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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-03-10 ENF P. 1 f APPENDIX A COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTA"FFAIRS ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION FORM 1. SUMMARY A. Project Identification 1. Project Name Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community 2. Project Proponent Life Care Services Corporation Address 800 Second Ave Des Moines IA 5030 B. Project Description: (Cityflbwn(s) North Andover, Mass , _ - 1. Location within city/town or street address Osgood Street 2. Est. Commencement Date: not yet s Est. Completion Date:._not yet;set Approx. Cost $_ Approx,.0 mi 11 i on Current Status of Project Design: _1 0 Complete C. Narrative Summary of Project Describe project and give a description of the general project boundaries and the present use of the project area. (If necessary, use bacit of this page to complete surnmary). I The Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community is proposed for a portion of a 59 . 2 acre site in North Andover, Massachusetts . The proposed development will consist of a 320 , 221 ft2 residential area , a 41 , 823 ft2 commons area and a 17 , 859" ft2 skilled nursing care facility; totaling 379 , 903 s . f . of development. There are to be 250 living units in the residential area . These units will be connected to the commons area , which will contain such facilities as dining rooms , game rooms , library , pool , auditorium, bank, beauty shop and other community activity rooms . The associated 45-bed health care facility will provide nursing care and emergency medical service to the residents . The site is currently an upland open field. It is bordered to the east by the watershed for Lake Cochichewick, which is the reservoir for the Town of North Andover. On the northern border is the Edgewood Farm, which also forms the western border. The site is surrounded by woodlands on the southeastern, southern and western edges , and an acre of seasonal wetlands on the west. Edgewood Farm is a horse farm, consisti.ny of horse pastures , hay fields and support buildings , which will continue to operate even after completion of the project. Access to the site will be by private automobile and Edgewood Retirement Community vans via a driveway to Osgood Street. This driveway will expand upon an existing Light-duty paved roadway . Copies of this may be obtained from: Name: Peter B. GiL dharq, C'.C,_M - Firrn/Agency: Tech Fnyi ronment 1, Tnr Address:1660 Soldiers Field Rd _ Rnst-nn Nin n�PhoneNo. (6 1 7 ) 25a-52R THIS 1S AN IMPORTANT NOTICE. COMMENT PERIOD IS LIMITED. For Information, call (617) 727-5830 P. 2 Use This Page to Complete Narrative, if necessary. This project is one which is categorically included and therefore automatically requires preparation of an Environmental Impact Report: YES X NO D. Scoping(Complete Sections II and III first,before completing this section.) 1. Check those areas which would be important to examine in the event that an EIR Is required for this project. This information is important so that significant areas of concern can be identified as early as possible, in order to expedite analysis and review. Construc- Long Construc- Long tion Term tion Term Impacts Impacts Impacts Impacts Open Space&Recreation . . . . . . . Mineral Resources. . . . . . . .. . . . . Historical. Energy Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Archaeological . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water Supply&Use. . . . . . . . . . . . Fisheries&Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . Water Pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vegetation,Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Air Pollution. . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • X Other Biological Systems . . . . . . . Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Inland Wetlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X Coastal Wetlands or Beaches . . . Solid Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Flood Hazard Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chemicals,Hazardous Substances, Wind and Shadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Risk Operations. . . . . . . Growth Impacts. . . . . . . . . . Geologically Unstable Areas. . . . . Community/Housing and the Built Agricultural Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environment. . . . . . . . ... . . . . Other(Specify) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. List the alternatives which you would consider to be feasible in the event an EIR is required. Two alternatives are considered feasible , either the Build or No—Build alternatives . P.3 E. Has this project been filed with EOEA before? Yes No X If Yes,EOEA No. EOEA Action? F. Does this project,fall under the jurisdiction of NEPA? Yes No X If Yes,which Federal Agency? NEPA Status? G. List the State or Federal agencies from which permits will be sought: Agency Name Type of Permit Mass. DEQE Division of Water Sewer Extension/Connection Pollution Control Permit Town of North Andover Sewer Extension Permit Mass. Dept. of Public Health Certificate of Need Mass . DEQE Division of Air Fossil Fuel Utilization Pollution Control Permit Mass . Dept. of Public Works Curb Cut H. Will an Order of Conditions be required under the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act(Chap.131,Section 40)? Yes No X DEQE File No.,if applicable: --- ----- I. --List the agencies from which the proponent will seek financial assistance for this project: Agency Name Funding Amount No financial assistance is required IL PROJECT DESCRIPTION A. Include an original 81/2xll inch or larger section of the most recent U.S.G.S. 1:24,000 scale topographic map with the project area location and boundaries clearly shown. Include multiple maps if necessary for large proj- ects. Include other maps, diagrams or aerial photos if the project cannot be clearly shown at U.S.G.S. scale. If available,attach a plan sketch of the proposed project. B. State total area of project: 59 . 2 acres Estimate the number of acres(to the nearest 1/10 acre)directly affected that are currently: 1. Developed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 acres 4. Floodplain 0 acres 2. Open Space/Woodlands/Recreation20.3 acres 5. Coastal Area 0 acres 3. Wetlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 acres 6. Productive Resources Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 acres Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 acres Mineral Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 acres C. Provide the following dimensions,if applicable: Length in miles N.A. Number of Housing Units 250 Number of Stories 3 Existing Immediate Increase Due to Project Number of Parking Spaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 36 Vehicle Trips to Project Site(average daily traffic). . . . . . . . . 0 994 (50% right, 50% Estimated Vehicle Trips past project site. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 4000 994 left) D. If the proposed project will require any permit for access to local or state highways, please attach a sketch showing the location of the proposed driveway(s)in relation to the highway and to the general development plan; Identifying all local and state highways abutting the development site; and indicating the number of lanes,pave- ment width,median strips and adjacent driveways on each abutting highway; and indicating the distance to the nearest intersection. Osgood Street is a State designated road. P. 4 111. ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Instructions:Consider direct and Indirect adverse impacts,including those arising from general construction and operations.For every answer explain why significant adverse impact is considered likely or unlikely to result. Also,state the source of information or other basis for the answers supplied,if the source of the Information, In part or In full,is not listed in the ENF,the preparing officer will be assumed to be the source of the information. Such environmental information should be acquired at least in part by field inspection. A. Open Space and Recreation 1. Might the project affect the condition,use or access to any open space and/or recreation area? Yes X No Explanation and Source: The project site is currently an open grassy field, a portion of which will be used by the project. The site abuts but does not cross the Lake Cochichewick Moratorium Watershed Boundary, and access to the lake will not be affected by the project. Horse pastures sur- rounding the site to the west and north will also not be affected by the project. Source: Tech Environmental, Inc. ; Earl R. Flansburgh Associates , Inc . ; s.f Mr. Samuel Rogers, Edgewood Farm. B. Historic Resources 1. Might any site or structure of historic significance be affected by the project? Yes No X Explanation and Source: There are no known historical sites located within the project boundaries. Source: Massachusetts Historical Commission' s Historical Survey Map. North Andover file #210 . 2. Might any archaeological site be affected by the project? Yes No X Explanation and Source: There are no known archaeological sites located within the project boundaries. Source : Massachusetts Historical Commission ' s Archaeological Survey Map. Map #142 , South Groveland Quadrangle. C. Ecological Effects 1. Might the project significantly affect fisheries or wildlife,especially any rare or endangered species? Yes No x Explanation and Source: The wildlife on the site consists primarily of small mammals and birds . A major portion of the site will be landscaped or left in its natural state allowing for continued habitation by wildlife. Source: Tech Environmental , Inc. , and Earl Flansburgh Associates , Inc. � •`� � Water Tank `J 4132 55 "WRENCE ,MUNICIPAL,AIRPORT 150 ' ./ oveys /<7 tj�" - . ��• Pond �` ��'c• 8M\1 8 1 =1 <_J ( \Byer 11 �}IiI11 /731 '( ° a con:. Pumping ) So -- to 133 \ 11. 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Yes No X (Estimate approximate number of mature trees to be removed: 25 for construction of storm- water retention pond. ) Explanation and Source: The site exhibits common wood lot and succession species of plants. A major portion of the site will be left in its natural state. No rare or endangered species are known to exist on the site. Source : Tech Environmental , Inc. 3. Might the project alter or affect flood hazard areas,inland or coastal wetlands (e.g., estuaries, marshes,sand dunes and beaches,ponds,streams,rivers,fish runs,or shellfish beds)? Yes No X Explanation and Source: This site is not in any flood hazard zone. The limit of construction work will be kept more than 100 feet from the one acre of seasonal inland wetland on the southwest side of the site. Source: Planning Board Flood Hazard Maps , Town of North Andover. - t_r • 4. Might the project affect shoreline erosion or accretion at the project site, downstream or in nearby coastal areas? Yes No X Explanation and Source: • The development area is over 700 feet from the shoreline of Lake Cochichewick and is beyond the Moratorium Watershed Boundary- Source : Tech Environmental, Inc. , and Earl Flansburgh Associates , Inc. 5. Might the project involve other geologically unstable areas? Yes No X Explanation and Source: The geological structure of the site is composed of the following soil series : Canton, Paxton and Woodbridge. These soils contain fine, sandy loam and the soil structure of the site tends to be very stable. c Source : Soil Survey of Essex County , Massachusetts , Northern Part, Map #30 . D. Hazardous Substances 1. Might the project involve the use, transportation, storage, release, or disposal of potentially hazardous substances? Yes No X Explanation and Source: No known hazardous material will be associated with the project. Source : Pat Zoener, Living Case Services Corporation, Needham, Mass. I . V E. Resource Conservation and Use 1. Might the project affect or eliminate land suitable for agricultural or forestry production? Yes X No (Describe any present agricultural land use and farm units affected.) Explanation and Source: Currently, the project site is an open field which has been used to grow hay. Land surrounding the site, which is also used to grow hay, will continue to be used even after the project is completed. The project will not effect forest production. Source : Mr. Sam Rogers, Current Owner, Edgewood Farms. 2. Might the project directly affect the potential use or extraction of mineral or energy resources (e.g., oil, coal, sand&gravel,ores)? Yes No X Explanation and Source: The soil is' too fine to be used as sand or gravel. No mineral or energy resources are known to exist on the site. Source : Soil Survey of Essex County, Massachusetts, Northern Part, Map #30. Mr. Samuel Rogers , Current Owner, Edgewood Farms . 3. Might the operation of the project result in any increased consumption of energy? Yes X No Explanation and Source: (If applicable,describe plans for conserving energy resources.) The proposed retirement community will increase the level of energy consumption. All building plans , however, will be in accordance with applicable energy conservation requirements specified in the Massachusetts State Building Code. Source : Tech Environmental, Inc. F. Water Quality and Quantity 1. Might the project result in significant changes in drainage patterns? Yes No X Explanation and Source: Runoff from roofs and parking areas of the site will be collected in a stormwater retention pond to be built on the western side of the site more than 100 feet away from existing inland wetlands . Source: Earl Flansburgh & Associates, Inc. 2. Might the project result in the introduction of pollutants into any of the following: (a) Marine Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No X (b) Surface Fresh Water Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No_X (c) Ground Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No X Explain types and quantities of pollutants. Design will prevent any site runoff from draining into the watershed of Lake Cochichewick. The entire project falls outside the Lake Cochichewick Moratorium Watershed Boundary . Oil and grease traps will be used in parking lot catch basins to capture pollutants before runoff is piped to the retention pond. Source : Earl Flansburgh & Associates , Inc . P. 7 3. Will the project generate sanitary sewage? Yes X No If Yes,Quantity: 2 6 0 0 gallons per day Disposal by: (a) Onsite septic systems .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No X (b) Public sewerage systems .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes X No (c) 'Other means(describe) Source: Earl Flansburgh Associates , Inc. , and Tech Environmental, Inc . 4. Might the project result In an increase in paved or impervious surface over an aquifer recognized as an Impor- tant present or future source of water supply? Yes No X Explanation and Source: There is no recognized aquifer in the vicinity of the site. Source : Conservation Commission and Public Works Departments , Town of North Andover. 5. is the project in the watershed of any surface water body used as a drinking water supply? Yes No X _ Are there any public or private drinking water wells within a 1/2-mile radius of the proposed project? _ Yes No_X _- r Explanation and Source: Source : Public Works Department, Town of North Andover, and Earl Flansburgh Associates , Inc. - 6. Might the operation of the project result In any increased consumption of water? Yes 'X No Approximate consumption 26,300 gallons per day.Likely water source(s) Town of North Andover Explanation and Source: Source : Earl Flansburgh Associates, Inc . , and Tech Environmental , Inc . 7. Does the project involve any dredging? Yes No X If Yes,indicate: Quantity of material to be dredged Quality of material to be dredged Proposed method of dredging Proposed disposal sites Proposed season of year for dredging Explanation and Source: Source : Tech Environmental , Inc. P. 3 G. Air Quality 1. Might the project affect the air quality In the project area or the immediately adjacent area? Yes_X_ No Constructs2_n Dust/Indirect Describe type and source of any pollution emission from the project site. Mobile Source Construction activity will result in short-term air quality effects . Any release of fugitive dust will be minimized by water spray or use of calcium chloride. During project operations, the primary source of air pollutants will be from increased vehicular activity at the site. Either natural gas or electric heat pumps will be used to generate space heat for the community. Either . natural gas or dis- tillate oil will be used for domestic water heating. 2. Are there any sensitive receptors (e.g., hospitals,schools, residential areas) which would be affected by any pollution emissions caused by the project,including construction dust? Yes_X No Explanation and Source: Family Cooperative Pre-School (12 students in the morning, 12 in the afternoon) Edgewood Farm Source: Tech Environmental, Inc. ` 3. Will access to the project area be primarily by automobile? Yes X No Describe any special provisions now planned for pedestrian access,carpooling,buses and other mass transit. The retirement community will have at least one shuttle van that will make scheduled trips into the Town. H. Noise 1. Might the project result in the generation of noise? Yes X No Explanation and Source: (Include any source of noise during construction or operation,e.g.,engine exhaust,pile driving,traffic.) Noise will be generated during the construction phase, primarily by earth moving equipment. Minimal long-term noise effects will result from increased levels of vehicular activity at the site. c Source : Tech Environmental , Inc . 2. Are there any sensitive receptors (e.g., hospitals, schools, residential areas) which would be affected by any noise caused by the project? Yes X No Explanation and Source: Family Cooperative Pre-School (12 students in the morning, 12 in the afternoon) Edgewood Farm Source: Tech Environmental , Inc. P. 9 I. Solid Waste 1. Might the project generate solid waste? Yes X No Explanation'am4 Source: (Estimate types and approximate amounts of waste materials generated, e.g., industrial,domestic, hospital, sewage sludge,construction debris from demolished structures.) The project will generate approximately 50 cubic yards of solid waste per week which will be removed by a contract disposal service. Source: Tech Environmental, Inc. J. Aesthetics 1. Might the project cause a change in the visual character of the project area or its environs? Yes X No Explanation and Source: The buildings and roadway will be constructed along existing land contours, blending with the existing topography. A portion of .the - _ retirement community will be barely visible from Stevens Street. Impact will be minimized by retaining, where possible, existing wooded areas and open land. Source: Tech Environmental , Inc. 2. Are there any proposed structures which might be considered incompatible with existing adjacent structures In the vicinity in terms of size,physical proportion and scale,or significant differences In land use? Yes No X Explanation and Source: The proposed land use is residential and is compatible with nearby residential land uses. The proposed buildings will not exceed three stories in height. Source : Tech Environmental, Inc. 3. Might the project impair visual access to waterfront or other scenic areas? Yes No X Explanation and Source: Source: Tech Environmental, Inc. K. Wind and Shadow 1. Might the project cause wind and shadow impacts on adjacent properties? Yes No—X— &-planation and Source: The proposed buildings will not have any off-site shadow effects . Source : Tech Environmental , Inc. IV. CONSISTENCY WITH PRESENT PLANIviNG A. Describe any known conflicts or inconsistencies with current federal, state and local land use, transportation, open space, recreatlee-and environmental plans and policies.Consult with local or regional planning authorities where appropriate. The project site is in an R-2 Residential zoning district of the Town of North Andover. A nursing/convalescent home is a permitted use in an R-2 district, but requires the issuance of a Special Permit by the Town Zoning Board of Appeals . _The proponent has filed for this Special Permit. V.-','FINDINGS AND CERTIFICATION A. The notice of intent to file this form has been/will be published in the following newspaper(s): (Name) Nnr n (Date)_November 13 . 1986 B. This form has been circulated to all agencies and persons as required by Appendix B. Date Signature of Respo ib Officer or Project Proponent Paul C. Luthringer Name(print or type) Life Care Services Corporation Address 800 Second Avenue __Des Moines Iowa 50309 Telephone Number_L5 15) 245-7650 � v Date Sig ature of pert'�npyea inE�1F(if different frooy ) Peter H. Guldberg Name(print or type) Tech Environmental , Inc. Address 1660 Soldiers Field Rd . Boston, MA 02135 Telephone Number f 61 _ 254-5283 �S��2CrGG�ICtL (JQJ�'L/�ZC4.�1.CQf?i 70a.� 66.20 CHAIRMAN �G / c Cl<1l{,t/I� c/t1&J4Q�/u41eA-02776-3966 -0 COMMISSIONERS DIRECTOR OF AERONAUTICS r///-��// JJ4rr.ruc ✓�� ��Gh¢ �� JG�t1 Lrlt�'f6!•LVIF. �Z, ✓/L. ,�gQ7'l.QlGC2. //r.GGcam �¢..2/Ca�ce ✓�irar�eOfY,s Jars November 26, 1986 Secretary RECEIVED Executive Office of Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge St. , 20th Floor p EC 4 N6 Boston, MA 02202 Attn: MEPA Unit OFFICE OF THE SECRETACY CF Re: EOEA No. 6340 ENVitt0,14,140TAL AFFAIR-J Dear Sir: We have received a copy of the Environmental Notification Form (ENF) regarding the proposed Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community in North Andover and note its close proximity to the Lawrence Municipal Airport. Assuming that the 250 living units and associated buildings listed in the ENF will not constitute an obstruction to Runway 32 at the airport, we have no objection to the project but strongly advise that any structures within an area of approximately 1 mile from the airport be adequately soundproofed. To that end, we are supplying you with copies of the noise contours of the area, as taken from the Draft Lawrence Airport Master Plan and are sending an additional copy to the proponent, along with a copy of the letter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, or if we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. �YArnold cerely, R. Styme�st Executive Director ARS: tc cc: Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community Thomas Davies , Manager Lawrence Municipal Airport Peter H. Goldberg, C.C.M. Tech Environmental , Inc. North Andover Planning Office cc: ' s being sent to the following: Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community Life Care Services Corp. 800 Second Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Thomas Davies, Manager Lawrence Municipal Airport 492 Sutton St. No. Andover, MA 01845 Peter H. Goldberg, C.C.M. Tech Enviromental , Inc. 1660 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 02135 Planning Office Town Hall North Andover, MA 01845 r 1 r 7 ' t' y":;;'1.• ti• .��.. ,` !- 4J`' ', �qi .�—H.5 vERF1il. Vv jr UU Ldn- RENC ' O gar. ZZ ' 4 * _ •�4 �Y i- t �r , no , ` P S umptnQ .SC U � ` " � r it •�� t r /� ' ��/� 9Y t :`_ , rr. � d q r Orvr04[y • BM _�' �;—�'—"� •' .:�- ��;;R.c�41' q{4.�°°, 't, `�`..�'� of '�' t•z; Aso. — Y� 00f ` Y CO" OCponnNt ). '� _Cjrk •),. •�� �lr .✓ ti' Y�r�' 1` '�'�NY�"'Y�' 1r M- r}^� ,.7 ��� y '�, _�9 7j�(" - .. 4 ! -1 .Mtrl +':• tip, C f, vt �` `•o'. a.{.`�„��� �'11S•y��'/�.. �' Ir t't`n' �5{?.Y��, � �.�'�t'a,1 b' �'`1�lrm-�Yt' r.'i Y' V'' I C/ a,» - - \� l I # f' i6i-1�>' '�`r. .,.' --6�•z�',Lf3`":��a r \ �,.J T:a 4, oUrl i• 1 �-_•-1. Lawrence Figure _ Municipal Airport 15-02 �'�� ContoursMaster Plan prepared by a C�zecrc�az<e (/�ce a/&"6'onme"14d �61-4 700 (Wama"W" Yl,ee� oi�an, lac ucjel6 0.2,20,E MICHAEL S. DUKAKIS GOVERNOR JAMES S. HOYTE SECRETARY CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL NOTIFICATION FORM PROJECT NAME ; Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community PROJECT LOCATION : North Andover EOEA NUMBER : 6340 PROJECT PROPONENT : Life Care Services Corporation DATE NOTICED IN MONITOR : November 25 , 1986 Pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act ( G . L . , c . 30 , s . 62-62H) and Section 10 . 04 ( 9 ) of the regulations implementing MEPA ( 301 CMR 10 . 00 ) , I hereby determine that the above project does NOT require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report . The Environmental Notification Form indicated that this project was categorically included for an EIR, based on the estimate that the trip generation from the site would be in the range of 15-20% of existing volumes on Osgood Street . However , the estimated traffic generation of 994 ADT appears to be less than the 1000 ADT threshold for a required EIR. The trip generation is based on two studies of similar elderly care properties in Pennsylvania and Needham, which when averaged yield a rate of 3 . 98 trips per unit . While the ENF estimates 994 ADT for the proposed 250 units at Edgewood , the separate traffic study by Rizzo Associates shows 944 trips throughout . The most probable explanation appears to be a typographical error in the traffic study, but such a conclusion also tends to raise questions of the care taken in processing the traffic studies for the Pennsylvania and Needham sites . EOEA #6340 ENF CERTIFICATE DECEMBER 26 , 1986 Generally, the project appears to have been designed with proper respect for watershed boundaries and will have limited wetlands impacts . While the ENF states that no wetlands filing for the project will be required, it is the understanding of the North Andover Conservation Commission that a wetlands filing will be required . The proponent should assure that all requirements of Chapter 31 , s . 40 are in full legal compliance . The comments of the Mass . Aeronautics Commission should be noted, regarding proper soundproofing of structures near the Lawrence Airport . While Osgood Hill (elevation 343 ) is located between the project site and the airport and will tend to block the flight path of most planes , some smaller general aviation craft may swing across the site . Because of the sensitivity of many elderly people to even moderate noise levels and the likely low levels of background noise , careful thought should be given to shielding the project environment from noise intrusion. The most evident external impact of the project will be traffic, and dealing with the 15-20% traffic increases on a low volume country road is the primary unresolved impact . The traffic report for the project provides a typical urban analysis of the operation of the driveway at Osgood Street . The calculations tell us that traffic levels are LOS A, but these conventional highway capacity analysis methods are not useful for rural and residential areas , such as Osgood and Stevens Streets . In view of these considerations , a conventional EIR dealing with traffic capacity analysis would be of little assistance on a lightly traveled residential roadway where the most volatile complaints are from residents walking along the road and encountering large garbage trucks seeking a shortcut to the Lawrence processing plant . The most useful contribution that the proponent could provide towards mitigation for the traffic situation is to initiate a study of low-volume traffic sensitivity by rural residential abutters . December 26 1986 DATE /�J MES S . ,,nOYTE, SJVCRETARY 2 EOEA #6340 ENF CERTIFICATE DECEMBER 26 , 1986 Comments received * Rizzo Associates , "Traffic Impact Analysis" , 9 pp. Prepared for Life-Care Services Corporation, November 18 , 1986 * Arnold Stymest , Mass . Aeronautics Commission, November 26 , 1986 * Valerie Talmage , Mass . Historical Commission, December 1 , 1986 * Peter Guldberg , Tech Environmental , Inc . December 10 , 1986 * Lois Bruinooge , North Andover Conservation Commission, December 12 , 1986 JSH/sk 3 TOWN OF NOR'llf AVMOVER, t,' col"Hl ': KJ. TELEPHONE 683-7105 S UH, E I E D HO 1 5 '0�,Q December 12, 1986 OF Nancy Baker MEPA Unit 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02202 RE: EOEA #6340 - Edgewood Life-Care Retirement Community Dear Ms. Baker: The North Andover Conservation Commission has reviewed the ENF for this project and would like to see the following information included in an EIR: 1 . Detailed delineation of the Lake Cochichewick Moratorium Watershed Boundary relative to the proposed construction.. All construction, including grading, itilities, parking, and landscaping should be kept as far away from the watershed boundary as possible. 2 . A retention pond has been proposed to collect surface water runoff . Does this pond have an outlet? If so, where does it discharge? How will the proponent guarantee long-term maintenance of the oil and grease traps? Please notify us of the site visit so that we may participate. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project Sincerely, t T Lois Bruinooge Member, ember, NACC