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Home My WebLink About2006-07-12 Conservation Commission Minutes r Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes July 12,2006 Members Present: Scott L Masse, Chairman, Albert P Manzi, Jr , Vice Chairman, Joseph W Lynch, Jr , John J Mabon, Sean F McDonough, Louis A Napoli Members Absent: Deborah Feltovic Staff Members Present: Alison E McKay, Conservation Administrator, Pamela A Merrill, Conservation Associate, Donna M Wedge, Conservation Secretary Meeting came to Order at: 7:10 P. M. Quorum Present. Pledge of Allegiance General Business 242-1293, COC Request, 80 Patton Lane (Palmer)(James Kavanaullh Environmental Consultant No one was present Ms Merrill stated the Order of Conditions was issued in February 2005 for the replacement of a septic system within riverfront resource area associated to Boston Brook and the Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland The applicant was required to remove a shed that was installed immediately upslope of an adjacent wetland boundary and within the limits of the floodplam associated with Boston Brook The applicant was required to plant 4 silky dogwood shrubs where the shed was previously located as compensation for encroachment into the resource area This condition has been satisfied The six-wetland markers were placed along the wetland line, as the 25-foot No-Disturbance zone has historically maintained as mowed lawn All disturbed areas were stable against erosion The as-built plan was determined to be consistent with approved plan Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to issue the COC and bond release was made by Mr Lynch, seconded by Mr Manzi Unanimous Small Projects Conditions Review 247 Bridges Lane Ms McKay stated the above ground pool would be between 75-feet to 80-feet away from the wetland resource areas Leah Basbanes, Associates flagged the wetland line in 2005 Ms McKay stated the pool has been installed because the lady had come into the office for an hour and half the building permit was sitting there for over a month so they had to issue the building permit Mr Bellavance the Director of Community Development Division signed the U form I put some comments on the U form Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli No action on this small project I 62 Farnum Street NACC # 18 The applicants Mr & Mrs Good was present Ms McKay this is for the replacement of septic system the wetland line was reviewed and approved The project is 90-feet away from the wetland resource area Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to accept the small project conditions as drafted was made by Mr Lynch, seconded Mr Manzi Unanimous 24 Gilman Lane The applicants George and Cheryl Gikas was present Ms Merrill stated this should be small project I reviewed the wetland line, which was delineated by William Manuell of Wetland& Land Management, Inc and agreed with the delineation Mr Lynch stated this is work able project but you would have to file a Notice of Intent Mr Manzi stated this is not a small project pools are not on the list entitled to enter into small project this would require a filing with the Conservation Commission. Mrs Gikas stated we only want to put in kidney shaped in ground pool so our family can enjoy a pool when it is hot instead staying in the house We would even make the pool smaller if that would work for the Conservation Commission Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mahon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to deny pools are not on the list for small projects was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Lynch Unanimous 5-minute recess Public Hearings: 8:50 P. M. Notice of Intent(s) 242-1208, Foster Farm Elementary School (North Andover Building Committee)(DiNisco Design)(cont. from 5/10/06) No one was present Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mahon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to continue to August 23, 2006 meeting was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Lynch Unanimous 242-1349, 245 Bridle Path (Grasso)(New England Engineering Services, Inc.)(cont, from 5/24/06)(cont. from 6/28/06) Andy Lambert of New England Engineering Services, Inc was present Ms McKay stated I met with Ben Osgood, Jr in the field and appropriate flag changes were made which is satisfactory to staff The applicant has submitted the request for revised plans and revisions to the drainage calculations for infiltration system Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Napoli Unanimous 2 242-1357, 0 North Main Street(Downer Brothers Landscaping)(New England Engineering Services, Inc.)(cont. from 6/28/06)(Reguest to cont. to 8/23/06) Andy Lambert of New England Engineering Services, Inc was present Mr Masse, and Mr Manzi recused from voting Mr Lynch, Chairman A motion to continue to August 23, 2006 was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Napoli 242-1364, 611 Salem Street (Belford Construction)(New England Engineering Services, Inc.) (cont. from 6/28/06) Andy Lambert of New England Engineering Services, Inc and Mr Michael Seekamp of Seekamp Environmental Consulting and Abutter Mr & Mrs Pope of 15 Nutmeg Lane was present Ms McKay stated DEP comments-Is isolated wetland subject to flooding The area is not a depressional basin and would not hold at least one-quarter-acre foot of water volume, with an average depth of 6 inches Mr Seekamp stated there needs to be infiltration dention or may be a swale to control the run-off to the Popes property Mr Masse stated Mr Seekamp can you send in a memo of what you are proposing so New England Engineering can have Ben Osgood to take care of the Popes concerns Mr Lambert stated that if fine we can take care of their concerns of water run-off to their property from flooding Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to continue to July 26, 2006 meeting was Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Napoli Unanimous 242-1365, 114 Rea Street (Young)(New England Engineering Services, Inc.)(cont. from 6/28/06) Andy Lambert of New England Engineering Services, Inc was present Scott Masse, Albert Manzi, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days was made by Mr Manzi, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous Mr. Albert P. Manzi left the meeting at 9:20 P. M. 242-1363, 1150 Salem Street (Farr)(New England Engineering Services,Inc.)(cont. from 6/28/06) The applicant George Farr, Jr and Andy Lambert of New England Engineering Services, Inc was present Ms McKay stated at the last meeting Mr Napoli suggested adding a cape cod berm along the driveway to help keep flows confined to the property Revised plans submitted showing the berm Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Napoli 4 to 1 vote Mr Lynch abstained from voting 242-1354, 10 Inglewood Street(Xenakis)(Seekamp Environmental Consulting, Inc.)(cont. from 6/14/06)(Reguest to cont. 8/23/06) No one was present Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to continue to August 23, 2006 meeting was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Napoli Unanimous 3 242-1355, 1503 Osgood Street(1503 Osgood Street, LLC)(Wetlands Preservation, Inc.)(cont. from 6/14/06) Christopher Tymula ofMHF Design Consultants, Inc and Jennifer Vicich of Wetlands Preservation, Inc was present Ms McKay stated the revised plans and drainage report submitted to address Lisa Eggleston' s comments Lisa Eggleston' s second round of comments were received She indicates the project has been redesigned to provide increase on-site filtration and detention, such that no;increases in peak runoff rates or total runoff volume are projected Additional test data was also submitted to verify depths to groundwater in the proposed detention/infiltration areas However, she indicates that although these concerns have been adequately addressed, she does still have several comments regarding the current drainage design and analysis including discrepancies in the infiltration rate, inadequate 2 foot separation to groundwater at the proposed system#2-recommends additional testing at this location to verify the effectiveness of infiltration, no soil testing was conducted in the vicinity of the proposed infiltration basins #1 & #2, Questions regarding whether the size of the Stormceptor units would be adequate, and incorporating/addressing maintenance (mowing) of grass lined drainage swale and access to stormwater structures in the O & M plan Mr Tymula stated we would be doing more testing tomorrow soil testing A type soils, also we received Planning Board approval Additional mowing schedule and size of core Stormceptor Mr Lynch stated when Lisa gets back from vacation call her and ask what this means Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to continue to July 26, 2006 meeting was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Mabon Unanimous 242-1362, Mosquito Brook Drainage Improvement—Winter Street, Foster Street, and Lost Fond Lane, Private Lane (DPW) (VHB) (coot. from 6/14/06)(Reguest to cant. to 7/26/06) No one was present Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to continue to July 26, 2006 meeting was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Napoli Unanimous 242-1366,326 Campbell Road (Swiniarski)(Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.) The applicants Mr & Mrs Greg Swiniarski and Mr & Mrs Edward Swmiarski and William Dufresne of Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc were present Mr McDonough read the legal notice Ms McKay stated the filing is for the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling, the existing single-family dwelling is in a state of disrepair for the construction of a new single- family, associated driveway, deck, utilities and associated grading and landscaping within the Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland A septic system is also proposed but will be located outside of the Buffer Zone No Disturbance is proposed within the 25-foot No- Disturbance zone or the 50-foot No-Build zone The erosion controls are proposed around the project site, as well as a loam/soil stockpiling area to the front of the site A foundation drain is also proposed to the rear of the proposed home The wetlands are located around the project site (to the south and east/rear of the proposed work) and were delineated by Norse Environmental Services in March of this year The wetlands have been reviewed and approved An existing dilapidated shed is located within the 25-foot No-Disturbance zone Recommend condition to remove and restore area In addition, portions of the existing gravel driveway are located within 25-foot No-Disturbance zone Recommend removal and restoration of the portions within No- Disturbance The site is not located within estimated habitat of state listed rare wildlife Existing tree line not shown, but wooded/densely vegetated area(25-foot no-disturbance is not disturbed) 4 Proposed barrier to deter future encroachment Still under review by DEP Mr Swiniarski stated there is a man made pond in the back which people swim in the summer and skate on in the winter I would not want to lose the view of the pond from back yard Mr McDonough stated the gravel driveway should have some kind of barriers so there is not encroachment into the 25-foot No-Disturbance zone, wetland markers, stonewall, fence, plantings Ms McKay stated the existing tree line should be shown on the plans Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to continue to July 26, 2006 meeting was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Lynch Unanimous Filing Fee Changes Filing Fee Changes Current Fee Proposed Change WPA Cat I Activity $ 105 $ 110 WPA Cat 2 Activity $ 300 $ 500 WPA Cat 3 Activity $ 575 $ 800 WPA Cat 4 Activity $ 775 $1,000 WPA Cat 5 Activity $2/ft/min $50max $1,000 $4/ft/min $100 $2,000 WPA Cat 6 Activity $1/ft/min$100/max $3,000 No change Note, The ANRAD filing fee can be eliminated from the Fee schedule as Cat 6 covers the same activity Modification/Amendment Request $100 $200 Partial Certificate of Compliance Request $100 $200 Certificate of Compliance Request $0 00 $100 (2nd request only) Extension Permit Request(Is' request) $100 $200 Extension Permit Request(2nd request) $100 $200 Emergency Certificate Request $100 $200 Additional Inspectional Services including, but not limited to, Sewer/Water tie-ins and re- inspections for any activity described herein(eg If an applicant has failed to comply with pre- construction conditions during the initial meeting and a second pre-construction meeting is necessary $50 5 Mr. Masse stated this needs to be published in Lawrence Eagle Tribune for July 26, 2006 meeting. Decisions 242-1365, 114 Rea Street (Young)(New England Engineering Services, Inc.) Ms McKay the bond amount set at$500, wetland markers, pre-construction meeting Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch, John Mahon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as-drafted was made by Mr Mabon, seconded by Mr Napoli Unanimous 242-1362, 1150 Salem Street (Farr)(New England Engineering Services, Inc.) Ms McKay the bond amount set at$3000, stake corners of foundation, wetland markers, staking of the oval markings on the plan 2 x 2 stonewall overlays the easement Scott Masse, Joseph Lynch, John Mabon, Sean McDonough, Louis Napoli A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as-drafted was made by Mr McDonough, seconded by Mr Mabon A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 10:30 P. M. was made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Unanimous. 6