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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMeetingMinutes_10.08.13 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes October 8, 2014 Members Present: Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, Douglas W. Saal, Vice Chairman, John T. Mabon (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Joseph W. Lynch, Jr., Deborah A. Feltovic. Members Absent: Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Sean F. McDonough. Staff Members Present: Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator, Donna M. Wedge, Conservation Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting came to Order at: 7:02PM Quorum Present. Approval of Minutes of 7/23/14 & 8/13/14 A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 7/23/14 and 8/13/14 as drafted and reviewed is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Saal. Vote unanimous. Public Meeting: 7:04PM Small Project NACC#134, 116 Bridges Lane (Magliochetti) The applicant Maria D. Magliochetti of 116 Bridges Lane is present. Administrator reviews the proposal to replace the retaining wall, stairs and walkway in kind. A motion to accept this as small project 4.4.2.J is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Saal. Vote unanimous. A motion to approve the project as proposed with conditions for pre and post construction inspection is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Small Project Small Project Procedures Letter from Maria Magliochetti dated September 29, 2014 Copy of Check Plan of Land dated September 29, 2014 North Andover MIMAP dated October 7, 2014 Public Hearings 7:05PM : Request for Determination of Applicability 234 Brentwood Circle (Schwartz) Michael Livingston of Black Dog Builders, Inc. is present. Ms. Feltovic read legal notice. Mr. Livingston presents the project to install a foundation wall under the font of the garage. Mr. Lynch asks if this will be a full frost wall. Mr. Livingston states yes it will. Mr. Saal asks about the foundation on the rest of the building. Mr. Livingston states there is a foundation under the rest of the building. Mr. Lynch asks what will be done with surplus materials. Mr. Livingston states they will be removed from the site, not stockpiled. The commission discusses proximity to wetlands and need for erosion control which can be moved closer to the garage nightly to allow driveway access. Mr. Lynch states there should be no concrete washout near wetlands. A motion to issue a negative determination #3 with conditions for pre and post construction inspections, installation of wetland markers and erosion control is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Saal. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicability Project Description Signatures and Submittal Requirements Written Narrative of Proposed Work dated September 22, 2014 NHESP Map dated September 24, 2014 USGS Locus Map dated September 24, 2014 Typical Frost wall Foundation Detail As-Built Plan of Land dated December 2, 1999 Notice of Intent (NOI) 242-1627, Great Pond Road (Lots 53 & 54) (TKZ LLC) (Christian & Sergi, Inc.) The applicant Thomas D. Zahoruiko of TKZ LLC is present Ms. Feltovic reads the legal notice. The Administrator informs the Commission that stormwater review from Eggleston Environmental was just received. Mr. Zahoruiko presents alternatives considered during the design of this 5-lot subdivision. A PRD would have been considered but the minimum lot size is 10 acres. A wetland crossing is proposed. Mr. Napoli inquires about waivers. Mr. Lynch states the alternatives analysis is thorough and asks where utilities to the back lot will be run. Mr. Zahoruiko states they will be trenched. The sewer will be gravity and through a sleeve in the ground. Mr. Zahoruiko submitted a revised plan that shows the limits of BVW at the bridge crossing. Mr. Lynch asks about the bridge construction. Mr. Zahoruiko reviews precast bridge and discusses alternatives considered. -Build Zone. Mr. Lynch states all appurtenances to the homes should be shown to avoid the need for modifications. The Administrator asks if the commission will wa-disturb Zone. Commission agrees. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 22, 2014 meeting is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Project Description Letter from Christian & Sergi, Inc. dated September 22, 2014 Locus Map FEMA Flood Plain Maps dated July 3, 2012 NHESP Map Dated September 19, 2014 Letter from Christian & Sergi , Inc. Construction Sequence dated September 22, 2014 North Andover Conservation Commission Waiver Request dated October 8, 2014 Alternative Analysis for Driveway Wetlands Crossing done by Christian & Sergi, Inc. Stormwater Management dated September 19, 2014 Definitive Subdivision Plan dated September 22, 2014 Letter from Eggleston Environmental stormwater review dated October 8, 2014 242-1628, 143 Lacy Street (CGT Lacy Trust) (Norse Environmental Services, Inc.) of Norse Environmental Services, Inc. are present. Mr. Mabon reads the legal notice. The Administrator distributes photos of the site and states there has been mowing within the 25-foot No-Disturbance Zone. Ms. Hanley presents the proposal to replace a failed septic system including the distribution box and leach field. She states the project is exempt from NHESP review. Mr. Lynch asks if the Board of Health granted a waiver. Ms. Hanley states yes if the Commission in agreement. The old system will be abandoned in place. Ms. Hanley states the septic system is about 93-feet way for the resource areas on the site. The Commission discusses access on to the work area. Will be from adjacent lot. Mr. Napoli states mowing of the No-Disturb Zone must stop. Mr. Mabon asks if test pits were done on the site. Administrator states yes test pits were done on the site. A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Mr. Mabon. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent Letter from Norse Environmental Services, Inc. dated September 25, 2014 WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form Affidavit of Service dated September 25, 2014 Narrative of Work Town of North Andover Board of Assessors Map dated January 1, 2007 Locus Map dated September 19, 2014 USGS Map Topographic Map dated September 19, 2014 Soil Map dated September 19, 2014 FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map dated July 3, 2012 NHESP Map dated September 19, 2014 North Andover Wetlands Regulations Riverfront Map dated June 2, 2003 Site Plan of Land dated September 17, 2014 242-1630, 75 Summer Street (Herrick Development LLC) (Wetlands & Land Management, Inc.) The applicant Christopher Herrick of Herrick Development LLC, and William Manuell of Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. are present. Mr. Mabon read the legal notice. Mr. Manuell states he confirmed the wetland delineation in the field with the Administrator. He states the projects meet the setbacks and at the Administrators request will put propane tank, generator, AC pad, etc. on the plan. Mr. Manuell also states that the owner is working with the abutter to preserve the existing stone wall and treeline. Mr. Manuell reviews the alternatives analysis and compliance with the Riverfront regulations. Mr. Mabon asks if the house will be on sewer. Mr. Manuell states it will. Mr. Mabon asks about the limit of clearing. Mr. Manuell states a stone wall will mark the limit of clearing. Mr. Napoli asks if the house can be moved away from the No-Build line. Mr. Manuell states that if he can move it within the front yard setback and preserve the stone wall he will. Valerie A. Kozras of 59 Summer Street states she would like to keep her family farm intact and buy back a piece of the field and stone wall now owned by Mr. Herrick. The commission discusses lot line changes. A motion to grant the request for a continuance to October 22, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Documents: Application Checklist-Notice of Intent Letter from Wetlands & Land Management, Inc. dated September 23, 2014 Locus Map dated September 23, 2014 FIRM Map Flood Insurance Rate Map dated July 3, 2012 WPA Form 3-Notice of Intent Notice of Intent Fee Transmittal Form Copy of State & Town Checks Project Description Construction Sequence Plan of Land Lot Line Change dated January 25, 2008, revised March 10, 2008 Planning Board Site Plan dated September 24, 2014 General Business: 7:55 PM Trial Work-Eagle Scout Granville Lane Trial & Boardwalk Rishabh Shah & Ashish D. Shah of 1499 Salem Street are present. Administrator states she and Mr. Mabon walked the site prior to the meeting and have a few trail relocation suggestions for Mr. Shah. Mr. Shah states he intends to build a trail to connect open space properties off of stream/wetland area. He will only remove enough vegetation to allow passage. He will leave cut brush on the side of the trail. Mr. Mabon states Mr. Shah should use trail markers to guide public through the area. Mr. Lynch asks if there is any concern about the height of the water and the boardwalk. Mr. Mabon states the area is flat but it might be good to chain the ramps. The area is very thick and there will be a lot of labor involved. The trail will need to be marked to connect to Harold Parker under the utility lines. Mr. Shah states he learned about trail construction and environmental impact. Mr. Napoli asks about parking. The Administrator states this will be more of a neighborhood trail. Ms. Feltovic asks about the timeline. Mr. Shah likely one to two weeks. Mr. Mabon asks that Mr. Shah be in touch with him before starting the project. Mr. Lynch states contact should be made with National Grid about crossing the Lincoln Lab line. A motion to issue a friendly Enforcement Order to allow work to occur in the Open Space Area is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Proposal for Hiking Trial and Boardwalk-Granville Lane, North Andover 2014 Project Description Eagle Scout Project Project Benefits Description of Work to be Performed Sleepers/Stringers/Decking Managing Environmental Concerns Time Line for Work Sketched Plan with Materials Friends of North Andover Trials Locus Map Points on Map by Coordinates Photos of the site Grant of Easement Administrator states the commission previously reviewed the easement documents but a vote and signatures are now needed. A motion to accept the new easement as presented is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Documents: Interoffice Memorandum from Timothy Willett, Operations Manager dated October 7, 2014 Copy of Chapter 231 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives dated July 30, 2014 Easement Plan dated March 8, 2013 Certificate of Compliance Request 242-1491, COC Request, 1003 Osgood Street (Osgood Properties LLC) (Norse Environmental Services, Inc.) (cont. from 9/24/14) Administrator states the applicant is in the process of installing larger pressured treated . A motion to issue the COC for 1003 Osgood Street is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. 242-1564, COC Request, 140 Marian Drive (Motew) (Hancock Associates) John Dick of Hancock Associates is present. Administrator states a modification was granted by chairman approving a into the 50-foot No-Build zone for a footing a stair landing with mitigation. Mr. Dick states the mitigation planting is successful with no die-off. A motion to issue the COC is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Hancock Associates Request for a Certificate of Compliance dated October 8, 2014 Letter from Hancock Associates Request for a Certificate of Compliance dated June 2, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance North Andover Conservation Commission Order of Conditions Compliance Certification Form dated September 30, 2014 As-Built Plan dated 6/23/2014 revised September 29. 2014 October 8, 2014 242-1504, COC Request, Stevens Street (Patenaude) (Andover Consultants, Inc.) The applicant Thomas Patenaude of 100 Salem Street is present. Administrator reviews the deviations found between the proposed and as-built plans including removal of the proposed driveway swales. Mr. Patenaude states he changed the driveway drainage after speaking with the town engineer. Mr. Lynch worries that the driveway swales will be taken out by homeowners in future. The Commission agrees the infiltrators need to be shown on the plan. Ms. Feltovic states that the Commission needs the Operation and Maintenance certification. Mr. Lynch states the elevation of the one inch difference check with Eggleston Environmental to make sure the stormwater management plan the O & M Plan is working. Mr. Patenaude states driveway stormwater is running into roadside swale and is working well. He will need to get as-built information for the infiltrators and certification information for catch basin cleaning. Documents: Letter from Andover Consultants, Inc. dated September 29, 2014 Letter from ARCO Excavators, Inc. dated July 1, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Certificate of Compliance Appendix A- Affidavits by new owners dated October 1, 2014 As-Built Plan for Stevens Street dated November 5, 2013 242-1415, COC Request, 233 Johnson Street (Bresnahan) (Pennoni Associates, Inc.) (Request to cont. to 10/22/14) Administrator states the applicant is requesting a continuance to the October 22, 2014 meeting. A motion to grant the request for continuance to October 22, 2014 meeting is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous. Document: E/Mail from Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr. of Pennoni Associates, Inc. requesting a continuance to the October 22, 2014 meeting dated October 8, 2014 242-95 , PCOC Request, 165 Vest Way (Lot 30) (Lieberman) (Kajko, Weisman, Colasanti, Stein, LLP) Administrator states this filing is for the roadway and utilities for Vest Way and Bridges Lane. House was constructed under a separate OOC and has a COC. A motion to issue the PCOC for 165 Vest Way (Lot 30) only is made by Mr. Lynch, seconded by Ms. Feltovic. Vote unanimous. Documents: Letter from Kajko, Weisman, Colasanti & Stein, LLP dated September 29, 2014 WPA Form 8A-Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance Plot Plan dated September 29, 2014 A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 8:30 PM is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Vote unanimous.