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The project applicant, represented at the meeting by Bill Manuel of Wetlands and Land Management and engineer Jay Polakowitz of Hancock Associates, proposed an addition to the existing building, a deck and small landing and stairs that encroach into the 50-foot no-build area, a two‑car garage accessed by a permeable driveway, and an infiltration system consisting of six infiltrator units. Applicant Richard Bocelli said a realistic construction start would be spring 2026, with a possible fast‑track fall 2025 start.

The commission approved two separate waivers (work in the 35-foot no-disturb zone and the 50-foot no-build zone) and issued the Order of Conditions with conditions the commission added during discussion. Those conditions recorded at the meeting include: monthly inspection and maintenance of the permeable pavers in accordance with the submitted operation and maintenance plan (with vacuuming and aggregate replenishment if needed); posting a ‘‘No snow storage beyond this point’’ sign 15 feet back from the edge of the permeable pavers; and placement of Town of Danvers conservation boundary signs along the back property line at roughly 20‑ to 30‑foot intervals. The commission recorded that the additional conditions were incorporated into the motion and that staff (Emily) captured them in the record.

Commissioners and members of the public pressed on long-term maintenance and potential impacts to the adjacent wetland. Town meeting member Bill Bradstreet raised concern about contaminants and snow melt reaching conservation land behind the property and noted that permeable surfaces can clog and require cleaning. Amy Butler, a town meeting member, asked about tree removal and nesting birds and told the commission she had consulted a relative who is a conservation biologist. Butler cited the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and said, “you can't trim trees that have active nests in them” and urged that trees be checked before removal. The applicant said the row of Arborvitae at the back of the driveway will be removed and that tree removal would be scheduled for winter 2025 or timed to avoid nesting where feasible; he also said some plantings would be relocated to another Danvers property.

Technical details discussed at the meeting: the permeable paver system requires monthly cleaning (typically with a leaf blower) and periodic vacuuming if performance declines, in line with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook and the project maintenance plan. The infiltration system is being sized to manage up to a two‑year storm event given tight soils and a relatively high groundwater table; at the meeting the consultant described the system as a shallow one with roughly 1 foot of top spacing (top of system to finished grade) and approximately 2 feet of separation above groundwater at test locations.

The commission closed the public hearing, voted to grant the waivers and to issue the Order of Conditions with the additional maintenance and signage conditions; the roll-call style vote at the end of the meeting was recorded as unanimous. The commission noted the project permit includes ongoing inspection and maintenance obligations and that staff will monitor compliance.

The commission asked the applicant to return for any unresolved items and reminded that typical conservation approvals carry time limits for follow-up; staff recorded the additional conditions in the project file.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Danvers: Conservation Commission Meeting - 4/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Danvers Conservation Commission on April 24 approved an Order of Conditions for work at 61 High Street (DEP 14-1432), granting waivers and imposing monthly maintenance and signage requirements to protect adjacent wetlands.","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},6584637,"Danvers commission continues 5 Spring Street hearing to May 8 for site visit and engineering review",434,3530000,3964000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3119365-bad1d18b2dd2a196983ec48559025db1&start=3530&end=3964","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3119365-bad1d18b2dd2a196983ec48559025db1/thumbnail_3530000.jpg","/articles/6584637/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Danvers-commission-continues-5-Spring-Street-hearing-to-May-8-for-site-visit-and-engineering-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584637-f190c195bb7b7179dfddf0ae214074e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194552&Signature=heDyYTDAsGm-DwduQDMnWK65Op09kbLVvz2F3p87A3IEMQWycv9LQYRADj10XY-9fV9Pe2K222MbjiTihHoeFRT0xls7g6VUY14TeLZCMncxtVFpI9J-MFABE6BXuPoSbKASziI7JHgdK-tE8NeOg43iEb-xKwjoF0x3Se5Slhej5xrKaiK~tjeJqat9k~-WrWRBrdWK1iHx8-FwH5pQrUjLN~uMBU-5Qj5M9P6G5cGdqOE2ds4MPKNITPbE61AS~8qCzd4Ka0jyl4QW0qI6SEKsTeNOVpPPULa-DjglyvnMELinMgeV-YeajZqzWvj5VSLJbrXdnlmFKjKWWqk4Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danvers Conservation Commission continued the public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 5 Spring Street (DEP file 14-1434) to the commission's next scheduled meeting on May 8 to allow commissioners to conduct a site visit and give the town engineering department time to review revised plans.

The applicant, represented by Al Paul Fenerchio of PGF and Associates, explained the proposal: a house addition, a deck and landing with a set of stairs (about 60 square feet of stairs and landing that would fall within the 50-foot buffer), a two-car garage with a permeable driveway and a trench drain, and an infiltration system using six infiltrator units sized for roughly a two‑year storm event. The consultant described the project as a shallow infiltration system with the top of the system about 1 foot below grade and approximately 2 feet of separation above groundwater at tested locations. Revised plans were submitted the day before the meeting; the engineering department had not completed comments at the time of the hearing.

Commission members agreed a site visit was warranted because the property lies close to Beaver Brook and portions of the work sit inside the 50-foot no-build area. The commission voted to continue the hearing to May 8 so members and staff could inspect the property and receive engineering input. The motion to continue was seconded and approved by voice vote.

The commission asked the applicant and staff to coordinate a site-visit date via email and to submit any further engineering responses prior to the continued hearing. No permit decision was made at the April 24 meeting.","The commission continued the Notice of Intent for 5 Spring Street (DEP 14-1434) to the May 8 meeting to allow a site visit and engineering department review after revised plans were submitted; applicant proposed an addition, deck/stairs that enter the 50-foot buffer, and an infiltration system of six units.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6584640,"Votes at a glance: Danvers Conservation Commission issues certificates of compliance and approves roadway completion",2233,1755000,3988000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3119365-bad1d18b2dd2a196983ec48559025db1&start=1755&end=3988","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3119365-bad1d18b2dd2a196983ec48559025db1/thumbnail_1755000.jpg","/articles/6584640/Town-of-Danvers/Essex-County/Massachusetts/Votes-at-a-glance-Danvers-Conservation-Commission-issues-certificates-of-compliance-and-approves-roadway-completion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584640-15756286982a12dcd632609fcf8c30c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194552&Signature=oK2G4v9juOM31Hn0bvFd-mj4CJcTSJWFIXEvyWAnwpuMB6lMdL1UqpQThxv6SUH08~fZe-GBwwSHneKH8Hj63gU48KY8wbnV6JzGOewErCpvaw907YbTWeIg6kaf2TCnSY5ox5066uxKiMugl0~DXzV22Y80GpOeLkEaISoJjqbEAtD-YKtkiOkjam4a3b~MLlJWs9OXUjpf-tqtUldYd8nJhJk5LYjSpFn25W29maTZ3CPD93leAloT816jaN9ZXmzPFIUyqmWu4QPRmeIJlTFJ7JV3J3SeQWLxQw6kGNCeLsX~WH38Kj8I~IRUUGEGSC7EHezjvlM8q6NUTyfRXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Danvers Conservation Commission on April 24 voted on several routine compliance items and recorded outcomes on certificates of compliance and related conditions.

Key votes and outcomes

- 130 Center Street (DEP file 14-1298): The commission issued a certificate of compliance for the property owned by First Maryland Cambridge Trust (trustee Alex Steinberg) and noted that the prior Order of Conditions had not been implemented. The commission marked the order as invalid (work was never commenced) and recorded that the certificate would be filed with the registry to allow the pending property sale to proceed.

- 197 Newbury Street (DEP file 14-1299): The commission issued a certificate of compliance for the property owned by Joe DeRusa, following presentation by Thorson Acreley (professional wetland scientist, Williams & Sperajis). The commission included a continuing condition (recorded as condition 51) requiring that stormwater best management practices be maintained per the operation and maintenance and pollution prevention plan and that evidence of maintenance be provided to the commission on a semiannual basis; that condition was noted to continue in perpetuity.

- 69 North Street / Chatham Lane (DEP file 14-1370): The commission issued a certificate of compliance for the roadway (Chatham Lane) presented by Chris Sperajis (engineer, Williams and Sperajis). The roadway construction substantially conformed to the approved plan, and the commission recorded a condition in perpetuity requiring permanent stabilization of disturbed areas and ongoing maintenance; the roadway acceptance is on the Town warrant for May 19 for street acceptance.

Other actions

- Minutes: The commission voted to accept minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting.

Each motion passed on unanimous recorded voice votes (commission recorded as \"Aye\" on roll-call style votes).","At its April 24 meeting the Danvers Conservation Commission issued certificates of compliance for three sites (130 Center St, 197 Newbury St, 69 North Street/Chatham Lane), approved the roadway certificate for Chatham Lane, and recorded approval of minutes from April 10.","actionData","errors"]

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Danvers conservation commission approves 61 High Street with waivers and conditions on snow storage and permeable paver maintenance

Danvers commission continues 5 Spring Street hearing to May 8 for site visit and engineering review

Votes at a glance: Danvers Conservation Commission issues certificates of compliance and approves roadway completion