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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_06.23.10 onservation Commission Meeting Minutes C June 23, 2010 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, John J. Mabon Vice Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic, Sean F. McDonough. Members Absent: Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Scott L. Masse. Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Heidi M. Gaffney, Conservation Field Inspector, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:06 PM Quorum Present. General Business 242-1402, Extension Request, 45 Hollow Tree Lane (Feeney) (Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.) The applicants Mr. & Mrs. Feeney were present. The Administrator presented that the applicants have been delayed due to financial constraints. A motion to grant the one-year extension was made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Note: Mr. McDonough arrived at 7:15 pm. 242-1447, Modification Request, 2375 Turnpike Street (Valley Realty Development, LLC) (Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc.)(cont. from 6/9/10) The Applicant Anthony Mesiti of Mesiti Development Corporation, and Robert J. Vorbach of Vorbach Architecture were present. The Administrator presented that the plan was revised today and she has not had sufficient time to do thorough review of the plans. Mr. Napoli discussed the list of proposed as-built plans for the different size impervious surfaces because of the larger buildings being built in the back area than originally approved through the original filing. Mr. Lynch discussed that the stormwater calculations weren’t revised during the previous permitting process and that with the newly proposed changes it needs to be done now. Mr. Vorbach discussed the proposed plans for all the buildings. Discussion of violation. th A motion to grant the request for a continuance to July 14, 2010 was made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Recess for 17 minutes Public Hearings: 8:00 PM Request of Determination of Applicability 137 Salem Street (Trafton) (EcoTec, Inc.) The applicants Charles E. Trafton & Gretchen Trafton were present. The Administrator presented that the proposal is to build a 26’ x 18’ addition with full foundation and a 6.5’ x 20’ deck, the majority of the work is located outside of the buffer zone. Also proposed is to pump, crush and fill the existing septic tank, which is located within the 100’ buffer zone, and connect to sewer. The wetland line has been reviewed and approved. A motion to grant the negative determination with conditions was made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Conditions for pre and post construction meeting and wetland markers at wall every 25’ (to be approved by conservation dept.) Vote unanimous. 22-24 Ashland Street (North Andover Housing Authority) (Allen & Major Associates, Inc.) (continued from 6/9/10) (Request to continue to 7/14/10) The Administrator presented that a new plan showing the revised location of the Bank and a Notice of Intent will be submitted for the next meeting. th A motion to grant the continuance to July 14, 2010 was made by Mr. Mabon and seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Notice of Intent 242-1428, Lot 4N Turnpike Street (Merrimack Condominiums) (One Hundred Fourteen Trust) (Patrick C. Garner of Garner Company, Inc.) (continued from 6/9/10) The applicant Pribhu Hingorani and representative Patrick Garner were present. The Administrator summarized the subcommittee meeting that was held 6/16/10. Patrick Garner spoke regarding where the project is with the ZBA. Mr. Lynch spoke of his concern for the way the site will be cleared and phased. The commission and the administrator spoke of the need for a final review meeting with Lisa Eggleston, the applicant, Patrick Garner and the commission. th A motion to continue to July 14, 2010 was made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Note: Mr. McDonough was recused for 242-1428 as an abutter. 242-1480, 14 Lorraine Avenue (Breenmore Realty Trust) (Neve-Morin) (continued from 6/9/10) (Request to continue to 7/14/10) th The Administrator presented that the applicant would like to continue to July 14, 2010. A motion to grant the continuance was made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. 242-1479, 15 Lorraine Avenue (Breenmore Realty Trust) (Neve-Morin) (continued from 6/9/10) (Request to continue to 7/14/10) th The Administrator presented that the applicant would like to continue to July 14, 2010. A motion to grant the continuance was made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Decisions Stormwater Bylaw Regulations – draft for review Windrush Management Plan The Administrator discussed the benefit of allowing Mr. Mabon to be able to sign off on the Windrush Plan. Mr. Mabon discussed submitting the plan to the farm for their input. The commission discussed the need for a manure management plan on the farm property. A motion to grant Mr. Mabon the ability to sign off on the Windrush Plan on behalf of the NACC was made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Support Letter for Bike Path The Administrator discussed an upcoming project to connect the schools to the downtown area via a bike path and requested a letter of support from the commission for the pursuit of the project, not the actual approval of the project. Mr. Mabon discussed connecting the library and the youth center and possibly the athletic fields to the bike path as well. Mr. Lynch mentioned “Safe Routes to School” could be a good resource. A motion to grant Mr. Napoli the ability to sign a letter of support to pursue the project was made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm made by Mr. Mabon seconded by Ms. Feltovic.