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The notice of intent, filed by Sean and Susan Stone and presented by Bill Manuel of Wetlands and Land Management, described a preformed fiberglass in-ground pool with a concrete decking and a small triangular area (about 45 square feet) inside the 50-foot no-build zone. Manuel said the pool itself “is completely out of the no build zone,” and that the 45-square-foot decking triangle was unavoidable given site constraints.

The commission’s vote followed public questions about groundwater, pool drainage and winter freeze, and a discussion of mitigation. Manuel proposed, and the applicant agreed to, a mitigation condition: “a hundred square foot minimum, pollinator garden.” The commission added that the garden must be installed and documented before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.

Why it matters: The allowed incursion is small relative to the regulated buffer, but the commission framed the decision around the Wetlands Protection Act (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 40) and the Town of Danvers Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Town of Danvers General Bylaws, Chapter 26). Commission members emphasized minimization of disturbance, and the required mitigation is intended to provide net habitat benefit in the riparian corridor behind the property.

Details and conditions: Manuel told the commission the project was designed to minimize impacts — the proposed pool is 15 feet wide, the concrete apron was reduced, and the only disturbance within the 50-foot zone would be the small decking triangle. He said the pool will be a fiberglass shell set on sand, and typical pool draining practices and manufacturer installation reduce the risk of buoyancy or groundwater “floating” the shell.

Public commenters raised groundwater and discharge concerns. Resident Bill Bradstreet asked whether draining pool water (chlorinated water) or construction spoils could affect the wetland; Manuel said the pool uses a cartridge (paper) filter, there is no diatomaceous earth (DE) discharge, and that seasonal discharges are typically allowed only after water has sat for several days. The commission recorded its expectation that stockpiled demolition/excavation material and any temporary debris be removed or covered to prevent stormwater transport to the wetland.

Votes at the meeting: The commission first closed the public hearing and then voted to grant the requested waiver for work in the 50-foot no-build/no-disturb zone at 112 Burley Street, DEP file 14-1431. The commission then voted to issue an order of conditions for the project with additional conditions discussed on the record, including the pollinator-garden mitigation and completion of that mitigation before a Certificate of Compliance is issued. The motions were adopted by voice vote (all in favor). The record does not show individual roll-call vote breakdowns; four commission members were present and voted in favor.

Background: At the start of the meeting the commission noted it operates under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 40) and the Town of Danvers Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Chapter 26). The site is adjacent to an intermittent tributary to Frost Fish Brook; Manuel said the stream is intermittent at this location and therefore not classified as riverfront.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Danvers: Conservation Commission Meeting - 4/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Danvers Conservation Commission on April 10 unanimously approved a waiver and issued an order of conditions for work at 112 Burley Street (DEP file 14-1431), allowing a small incursion of concrete pool decking into the 50-foot no-build zone.","taxTitle","Town of Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts","taxId",56467,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079001,"Hearing continued for 61 High Street mixed-use project after technical questions, site visit requested",3597,1583000,5180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956642-4927f9374f846ea4735df7582906d0e3&start=1583&end=5180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956642-4927f9374f846ea4735df7582906d0e3/thumbnail_1583000.jpg","/articles/6079001/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Hearing-continued-for-61-High-Street-mixed-use-project-after-technical-questions-site-visit-requested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079001-fdff7fd47b149edd34f0beabdafa9a84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201093&Signature=mfu5eHb5g3s8Xu9Wa9jOJU-Oi~dwhwQ06WnmXbtCGlXpVqTf6bpFzJsxvqWZqbhgsYyCpmoe2WC7hZtruzvl~fPoFN9V~tMtrC88~7K2~thYLgTH-lIQ8sYG0VI-6CzYdqdlTbhhgkGRU3IbguG3bC8a8rNaMxynqBO6~CJrX~F8lmnZc35zY6TH4oinjeFjQs4wca4-w35kQWmE5qG8ESs7zEi6jTW2qzUyGw1XtHj~V3RulCqPefeFIPulXrHV8Z~Q0oIvbghwSjc3ooa7Hmo5Wxl4JSC7YZrWLemd4ZCjtW~2SmgqCnXIAhxLkArx8msDXQRmSfbJSov-Wv~Dlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danvers Conservation Commission continued the public hearing for 61 High Street (DEP file 14-1432) after prolonged questions from commissioners, the public and town staff about stormwater design, snow storage, landscaping and potential impacts to the bordering vegetated wetland.

Bill Manuel, representing applicants Richard and Stacy Bocelli, presented plans for demolition of the existing house and construction of a three-story, mixed-use building with commercial space on the ground floor and eight residential units above. He told the commission the building footprint and primary structure would be outside the 50-foot no-build zone and that the only incursions into the no-disturb/no-build area were subsurface stormwater features and an outlet energy dissipation pad.

Engineer Jay Polakowitz of Hancock Associates described the stormwater system as a series of subsurface chambers and an outlet control structure. “They will hold up to the 10 year storm,” Polakowitz said, and he explained the design meters flow with a weir and disperses any overflow to a riprap dissipation pad and level spreader that discharges toward the wetland. Manuel and Polakowitz said the proposed design reduces peak runoff compared with existing conditions and that permeable brick pavers will treat roof runoff through an infiltration reservoir layer beneath the paving.

Public concern and commission questions: Several residents and town meeting members raised questions about snow storage, the capacity and maintenance of the permeable paver/infiltration system, potential contamination from vehicle oil or sand, impacts to wildlife using the wetland corridor, long-term drainage patterns, and removal of mature trees. Bill Bradstreet and other residents asked about how sand, salt and oil from parking and snow storage would be prevented from reaching the wetland; Manuel and Polakowitz said the design includes an oil/water separator for any garage floor drains and an operation-and-maintenance plan for the permeable pavers (monthly blowing, occasional vacuuming when clogged).

The applicant provided a landscaping plan that calls for replacement plantings; Manuel said four trees will be planted in the buffer zone and four additional trees outside the buffer. Residents asked whether the existing wetland delineation would be monitored over time; staff said the conservation office investigates reported encroachments and enforces through letters and, if necessary, enforcement orders and DEP notification.

Site visit and continuation: Commissioners requested a site visit to review the wetland flags and overall topography. The commission voted to continue the hearing to the next scheduled meeting in two weeks (April 24, 2025) and directed staff and the applicants to arrange a mutually agreeable time for the site visit. Engineering materials, operation-and-maintenance details, and confirmation of tree species/landscaping will be requested or reviewed at the continued hearing.

Why it matters: The project replaces a single-family house with a larger mixed-use structure adjacent to a bordering vegetated wetland; residents raised concerns about whether increased impervious roof area, snow management and long-term maintenance could change hydrology or local wetland function. The commission did not take a final vote and asked for on-site review and additional documentation before the next hearing.","The Commission continued the hearing on a proposed three-story mixed-use building at 61 High Street (DEP file 14-1432) after detailed questions from commissioners and multiple public commenters about stormwater, snow storage, wildlife and tree removal. Applicants and engineers will return after a site visit and two-week continuation.","actionData","errors"]

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Danvers Conservation Commission approves waiver for pool at 112 Burley St., requires 100-sq-ft pollinator garden

Hearing continued for 61 High Street mixed-use project after technical questions, site visit requested