HomeMy WebLinkAboutConsultant Review - 11 MARBLERIDGE ROAD 10/18/2001 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
ENGINEERING REVIEW OF SITE PLAN/SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
ZONING BYLAW& STANDARD ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Site Plan Title: Plan of Land VHB No.: 06716.48
Location: 11 Marbleridge Road
Owner&Applicant: Elbridge Leland
11 Marbleridge Road,North Andover,MA 01845
Applicant's Engineer: Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park Street,Andover,MA 01810
Plan Date: 8-22-01 Review Date: 9-27-01
The Applicant submitted plans and documents to VHB for review on August 30,2001. The
Watershed Special Permit plan submission was reviewed for conformance to the appropriate
sections of the 1972 Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw amended on December 11,2000 and
standard engineering practice. The Applicant submitted the following information for VHB's
review:
➢ Plan of Land(1 sheet)dated 8-22-01
➢ Watershed Special Permit Report dated 8-22-01
The plan submission includes a 2-story wood frame dwelling and related facilities.
The following comments note non-conformance with specific sections and questions/comments
on the proposed Watershed Special Permit:
4.136.2.f.b.iv. The applicant states that a 4-foot stonewalls that surrounds the site will be used to
control sediment.VHB recommends that the applicant use hay bales and a silt
fence or other standard erosion control methods. The location of the erosion
control measures along with a detail should be shown on the plans.
4.136.4.c.vi. The applicant should address this section. A written statement may be added.
4.136.4.c.vii. The applicant should address the requirements or request a waiver from this
section.
It is recommended that the applicant provide WRITTEN RESPONSES to the issues and
comments contained herein.
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Reviewed by: Date:
William Cotter,P.E.
Project Engineer-Highway a d Municipal Engineering
Checked by:
Michele Mochnoc Higgins,P.E.
Senior Project Engineer—Highway and Municipal Engineering
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD
ENGINEERING REVIEW OF SITE PLAN/SPECIAL PERMIT
FOR CONFORMANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
ZONING BYLAW& STANDARD ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Site Plan Title: Plan of Land VHB No.: 06716.48
Location: 11 Marbleridge Road
Owner& Applicant: Elbridge Leland
11 Marbleridge Road,North Andover,MA 01845
Applicant's Engineer: Merrimack Engineering Services
66 Park Street,Andover,MA 01810
Plan Date: 10-01-01 Review Date: 9-27-01
Second Review Date: 10/9/01
The Applicant submitted revised plans and documents to VHB for review on October 8,2001.
The revised Watershed Special Permit plan submission was reviewed for conformance to the
appropriate sections of the 1972 Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw amended on December
11,2000 and standard engineering practice. The Applicant submitted the following information
for VHB's review:
➢ Revised Plan of Land(1 sheet) dated 10-01-01
➢ Written Response to Comments dated 10-02-01
The revised plan submission includes a 2-story wood frame dwelling and related facilities.
The following comments are in response to revised plans and documents submitted to VHB:
I(4.136.21b.iv.)Original VHB comment regarding sediment control has been satisfied.
II (4.136.4.c.vi.) Original VHB comment has been satisfied.
III(4.136.4.c.vii.)The applicant has requested a waiver from calculating down gradient
concentrations of relevant chemicals.VHB recommends that the waiver be
granted.
It appears that all of VHB's comments have been adequately addressed (including
requests for waivers)and VHB's concerns in this matter have been satisfied. No
further engineering review is required at this time.
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If you have any questions or concerns,please call me at your convenience.
Reviewed by: Date: 10/09/01
Michele Mochnoc Higgins,P.
Senior Project Engineer—Highway&Municipal Engineering
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MERRIMACK ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ® LAND SURVEYORS • PLANNERS
66 PARK STREET-ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS OT810-TEL(978)4753555.373-5721 •FAX(978)475-1448•E-MAIL: rreng@aol.com
October 2,2001
Planning Department
Town of North Andover
27 Charles Street
North Andover,MA 0I945
Attn: Heidi Gritgn,Town Planner
RE_ I 1 Marbleidge Road
Town Map#37C Town Lot#11
EMdgo Leland
Door N(s.Griffin:
R69ardbW the above r+efafteed project,ws offer the following written response to ts,
In-a letter dated 9-27-01 from Heidl Griffin,Town Planner:
I. The location of the proposed dwelling has been revised to provide greater separation ffom
confer of"house to the 100'wetland offeat/rtp Wisturbance zone(aft revised drawing
dated 10/01/01). Ala minimum, 15 feet Of separation is now provided,allowing sufficient
access for construction. Additionally,hay bales with sift fence will be provided Along the
down-gradient perimeter ofthe construction activity and along the l oo'offset live.
u. SkM the proposed dwelling will be constructed within an established lawn area and no now
lawn Was we purposed. No fertilizing will be required to establish a new lawn.
Additionally,the homeowner agrees to prohibit the use of lawn or garden products that are
not organic or stow-release nitrogen,pesticides,or herbicides.
In a letter dated 9-27-01 ffnm VIM to the Planning board:
I. (4,136.21 b.iv)The site plan has been rurAsed to show the proposed locations of hay bales an I
aih fence along the 100'wetland ott'set(sm revised drawing dated 10101/01).
II. (4.136.4.c.vi)The proposed project involves constructing a proposed dwelling within the
appnntcirrigte location ofa previous dwelling and utilising tftC ousting aewer/water/gaa/etc.
utility swvioa aommetions. Since no clearing of a"ng wooded/veget fed sense,or
wastewater disposal is required,and the lawn area is already established,the project will not
create concentrations of nitrogen in groundwater greater than the Federal limit.
III. (4.136.4.e.vu)No increase of concentrations of nitrogen,phosphorus,etc.are expected from
this project and,therefore,are requesting a waiver of projecting downgrsdism concontrmiotu.
If you have any questions or c mments,please do not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
MERRIMACK ENGMEERI NG SERVICES
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Anthony Donato P.E.
Project Engineer
cc:Edbridge Leland