HomeMy WebLinkAbout72 Saw Mill Road - NACC #382 Small Project Approval - Permits #NACC #382 - 72 SAW MILL ROAD 10/14/2026 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Community& Economic Development Division
Erickson Cabral
72 Saw Mill Road
North Andover,MA 01845 October 20, 2026
72 Saw Mill Road, North Andover
Front Porch, Walkway
Conservation Conditions of Approval, NACC #3382
Pursuant to section 4.4.2 of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations, the
applicant/homeowner Erickson Cabral, filed for a Small Project Permit application under Category "L",
for work proposed at 72 Saw Mill Road, North Andover. The work involves: demolishing two existing
sets of crumbling front brick steps and front brick walkway, construct a 39'xl 0' front farmer's porch at the
main front entry and the brick walkway will be shifted in front to connect the porch to the rest of the
walkway. The secondary entry door will be walled off and that set of steps will,be eliminated.
The farmers porch will be at least 86 feet from the BVW at its closest point, and —117 feet from open
water associated with Fish Brook. Six new 12" diameter concrete piers will be installed at 48" below grade
and will be hand-dug. All materials will be stored in the driveway and access to the work area will be from
the driveway via existing brick walkway.
During the October 14, 2026 the North Andover Conservation Commission (NACC) found this project
to qualify as a Small Project Permit and voted unanimously to approve this project as proposed under
Cale,goo) 'L"for"Other" projects of minimal impact, subject to compliance with the conditions listed
below. The project is approved only as it relates to the Conservation Commission and any and all other
approvals should be obtained by the applicant/homeowner.
All work shall conform to the following:
RECORD DOCUMENTS: Small Project Filing Including:
® Application Checldist with supporting narrative and attachments,
stamped received September 7, 2026;
® Architectural renderings dated June 5, 2026, 9 sheets;
® Aerial with wetland measurements.
The following conditions are hereby mandated:
CONDITIONS:
1. Prior to construction, erosion controls in the form of 8" straw wattle shall be installed and staked
according to the instructions of Conservation staff(at top of existing rock retaiiiing wall between
each end of the house).
2. A pre-construction site inspection shall be scheduled with the Conseivation Department,
homeowner and the contractor to review erosion control installation and project scope.
3. A post construction site 'inspection shall be scheduled with the Conservation Department to verify
compliance and approve removal of erosion control.
4. This permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.
72 Saw AM Road—Small Project Permit Approval Category L
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**The aPplicant, homeowner and their contractors are advised that NO other work on the
Property is allowed under this permit. The NACC has jurisdiction over all of the wetlands and
associated 1 00-Foot buffer zones and 200 Riverfront Area to the Shawsheen River on site and any work
that involves ground disturbance or changing the current conditions in these areas will require
permitting with the NACC. This includes, but are not limited to, house additions, pools, patios, decks,
sheds, fences, garden beds,landscaping and bridge installation, tree or vegetation cutting/pruning. These
activities shall be held to the current standards under the Bylaw and\VPA.**
Should you have any question or comments regarding the contents of this letter,please do not hesitate to
contact the undersigned at 978.688.9530. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with this inatter.
Respectfully,
NORM ANDOVER7NSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Amy R. _k1a net
Conse-tvation Administrator
72 Saw Mill Road—Small Project Permit Approval Categoq L
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