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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-18 Conservation Commission Minutes Conservation Commission Meeting December 18, 2002 Board Members Present: Scott Masse, Chairman Albert Manzi Jr.,Vice Chairman John J. Mahon Joseph W. Lynch,Jr. Sean F. McDonough Board Members Absent: Deborah Feltovic Beth Wescott Staff Members Present: Julie Parrino, Conservation Administrator Alison McKay,Associate Donna Wedge, Secretary Meeting came to order at 7:10 pm Quorum was met. General Business DEP#242-990, Extension Request, Stonewedge Circle(Mesiti) Ken Ahern representing Mesiti Development was present at the meeting. Ms. Parrino stated the Order of Conditions was issued on January 19, 2002, and expires on January 19, 2003, Mesiti Development is the applicant of both Stonewedge Circle and Campbell Forest. Mesiti Development has sold five lots on Stonewedge Circle to separate developers. The department was notified of these changes and retains a list of contacts for each lot. Joseph Lynch stated the original OOC is still in Mesiti Developments name. Ken Ahern stated the OOC is still primarily with Mesiti Development. Albert Manzi stated he has concerns about issuing PCOC's to lot owners in the future with regards to the release of bond money. The board members will not be releasing any bond money to individual lot owners. Motion to grant a one year extension to January 19, 2004, by Joseph Lynch, seconded by Albert Manzi. Vote: Unanimous. Discussion-North Andover Wetland Protection Regulations Changes Ms. Parrino proposed preliminary changes to the North Andover Wetland Regulations. Filing fees per categories of projects were discussed in addition to language changes through out the bylaw. Members discussed fee's for project categories, COC's amendments and extensions. Ms. Parrino will review the Boxford regulations for fee comparisons and a draft will be prepared and the changes will be advertised for a public hearing. Wetland Filing Fee Monty Appropriation Ms. Parrino recommened to encumber $3,500.00 for Health Insurance for the Conservation Associate. Motion to encumber $3,500.00 from the wetland filing fee account, by Albert Manzi, seconded by John J. Mabon. Public Hearings 8.00prn DEP#242-1162-10 Commerce Wa Grasso Hancock Environmental Continued from December 4, 2002. Dick Doherty of Hancock Engineering was present at the meeting. Julie Parrino left the room due to a conflict of interest. Alison McKay stated there has been little conversation with Hancock Environmental about the project. Dick Doherty stated there was some conflicting information for the Vortechnics units. Dick Doherty stated they are having a conflict with the Planning Board. Lisa Eggleston has sent her report in on November 20, 2002. Scott Masse stated this board does not want to keep having continued meetings. Dick Doherty stated he would have full submission for the board by the January 22, 2003 meeting. Scott Masse stated from July 2002 to November 2002, little progress has been made. Motion to continue to January 22, 2003, meeting, by Joseph Lynch, seconded by Albert Manzi. Vote: Unanimous. DEP#242-1174, Lot 4 Waverly Road (Hiahview LLC)(Seekamg Environmental) & DEP##242-1175. Lot 5 Waverly Road (Hisliview LLC (Seekamp Environmental) Ms. Parrino returned to the meeting. Steve Stapinski of Merrimack Engineering was present at the meeting. Both lots were discussed simultaneously. Joseph Lynch questioned the water flow path on the property of Lot 5 along the driveway. Mr. Lynch questioned where the water will flow at the end of the driveway as there is a retaining wall. Concerns were raised about the water collecting and collapsing the retaining wall. Mr. Lynch requested spot shot grades be shown on the plan to accurately view the elevations of the driveway. John J. Mabon stated he wanted a wall detail included on the plan, a construction sequence and the requirement that a binder coat be placed on the driveway upon the completion of grading. Ms. Parrino stated the construction sequence could be conditioned. Steve Stapinski stated he would submit new plans with a new stamp. Abutter Chris Wazczuk stated there were no more details he wanted to discuss. Chris Wazczuk stated he would like a copy of the new plans recently submitted. Board member Albert Manzi gave Chris his copy of the new plans. Motion to continue to January 8, 2003, meeting, by Albert Manzi, seconded by Joseph Lynch. Vote: Unanimous. DEP#242-1177, 29 Johnnycake Street(DelPaugio)(Neve Associates) Greg Hogmuth ofNeve Associates was present at the meeting. Ms. Parrino stated the Natural Heritage review letter was submitted and no impacts to wildlife habitat are anticipated. Ms. Parrino stated revised plans have been submitted. The draft OOC was /F adopted as presented with the bond amount for $1,500. Motion to close and issue a decision in 21 days, by Joseph Lynch, seconded by Albert Manzi. Vote: Unanimous. Decisions DEP#242-1178, 83 Lost Pond Road Ms. Parrino stated wetland must be re-flagged prior to construction. Motion to accept OOC as drafted, by Joseph Lynch, seconded by John J. Mabon. Vote: Unanimous. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 pm.