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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsultant Review - 500 GREAT POND ROAD 2/21/2003 _�DL, " January_, 2003 FEB By Hand Delivery NORTH ANDOVER Fit ANNiNQ C.AMPAR T MENT Ms. Julie Parrino, Conservation Administrator North Andover Conservation Commission Office of Community Development and Services Town of North Andover 146 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Re: Integrated Pest Management(IPMI Plan for North Andover Country Club Dear Ms. Parrino: I am writing in response to your letter dated November 15, 2002, which provided comments on the IPM Plan for North Andover Country Club (the "Club"). The Club submitted the IPM Plan to the Commission under cover of letter dated October 3, 2002. The Commission requested preparation of the IPM Plan in May 2002, in order to administratively approve amendments to Condition No. 63, Order of Conditions No. 242-995 [Irrigation Project at the Club], and Condition No. 69, Order of Conditions No. 242-1122 [Pool Project at the Club]. The Club's response to your November 15 letter takes two forms. First, the IPM Plan is proposed to be supplemented with the following appendices (copies enclosed herewith): (i) Environmental Monitoring Program—Water Quality Monitoring Program at North Andover Golf Course; and (ii) Oil and/or Hazardous Materials Spill Response Action Plan—North Andover Country Club. Second, additional explanatory and technical responses are provided below. On the assumption that these further submissions and responses prove satisfactory, the Club again asks the Commission to administratively approve the IPM Plan, as well as the above- noted amendments to its Orders of Conditions (as further described in the October 3 letter). Further Explanation of Water Quality Monitoring_Prog am. The enclosed Water Quality Monitoring Program [App. 1] calls for the collection of site-specific data from various monitoring stations along the two Lake Cochichewick tributaries which flow through the Club's property. In Phase I [April 2003], baseline data on nitrogen, total phosphorus pH, and specific conductivity will be collected prior to the application of any pesticides or fertilizers during this growing season. In Phase H [September 2003], all monitoring locations will be re-sampled, and a "pesticide screen analysis" conducted for products used during the prior 90 days. In Phase ITT [2004 and beyond], bi-annual sampling will take place for pH, specific conductivity, total ortho-phosphorus, nitrate, nitrite and total kjeldhal nitrogen, along with pesticide screening. All collected data—which will be Ms. Julie Parrino Page 2 January_, 2003 provided to the Commission, Health Department, and Water Treatment Plant— will be used by the Club to ensure optimal protection of groundwater and surface water resources. The Water Quality Monitoring Plan also identifies the location of the pesticide storage and mixing areas at the Club, and stipulates that pesticides will be stored in a self-contained, spill proof locker. Oil and/or Hazardous Materials Spill Response Action Plan. To further ensure appropriate response in the unlikely event of an uncontrolled release of pesticides, the IPM Plan is amended to include an Oil and/or Hazardous Materials Spill Response Action Plan [App. 2]. The IPM Plan Promotes Further Protection of Lake Cochichewick. The development of healthy turfgrass within a sound IPM Plan provides an effective and site-appropriate means for protecting groundwater and surface water resources. Well tested Best Management Practices ( , verticutting, aeration) cultivate turfgrass plants able to withstand environmental and pest pressures with minimal fertilizer/pesticide applications. No Feasible "Bio-Control' Alternatives to Chemical Pesticides at Present. Presently, there are no commercially viable and safe bio-control products effective to combat the wide range of pest pressure on turfgrass. Nevertheless, the IPM Plan calls for the continual evaluation of new technologies and bio- rational products, which if feasible would then be integrated into the IPM Plan to reduce chemical application wherever practicable. In the meantime,the responsible use of pesticides and fertilizers under the IPM Plan,together with implementation of the proposed Water Quality Monitoring Program, provides a high degree of confidence that water resources will remain well protected. k, Vegetated Buffer Strips/Literature Review. In preparing the IPM Plan and this letter,the following papers—which describe the sorbent capacity of vegetated buffer strips and use of Best Management Practices as effective means for protecting water resources on golf courses—have been referenced: (i)Baird, James H., Evaluation of Management Practices to Protect Surface Water from Pesticides and Fertilizer Applied to Bermudagrass Fairways; (ii)Barton, Louise, and Colmer, Tim, Maximizing_Turf Quality, Minimizing Nutrient Leaching; (iii) Branham, B. E., Gardner, D. S., How Does Turf Influence Pesticide Dissipation; (iv) Colmer, Tim, Minimizing Nutrient Leaching: Save Resources and Protect the Environment; (v)Liskey, Eric, Water Polluter or Water Filter?; and (v)Lyman, Gregory T., Alternative Strategies for Tuufgrass Management Near Water. I hope that this provides all of the remaining information you require in connection with this matter, so that the IPM Plan may be finalized and the administrative amendments made to Ms. Julie Parrino Page 3 January 2003 the subject Orders of Condition. Of course, please do not hesitate to call with any questions. I may be reached most days at(413) 565-5340. Very truly yours, John Bresnahan Tufgrass IPM Professional Encl. cc. North Andover Country Club Jeffrey B. Renton, Esq. t,--.CE MAY 1 b 2003 iiTKConsultants Turfgr+ass �Environmental 'ING SPAR M t��LA'NNIN�I�LPARTM�i�IT 47 Falmouth Rood Longmeadow,MA 01106 Phone: (413) 565-5340 FAX; (413) 565.3134 Justin Wood May 12, 2003 Planning Board 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Mr. Wood, The following comments are in response to the VHB review letter dated March 18, 2003 concerning a Watershed Special Permit Application for North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA, North Andover Country Club has proposed an addition to the maintenance facility and installation of an approved chemical-storage out-building. I. Watershed Special Permit • The location of the chemical storage building must be adjacent to the existing golf maintenance facility. Daily work schedule, storage of equipment and installation of proposed chemical storage facility present no reasonable alternatives for the building location. • A comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring Program has been established for the golf course. An aggressive Integrated Pest Management(IPM) System has also been implemented at the golf course, Previous studies by the North Andover Board of Health indicate that "currant nitrate counts collected along the two brooks within and adjacent to the country club property approximate 0.3 mg/1" (Town of North Andover Conservation Department letter, March 17, 2003. Additional water quality results sampled April 16, 2003 (Table 1) indicate that past and current golf course maintenance practices have not impacted water quality of surrounding streams and Lake Cochichewick. Implementation of an aggressive IPM system and the construction of best technology chemical storage facility will not increase nitrate levels in adjacent water or wetland systems. Table 1. Location Nitrate Ortho- Pesticides Herbicides Phos horus SWA-1 stream ND ND NS NS inflow SWA4 stream ND ND NS NS inflow zo -d b£TF 999 £Tb NCHONS3Na "NHOr W" LT : ZO £ooZ-LT-A"W SWA-3 9 0.21 ND ND ND fairwa SWA-4 behind ND ND ND ND clubhouse SWA-5 Lake 0.11 ND NS NS Cochichewick a The applicant has reduced the size of the proposed storage facility to conform to Section 4.136,4.f of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. ® The proposed chemical storage facility complies with federal and state guidelines for the storage of pesticides. Installation of the proposed chemical storage facility is consistent with best management practices for the handling and storage of pesticides for the protection of surrounding surface and ground water features. II. Integrated Pest Management.Plan a The proposed IPM system strengthens the on-going commitment to environmental protection of the North Andover Country Club, An aggressive IPM system is the cornerstone of best management practices designed to protect water quality, a The Water Quality Monitoring Program was initiated April 6, 2003, All sample sites were photographed at that time. Each site will be permanently marked in the field and identified with GP5 coordinates for consistent future monitoring. a A plan of all wetland buffer areas within the managed turf areas have been prepared by Jim Titus, the golf course superintendent and is being used to coordinate the water quality monitoring program. a The IPM plan submitted to the North Andover Conservation Commission January 28, 2003 details fertility/pesticide action plans should elevated levels of nutrients b found in surface waters at the site, a Turfgrass fertilization is covered in detail in the IPM plan. From the variety of products available to the golf course superintendent, "a combination of granular organic and inorganic/synthetic organic slow release fertilizer..." pg. 5 North Andover Country Club IPM Plan, September 2003. • Lake Cochichewick has been identified as a sample location within the Water Quality Monitoring Program, a Prior to application of fertilizers this season, water samples as all surface water features were analyzed for nitrate, ortho-phosphorus, pesticide and herbicides (table 1). £0 'd V2:12 99S £T b NUHUNS3Nff 'NHO1' Wti L T = Z0 £00Z-L T-AHW ® Buffer spaces will be identified and implemented based on the design and playability of the golf course. Incorporation of buffer areas will evolve over time to balance golf course aesthetics, playability, design and water quality protection. Should you have any questions concerning the prepared written responses, please do not ate to contact me at 413-565-5340. S c ;ely, Joh Bresnahan IPM pecialist b0 'd b£T£ 999 £Tb NVHHNS389 "NHOr WV 8T : Z0 £09Z-LT-AOW Transportation Land Development /, 1 Environmental • • �/J� � / �����J�iiv!�%��r�//r'%%'%ii��lJ///�i'�, /�,/�„%f S e r v i C e S 1 1 imagination I innovation:energy trroling inr"Or 111011.illd I+0n0in for our ionuntwltiv� May 22,2003 hinasse 11anI,en Brinvilin, hic. Ref: 06716,72 J.Justin Woods Planning Director Town of North Andover Community Development&Services 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845 Re: Watershed Special Permit—North Andover Country Club North Andover,MA Dear Justin, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.(VHB)has received responses to review comments from Turfgrass Environmental Consulting on behalf of the Applicant(North Andover Country Club),dated May 12,2003. The responses were generated by VHB's review memorandum dated March 18,2003. VHB has not received a revised plan,and VHB is unable to verify the Applicant's responses to several comments: I. Watershed Special Permit 1. No revised plan was submitted.VI4B is unable to verify the Applicant's response. It remains unclear when the lot was created. 2. The Applicant has stated that the proposed activities will not degrade the water entering Lake Cochichewick,however it has not been certified by a professional engineer registered in the state of Massachusetts. 3. No revised plan was submitted.VHB is unable to verify the Applicant's response. Not addressed. 4. The Applicant has made reference to the storage of chemicals,but not the application and other operations referenced in 4.136.4.c.vi. VHB requests that the Applicant please clarify. 5. No response was provided. 6. No response was provided. 101 Walnut Street Post Office Box 9151 Watertown, Massachusetts 024 71-91 51 \\Mawatr\te\q 71672\dots\letters\let-C:C5_23 03.doe 617.924.11770■FAX 617.924.2286 email: info @vhb.com www.vhb.com J.Justin Woods Project No.: 06716.72 May 22,2003 Page 2 7. No response was provided. II.Integrated Pest Management Plan 1. It appears that this comment has not been adequately addressed.No revised plan was submitted,and VHB is unable to verify if the improvements fall within/outside of the specific zones. As set forth in Section 4.136.3.b.iii.2,the use,or method of application of,any lawn care or garden product(fertilizer,pesticide,herbicide)that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply is a prohibited use. It is unclear if the Planning Board would consider a waiver from this requirement. 2. No revised plan was submitted 3. The Applicant states that a revised plan has been prepared,but such plan has not been received by VHB. 4. Not adequately addressed. 5. Unclear if addressed. VHB does not have the original IPM plan,and therefore cannot verify. 6. Addressed. L,/ 7. Not adequately addressed. No test results for pH,Alkalinity,or VOC's have provided. 8. Not adequately addressed. No plan showing buffer areas has been submitted. It is recommended that the Applicant provide the requested materials and WRITTEN RESPONSES to the issues and comments contained herein. VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN,INC. Timothy B.McIntosh,P.E. Project Manager-Highway&Municipal Engineering i \\tv4awatr\te\0671672\does\letters\let-CC3_23 O.doc Woods, J. Justin From: Justin Woods Dwoods @townofnorthandover.com] on behalf of Woods, J. Justin Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 3:25 PM To: Alberto Angles(E-mail); Felipe R Schwarz(E-mail); George White (E-mail); 'Jim Phinney'; John Simons(E-mail); Richard Nardella (E-mail) Subject: FW: North Andover Country Club En ,ski _0523143200_OOLpdf North AndoverMpdf Gentlemen, Attached please find VHB's original and follow-up reviews of the NACC project. Based on the follow-up comments VHB provided to the applicant last week, the applicant intends to request another continuance and agree to an extension of the filing deadline from July 6 to July 31, 2003. I spoke with both a Representative of the club (Tom Childs) as well as their engineer (John Bresnehan) today and am meeting with them next Tuesday, at which time they hope to have completed the revised plan and IPM. I expect that they will be ready to appear before you on June 17. I also spoke with the engineer about applying for green certification from Audubon International. This organization, which is not affiliated with the state bird Audubon's, certifies golf course practices in a number of areas such as water quality, habitat and open space. I suggested that given the fact that the course is in the Watershed District and is in close proximity to the Town's drinking water supply, they might explore the possibility of becoming a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Mr. Bresnehan has worked with other courses on ACSP certification and seemed supportive of this idea. For more info on the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) see: http://www.audubonintl.org/programs/acss/golf.htm Let me know if you have any questions. J. Justin Woods Planning Director Town of North Andover Community Development Division 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 P (978) 688-9535 F (978) 688-9542 mailto:jwoods @townofnorthandover.com http://www.townofnorthandover.com/ 1 Transportation Land Development Environmental • Services • � rmagrnatton innovation energy ;:... -_.. .. ... .. .... . .... ... ...... ..,..n::: •.,- June 13,2003 1<-m sse Hai wen Ii1'l[SIIi11. Inc. Ref: 06716.72 J.Justin Woods Planning Director Town of North Andover Community Development&Services 27 Charles Street North Andover,MA 01845 Re: Watershed Special Permit—North Andover Country Club North Andover,MA Dear Justin, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc. (VHB)has received responses to our review comments from Turfgrass Environmental Consulting on behalf of the Applicant(North Andover Country Club),dated June 9,2003. The'responses were generated by VHB's review letter dated May 22,2003. I. Watershed Special Permit 1. A revised plan was submitted. It appears that our comments have been addressed. 2. VHB's comment has been addressed because the Applicant appears to have requested a waiver to the requirements of section 4.136.4.c.iii. 3. VHB's comment has been addressed. The Applicant has provided reasons why the shed and addition cannot be relocated outside the non-discharge zones. 4. VHB's comment has been addressed. The Applicant has provided historical data that suggest that nitrate levels are below the federal limit. 5. VHB's comment has been addressed. The addition size has been reduced to meet the 25%expansion requirement. 6. VHB's comment has been addressed. The Applicant proposes to add an additional two feet of stone around the perimeter of the shed and addition. 101 Walnut Strect Post Office Box 9151 Watertown, Massachusetts 07.471.9151 \\Mawatr\te\0671672\does\letters\tet-CC.U61393 Am 617.924.1770 . FAX 617.924.2286 email:info @vhb.com www.vhb.com J.Justin Woods Project No.: 06716.72 June 13,2003 Page 2 7. The Applicant has provided a response to our comment. VHB recommends that the Applicant request a waiver. H.Integrated Pest Management Plan 1. The Applicant has provided a response to our comment. VHB recommends that the Applicant request a waiver. 2. VHB's comment has been addressed. A revised plan was submitted. 3. The Applicant states that an over-all plan is not available. 4. VHB's comment has been addressed.The Applicant has provided a response that indicates their proposed action plan. 5. VHB's comment has been addressed. The Applicant has provided additional details of the chemicals that are proposed to be used. 6. VHB's comment has been addressed. 7. VHB's comment has been addressed. 8. VHB's comment has been addressed. The Applicant indicates that buffer spaces may be incorporated into the area over time. It appears that the Applicant has provided adequate responses to our comments or has requested waivers from the Zoning Bylaw. No further engineering review is anticipated at this time. If you have any questions or require additional information,please call. VANA§, HANGEN BRUSTLIN,INC. 11071 - —,`CIa.�0 ''�gzt4 Timothy B.McIntosh,P.E. Project Manager-Highway&Municipal Engineering \Mawatr\te\0671672\dots\letters\let CC-061303.dot JUL-16-2003 09:07 PM JQHN. BRESNAHAN 413 565 3134 P. 02 Tudgrass iTiKConsultants 1 47 Falmouth Rood Longmeadow, MA 01106 Phone: (413)565.5340 FAX: (413) 565-3134 July 14,2003 Justin Woods Planning Board 27 Charles Street North Andover,NIA 01845 Dear Mr. Wood, The North Andover Country Club located at 500 Great pond Rd;North Andover, MA requests the following waivers in reference to the installation of a Chemical Storage Facility and cold storage addition to the existing maintenance facility. 1. The proposed chemical storage facility complies with federal chemical storage guidelines facility for the storage of pesticides. Installation of the pr is consistent with best management practices for the handling and storage of pesticides for the protection of surrounding surface and ground water features. There are no locations adjacent to or in close proximity to the maintenance facility outside the 325-foot Non-Discharge Buffer Zone. Notch Andover Country Club requests a waiver to Section 4.136.3.a.iii.21 prohibiting the storage of chemicals within the Watershed Protection District, 2. The approved Integrated Pei Management(IPM)plan serves as a basis for the, responsible application of fertilizers pesticides at the North Andover Country Club. Implementation of an aggressive IPM system incorporate cultural practices, using pesticides,only when truly needed. The approved IPM system strengthens the maintenance regime used by the golf club for the past 79 yew. Recent water quality data suggests no adverse impact from current fertilizer and pesticide practices to Lake Chochichewick. The North Andover Country Club requests a waiver of applicable town by-laws which prohibit the use of chemicals within 325 feet of a regulated wetland resource. If you have any questions concerning the proposed request for waivers concerning North over Country Club,please contact the at 413-565-5340. 3' O ly, Jo Bres IP Specialist JUN-09-2003 11 :41 PM JOHN. SRESNAHAN 413 565 3134 P. 06 iiTKEnvironmental Consultants 47 Falmouth Road Longmeadow, MA 01106 Phone: (413) 565-5340 FAX! (413) 565-3134 June 9,2003 Julie Parino Conservation Commission 27 Charles Street North Andover, MA 01845 Hear Mr. Wood, North Andover Country Club(NACC)located at 500 Great Pond Road,North Andover, Massachusetts has applied to the North Andover.Planning Board for a Watershed Special Permit to install a self-contained pesticide storage shed and addition to existing maintenance facility. The following comments'are in response to the VHB review letters dated March 18,2003,May 22, 2003 and our meeting June 3,2003. The following numbered responses refer to the VHB letter dated March 18, 2003. In addition to the following comments,NACC has agreed to become an active member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program(ACSP) for Golf Courses, NACC will work to complete the Water Quality Monitoring and Chemical.Reduction and Safety section of the program within 3 years. NACC proposes to maintain the proposed water quality monitoring program for 3 years. After 3 years the water quality monitoring program results will be reviewed by the North Andover Conservation Commission,North Andover Planning Board,North Andover Board of Health and NACC to determine the continued length and scope of the program. I. Watershed Special Permit 1. Please find that the lot was created prior to October 24, 1994, The NACC has been continuously operated at the current location since 1921, The attached plans show 325 foot buffer with 250 foot"no-disturb"zone from Lake Cochichewick and wetland resource areas. The attached plans also show the North Andover Conservation Commission.100 ft buffer zone for wetland resource areas. 2, John Bresnahan of TurfOrass Environmental Consulting,Longmeadow, Massachusetts has developed a Water Quality Monitoring Plan included in the Integrated Pest Management (IPM)plan. Mr. Bresnahan's c.v. has been included as qualifications for developing water quality monitoring plans for golf course operations. Current water quality data(T®ble 1. April 2003)compares favorably JUN-09-2003 11 :41 PM JOHN. BRE$NAHAN 413 565 3134 P. 05 with historical water quality nitrate data collected by the North Andover Board of Health. The implementation of Best Nftmagcment Pract' s(BUT) identified in the II'M plan and the data from the on-going water quality monitoring plan Provide assurance that there will be no significant degradation of water quality of Lake Chochichewick from normal golf course maintenance practices. The golf course has been maintained with standard golf course fertility and pest management practices since 1897 with no significant degradation of Lake Chochichewick water Quality. NACC requests a waiver for section 4.136.4.c.iii. 3. Based on the fallowing reasons,there are no reasonable alternatives for the location of the proposed chemical storage shed and addition to existing garage, The location of the chemical storage building roust be adjacent to the existing golf maintenance facility. The addition to the garage must W ad jacent to the existing building. Daily work schedule,storage of equipment and installation of proposed chemical storage facility require close proximity to the maintenance facility to reduce over-lard transport of fertilizer and pesticide materials. In addition, there are no locations outside the 325 foot Non-Discharge or 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to/or nearby the existing maintenance facility 4. Historical data suggested by the Board of Health(Town of North Andover Conservation Department letter,March 17, 2003)suggests that nitrate levels are well below federal limits of 10.0 mg/l. The golf course has been applying fertilizers and pesticides consistent with industry standards on the shores of Lake Chochichewick since 1897. A comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring P ogram has been established for the golf course. An aggressive Integrated Pest Management(IPM)System has also been implemented at the golf course. Installation of a self-contained pesticide storage facility Is constant with BMP of pesticide handling to reduce potential hazards to surrounding surface water resource areas. Current water quality results sampled April 16, 2003 (Table 1) indicate that past and current golf course maintenance practices have not impacted water quality of surrounding streams and Lake Cochichewick, Implementation of an aggressive IPM system and the construction of best technology chemical storage facility will not increase nitrate levels in adjacent water or wetland systems. Table 1. Location Nit to Qrtho- pesticides Herbicides -phosphorus SWA-1 stream ND ND NS NS inflow SWA-2 stream ND ND NS NS inflow SWA-3 9 0.21 ND ND ND fairwa SWA4 behind ND ND ND ND clubhouse JUN-09-2003 11 :40 PM JOHN.BRESNAHAN 413 565 3134 P. 04 SWA®5 Lake 0111 ND NS NS Cochichewick S. The applicant has reduced the size of the proposed storage facility to conform to Section 4.)36.4.f of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. 6. The chemical storage facility will be placed on a 12 inch layer of 3K inch stone to allow dispersion and infiltration of water run-off, The storage facility will be approximately 10 feet x 10 feet. The stone pad will extend 2 feet in each direction to properly disperse any roof run-off. 7. The proposed chemical storage facility complies with federal and state guidelines for the storage of pesticides. Installation of the proposed chemical storage facility is consistent with best management prwtices for the handling and storage of pesticides for the protection of surrounding surface and ground water features. There are no locations adjacent to or in close proximity to the maintenance facility outside the 325 foot Non-Vischiarge Buffer Zone. U. Integrated Pest Management Plan 1. The proposed IPM system strengthens the ongoing commitment to environmental protection of the North Andover Country Club. An aggressive IPM system is the cornerstone of best management practices designed to protect water quality. 2. Plans are attached to this memo which identify the 25 foot wetland buffer, 50 foot wetland buffer, 100 foot wetland buffer, 325 non-discharge buffer zone and surface water monitoring sites within the proposed water quality monitoring program. 3. As identified,the attached plans show all critical buffer zones. An overall plan showing all 9 golf holes is not available. 4. Historical data and the initial baseline sample April 2003 suggest that nitrate levels are significantly below federal health standards of 10 mg/I. The applicant suggests that one year of nutrient water quality data be compiled before a realistic action threshold is established. If within one year the nitrate levels exceed federal health limits of 10 mg/l all synthetic fertilization will stop and organic products used for the remainder of the growing season. once an acceptable action threshold for nitrate and orth•phoshorus levels has been established,and the surface waters of the golf course exceed that level, organic products will be used for the remainder of the growing sewn and all fertility practices will be reviewed. Should a pesticide product be detected at any tinte,the golf course surface waters will be immediately resampled to confirm presence of pesticide compound. If confirmed,that pesticide product will no longer be used at the golf course. JUN-09-2003 11 :40 PM JOHN. BRESNAHAN 413 565 3134 P. 03 S. New fertilizer and pesticide products are continually entering the marketplace. NACC is committed to using the best technology available with proven scientific data for the control of pests and fertility regime. An important component of IPM is the availability of different classes of chemicals for the control of pests and disease. Rotation of chemical groups reduces the potential for pest resistance to a particular product. The list or products in table 2 may or may not be used during the growing season based on local environmental conditions, pest pressure and time of year. Table 2 NACC Teri Ma at Product Lkl Product Nance Adhv Ingredient Product Type To t Pest imcrrsion bithir>pyr Herbicide C Acclaim IBC Fenax -P-cthyl Herbicide Crabgrass L esco 3-we fltmethylamine Salts Herbicides Broadleaf Weeds dup Glyphosate M ontum Harbiolde Weeds Siduren Siduron Herbicide Crabgrass bursban Pre Chiorpyrifos insecticide Annual Blucumsa Weevil Mork 73 WSP lmidaxcl id tnsectlelde White Grub Battle a-cyhaloth In Insecticide Cutworm Heritage Azoxystrobin Fungieido Broad Speotrum Allteue Sigiawre Aluminum No Fungicide Sumuner Stress Comp lex Banner Maxx Propiconizole Fungicide Patch Complex Bayletort 50 Trisdimefat Fungicide Dollar Spot Diwase ipoo 26 OT Iprodtow F tide Leaf Spa Cieary's 3336 Thiophanste Methyl Fungicide Patch Discase Fore Manomb Fungkide AI Echo Chixxat}tatmtll -Welds Dol!ff_gjn Disem Defend PCNB Fungicide Snow Mold VIMO Growth 75 Thiram Fungicide Broad Spec num t Fungicide Piythimm cep. Vinciozolin Fun icide Dollar Spat SP Myoobutanil Fungicide Broad S um regulator Reduce top grmh a C er hydroxide Bactedolde @arterial Wilt ®DU Iaobutylidene dlurca Fertilize Slow-release UP methyiene area Fertilizer slow-release Milorpnite Activated zewage sludge Fertilizer Slow-release Nature-safe Compost blend Fertilizer Slow-release rmdxxY Compat blerwd Fertilizer Slow-rare Compost bl Fertilizer Slow-release ea Urea Fertilizer Water soluble U sulfur coated urea Fertili Water voluble JUN-09-2003 11 :40 PM JOHN_ BRESNAHAN 413 565 3134 P_ 02 6. A sample location along Lake Cochichewick is a pan of the water quality monitoring program. The water quality monitoring location identified as SWA-5 is along the shoreline adjacent to the I"and 91s golf holes. 7. The following parameters have been identified as part of the proposed water quality monitoring Program,Nitrate,TKN, Ortho•phosphorus,pH, Specific Conductivity,and Pesticides_ Baseline pesticide analysis will include EPA pesticide and herbicide screen. Continued pesticide analysis will include pesticide actually used within 90 days at NACC(as identified in the IPM plan), VOC's have not been considered within the water quality monitoring plan. The proposed water quality plan includes fertilizer components and pesticides used at the golf course. The applicant suggests that the water quality monitoring plan is adequate as proposed. 8. Buffer spaces will be identified and implemented based on the design and playability of the golf course, Incorporation of buffer areas will evolve over time to balance golf course aesthetics,playability, design and water quality protection. Should you have any questions concerning the prepared written responses,please do not hesitate to contact me at 413-565-5340. Sipperely, JWm Bresnahan IPM Specialist Turfgrass Environmental RECEIVED � Consultants - . . a��t i s� r�nn� 8 403 47 Falmouth Road Longmeadow, MA 01106 NORTH ANOOVt:_�3 Phone:,(413) 565 5340 OLANNING DIEFARTMEN'f FAX: (413) 565-3134 June 9,2003 Justin Woods Planning Board 27-Charles Street - North Andover,MA 01845 _ Dear Mr: Wood,' North Andover, Andover Country Club (NACC) located at 500 Great:pond-Road,-a Watershed Special North An Massachusetts has applied to the North Andover Planning ing review letters Permit to install:a self-contained pesticide storageeh aand.ke to the�VBB' maintenance facility. The following comments dated March 18,2003;May 22;2003 and our meeting June 3 2003. The following refer to the VHB letter dated March 18;:2003bIn the agreed , numbered responses eed to become,an;active mein following comments,NACC has agr to complete Sanctuary Program(ACSP) for.Golf Courses. Sa e C ec no the programs Cooperative and Chemical Reduction and Y. the Water Quality.Monitoring q mQnitoruig 3 ears. NACC proposes to maintaui the'proposed water` ruaa results will be ' within X ears,the water quality monitoring p . .g program for 3 years. After 3 years continued length and reviewed b the North Andover Conservation Commission,North Andover Planning revs Y Board;North Andover.Board of Health and NACC scope of the program I. Watershed Special Permit C has he lot was,created prior to October 24, 1994.. The att hed 1. Please find that t „ . been continuously operated�at the o no disturb'c zone from Lake plans show 325 foot buffer.with laps also show the Cochichewick and wetland resource areas.-on 100eft bufferdzone, for'wetland North Andover Conservation Comml resource areas. Bresnahan of TurfGrass Environmental Coiisultii g,Longmeadow.; 2. . John ualit Monitoring plan.included_in the Massachusetts has developed a Water Q r- Bresnahan,s c v .has been:included Management(IPM)plan- integrated off course, integrated Pest water . monitoring plans,for g as qualifications for developing quality utility data(Table T:Apri1.2003) compares favorably operations. .Current water q with historical water quality nitrate data collected by the North Andover Board of Health. The implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) identified in the IPM plan and the data from the on-going water quality monitoring plan provide assurance that there will be no significant degradation of water quality of Lake Chochichewick from normal golf course maintenance practices. The golf course has been maintained with standard golf course fertility and pest management practices since 1897 with no significant degradation of Lake Chochichewick water quality. NACC requests a waiver for section 4.136.4.c.iii. 3. Based on the following reasons,there are no reasonable alternatives for the location of the proposed chemical storage shed and addition to existing garage. The location of the chemical storage building must be adjacent to the existing golf maintenance facility. The addition to the garage must be adjacent to the existing building. Daily work schedule, storage of equipment and installation of proposed chemical storage facility require close proximity to the maintenance facility to reduce over-land transport of fertilizer and pesticide materials. In addition,there are no locations outside the 325 foot Non-Discharge or 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to/or nearby the existing maintenance facility 4. Historical data suggested by the Board of Health(Town of North Andover Conservation Department letter,March 17, 2003) suggests that nitrate levels are well below federal limits of 10.0 mg/l. The golf course has been applying fertilizers and pesticides consistent with industry standards on the shores of Lake Chochichewick since 1897. A comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring Program has been established for the golf course. An aggressive Integrated Pest Management(IPM) System has also been implemented at the golf course. Installation of a self-contained pesticide storage facility is constant with BMP of pesticide handling to reduce potential hazards to surrounding surface water resource areas. Current water quality results sampled April 16, 2003 (Table 1) indicate that past and current golf course maintenance practices have not impacted water quality of surrounding streams and Lake Cochichewick. Implementation of an aggressive IPM system and the construction of best technology chemical storage facility will not increase nitrate levels in adjacent water or wetland systems. Table 1. Location Nitrate Ortho- Pesticides Herbicides Phos horus SWA-1 stream ND ND NS NS inflow SWA-2 stream ND ND NS NS inflow SWA-3 9th 0.21 ND ND ND fairway SWA-4 behind ND ND ND ND clubhouse SWA-5 Lake 0.11 ND NS NS Cochichewick 5. The applicant has reduced the size of the proposed storage facility to conform to Section 4.136.4.f of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw. 6. The chemical storage facility will be placed on a 12 inch layer of 3/4 inch stone to allow dispersion and infiltration of water run-off. The storage facility will be approximately 10 feet x 10 feet. The stone pad will extend 2 feet in each direction to properly disperse any roof run-off. 7. The proposed chemical storage facility complies with federal and state guidelines for the storage of pesticides. Installation of the proposed chemical storage facility is consistent with best management practices for the handling and storage of pesticides for the protection of surrounding surface and ground water features. There are no locations adjacent to or in close proximity to the maintenance facility outside the 325 foot Non-Discharge Buffer Zone, R. Integrated Pest Management Plan 1. The proposed IPM system strengthens the on-going commitment to environmental protection of the North Andover Country Club. An aggressive IPM system is the cornerstone of best management practices designed to protect water quality. 2. Plans are attached to this memo which identify the 25 foot wetland buffer, 50 foot wetland buffer, 100 foot wetland buffer, 325 non-discharge buffer zone and surface water monitoring sites within the proposed water quality monitoring program 3. As identified,the attached plans show all critical buffer zones. An overall plan showing all 9 golf holes is not available. 4. Historical data and the initial baseline sample April 2003 suggest that nitrate levels are significantly below federal health standards of 10 mg/l. The applicant suggests that one year of nutrient water quality data be compiled before a realistic action threshold is established. If within one year the nitrate levels exceed federal health limits of 10 mg/1 all synthetic fertilization will stop and organic products used for the remainder of the growing season. Once an acceptable action threshold for nitrate and orth-phoshorus levels has been established, and the surface waters of the golf course exceed that level, organic products will be used for the remainder of the growing season and all fertility practices will be reviewed. Should a pesticide product be detected at any time,the golf course surface waters will be immediately resampled to confirm presence of pesticide compound. If confirmed, that pesticide product will no longer be used at the golf course. 5. New fertilizer and pesticide products are continually entering the marketplace. NACC is committed to using the best technology available with proven scientific data for the control of pests and fertility regime. An important component of IPM is the availability of different classes of chemicals for the control of pests and disease. Rotation of chemical groups reduces the potential for pest resistance to a particular product. The list or products in table 2 may or may not be used during the growing season based on local environmental conditions, pest pressure and time of year. Table 2 NACC Turf Management Product List Product Name Active Ingredient Product Type Target Pest Dimension Dithiopyr Herbicide Crabgrass Acclaim IEC Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl Herbicide. Crabgrass Lesco 3-way Dimethylamine Salts Herbicides Broadleaf Weeds Roundup Glyphosate Monsammonium Herbicide Weeds Siduron Siduron Herbicide Crabgrass Dursban Pro Chlorpyrifos Insecticide Annual Bluegrass Weevil Merit 75 WSP Imidacloprid Insecticide White Grub Battle Lambda-cyhalothrin Insecticide Cutworm Heritage Azoxystrobin Fungicide Broad Spectrum Alliette Signature Aluminum Tris Fungicide Summer Stress Complex Banner Maxx Propiconizole Fungicide Patch Complex Bayleton 50 Triadimefon Fungicide Dollar Spot Disease Chipco 26 GT 1prodione Fungicide Leaf Spot Cleary's 3336 Thiophanate Methyl Fungicide Patch Disease Fore Mancozeb Fungicide Algae Echo Chlorothalonil Fungicide Dollar Spot Disease Defend PCNB Fungicide Snow Mold Spotrete 75 Thiram Fungicide Broad Spectrum Subdue Mefonoxam . Fungicide Plythium ssp. Touche Vinclozolin Fungicide Dollar Spot Eagle WSP Mycobutanil Fungicide Broad Spectrum Primo Cimectacarb Growth regulator Reduce top growth Kocide Copper hydroxide Bactericide Bacterial Wilt IBDU Isobutylidene diurea Fertilizer Slow-release OF Methylene urea Fertilizer Slow-release Milorganite Activated sewage sludge Fertilizer Slow-release Nature-safe Compost blend Fertilizer Slow-release Harmony Compost blend Fertilizer Slow-release Earthworks Compost blend Fertilizer Slow-release Urea Urea Fertilizer Water soluble SCU Sulfur coated urea Fertilizer Water soluble 6. A sample location along Lake Cochichewick is a part of the water quality monitoring program. The water quality monitoring location identified as SWA 5 is along the shoreline adjacent to the l'and 9t'golf holes. 7. The following parameters have been identified as part of the proposed water quality monitoring program,Nitrate,TEN, Ortho-phosphorus,pH, Specific Conductivity, and Pesticides. Baseline pesticide analysis will include EPA pesticide and herbicide screen. Continued pesticide analysis will include pesticide actually used within 90 days at NACC (as identified in the IPM plan). VOC's have not been considered within the water quality monitoring plan. The proposed water quality plan includes fertilizer components and pesticides used at the golf course. The applicant suggests that the water quality monitoring plan is adequate as proposed. 8. Buffer spaces will be identified and implemented based on the design and playability of the golf course. Incorporation of buffer areas will evolve over time to balance golf course aesthetics, playability, design and water quality protection. Should you have any questions concerning the prepared written responses,please do not hesitate to contact me at 413-565-5340. S"� erely, J Bresnahan IP Specialist John J Bresnahan Turfgrass Environmental Consulting 47 Falmouth Rd Longmeadow, MA 01106 Phone(413)565-5340 Qualifications 2000-2002. Integrated Pest Management Specialist. Contracted through Cape Cod Cooperative Extension to develop Integrated Pest Management plans for the Towns and School Athletic fields of Cape Cod to comply with the Massachusetts 2001 Children's Protection Act. 2000-2001. Technical Assistant. Develop the structure of a golf course superintendent certification program to verify and implement Integrated Pest Management protocols on Massachusetts's golf courses. This program was based on the"Protocols for an IPM System on Golf Courses". 1999-Present. Environmental Monitor, Cold Spring Golf Course. Provide weekly construction reports to Belchertown Conservation Commission based on inspection of erosion control features. TEC also provides technical review of golf course construction techniques,products and services to ensure quality construction/grow-in of the golf course. 1997-Present. Principal, Turfgrass Environmental Consulting. Establish turfgrass environmental consulting company. Services include technical assistance during permitting and grow-in of new golf course construction,development of golf course integrated pest management(IPM)plans,development of IPM plans for school athletic fields and grounds, and design and implementation of water quality monitoring programs. TEC also maintains a laboratory to analyze water quality,provide disease diagnosis to golf course superintendents and evaluate potential new biocontrol products. 1997-Present. Environmental Research Coordinator, Widow's Walk Golf Course. Widow's Walk Golf Course is the nations first Environmental Demonstration Golf Course. I am responsible for implementing and coordinating research designed to provide information concerning turfgrass management activities,wildlife habitat,wetland studies,water quality studies and biological control of turfgrass disease,which may provide data to better manage golf courses and the environment. Research projects at Widow's Walk include: • Golf spike research,University of Rhode Island. • Evaluate Pseudomonas aureofaceans Tx-1 for the control of dollar spot. • Evaluate Xanthomonas campestris Xpo for the biocontrol of Poa annua on golf course putting greens. • Monitoring of over 160 nest boxes for birds,Massachusetts Audubon Society. • Evaluate the potential for nutrient leaching under the three different greens construction,University of Rhode Island. • Golf course construction and wetlands,Don Alvarez,University of Georgia,Master's degree thesis. • Assess biological diversity of wetlands,which have been affected by golf course construction. • Develop Integrated Pest Management Plan(IPM). • Develop water quality monitoring program of surface and groundwater as influenced by standard golf course maintenance practices. • Design and distribution of golf course guide in collaboration with Massachusetts Audubon Society illustrating the environmental management principles of Widow's Walk Golf Course. 1997-Present. Environmental Consultant, New Seabury Cape Cod. Design and implement environmental programs to include IPM,Wildlife Habitat,Water Conservation,and Water Quality Monitoring to qualify for International Audubon's Cooperative Sanctuary Program Certification(ACSP). By June 2003,New Seabury Cape Cod will have completed all six categories to become a Certified Audubon Sanctuary Program golf course. Additional golf courses currently under contract with TEC for ACSP assistance include the Ridge Club,East Sandwich,MA,Hickory Ridge Country Club, Amherst,MA,Twin Hills Country Club,Longmeadow,MA,Willowbend Golf Course, Mashpee,MA and Southport Golf Course,Mashpee,MA. 1998 Present. Longmeadow Conservation Commission. Member of the Longmeadow Conservation Commission responsible for the protection of wetland and critical riverfront areas in the town of Longmeadow. 1997-1999. Evaluate Biological Control Agent, Pseudomonas aureofaceans Tx-1. Design and implement a research project to evaluate the BioJect System for the control of Dollar spot,Brown Patch and Nematodes in a golf course environment. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England,The Golf Course Managers Association of Cape Cod,and the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture supported this study. 1999-Present. Technical Sales Representative, ABT/Lofts Seed Inc. Responsible for the sales and distribution of professional turfgrass seed. Consult with golf course architects, builders and superintendents to develop turfgrass specifications for new golf course construction,renovation and overseeding. 1995-1997. Teacher Assistant, University of Massachusetts,Amherst. Assistant in the preparation and lecture of 1 general plant pathology and 1 turfgrass pathology laboratory session each week. Duties include preparation of laboratory specimens, preparation of field specimens and coordinate lecture material to present each week. Education • Bachelor of Science,Environmental Science,University of Massachusetts, 1994 • Master's Degree Candidate,Integrated Management of Dollar Spot on Creeping Benigrass Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy, Turfgrass Pathology, University of Massachusetts, Summer 2003 University Research and Experience • Design and conduct field experiments to analyze Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy(NIRS)and its application to monitor foliar nitrogen to minimize dollar spot on turfgrass. • Key personnel in turfgrass fungicide trials for brown patch,dollar spot and pink snow mold from May 1995-1996. This work included assessment of experimental chemical and biological control products. • Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Turf Diagnostic Laboratory from January 1994-May 1997. Lecture Experience • February 2003. Protecting Water Resources. Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Atlanta,GA. • April 1999. Integrated Management of Turfgrass Disease for Lawn Care Professionals. University of Massachusetts Extension Service. • March 1999. Evaluation of the BioJect System for the Distribution of Pseudomonas aureofaceans Tx-l. Golf Course Managers Association of Cape Cod, • February 1999. Evaluation of the BioJect System for the Control of Fungal and Nematode Pathogens- 1998. Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England. • March 1998. Evaluation of the BioJect System for the Control of Fungal and Nematode Pathogens- 1997. New England Regional Turfgrass Conference. • November 1997. Evaluation of the BioJect System for the Distribution of Pseudomonas aureofaceans Tx-l. Golf Course Managers Association of Cape Cod. • May 1997. Integrated Management of Dollar Spot on Creeping Bentgrass. University of Massachusetts at Amherst. • February 1997. Management of Patch Disease's for the Lawn Care Professional. Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals. • October 1996. Integrated Management of Dollar Spot on Creeping Bentgrass. American Phytopathological Society,Northeast Meeting. • September 1996. A Plant Pathologists Role in Space Exploration. University of Massachusetts at Amherst. • May 1995. Taxonomy of Oomycete Fungi. University of Massachusetts at Amherst. • November 1994. Is Ds RNA responsible for Hypovirulence of Rhizoctonia solani (brown patch). University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Relevant University Level Courses Environmental Science Core Biological Control Plant Pathology Plant Disease Diagnostics Biological Control of Plan Pathogens Turfgrass Diseases Nematology Integrated Pest Management Professional Education Courses(GCSAA) Wildlife Management and Habitat Conservation,November 2001 Microbiology of Turfgrass Soils,February 2000 Preconstruction and Construction Management,February 1999. Construction,Renovation and Maintenance of Golf Course Putting Greens,November 1998. Wetlands and Golf Courses,March 1998. Writing Integrated Pest Management and Environmental Monitoring Programs for Golf Courses,January 1997. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIAT IONS Golf Course Superintendents Association of America(GCSAA) Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England(GCSANE) Golf Course Managers Association of Cape Cod(GCMACC) Sports Turf Managers Association(STMA)