January 11, 2007

Haverhill City Hall , Room 301 Chairperson Cheryl Accardi called the meeting to order under the Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter 131, Section 40 and the City of Haverhill Ordinance Chapter 253.

Shannon Hewey took member role call:

Cheryl Accardi Phil LaCroix Brent Baeslack Shannon Hewey Andrea Carbone Fred Hooper

Request for a Determination of Applicability

1. Ryan Sawyer & Kristin Clow for Pilgrim Road-Map 578, Block 2, Lot 22. Proposed construction of a single-family house.

Mrs. Accardi referenced in meeting notes dates January 11, 2007 from Rob Moore and a letter from John Pettis dated January 11, 2007. Terry Trudel, SE Cummings and Associates represented the applicant. Mr. Trudel discussed that the applicant needed to go through Board of Appeals to get a variance for this property. He also discussed that there was an upcoming meeting with John Pettis in regards to Mr. Pettis’s concern with the driveway. Mr. Trudel stated that the driveway in question is outside of the 100’ buffer zone. Mrs. Hewey referenced in Rob Moore’s letter dated January 11, 2007, motioned to issue a negative Determination of Applicability option 3 approving the project with stipulations used for residential lot development and the inclusion of the Commission’s typical debris removal condition and the Commission’s typical special condition requiring an Interim As Built Grading Plan and the instillation of fencing, planting and signage along the 25’ No Disturb Zone this is all pending approval by John Pettis, City Engineer due to the driveway issue. Ms. Carbone seconded. The Commission voted unanimously to issue this Determination.

Notice Of Intent

2. #33-1128 Sunshine Realty Trust for Corliss Hill Road – Map 462, Block 204, Lots 64 & 65. Proposed construction of an 8-lot single-family subdivision.

Mrs. Accardi referenced in a letters dated January 11, 2007 from Rob Moore and John Pettis, City Engineer. John Murphy, Merrimack Engineering represented the applicant for this item. Mr. Murphy voiced his frustration about outstanding issues and was unaware that there were still several issues on the property until he received the two referenced in letters at this meeting. Mrs. Accardi wanted to discuss the critter crossing and Mr. Murphy thought this issue was already resolved. Dan Vascencellos, WPI, discussed the crossing and the possibility of placing a grate at the end of one of the crossings. Mrs. Accardi asked if the crossing could be angled. Mr. Murphy stated that due to the velocity of the water it would deteriorate the concrete. Mr. Hooper asked if you could use a box culvert instead. Mrs. Accardi asked if there were still outstanding water department issues. Mr. Murphy stated yes and that the paperwork was submitted late on January 11 th and is submitting that paperwork to the commission. Mrs. Accardi also asked what they plan on doing with offsite storage. Mr. Murphy said that he would not be able to answer that question at this meeting and that it is something that needs to be looked at further and discussed with the applicant. Donald Borenstein was filling in for another attorney in his office and now understands what Rob was looking for in regards to a Conservation Easement and will be able to include that document. Mrs. Hewey moved to continue this item. Ms. Carbone seconded. The Commission voted unanimously to continue this item.

Other Business

3. #33-1005 East Broadway Development, LLC for East Broadway – Map 469 & 470, Block 187, Lots 30, 37, 38, 39. Request for a Certificate of Compliance.

This item was continued by the applicant. Mr. Baeslack motioned to continue. Ms. Carbone seconded. The Commission voted unanimously to continue this item.

4. #33-805 Madelyn F. Mathieson for Lela Ave. & Glendale Street – Map 548, Block 7, Lot 34. Request for an Extension Permit for Order of Conditions.

This item was continued by the applicant. Mr. Baeslack motioned to continue. Ms. Carbone seconded. The Commission voted unanimously to continue this item.

5. #33-1067 BC Realty Trust for Crosby Street- Map 670/667, Block 109/4, Lots 5/1. Request for an Extension Permit for Order of Conditions.

Mrs. Accardi referenced in meeting notes dated January 11, 2007 from Rob Moore. Mr. Hooper motioned the issuance of an Extension Permit establishing the expiration date of September 16, 2007. Mr. Baeslack seconded. The Commission unanimously voted to accept this new Expiration Date.

6. #33-1073 MJP Properties for 236 & 211-215 River Street-Map 502, Block 227/231, Lots 6/7 B. Request for an Extension Permit for Order of Conditions.

Mrs. Accardi referenced in meeting notes dated January 11, 2007 from Rob Moore. Mr. Baeslack motioned the issuance of an Extension Permit establishing the expiration date of January 13, 2008. Ms. Carbone seconded. The Commission unanimously voted to accept this new Expiration Date.

7. Enforcement

There were no enforcements discussed at this meeting.

8. Acceptance of Minutes

Mr. Hooper motioned to accept the minutes of the November 30, 2006 meeting. Ms. Carbone seconded.

Mrs. Hewey motioned to accept the minutes of the December 21, 2006 meeting. Ms. Carbone seconded.

The Commission voted unanimously to accept both sets of minutes.

9. Discussion of general policies & possible ordinance revisions.

There was no discussion at this meeting.

10. Any Other Matter

Election of officer’s was held at this meeting: Mrs. Accardi remains chair, Mr. Hooper remains Vice Chair and Mrs. Hewey remains clerk for 2007.

Discussion of the MACC conference. Meeting adjourned.

Signed,
Cheryl R. Accardi,
Chairperson