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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-12 Conservation Commission Minutes 3 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes May 12,2004 Members Present: Scott Masse, Chairman, and Albert Manzi, Jr , Vice Chairman, John J Mabon, and Sean F McDonough Members Absent: Deborah Feltovic, Beth Wescott, and Joseph W Lynch Staff Members Present: Alison McKay, Interim Conservation Administrator, Donna Wedge, Conservation Secretary Meeting came to Order at: 7:05pm Quorum Present. General Business 242-1056,COC,430 Pleasant Street (Grasso) (Neve-Morin Group) The applicant Kevin Grasso and Greg Hochmuth of Neve-Morin Group were present Ms McKay stated at the last meeting the Commission felt that a modification with specifications for the dock was necessary The applicant's representative (Neve) was notified A modification was received for the Dock on 5/12/04 in the office Mr Manzi stated the record plan need to be in file including the Dock before we can approve the COC Mr Hochmuth and Mr Grasso left the office to place the Dock on the record plan Mr Hochmuth and Mr Grasso returned with the Dock on the record plan Mr Hochmuth signed the plan A motion to issue the modification with the Dock on the record plan was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mahon Unanimous A motion to issue the COC and bond release was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous NACC #9, COC, 65 Saile Way (Contemporary Builders,Inc.) The applicant Michael Phillips was present Ms McKay stated the applicant and the engineer were notified to submit revised plans for compliance soon after meeting I did not receive any new information until the day of the meeting Many changes, of which some required modifications as mentioned on several occasions please see letter dated May 12, 2004 for changes Revised plans show topo shots, all buffer zones, and are the correct scale to match the Record plan A motion to issue the modification with letter dated May 12, 2004 was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous A motion to issue the COC and bond release was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1105,Amendment,284 Salem Street (Palmer)(Rimmer Environmental &McKenzie Engineering Group) No one was present Mr Masse removed from Agenda 242-1204,Modification,46 Wildrose Drive (Matragi) (New England Engineering) Ben Osgood of New England Engineering was present Ms McKay stated the Order of Conditions was issued in June of last year for the construction of a 2' high landscape retaining wall within the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland associated with Mosquito Brook The condition# 51 required the installation of a picket style fence of a minimum of 4' in height at the top of the wall The Commission requested the fence to prevent dumping beyond the wall within the 25' no-disturb The applicant is requesting to modify this condition so that a 3-foot chain link fence can be installed Mr Osgood stated the applicant would like to put the chain link fence of Moot high the cost of a chain link fence is less costly The chain link fence will be installed on top of the wall with cement insets to hold the fence up A motion to issue the modification for condition# 51 change to 3-foot chain link fence was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr McDonough Unanimous 242-1097, Modification, 122 Farnum Street(Arkelian)(New England Engineering) Ben Osgood of New England Engineering was present Ms McKay discussed some of the history of the project The Order of Conditions issued on 9/26/01 for the installation of a house addition, patio, septic tank and pump chamber within the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland A 25' no-disturb was not being maintained and is maintained as lawn The condition# 31 of the Order states, "The NACC finds a waiver of the 25' as justified in such waiver is hereby conditioned that a dry set 2x2 stone wall will be constructed along a line that projects from an easterly property line of the subject property The applicant is requesting a modification to this condition, which would substitute a dense planting of evergreen trees or shrubs instead of the wall A motion to deny the modification was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1130, COC, 650 Forest Street (Gohn)(Giles) The applicant Robert Gohn and Scott Giles of Giles Surveying were present Ms McKay stated the Order of conditions was issued in April of 2002 for construction of an addition, an uncovered deck and an above pool in the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland The previous Administrator granted an in house modification for minor grading changes to level the existing grade behind the proposed work not to exceed beyond the approved limit of work An additional in-house modification was granted to cantilever a section of the addition The 25' and 50' setbacks have been met and project is in compliance with the Order The entire site is stable There are no issues A motion to issue COC and bond release was made by Mr Mabon, seconded by Mr Manzi Unanimous No Recess Public Hearings: 8:00pm Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA) 45 Rosemont Drive (Mann) The applicant Stephen Mann and Scott Giles of Giles Surveying were present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay stated the filing is for a 6-foot extension of an existing deck to support a gable sunroom in the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland The plans indicate that 4 F diameter new sonotubes footings will be added to accommodate the new structure The applicant has informed me that only 2 new sonotubes will be required, as the building inspector confirmed existing are structurally sound to accommodate proposed No grading proposed The wetlands are approximately 69' from the closest point and are upgradient to the proposed work All the set backs are met as proposed Although minimal material and impact, erosion controls are proposed I feel that erosion controls are not necessary for this particular project Conditions should post-construction meeting and as-built plan The wetland line has been reviewed and approved There are no issues A motion to issue a negative determination with conditions pre- construction and post-construction was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous Notice of Intent(s) 242-1232, 1003 Osgood Street (Thomas Properties LLC)(West Environmental)(cont. from 12/18/03) Continued to May 13, 2004 at 27 Charles Street at 7 OOpm No Quorum to vote Mr Masse and Mr Manzi recuse from voting 242-1208-Foster Farm Elementary (North Andover Building Committee)(DiNisco Design)(cont. from 10/22/03) No one was present Continued to June 9, 2004 meeting was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1237, Lots 277 & 278 Cotuit Street (Highview LLC.)(Environmental Designs)(cont. from 4/28/04). Kenneth Ahern was present Ms McKay stated she has met with the applicant to discuss items of conservation relevance in this letter I felt that items 1,3, 5, & 9 were important items to address The other items were either already addressed, not jurisdictional, or would already be incorporated as part of the Order Additional erosion controls have been incorporated on the revised plans The construction details and sequencing has been provided as requested Mr Ahern stated the pipe would be installed under the driveway A motion to continue to May 26, 2004 for revised plans including storm water management was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1240, 67 Surrey Drive (Smolag)(Merrimack Engineering)(cont. from 4/28/04) The applicant David Smolag and John Murphy of Merrimack Engineering were present Ms McKay stated the plans revised showing 100' buffer The revised plans included stockpiling area enclosed by erosion controls The revised plans include both hay bales and silt fence The treeline has been corrected on the revised plans Upon approval, recommend plantings in the maintained 25' no-disturb between flags 2-7 There are no remaining issues A condition would be planting plan and removal of yard waste A motion to issue a decision in 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1242, 52 Bannon Drive (Cyr)(Giles Surveying)(cont. from 4/28/04) The applicant Donald Cyr and Scott Giles of Giles Surveying were present Ms McKay stated the specific enhancement plantings and procedures would be incorporated into the Order Revised plans show correct erosion control placement Revised plan also calls out a distance from the wall to the resource area as requested The wetland line has been reviewed and approved with changes as depicted on the revised plan Mr Giles stated the off set is 2-feet to 2- feet Mr Manzi stated the stonewall is in the 50-feet no-build area, an alternative analysis and planting plan A motion to continue to May 26, 2004 meeting was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1246,316 Johnson Street (Reilly)(Merrimack Engincering)(cont. 4/28/04) The applicant Judy Reilly and John Murphy of Merrimack Engineering were present Ms McKay stated the stream stats were submitted indicating intermittent status The new plans have been submitted at the same scale, but included several different sheets with various details An 8 1/2 x 11 proposed landscape layout plan was submitted The plan is too small and does not appear to offer any useful planting information within the buffer zone I recommend in accordance with the Town Planner's recommendation that a detailed, full size landscaping plan be submitted The plan should include only indigenous, non-invasive species and a much more intensive planting scheme within any previously maintained lawn within the 25' no-disturb Typographical grading errors were noted on the plans No work is being proposed in the 25' no-disturb However, I recommend plantings within the 25' to the southeast corner of the property I have included copies of the Town Planner's lst Planning Board review comments of the Commission I feel that that many items need to be addressed if not already mentioned The siltation fence is proposed and located on the plan Mr Manzi stated this area is a previously disturbed in the 50' no-build zone The terrace patio a stone walkway is in the 50'no-build The Commission was viewing the plan with the applicant A motion to continue to May 26, 2004 meeting to address issues was made by Mr Mabon, seconded by Mr Manzi Unanimous 242-1245, Gray Street(Litchfield)(Serwatka)(cont. from 4/28/04) Joseph Serwatka was present Ms McKay stated the revised plans include all buffer zones and both include haybales and silt fence The authorization letter from Town(DPW)to perform work on the roadway was submitted as requested Timothy Willet, Water& Sewer Superintendent, states that a curb stop and curb box at the property line, instead of a cap with 4"x 4"riser shall be installed at each house in the service location He also states that the contractor secures a street opening permit from the DPW office prior to any work These additional requirements can be included as conditions in the Order A motion to issue a decision in 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1244, Gray Street-Lot 1 (Litchfield)(Serwatka)(cont. from 4/28/04) Joseph Serwatka was present Ms McKay stated the revised plans submitted incorporating same as above No further issues The file number was issued A motion to issue a decision in 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1243, Gray Street-Lot 2 (Litchfield) (Serwatka)(cont. from 4/28/04) Joseph Serwatka was present Ms McKay stated the revised plans submitted incorporating same as above No further issues The file number has been issued A motion to issue a decision in 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1241,35 Hollow Tree Lane (Nugent)(New England Engineering) Ben Osgood of New England Engineering was present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay stated the filing is for the installation of a replacement of a septic system and associated grading within the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland Construction work will remain outside of the 100-foot buffer zone The septic and pump chamber will be located 90 feet away from the resource area The wetland line has been reviewed and approved The applicant would like to repave the existing driveway under the same filing There are no issues here A motion to issue a decision in 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1248,303 Berry Street(Perry)(New England Engineering) Ben Osgood of New England Engineering was present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay stated the filing is for the construction of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, associated grading, and driveway expansion in the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland Proposed grading changes are not shown on the plan, although are indicated in the filing The project complies with the 25' and 50' setbacks The erosion controls are proposed in suitable locations The wetland line has been reviewed Several changes were made in the field and the engineer was notified The revised plans have been submitted reflecting the changes There are no more issues A motion to issue a decision in 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1247, Greene Street,Kenwood Street, & Mass Ave. (Capital Group Properties)(Seekamp Environmental Consulting,Inc.) Patrick Seekamp of Seekamp Environmental Consulting, Inc , Paul Slazik of Capital Group Properties, William Perzom the lawyer for Capital Group Properties were present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay stated the re-filing is for the construction of a 43- unit senior housing facility with associated driveways,parking area, stormwater management system, grading and appurtenances within the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland and associated Riverfront and Bordering Land subject to Flooding (BLSF) of the Shawsheen River Mr Seekamp states there is an aggressive plant Japanese seedling these plants need to be removed The area out back Mr George will be installing a walkway and planting trees The swale is being worked on The site is 80% to 85%completed site work around grading for the plantings the Enforcement Order to stabilize the site to keep any silt run-off from happening Mr Seekamp the flexibility of the plantings right next to building there would be natural group of plantings Mr Perzom stated the old order is still being reference to the new order at some point in time we need to clean up the deed on the property Mr Manzi states there is 4 areas agreed should be stabilized seeding, stormwater structures and the curbing installed Ms McKay states revised plans need to be submitted details on the stockpiling area, wall detail Mr Masse states 4 items need to be completed this will leave 15% of the work is to be completed, addressing the curbing, the walkway, pathway, and pedestrian bridge Mr Seekamp states the work will be concentrated on stabilizing the site The site is to be cleaned up and plant some shade area for the river wildlife near the riverfront the enhancement of the shading would help the wildlife Mr Slazik the stormwater structures are 90%completed the catch basins have filter fabric which keeps the sheet flow down An Abutter Mr Talbot of 50 Jetwood Street states all the trees were cut down and left open hill, which could be hazard for children Mr Manzi states the applicant would be planting screen planting that was a requirement that the applicant had to cut down the trees A motion to continue to May 26, 2004 meeting was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-0000, Adams Ave. Drainage Improvement Project (DPW)(Weston & Sampson) No one was present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay states staff is working with Jack Sullivan& Engineers for minor project changes No DEP file number A motion to continue to May 26, 2004 meeting was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-0000,Water Main Replacement-Sutton Hill Rd., Peters St., & Wood Lane (DPW)(Weston & Sampson) No one was present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay states the staff is working with Jack Sullivan& Engineers for minor changes No DEP file number A motion to continue to May 26, 2004 meeting was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous Decisions 242-1240, 67 Surrey Drive (Smolag)(Merrimack Engineering) A motion to set the bond amount at $ 2,000 was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 45 Rosemont Drive (Mann) A motion to issue a negative determination was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1245, Gray Street Water Main (Litchfield)(Serwatka) A motion to set the bond amount at$ 2,500 was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr McDonough Unanimous 242-1244, Gray Street-Lot 1 (Litchfield)(Serwatka) A motion to set the bond amount at $ 2,000 was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1243, Gray Street-Lot 2 (Litchfield)(Serwatka) A motion to set the bond amount at$ 2,000 was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous A motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:00pm was made by Mr. Mahon, seconded by Mr. McDonough.