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Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2012
Members Present:
Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Joseph W.Lynch, Jr.,Vice Chairman,
Deborah A. Feltovic, Douglas W. Saal.
Members Absent:
Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Sean F. McDonough, John T. Mabon.
Staff Members Present:
Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Donna M.
Wedge, Conservation Secretary.
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting came to Order at: 7:04 PM Quorum Present.
Public Hearings: 7:05PM
Small Project
NACC#97, 19 Halifax Street (Zahoruiko) (Above Ground Pool)
The applicantsJames & Anne Zahoruiko of 19 Halifax Street arepresent
Administrator presents the proposal for an above ground pool more than90-feet from
Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
A motion to grant this as a small project 4.4.2.J made by Mr. Lynch, seconded Ms.
Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to grant this as smallprojectas proposed witherosionwithcontrolsandpre-
construction and post-constructioninspectionsmade by Mr. Lynch,seconded by Ms.
Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Small Project
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Procedures of Small Project
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Photos dated 7/25/12
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Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA)
22 Autran Avenue (Cheever)
The applicant Amy B. Cheever of 22 Autran Avenue is present.
Mr. Saal readsthe legal notice.
Administrator presents the proposal to remove a portion of the existing paved driveway
and loam and seed. The wetland resource area is about 20-feet away.
Mr. Saal asks about the fence location and relocation.
A motion togranta negative #3 determination with special conditions for erosion control
and pre and post construction inspections made by Mr. Lynch, seconded byMs. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicabilityand associated
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documents
Plan of Land dated 9/19/03
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Photos dated 6/26/12
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Notice of Intent (NOI)
242-1526, 285 Holt Road (Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.) (cont. from 7/11/12)
The applicant Scott Emerson of Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. and David Jordan of
MHF Design Consultants, Inc. arepresent.
Mr. Saal readsthe legal notice.Project was re-noticed due to extensive time that elapsed
between hearings.
Administrator states the applicant has completed work on the swale repair.
Mr. Emerson discusses the history of the project. States iron levels have been an issue in
their stormwater testing. He reviews Lisa Eggleston’s concerns about the project.
Mr. Jordan states there are other options to the proposal including a catch basin with
baffles.
Mr. Jordan reviews the proposal for three 4,000 gallon tanks. The design is meant to
capture the first flush.He explains how the system will work.
Mr. Lynch asks about water demands and tank capacity for storms.
Mr. Emerson explains Wheelabrator’s existing water demands for cooling water.
Mr. Napoli asks about the pump capacity. Answer is 50 gal/min.
The commission discusses Lisa’s review and their reasons for accepting this proposal.
Mr. Lynch states an O&M plan is needed.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to August 8, 2012 meeting made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Project Narrative
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Stormwater Management Improvement Project done by MHF Design
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Consultants, Inc.dated 6/28/12
Site Plan dated 7/19/12
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Letter from Eggleston Environmental dated 3/12/12
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Letter from Eggleston Environmental dated 7/12/12
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242-1561, 109 Nutmeg Lane (Gorman) (Marchionda & Associates, L. P)(cont. from
7/11/12)
The applicants Robert & Liz Gorman and Paul Marchionda of Marchionda & Associates,
L. Parepresent.
Administrator states that the applicantsubmitted a new plan showing the increased no-
disturb area with fence and plantings as well as a backwashing pipe under the patio. The
poolequipment remains in the same place.
Mr. Marchionda reviews the new plan pointing out plan note #3.
Mr. Saal expresses concern that the backwashing pipe goes against the grade.
Mr. Napoli expresses concern over backwashing filter citing that the commission has
historically required cartridge style filters.
A motion to grant to close and issue a decision within 21 days made by Mr. Lynch,
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Marchionda & Associates, L. P. dated 7/17/12
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Revised Plan Relocate Fence & Haybales add backwash pipe & Plantings dated
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7/16/12
242-1559, 40 Sugarcane Lane (LaGrasse) (Hancock Associates) (cont. from 7/11/12)
(Request to cont. to 8/8/12)
No one is presentfor the applicant.
Administrator reviews findings of asite visit. The applicant is going to prepare an
alternative analysis to see if an agreeable shed location can be found.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to August 8, 2012 meeting made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Document:
E-Mail from Greg Hochmuth of Hancock Associates requesting for a continuance
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to August8, 2012 meetingdated 7/24/12.
242-1560, 82 Saunders Street (Levis) (Andover Consultants, Inc.) (cont. from 7/11/12)
James S. Fairweather,II of Andover Consultants, Inc is present for the applicant.
Administrator reviewsthe new plan showing an increased buffer zone,plantings, fencing
and aroof infiltrator.
A motion to grant to close and issue a decision within 21 days made by Mr. Lynch,
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Andover Consultants, Inc. dated 7/16/12
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Site Plan revised dated 7/16/12
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General Business: 8:00PM
242-1404, COC Request, 210 Holt Road (TBI, Inc.) (cont. from 7/11/12)
Administrator the applicant is working on a revised as-built plan showing the wetland
line.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to August 8, 2012 meeting made by Ms.
Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
Document:
E-Mail from William Thomson of TBI, Inc. the request for a continuance to
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August 8, 2012 meetingdated 7/25/12.
242-1404, COC Request, 1525 Forest Street (Beekley) (Hancock Associates)
John Dick of Hancock Associates is present.
Administrator presents the proposed in-ground pool hasbeen installed. The as built
showsthe pool is built asproposed and all work remains outside the 50-foot No-Build
zone. The patio has been enlarged.
Mr. Dick states the extra work done on the site is outside the 50-foot No Build zoneand
that there is a net gain in perviousarea outside the buffer zone. The site is stableand
looks very nice and clean.
A motion to grant to issue the COC and release the bond mad by Mr. Lynch, seconded by
Ms. Feltovic.
Voteunanimous.
Documents:
Letter from revised from Hancock Associates dated 7/27/12
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WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance dated 7/11/12
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Appendix A-Affidavit dated 7/1/12
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Hancock Associates Photos dated May 2012
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As-Built Plan dated 6/7/12
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Photos dated 7/19/12
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242-1483, COC Request, 544 Sharpners Pond Road (Horn) (The Neve-Morin Group,
Inc.)
Administrator states that the garage and paving are in compliance with the Order of
Conditions.There is a small retaining wall and concrete pad that were constructed.
Mr. Lynch asks about the use of the building.
Administrator stated there was no sign of misuse.
A motion to grant to issue the COC and release the bond made by Mr. Lynch, seconded
by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from The Neve-Morin Group, Inc. dated 7/10/12
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WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate ofCompliance
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Copy of Check
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Plan of Land dated 7/6/12
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242-1019, COC Request, 1175 Turnpike Street (BC Realty Trust Company) (Meridian
Associates)
Administrator presents this is an older filing.The proposal was to remove fuel tanks,
pumps, concrete pad, and asphalt and installcurbing and stormwater management. The
site is not pretty, but the Order appears to have been complied with. Aerial Photos over
the last decade show no encroachments. Left a message with Meridian Engineering
regarding catch basin cleaning and the volume of the detention area but have not heard
back yet.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to August 8, 2012 meeting made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from Meridian Associates, Inc. dated 7/10/12
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WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance
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North Andover Conservation Commission Order of Conditions Compliance
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Certification Form
Plan to Accompany a Request for a Certificate of Compliance dated 7/10/12
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Photos dated 7/24/12
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Mass GISdated 7/24/12
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Aerial Photos dated 7/24/12
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242-16, PCOC Request, 32 Deer Meadow Road (Lot 32A-A) (Rei)
Administrator presents this PCOC will remove the lot from the roadway order after a lot
line change. There was an original release for the lot but the bank did not find it
acceptable asit does not reference the lot as currently configured.
A motion to grant the PCOC for 32 Deer Meadow Road (Lot 32A-A) made by Mr.
Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Document:
WPA Form 8A-Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance
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242-1478, Request for Partial Bond Release, 1503 Osgood Street (Hera Development
Corporation)
Rachel K. Maman, Consulting Broker of Hera Development Corporation is present.
Administrator states that Hera Development Corporationis requesting that half of the
existingbond be released and applied the $20K bond requiredfor slope stabilization
(amended order).A release would not actually take place but the applicant would only
need to post an additional $12,500.
Mr. Lynch discusses that the work has been complete for some time now and that thus
far the slope is stable and functioning. Mr. Lynch is in favor of moving the project
forward.
Mr. Napoli states he is comfortable with this action if the department receives an updated
construction sequence and if a new preconstruction conference is held.
Mr. Saal states that not being able to post the bond makes this project iffy.
Ms. Maman states the gas station is losing money.
Mr. Lynch states that if this proposal was not simply shifting money from one bond to the
other he would be concerned.
Ms. Maman states the builder is not going “south” and that he intends to build the site.
The commission discusses options.
Mr. Napoli states this is a small price to pay to move this project forward.
Mr. Saal states we need to see a timetable before moving forward.
A motion to grant apartial bond release the amount of $7,500 for the purpose of
transferring the money to reduce the amount of the slope stabilization bond required by
the amended orderismade by Mr. Lynch. He also requires an updated construction
sequence and project timetable before applying for the building permit. This must be
done within 60 days and does not set precedent for future bond releases. This motion is
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from HeraDevelopment Corporation dated 7/24/12
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Decisions
242-1561, 109 Nutmeg Lane
Administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions.
The Commission accepts Order of Conditions as amended.
A motion to grant to accept the Order of Conditions as amended made by Mr. Lynch,
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
242-1560, 82 Saunders Street
Administrator reviews the drafted Order of Conditions.
The Commission accepts Order of Conditions as amended.
A motion to grant to accept the Order of Conditions as amended made by Ms. Feltovic,
seconded by Mr. Lynch.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 8:30PM made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic
Vote unanimous.