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North Andover Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
March 11, 2015
Members Present:
Louis A. Napoli, Chairman, John T. Mabon, Deborah A. Feltovic, Albert P.
Manzi, Jr.
Members Absent:
Douglas W. Saal, Vice Chairman, Joseph W. Lynch, 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: 7:05PM Quorum Present.
Approval of Minutes of 1/14/15
A motion to accept the meeting minutes of 1/14/15 as drafted and reviewed is made by Mr.
Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Public Meeting:
NACC#138, Friends of North Andover Trails (VMP)
Thomas Powers of the Friends of North Andover Trails is present.
Mr. Powers presents the proposal to continue trail maintenance per the prior management
plan but add the BostonHill & the Land around Cry Recycle Center to the list of properties.
Mr. Mabon asks if the Woodchuck Hill trail is included. He also asks about the final results
at Boston Hill.
Mr. Powers states the Boston Hill trails came out great and are getting some use.
A motion to accept 5 year Vegetation Management Plan as a small project 4.4.2G & 4.4.2J is
made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to permit the small project as proposed for a period of 5 years is made by Mr.
Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Small Project
Small Project Procedures
Vegetation Management Plan dated March 3, 2015
Overview, Proposed Work, Work Schedule Mazurenko Farm & Carter Hill, Locust Trail,
il, Stevens Trail,
James Swamp Trail, Loop Trail, Connector Trail, Foster Farm, Hillock Trail, Wood Knoll
Trail, Shawsheen River Trail, Land around Cyr Recycling Center, Bay Circuit Trail, Boston
Hill Trail, Town Farm Forest Road
Aerial Map of Mazurenko F
2015
Aerial Map of Osgood Hill Trails dated January 24, 2015
Aerial Map of James Swamp Trails dated January 30, 2015
Aerial Map of Foster Farm Trails dated January 30, 2015
Aerial Map of Shawsheen River Trails dated January 30, 2015
Aerial Map of Bay Circuit Trail and Cyr Recycle Center dated January 30, 2015
Aerial Map of Boston Hill dated January 30, 2015
Aerial Map of Town Farm Forest & Farnworth Reservation dated January 23, 2015
Public Hearings:
Request for Determination of Applicability
94 Flagship Drive (Nova Flagship, LLC) (West Environmental, Inc.)
Steve Webster of Dutton & Garfield, Inc. and Mark D. West of West Environmental, Inc. are
present.
Mr. Mabon reads the legal notice.
Mr. West states he flagged the wetland area. The proposal is to a total of 2,100 s. f. of
pavement adjacent to the wetland and loam and seed the area. Wetland markers would be put
up.
Mr. Manzi asks about the s.f. being added compared to the area being removed.
Mr. West states approximately 2,300 s.f. is being added and approximately 2,100 being
removed.
Ms. Feltovic questions how the area would be stabilized.
Mr. West states yes this area would be seeded.
Mr. Napoli asks about landscaping.
Mr. West states some landscaping would be added per the Planning Board.
The Administrator states the wetland line was not reviewed due to heavy snow cover but it
was compared to a prior line used in another filing. Lines were similar and wetland is outside
of fence. Project is a net benefit to wetland. She recommends wetland markers be on the
fence.
A motion to issue a negative determination with conditions for pre- and post-construction
meetings, wetland makers installed on the fence, and erosion control as directed by the
Administrator is made by Mr. Mabon, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Request for Determination of Applicability
WPA Form 1-Request for Determination of Applicability
Project Description
Signatures and Submittal Requirements
Mass GIS Locus Map dated February 26, 2015
Map tech Locus Map dated February 26, 2015
NHESP Map dated February 26, 2015
Certificate of Mailing dated March 2, 2015
Certified Abutters List dated February 20, 2015
Abutters Notification From
Copy of Town Check
Plan of Proposed Conditions prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated March 9, 2015
Photos dated March 10, 2015
Bing Map dated March 10, 2015
North Andover MIMAP dated March 10, 2015
Notice of Intent (NOI)
NACC#137, 240 Charles Street (Greater Lawrence Sanitary District) (Rimmer
Environmental Consulting, LLC) (cont. from 2/25/15)
Administrator states the letter - from NHESP.
A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by
Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from NHESP prepared by The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program
dated March 3, 2015
242-1646, 1 High Street (RCG North Andover Mills, LLC) (Aquatic Control Technology)
(cont. from 2/25/15)
The applicant David Steinbergh of RCG North Andover, Mills, LLC is present.
Administrator reviews the project proposal to treat invasive species in the pond. She states
She states that the work on this project is time sensitive.
Mr. Steinbergh states that he has been in touch with Mike Howard at Epsilon and they are
just waiting for the snow to melt to do the as-built. He states the projects are unrelated and
would like to move forward with pond work since the invasives are choking out the pond and
cause odor problems.
Mr. Mabon states the open OOC could be referenced in the new Order. He states some
circumstances two orders are needed..
A motion to close and issue a decision within 21 days is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by
Mr. Manzi.
Vote unanimous.
242-1648, Rosemont Drive & Chestnut Street (North Andover Division of Public Works)
(Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.)
Tara E. McManus of Westin & Sampson Engineers, Inc. is present.
Ms. Feltovic reads the legal notice.
Ms. McManus presents the proposal to abandon the Rosemont pump station and connect to
the Sutton
and in Riverfront. All work will be in the pave right-of-way. Silt sacks will be placed in catch
basins. The old line will remain. The new line is a high service main. The line will be buried
Mr. Napoli states the work may require dewatering if the line is going to be 5-. The
work should be done during the Summer time dry season. He asks if the work will be
covered at the end of each work day.
Ms. McManus states the work area would be coveredup tight overnight.
Ms. Feltovic asks what part of the work is in jurisdiction.
Mr. Mabon asks about erosion controls.
Ms. McManus states silt socks would be used. Only 18-
backfilled and compacted. The area will be paved at the end of each week.
Mr. Manzi asks if the old pump station will be demolished.
Ms. McManus states all equipment will be removed and abandoned for now.
Mr. Mabon asks about the pocket wetland at Peachtree.
The Administrator points out that there is a stormwater wetland there.
Mr. Manzi states the Mosquito Brook gets stocked with fish every springtime in this area.
Administrator states hearing will need to continue for a DEP file number.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the March 25, 2015 meeting is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Mabon.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
ApplicationChecklist-Notice of Intent
Letter prepared byWeston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. dated February 27, 2015
WPA Form-3-Notice of Intent
General Information
Other Applicable Standards and Requirements
NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Project Description
Checklist for Stormwater Report prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. dated
February 27, 2015
Stormwater Report prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. dated February 27, 2015
Construction Sequence prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineer, Inc. dated February 27,
2015
Figure 1 Environmental Resource Map Locus prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers,
Inc. dated February 27, 2015
Locus Map prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. dated February 27, 2015
North Andover Wetlands Regulations Riverfront Map prepared by Weston & Sampson
Engineer, Inc. dated June 2, 2003
Plan of Rosemont Pump Station area water main improvement prepared by Weston &
Sampson Engineer, Inc. dated February 27, 2015
Plan of Rosemont Pump Station Details prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineer, Inc.
dated February 27, 2015
Products being used on the different sites prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineer, Inc.
dated August 23, 2011
Affidavit of Service prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineer, Inc. dated February 27, 2015
Notification to Abutters Form
Certified Abutters List dated January 8, 2014
Certified Mail Receipt dated March 3, 2015
Letter prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineer, Inc. dated August 7, 2014
Figure 1 Wetland Resource Area Map prepared by Weston & Sampson, Inc. dated February
27, 2015
Delineation Field Data Form dated March 7, 2014
North Andover Conservation Commission Waiver Request Form dated February 27, 2015
242-
Mr. Mabon reads the legal notice.
reviews the project to construct a free standing garage and patio outside the
-Build Zone on his property using frontage on Molly Towne Road.
Administrator states the wetland delineation cannot be reviewed because of the snow pack.
Mr. Mabon asks why the structure is being built away from the main house on a different
street.
Motions to grant the request for a continuance to the March 25, 2015 meeting to verify the
wetland line is made by Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Application Checklist-Notice of Intent
WPA From 3-Notice of Intent
General Information
Signatures and Submittal Requirements
NOI Wetland Fee Transmittal Form
Copy of State and Town Check
Project Description and Construction Sequence
Locus Map prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated February 26, 2015
Mass GIS Mapping prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated February 26, 2015
Certified Abutters List dated February 10, 2015
Certified Mail Receipt dated February 26, 2015
Notification to Abutters dated February 26, 2015
Site Plan for Notice of Intent prepared by Christiansen & Sergi, Inc. dated February 26,
2015
Conservation Restriction
Academy Road (Lot A, Lot 1B-2B, Lot C2 and Lot D) (The Center Realty Trust of North
Andover)
Administrator states many drafts of this Conservation Restriction have been reviewed the
current draft reflects most of the changes the Conservation Commission requested.
The NACC reviews the restriction.
A motion to approve the approve and sign the restriction is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by
Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to accept the Conservation Restriction as drafted is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded
by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Conservation Restriction: Granto -: The Center Realty Trust of North Andover
, Grantee - Town of North Andover
For Title see: Essex North District Registry of Deeds Book 890 page 349
Grantor Clause: Charles A. Salisbury, Benjamin C. Osgood and Donald R. Elliott as the
Trustees of the Center Realty Trust of North Andover
Exhibit A-Sketch Plan showing Premises and Old Center Historic District prepared by The
Center Realty Trust dated February 17, 2015
Exhibit B-Deed and Plan for Lot A prepared by The Center Realty Trust dated February 17,
2015
Exhibit C-Deed and Plan for Lot C2 and Lot D prepared by The Center Realty Trust dated
February 17, 2015
Exhibit D-Deed and Plan for Lot 1B-B2 prepared by The Center Realty Trust dated February
17, 2015
Exhibit E-Certified Town Meeting Vote
Exhibit F-Plan Showing Potential Parking Area
Plan of Land prepared by Merid Engineering dated December 12, 1996
Plan of Land owned by Francis B. Kittredge prepared by Ralph E. Brasseur dated September
17, 1958
General Business: 7:30PM
Violation Letter
1116 Great Pond Road (Blaeser) (cont. from 1/28/15)
Andrew Crittenden of AC Landscaping, Inc. presents the restoration plan and the description
of how the work will be done. The restoration will be watered and monitored.
Mr. Napoli asks the width of the path going to the lake. The path should be 4 feet or less. Mr.
Napoli asks if the small shoreline island will be restored.
Mr. Crittenden states the island is inundated at some points during the year and will not be
planted..
Mr. Mabon asks about wetland markers.
Mr. Crittenden states the markers can go on trees or stakes.
The Administrator states the work should be completed by June 15.
Mr. Crittenden reviews the conditions submitted with the restoration planting.
Mr. Napoli states no stumps are to be removed.
Mr. Mabon asks if there will be sprinklers. Answer is no.
A motion to issue an Enforcement Order to implement the planting plan with a
preconstruction meeting, wetland markers at the outer edge of planting and and site
monitoring of plantings for 2 years is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
Documents:
Letter from AC Landscaping, Inc. dated March 11, 2015
Plan of Planting Plan prepared by AC Landscaping, Inc. dated March 11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. will install measurement markers identify the no disturb area dated
March 11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. will purchase and install 4 wetland markers to identify area 25-foot
No-Disturbance zone dated March 11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. planting new material will be planted by June 15, 2015 dated March
11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. will water and maintain the plants to ensure their healthy growth
dated March 11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. when installing plants, there may be some variation to some placing
due to existing stumps and roots dated March 11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. depending on availability, there may be some substitution for bushes if
in some case certain species are not available dated March 11, 2015
AC Landscaping, Inc. will cooperate with the board to monitor the project as long as
required dated March 11, 2015
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Bylaw Regulation Revisions (cont. from 2/25/15)
Administrator states that the stormwater revisions are still in progress but the NACC should
be able to approve the filing requirements and the fee changes at the next meeting. The
matter will need to continue.
A motion to grant the request for a continuance to the March 25, 2015 meeting is made by
Ms. Feltovic, seconded by Mr. Manzi.
Vote unanimous.
Discussion
National Grid
The Commission discusses National Grids exemption letter. Mr. Manzi will review further.
Decision
NACC#137, 240 Charles Street (Greater Lawrence Sanitary District)
The administrator reviews the draft Order of Conditions.
Mr. Mabon motions to reopen the hearing to consider waiver requests. Ms. Feltovic seconds
the motion.
Vote unanimous.
Mr. Mabon motions to approve the waiver requests of sections 5.1 and 5.3 of the Bylaw
Regulations. Ms. Feltovic seconds the motion.
Vote unanimous.
Mr. Manzi votes to close the public hearing. Ms. Feltovic seconds the motion.
Vote unanimous.
TheCommission accepts Order of Conditions as drafted and amended.
A motion to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted and amended is made by Mr. Manzi,
seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.
A motion to adjourn the meeting at: 8:10PM is made by Mr. Manzi, seconded by Ms. Feltovic.
Vote unanimous.