (Stephen & Cheryl Juba)
This NOI is for a single farmly dwelling and associated appurtenances within the 100' Buffer
Zone to a BVW Only the driveway entrance and erosion controls are located in the 100' Buffer
Zone Mr LaGrasse had concerns about the access to the lot from the street They have to cross
a town owned right of way The Town Planner has issued a letter indicating they may want a
different driveway configuration Mr LaGrasse also doesn't feel the Commission can issue an
Order for this project because the work within our jurisdiction is not located on their property
Mr LaGrasse would require documentation granting the applicant permission to perform work
J on land they don't own On a motion by Mr.Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch the commission
�J voted unanimously to continue to April 4`h
242-1058 -Lot 13 Nutmeg Ln. Andover Land Corp.)(B.Osgood,Jr.) map 38 parcel 284
This NOI is for the demolition of an existing house and construction of a new dwelling within
the 100' Buffer Zone to an isolated wetland. Applicants are proposing the project as a
redevelopment project with a 15' NDZ and a 25' NCZ with a stone wall along their proposed
NDZ Marion Aubrey, ((Abutter)) voiced concerns over damage to her property by the existing
line of trees during construction The Commission wanted revised plans submitted, and the
zoning waiver research On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon, the commission
voted unanimously to continue to April 18'h
242-1057 1160 Great Pond Road (Brooks School)(Rist-Frost-Shumway)
Applicant has re-designed the project with no wetland impacts and submitted the revised
drawings to J Chessia On a motion by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon, the commission
voted unanimously to continue to April 18`h
242-1052 492 Sutton Street(LMA)(Christiansen & Sergi,Inc.)
This NOI is for the construction of two hangers and pavement within the 100' Buffer Zone The
detention basin and soil stockpiling location are proposed outside of the 100' Buffer Zone The
hangers are proposed 52' and 57' from the wetland line The erosion control is proposed 27' at
its closest point and is in appropriate location accept in one area where it is proposed around the
existing pavement and into the 25' NDZ This section will have to be moved It is mostly at the
top of the slope that leads to the wetlands A motion was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr
Mabon, to close the public hearing and issue a decision within 21 days The vote was
unanimous
242-1060—211 Boxford St. (Mike Cronin)
This NOI is for the installation of an inground swimming pool,Jacuzzi, concrete patio, deck,
addition,pool shed,relocation of a septic tank, a driveway turnaround and associated grading
Applicant will resubmit plans that may include a modification from the Health Dept A motion
was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch,to close the public hearing and issue a
�J decision within 21 days The vote was unanimous
242-1065 - Boxford St. 104D Town of North Andover(Ben Gary)
This NOI is for the construction of three athletic fields, gravel driveway, paved entryway, gravel
parking lot, fencing, well,water main, irrigation system and leaching basins within the buffer
zone a BVW I have spoken with the representative for this project in regards to additions to the
plans and items needed in the field Mr LaGrasse explained to the Commission that he
reviewed the delineation,found boundaries, and agreed they were accurate, and took soil
samples in suspect places Mr Lynch commented that a deep well would not be an issue. Jim
Rand, (DPW Eng) commented using a well would conserve water Dorothy Varga(abutter)
inquired about a main road to a school Ben Gary (applicant) stated it was not in the proposed
plans John Lozier(abutter)pointed out on the applicant's map where each field was He was
concerned about the wildlife and wanted to know if some areas had extra protection Virginia
Campagna, (abutter) said her property has become flooded Water used to flow into Celeste
Pond She said there is no more drainage Mr LaGrasse will conduct a site walk on her
property Several abutters voiced their concern about safety issues and other non- conservation
issues and Mr Masse explained that the Conservation Committee had no jurisdiction over such
matters and they should file with the appropriate Boards The commission agreed to schedule a
site walk with the neighbors after the delineation was completed Plan of record dated 3/9/01
On a motion by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch the commission voted unanimously to
continue to April 4`h
t 242-1064 - 125 Court Street Town of North Andover Historical Society
J� This NOI is for the construction of a foundation for a house relocation,retaining wall, grading,
driveway and associated appurtenances The delineation was done by me and is only
approximate right now and needs to be finalized when the snow melts The wetland line to the
north is in a wet meadow and is extremely difficult to accurately delineate before the vegetation
starts to come up The Commission agreed to an Enforcement Order to temporarily store it on
the Parson Barnard Lot,delineate the line and then lift the order to commence on or before
3/31/01 On a motion by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch the commission voted
unanimously to continue to April 4th
242-1066 - 333 Forest St. Richard & Kristina Jackson (Wetlands Preservation)
This NOI is for the installation of an inground swimming pool,concrete patio,retaining wall and
a backwashing filtration system. On a motion by Mr Lynch, seconded by Mr Mabon the
commission voted unanimously to continue to April 4`h
Decisions
There were no decisions this evening