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SS A C HUS���S
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
1600 Osgood Street This is to certify that twenty(20)days
North Andover, Massachusetts,01845 have elapsed from date of decision,filed
without filing pate a�p eal.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW DECISION JOyca AI W adshow
Any appeal shall be filed Town Clark
within (20) days after the
date of riling this notice in
the office of the Town Clerk.
Date: June 5, 2012
Date of Hearing: April 3, 2012, May 23,
2012, and June 5, 2012
Date of Decision: June 5, 2012
Petition of: Lowell Five
One Merrimack Plaza
Lowell, MA 01852
Premises Affected: 498 Chickering Road
Assessors Map 71 Lot 26
Referring to the above petition for a Site Plan Special Permit, from the requirements of the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw, Sections 8.3, 10.3,and 10.3 1, and M.G.L.c.40A, Sec.9.
So as to allow the construction of a 3,159 sq. ft. single story bank building, with three(3) drive-through lanes,
24 parking spaces, associated landscaping, stormwater management and installation of utilities. The project
also includes the demolition of an existing, abandoned gas station in the General Business (GB) Zoning
District.
After a public hearing given on the above date, and upon a motion by T. Seibert and 2nd by D. Kellogg to
APPROVE the Site Plan Special Permit, as amended, and based upon the following conditions. The vote
was_5—0 in favor of the application.
n behalf of the N th Andover Planning Board
ohn Simons, Chairman
Richard Rowen
Timothy Seibert
Michael Colantoni
Dave Kellogg
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498 Chickering Road.
Map 71,Parcel 26
Site Plan Special Permit-New Bank Building
The Planning Board herein APPROVES a Site Plan Review Special Permit for allow the construction of a
3,159 sq. ft. single story bank building, with three (3) drive-through lanes, 24 parking spaces, associated
landscaping, stormwater management and installation of utilities. The project also includes the demolition of
an existing, abandoned gas station in the General Business (GB) Zoning District. The project is located at
498 Chickering Road, North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845, Assessors Map 71, Parcel 26 within the
General Business (GB) Zoning District. The parcel totals approximately 36,759 sq. ft. with frontage on
Chickering Road. This Special Permit was requested by Lowell Five, One Merrimack Plaza, Lowell, MA
01852. The application was filed with the Plarming Board on or about March 2, 2012. The public hearing on
the above referenced application was opened on April 3, 2012, with additional hearings on May 23, 2012,
and closed by the North Andover Planning Board on June 5, 2012. The applicant submitted a complete
application, which was noticed and reviewed in accordance with Section 8.3, 10.3 and 10.31 of the Town of
North Andover Zoning Bylaw and MGL C.40A, Sec. 9.
The Planning Board makes the following findings as required by the North Andover Zoning Bylaws
Section 8.3 and 10.3:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1) The specific site is an appropriate location for the project as it is the construction of a new bank
building in a General Business District (GB), and includes changes to the stormwater management
system that will improve the drainage on the lot, as well as extensive landscaping that will provide a
buffer-to existing properties as well as a buffer to Franklin St., Park St. and Chickering Road.
2) Based on input received from both the Planning Board and the Planning Board's consultants, the
applicant has provided sufficient stormwater management facilities to mitigate flow of stormwater by
providing a combination of open and closed systems, that will include catchbasins and deep sumps to
be constructed at the low points of the parking area, with discharge via flared end section, with a rip-
rap forebay to a grassed swale to be located in the ROW of Franklin Street. This design will not only
mitigate the flow of stormwater, but will also prevent direct discharge of flow into the town's
drainage system in Chickering Road, thus complying with the Planning Board's Site Plan Review
standards. The project will consist of less impervious surface due to the removal of existing asphalt
and the smaller footprint of the parking area and proposed building.
3) The Traffic Study submitted by the applicant (and referenced in this document) concludes that the
proposed project will generate 57 fewer vehicle trips during the morning peak hour and 28 fewer
vehicle trips during the evening peak hour than the previous gas station. The proposed project also
eliminates one existing curb cut on Chickering Road and a curb cut on Park Street.
4) The proposed site has the required area for the bank building, the drive-through bays and associated
parking. The site had consisted of two parcels, which were combined through the ANR process,
resulting in a parcel consisting of 36,759 sq. ft.
5) The site is subject to a Sensitive Use Restriction, according to the deed provided by the applicant,
registered at the Essex North Registry of Deeds, Book 11072, Page 215. The applicant has provided
a statement from William A. Simmons, a Licensed Site Professional dated May 11, 2012, that
summarizes the procedures that will be taken during construction by the LSP to comply with the deed
restrictions and with the MA Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) regulations.
6) The approval of this Special Permit does not grant the Project Owner additional ownership rights
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498 Chickering Road.
Map 71,Parcel 26
Site Plan Special Permit-New Bank Building
upon the private ROW, known as Franklin Street, than currently exist by deed. The approval of this
Special Permit does not diminish the rights of any other abutter to Franklin Street who may also have
ownership rights upon the ROW, Franklin Street.
7) Finally the Planning Board finds that this project generally complies with the Town of North Andover
Zoning Bylaw requirements as listed in Section 8.3.5, but requires conditions in order to be fully in
compliance. The Planning Board hereby grants an approval to the applicant provided the following
conditions are met:
PERMIT DEFINITIONS and WAIVERS
1) The "Locus" or "Site" refers to the 36,759 sq. ft. parcel of land with land fronting on
Chickering Road as shown on Assessors Map 71, Parcel 26, and also known as 498
Chickering Road, North Andover, Massachusetts.
2) The "Plans" refer to the plans prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street,
Andover, MA 01810, entitled "Site Plan Permit Proposed Bank Facility Plan of Land in North
Andover, Massachusetts.", dated January 20, 2012, as most recently revised on May 30, 2012,
consisting of Sheets 1 through 5.
3) The "Project" refers to the construction of a 3,159 sq. ft. single story commercial bank
building, with three drive-through bays, twenty four (24) parking spaces, associated
landscaping, stormwater management and installation of utilities. The project also
includes the demolition of an existing, abandoned gas station in the General Business (GB)
Zoning District.
4) The "Applicant" refers to Lowell Five, One Merrimack Plaza, Lowell, MA 01852, the
applicant for the Special Permit, its successors and assigns.
5) The "Project Owner" refers to the person or entity holding the fee interest to the title to the Locus
from time to time, which can include but is not limited to the applicant, developer, and owner.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1) PRIOR TO ENDORSEMENT OF PLANS
A) The developer- shall provide the Planning Board with copies of permits, plans and decisions
received from all North Andover land use Boards.
2) PRIOR TO THE START OF SITE WORK OR CONSTRUCTION
A) Three (3) copies of the signed, recorded decision and the recorded plans must be delivered to the
Planning Department.
B) The applicant shall designate an independent Construction Monitor who shall be chosen in
consultation with the Planning Department staff. The Construction Monitor shall submit weekly
reports during the entire duration of the project and must be available upon four (4) hours notice
to inspect the site with the Planning Board staff.
C) A detailed construction schedule shall be submitted to the Planning Staff for the purpose of
tracking the construction and informing the public of anticipated activities on the site.
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498 Chickering Road.
Map 7l, Parcel 26
Site Plan Special Permit-New Bank Building
D) A bond in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars (515,000.00) shall be posted for the purpose of
insuring that the site is constructed in accordance with the approved plan and that a final as-built
plan is provided, showing the location of all on-site structures. This bond shall be in the form of
a check made out to the Town of North Andover. This check will then be deposited into an
interest bearing bond account.
E) All stormwater management best practices shall be maintained as specified in the Stormwater
Operations and Maintenance Plan that was submitted with the application.
F) All applicable erosion control measures must be in place and reviewed and approved by the Planning
Department. These measures must include erosion control to protect all existing and proposed
catch basins and oil traps on the site or on the streets adjacent to the project.
G) A pre-construction meeting must be held with the developer, their construction employees, Planning
Department and other applicable departments, to discuss scheduling of inspections to be conducted
on the project and the construction schedule.
3) DURING CONSTRUCTION
A) Dust mitigation must be performed weekly, or more frequently as directed by the Town Planner,
throughout the construction process.
B) Any stockpiling of materials (dirt, wood, construction material, etc.) must be shown on a plan and
reviewed and approved by the Planning Staff. Any approved piles must remain covered at all times
and fenced off to minimize any dust problems that may occur with adjacent properties.
C) It shall be the responsibility of the developer to assure that no erosion from the construction site shall
occur which will cause deposition of soil or sediment upon adjacent properties or public ways,
except as normally ancillary to off-site construction. OIL site erosion will be a basis for the Planning
Board making a finding that the project is not in compliance with the plan; provided, however, that
the Planning Board shall give the developer written notice of any such finding and ten days to cure
said condition.
4) PRIOR TO A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A) The applicant must submit a letter from the architect and engineer of the project stating that the
building, landscaping, lighting and site layout substantially comply with the plans referenced at the
end of this decision as endorsed by the Planning Board. Alternatively, the applicant and/or property
owner may provide a bond, determined by the Planning Board, to cover the full amount of the
landscaping materials and installation if weather conditions do not permit the completion of the
landscaping prior to the use of the building.
B) All stormwater structures shall be cleaned, in accordance with the approved Stormwater
Operation & Maintenance Plan.
5) PRIOR TO THE FINAL RELEASE OF ALL SECURITY AND ESCROWED FUNDS
A) The Planning Staff shall review the site. Any screening as may be reasonably required by the
Planning Staff will be added at the Project Owner's expense.
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498 Chickering Road.
Map 71, Parcel 26
Site Plan Special Permit-New Bank Building
B) A final as-built plan showing final topography, the location of all on- site utilities, structures, curb
cuts, parking spaces and drainage facilities, including invert elevations of all stormwater
structures, must be submitted to the Planning Department. The as-built must be provided in paper
form as well as in SDF (Standard Digital File) format. The as-built shall also provide a
calculation showing the increase in impervious area.
C) The Planning Board must by a majority vote make a finding that the site is in conformance with the
approved plan.
6) GENERAL CONDITIONS
A) The contractor shall contact Dig Safe at least 72 hours prior to commencing any excavation.
B) Gas, Telephone, Cable and Electric utilities shall be installed underground as specified by the
respective utility companies.
C) The hours for construction shall be limited to between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
D) No open burning shall be done except as is permitted during burning season under the Fire
Department regulations.
E) If a dumpster is required once the building is occupied, the owner shall apply to the Board of
Health for the appropriate permit. The location of the dumpster must be approved by the
Planning Office.
F) The provisions of this conditional approval shall apply to and be binding upon the applicant, its
employees and all successors and assigns in interest or control.
G) Any action by a Town Board, Commission, or Department, which requires changes in the plan or
design of the building, as presented to the Planning Board, may be subject to modification by the
Planning Board.
H) Any revisions shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review. If these revisions are deemed
substantial,the developer must submit revised plans to the Planning Board for approval
1) This Special Permit approval shall be deemed to have lapsed after June 5, 2014 (two years from
the date permit granted), exclusive of the time required to pursue or await determination of any
appeals, unless substantial use or construction has commenced within said two-year period or for
good cause. For purposes of this development, the developer shall be deemed to have undertaken
substantial use or construction if the developer has begun any site grading or tree clearing.
J) The following information shall be deemed part of the decision:
Plan titled: Site Permit Plan, Proposed Bank Facility Plan of Land in North Andover,
Massachusetts
Prepared for: Lowell Five
One Merrimack Plaza
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498 Chickering Road.
Map 71, Parcel 26
Site Plan Special Permit-New Bank Building
Lowell, MA 01852
Prepared by: Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park St.
Andover, MA 01810
Scale: 1"=20'
Date: Dated January 20,2012, last revised on May 30, 2012.
Sheets: 1 through 5, plus Signage Plan Sheet 5 dated February 21, 2012.
Conceptual
Landscape Plan: Site Permit Plan Proposed Bank Facility Plan of Land in North
Andover, Massachusetts
Prepared For: Lowell Five
One Merrimack Plaza
Lowell, Ma 01852
Prepared by: Huntress Associates, Inc.
17 Tewksbury Street
Andover, MA 01810
Date: February 24, 2012, updated to April 27,2012
Sheets: 2
Project Drainage Report: Proposed Bank Facility(498 Chickering Road)
Dated: February 16,2012, last revised May 23,2012
Operations and Maintenance Plan: 498 Chickering Road, Lowell Five Bank
Dated: May 1,2012, last revised May 15,2012
'Traffic Report:Proposed Lowell Five Drive-in Bank
Ref: 760-2
Prepared by: Dermott J. Kelly Associates, PE, PTOE
Dated: February 27,2012
Deed: Quit Claim Deed,recorded at the Northern Essex registry of Deeds, Book 11072,
Page 215,Grantee-Park Street Redevelopment Corp,Grantor- Chestnut
Realty Development Corp.
Date: February 15,2008
Letter: Licensed Professional Engineer(LSP)documentation from Simmons
Environmental Services, Inc. (William A. Simmons)
Date: May 11, 2012
Proposed Architectural Plans; Lowell Five, Proposed New Branch,North Andover-MA
Date: February 8, 2012
Sheets: A]-A3
cc: Town Departments
Applicant
Engineer
Abutters
Assessor
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MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS LAND SURVEYORS PLANNERS
66 PARK STREET • ANDOVER, MA 01810 • (978)475-3555,373-5721 FAX(978)475-1448 • E-MAIL info @merrimackengineering.com
June 19, 2012
Mr Michael Formichella
Permit Engineer
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
District Four
519 Appleton Street
Arlington, Ma 02476
Re: North Andover
498 Chickering Road
Curb Cut Access Permit
Dear Mr Formichella
Please find enclosed herewith revised plans reflecting comments made by the Department
on June 12, 2012. The revisions and responses to the comments are as follows:
Traffic Section
Stop Lines have been revised and shown to be continuous across the northerly driveway
exit lane and entire southerly driveway
Construction Note#11 has been added to Sheet 1 of the plan set requiring the
Contractor to utilize Standard MDOT Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) for work in the
MDOT Rte 125 ( Chickering Road ) Layout.
Two R5-1 (Do Not Enter) signs have been added to the back of the stop signs at the
Southerly Driveway facing Chickering Road
There are two No Left Turn (R3-2) signs facing the northbound traffic on Chickering
Road on the East side and West side of the roadway, on the North side of Park Street, at
its intersection with Chickering Rd, already existing. There is no need to add additional
signs of this type as the site southerly driveway is only 40' north of these sign locations.
Those two signs are now shown on the existing conditions plan of the site.
We have revised the existing curb alignment where it was to remain) as well as the
proposed curb alignment to reflect the Department Standard of a 30' radius. This
requires additional work to the sidewalks and reconstruction of handicap ramps (see
Projects Section Comments).
We have added to the existing conditions plan the existing highway signage opposite
the site
Planning Coordinator
See the attached certification indicating the development does not meet or exceed any
of the thresholds for the filing of an ENF under MEPA.
Projects Section
There is currently an existing direct tie/connection into the State Highway Drainage
system from the site at station 84+50, which under this development plan, is proposed to
be disconnected and abandoned. No new Direct Connection is Proposed. An indirect
connection to the State System via a connection to the Town system in Franklin Street is
proposed.
The indirect drainage connection to the State System via the Town Drainage on
Franklin Street will cause a reduction in flow to the State Drainage System. That fact is
bourne our by the reduction in impervious area proposed on the site (from what currently
exists) and the increase in landscape area, which in fact causes a reduction in runoff from
the site(see sheet one of the plan set for detailed values). There are BMPs proposed for
the site, including the use of a grass Swale which will allow for some infiltration of
stormwater before it enters the Town and then State System, and the provision of a
stormwater forebay on Franklin Sheet which will also retain some water within the
Franklin Street right of way. The forebay along with the grass Swale will also improve
the water quality entering the Town/State system as currently existing, there is no
treatment of the stormwater discharged directly to the State system. In addition to the
above mentioned BMPs catchbasins with deep sumps and gas/oil traps on the outlets are
being added to the site . These BMPs will add to improved the water quality of the
stormwater being discharged from the site (those items do not exist on site currently).
This site is a Brownfields site with a DEP AUL located on it. Given the AUL,and the
fact that MaDEP does not permit infiltration of roof or site stormwater on Brownfield
sites, no additional BMPs can be provided. Reduction in stormwater quantity has been
achieved through a change in Curve Number (CN) or runoff coefficient, with the addition
of increased landscaping and a reduction in impervious area on the site. Improvements in
water quality have been made to the maximum extent allowed by MaDEP, in fact the
catchbasins and manholes are enclosed or wrapped below grade in Hypalon impervious
liners, in addition to being waterproofed, to allow maintenance of those structures
without HazMat outfits required to be used by the maintainers, Further restricting the use
of infiltrators on this site, there is a Sensitive Use Restriction that limits the work that
can be accomplished below grade on the site. Items such as buildings with basements
and other underground structures are not permitted. This was put onto the site by Mobil
when the property was sold to the current owner. A copy of that document is enclosed.
MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES.INC.
66 PARK STREET •ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS 01810
The above documents and the drainage system design and calculations were reviewed
by Lisa Eggleston, PE and separately by Hancock Associates both as independent peer
reviewers for the Town of North Andover Planning Board (who has issued site approval
for this project). The documents were also reviewed by the Town Engineer, Eugene
Willis, PE who recommended to the Board Approval of the plan set. They also reviewed
the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan for the drainage system which we prepared
for the site. The O&M plan requires the site owner to maintain the grass swale, forebay
and other drainage on behalf of the Town of No Andover, in Franklin Street
Given the above, we believe the design complies with the MDOT SOP for connection
or discharge to State Higway Drainage systems
We have shown on the revised plans that the sidewalks at the four driveway/sidewalk
intersections be constructed with cement concrete handicap ramps (not just at Sta 83+75
Lt) with detectable warning panel.
Given all of the above and the enclosures, please do not hesitate to contact me should you
have further questions or comments. I appreciate your consideration on this project.
Very truly yours,
MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC
Stephen E Stapinski
Project Coordinator
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MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES,INC.
66 PARK STREET•ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01810
MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
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I have reviewed the MEPA requirements and I hereby certify that the proposed Lowell
Five development at 498 Chickering Road, No. Andover Ma., does not meet or exceed
any of the thresholds for the filing o an Environmental Notification Form (ENF) under
the Massachusetts E viro e al P icy Act (MEPA).
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Stephen E Stapi5s Q S V V Date
Project Coordifiator
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Re£# 120310
Judith Tymon, Town Planner
Town of North Andover
Planning Department MAY 17 2012
1600 Osgood St.
North Andover,MA 01845 FPLA:NMNG 1oov
DEPARTMENT
Re: 498 Chickering Road
North Andover, MA
MassDEP RTNs 3-3454, 3-26053 and 3-26327
Dear Ms.Tymon:
The manager of the Park Street Redevelopment, LLC, Louis P. Minicucci, Jr., has asked me to
prepare a brief overview of the environmental work that is proposed at this location. As noted
above, this property is a disposal site per MassDEP regulations known as the Massachusetts
Contingency Plan or MCP. These regulations are codified at 310 CMR 40.0000 et seq. and are
intended to provide a roadmap from notification through final closure at locations where releases
of oil and/or hazardous materials have occurred i.e. "disposal sites." This location is classified as
a Tier II disposal site, meaning that it is within the lowest category of perceived risk based on
MassDEP numerical ranking within the MCP.
The MCP does not use prescriptive cleanup standards that must be met to achieve final closure.
Instead, it uses risk as the determinative factor for deciding question of "how clean is clean
enough" at a disposal site. In fact, the MCP allows three separate ways to measure and quantify
risk. The selection as to which method is used is a matter of professional judgment for the
Licensed Site Professional (LSP) of record for the disposal site and his/her client. Some of the
factors involved in that decision-making process include the affected media, exposure routes,
receptors and the complexity of the disposal site.
The three methods provided by the MCP to characterize risk include the following: Method 1,
which is a comparison to published concentrations by MassDEP that by definition meet the
criteria for no significant risk in both soil and groundwater; Method 2, which allows
modification of Method 1 standards based upon leaching characteristics of the soil and
contaminant(s) at a particular disposal site; and Method 3, which is a quantitative derivation of
two indices i.e. the General Hazard Index (HI) for non-carcinogenic contaminants and the Excess
Lifetime Cancer Risk ((ELCR) for human receptors exposed to contaminants that are considered
carcinogens based upon available literature. Method 3 is by far the most complex of the three
approaches, but it allows the greatest flexibility to incorporate site-specific information such as
routes of exposure, exposure point concentrations, and expected receptors. A condition of no
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significant risk is demonstrated when the cumulative Hazard Index is less than 1 and the ELCR
is less than 10E-5 (I out of 100,000).
Releases at 498 Chickering Rd. involved both oil (gasoline) and certain heavy metals including
arsenic that was found in soil near a former underground waste oil tank. The LSP of record at
that time, Steven Charron, used a Method 3 to characterize risk to human health, public safety,
public welfare, and environmental receptors at this disposal site. With regard to gasoline
releases, he concluded that several historical releases of gasoline had occurred from the prior use
of underground storage tanks (USTs) and/or dispensing equipment between 1932 and 2004. Soil
and groundwater showed residual petroleum related contaminants extending from the former
USTs onto Route 125. Additionally, no attempt was made to lower the reported arsenic
concentrations in the area of the former waste oil UST by additional soil removal.
The LSP chose to limit any potential future exposure by using an Activity and Use Limitation or
AUL. An AUL is a voluntary restriction of certain property uses to prevent future exposure to
particular receptors. In this instance, the AUL requires that the building footprint and/or a barrier
of asphalt remain in place to prevent dermal contact with soil contaminants. Residual
contaminants in groundwater did not require further response actions since there were no current
or foreseeable exposure pathways to that media. Future uses that are inconsistent with the AUL
included residential use, use a school, agricultural activities, and any activity that would be likely
to result in exposure to soil via dermal contact, ingestion and/or inhalation.
AULs generally provide that future activities that will involve disturbance of soil beneath a
protective barrier must be done under an LSP's supervision. These provisions call for work to be
done in accordance with a Site Specific Health and Safety Plan and a Soils Management Plan.
These provisions are intended to ensure that: 1) workers are apprised of the risks and proper
procedures to be followed when working with contaminated soils at a waste disposal site and; 2)
remedial wastes generated from these activities are properly managed. With these oversight
provisions in place, redevelopment of disposal sites with AUL's occurs routinely throughout the
Commonwealth.
With regard to the subject property, my firm has been retained to provide LSP oversight services
to NES, the site contractor. The scope of this work includes: 1) preparation of a post Response
Action Outcome (RAO) Release Abatement Measure Plan; 2) preparation of a Site Specific Site
Health and Safety Plan; 3) development of a Soils Management Plan and 4) on-site supervision
during excavation activities. All soil removed from this disposal site will be managed under an
LSP Bill of Lading that will be submitted to MassDEP at the conclusion of the work
In summary, the subject property is a low risk disposal site where permanent closure has been
reached. The property is proposed to be redeveloped as a bank. The scope of work will involve
disturbance of contaminated soil below the existing building footprint and asphalt pavement
during construction. This work will be done under an LSP's supervision in accordance with the
Obligation and Conditions as provided within the original AUL as recorded in Book 11260, Page
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298 of the Northern Essex Registry of Deeds. The AUL will remain in place at the conclusion of
the construction activities.
I trust that the above provides a brief overview of the MCP process, particularly as this affects
disposal sites where an AUL has been used as a risk management tool. Please feel free to contact
me should you have any questions about Simmons Environmental Services,Inc.'s involvement in
this project or the MCP process in general.
Very truly yours,
William A. Simmons, LSP JD
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