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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-11 Conservation Commission Minutes • ti Conservation Commission Meeting June 11,2003 Members Present: Scott Masse, Chairman, and Albert Manzi, Jr , Vice Chairman, John J Mabon, and Deborah Feltovic Members Absent: Joseph W Lynch, Jr., Sean F. McDonough Staff Members Present: Julie Parrino, Conservation Administrator, and Alison McKay, Conservation Associate,Donna Wedge, Conservation Secretary Meeting came to order at 7:15pm Quorum was present. General Business 242-1176-COC, 45 Settlers Ridee Road (Gross) No one was present Ms Parrino stated the Order of Conditions was issued on 11/12/02 for the construction of an enclosed addition to an existing deck located in the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland The as-built plan is in conformance with the proposed. There was no grading associated with the work The applicant has stabilized the site with stone and seed as requested The site is stable and there are no pending issues A motion to issue a COC and bond release was made by Albert Manzi, seconded by John J Mabon Unanimous 242-589- COC.Heritage Estates (Brookview Country Homes,Inc.) John Barrows of Marchionda was present Ms. McKay stated all the homes, with the exception of lot 12 were proposed outside of the 100-foot buffer zone The 50-foot no-build and the 25-foot no-disturbance were held except at the road entranceway as approved in the order The applicant has submitted all required paperwork for the COC request on 6/2/03. A modification was issued for lot 12 for a change in the driveway. The wetland markers are up as required Mr. Barrows stated the drainage is working very well The detention drainage was cleaned about 2 months ago Ms McKay stated that jute matting has been installed on Lot 11 and additional grass seed has been added All the lots and drainage structures appear to be in compliance and are adequately stabilized. Mr Manzi requested that upon removal of the haybales, the disturbed un- vegetated areas be seeded A motion to to issue a COC and bond release was made by Albert Manzi, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 242-158,PCOC,Lot 69, 346 Bear Hill Road (Davis) No one was present Ms McKay stated the Order of Conditions was issued on 9/8/82 for the construction of numerous lots in the Bear Hill Subdivision The Subdivision had not received final compliance, thus causing individual lot owners to apply for a PCOC The homeowner is requesting a release of the Certificate of Compliance for Lot 69 (#346) This is a non- jurisdictional lot, with no wetlands within 100 foot A site inspection was done on 6/6/03 which verified no wetlands existed within 100 feet of wetland resource areas A motion to issue a PCOC for Lot 69 was made by John J Mabon, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 242-885, Modification & PCOC-Lot 32 Forest View(Pulte Homes) John Barrows of Marchionda was present Ms McKay stated approval predated the 75-foot No- Build Zone from a vernal pool The modification is for the addition of a retaining wall in the rear yard, two small retaining walls at the front left of the dwelling, an A C unit on the left side of the house, a short retaining wall on the right rear corner of the dwelling and revised grading within the limit of work Included in the modification 1s a request for approval of a front walkway All the final work including the above modifications complies with the 50-foot and 25- foot setbacks The site is stable Mr Manzi stated there are too many changes being requested under this modification. He stated significant modification requests should not be addressed at the same hearing as the request for a Certificate of Compliance. Mr Masse stated he felt the modification is minor and insignificant A motion to issue the modification was made by John J. Mabon, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Vote 2 to 1, Albert Manzi opposed A motion to issue the PCOC was made by Deborah Feltovic, seconded by John J Mabon Vote 2 to 1, Albert Manzi opposed. 242-885,PCOC-Lot 43 Forest View(Pulte Homes) John Barrows of Marchionda was present. Ms. Pamno stated this item has been removed from the agenda 242-1154, 103 Lost Pond Lane(Bielicki) No one was present. Ms Parrino stated the OOC issued 7/25/02 for construction of an addition and deck in the buffer zone to BVW. The deck footings are 50 feet from the wetland however the deck overhang is 48 feet from the wetlands The base of the deck is enclosed with wood lattice. The site is stabilized Four plantings have been installed along the edge of the lawn within the 25-foot No-Disturbance Zone. A motion to issue a COC and Bond Release was made by Deborah Feltovic, seconded by John J Mabon.Unanimous 242-781,COC-40 Sugarcane Lane-Lot 29C(LaGrasse) No one was present Ms.McKay stated the Order of Conditions was issued 2/8/96 for construction of a single family home and driveway and associated utilities and grading The applicant had planted the requested plantings upon the receipt of the letter in the fall of 2002 A site inspection was performed on 6/6/03 to verify the number and the health of the plantings All the plants appear to be in good health and all previous outstanding violations have been addressed A motion to issue a COC was made by Deborah Feltovic, seconded by John J Mabon Unanimous A motion by Deborah Feltovic was made to re-elect Scott Masse as the Chairman and Albert Manzi as Vice-Chairman, seconded by Jack Mabon.Unanimous. No Recess 0 Public Hearings 8:05pm Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (Continued) 242 1199, Lots 1 & 2 Great Pond Road (Great Pond Road Realty Trust) (New England Engineering) (Cont. from 5/28/03,Request to Cont. to 6/25/03) Ben Osgood was present Ms Parrino stated she met with Ben Osgood in the field to review wetland flags and some changes made,the wetland line needs to be re-surveyed. Ms Parrino stated it may be a good idea for Epsilon to review the line as some changes may be necessary The applicant requested to continue to the June 25, 2003 meeting A motion to continue to June 25, 2003 meeting was made by John J Mabon, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 242 1202 Orchard Hill Road (Ranger Development)(Epsilon) (Cont. from 5/28/03) Brian Graves of Epsilon was present Ms Parrino stated revised plans have been submitted depicting the changes re-flagged in the field A letter was prepared to the applicant addressing the drainage issues that will need to be addressed during the NOI process A motion to close and issue the ANRAD confirming the wetland boundary locations was made by Albert Manzi, seconded by John J Mabon Unanimous Requests for Determination of Applicability(RDA) 28 Cedar Lane(Smith)(New England Engineering) Ben Osgood of New England Engineering was present Mr Mabon read the Legal Notice Ms Parrino stated the filing is for a septic replacement in the buffer zone of BVW The septic is approximately 70 feet from the resource area, with the limit of work approximately 55 feet The work is to be conducted within a previously disturbed area The wetland line was reviewed and approved A large leaf pile was observed directly in the resource area, within standing water It is unknown if the leaves were dumped by the applicant or neighbor, however it must be removed immediately A letter will be sent to the abutter if necessary A motion to issue a Negative Determination of Applicability with conditions was made by John J Mabon, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous Notice of Intent(s)(Continued) 242-1187-500 Great Pond Road (North Andover Country Club)(Cont. from 5/28/03) Thomas Childs a Board Member of the North Andover Country and John Bresnahan a Turf Grass Management Specialist were present Mr Bresnahan stated the IPM Plan continues to be revised and the golf course is willing to participate in the Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program Ms Parrino stated the golf course must continue to monitor the water quality on the golf course The revised plans submitted are at a 20 scale A motion to close and issue a decision in 21 days was made by John J Mabon, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 242-1198, 17 Massachusetts Avenue(Shell Oil Products)(ECO-Solutions) Charles Katuska of ECO-Solution was present Ms Parrino stated revised plans have been submitted and reviewed A motion to close and issue a decision in 21 days was made by Albert Manzi, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 242-????-46 Wildrose Drive(Matrage) (New England Engineering) Ben Osgood of New England Engineering was present Mr Osgood stated plantings were previously conducted in the 25 foot No-Disturbance The wall will be no more than 2 feet in height The shed located in the No-Build Zone is on blocks Mr Manzi stated every back yard in this area is in the Riverfront area the foundation for this house had an area that jetted out and the construction of a patio within this area was previously approved No DEP file number has yet been issued A motion to continue to the June 25, 2003 meeting was made by Albert Manzi, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 242-1203-0 Stiles Street (Willis) Eugene Willis of Christiansen& Sergi, Inc and Timothy Willis were present Ms Parrino stated the house meets the 25 foot and 50 foot setbacks Wetland flags 1 through 5 were approved Ms Parrino requested that the applicants continue the wetland line off property as buffer zone extended onto the lot The wetland line is shown as approximate and Ms Parrino questioned how the delineation was approximated in the field Ms Parrino stated erosion controls need to be shown on the revised plans There is a high possibility for encroachment in the 25 foot No- Disturbance Area and a permanent barrier must be constructed along the No-Disturbance Zone A motion to continue to the June 25,2003 meeting was made by Deborah Feltovic, seconded by John Mabon Unanimous Decisions 17 Massachusetts Ave(Shell Oil Products)(ECO-Solutions) The bond amount was set at $ 2,500 Erosion controls and weekly monitoring will be a requirement A motion to accept as drafted was made by Albert Manzi, seconded by Deborah Feltovic Unanimous 28 Cedar Lane(Smith) (New England Engineering) Albert Manzi, seconded by Deborah Feltovic, made a motion to issue a Negative Determination with conditions Unanimous 500 Great Pond Road (North Andover Country Club) A motion to set the bond amount at $2,000 and to require no snow- stockpiling signs at the edge of the parking lot was made by Deborah Feltovic, seconded by John Mabon Meeting Adjourned at 9:30pm.