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14 BERTUCCIO AVE FORM C DEFINITIVE SUBDIV DEPT COMMENTS - PLANNING I`t teK-IU uj,o fi\)2, , M1 _ _ o�m_o �nfi� S: I�v_ _ - . � pe t- cormmenil y 1 I � 1 I� 1 II Ej r. I ,I ;1 l _ � ��� �� i I . 4 i j. ll i i r CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor May 10, 2016 Nathan Jacobson 7 Brown Road Swampscott, MA 01907 Dear Mr. Jacobson, Thank you for meeting with me recently in regards to your proposed subdivision off Bertuccio Avenue in Salem. I appreciate that you took the time to share your project details and answer my questions about it. After reviewing your plans in greater detail, I nevertheless continue to have concerns about the impact of the project, especially related to blasting and drainage impacts on the Collins Middle School and Bertram Field. As the permitting for this proposed project has advanced and the City has undertaken peer review of your plans, a number of significant issues have been identified. While I trust our Planning Board to be fair and thoughtful in their proceedings, I wanted to again reach out to reiterate by concerns about your project. Sincerely, Kimberley Driscoll Mayor City of Salem Salem City Hall • 93 Washington Street• Salem, MA• 01970-3592 • p: 978.745.9595 •f: 978.744.9327 CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Kimberley Driscoll Mayor April 7,2016 Nathan Jacobson 7 Brown Road Swampscott, MA 01907 Dear Mr. Jacobson, I am writing in regard to the proposed subdivision off Bertuccio Avenue in Salem to inform you that I have significant concerns about the impact of the project as proposed, especially related to blasting and drainage impacts on the Collins Middle School and Bertram Field, as well as abutting homeowners. While there is a strong demand for housing in Salem, I am troubled by this specific plan's potential negative impacts on our City's only middle school and our busiest athletic facility. I trust that the members of our Planning Board, many of whom are engineering and design professionals,will give your proposal the careful scrutiny it deserves. As the Mayor of Salem and the Chair of the School Committee, I wanted to reach out to you directly to let you know that I am concerned that your project may negatively impact City and school properties nearby. I invite you to contact me at your convenience to discuss this letter and my concerns about your project in greater detail. Sincerely, VhA Kimberley Driscoll Mayor Salem City Hall—93 Washington Street—Salem, MA 01970-3592 Ph.978-745-9595 Fax 978-744-9327 CITY OF SALEM PLANNING BOARD REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS DATE: 03/18/2016 TO: ( ) BUILDING COMMISSIONER ( ) CONSERVATION COMM ( ) CITY ENGINEER ( ) FIRE PREVENTION ( ) BOARD OF HEALTH ( ) SCHOOL DISTRICT ( ) DISABILITIES COMMISSION .�E D&PART-NILNT ( ) DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES �MASS MOTION — Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your completing the form below and retuming it to Amanda Chiancola,she can be reached by phone at 978- 619-5691 or email at achiancolaa salem.com. ( ) Preliminary Subdivision Plan (X0Definitive Subdivision Plan ,N Stormwater Management Perut ( ) Waiver from Frontage ( ) Drive-Through Special Permit ( ) Cluster Development ( ) Planned Unit Development ( ) Site Plan Review ( ) Business Park Development District ( ) Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit ( ) North River Canal Corridor Mixed Use District Special Permit ( ) Flood Hazard District Special Permit APPLICANT: Nathan Jacobson PROJECT NAME &ADDRESS: 14 Bertuccio Ave (Map 24, Lot 105) CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola COMMENTS DUE: Requested by 3/31/2016 for the 4/7/2016 hearing. (✓CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) ( ) NEED MORE INFORMATION(Explain on reverse side) ( ) CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) ( ) COMMENTS INCLUDED iewer's Sigimture Title /Date 120 RtAsrSTRF.E'1, SALEM,MASSACHusm's 07470 - P110NE.978.6195685 FAX 978.740.0404 fat W.SAI,F,M.COM a�e CITY OF SALEM PLANNING BOARD REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS DATE: 03/18/2016 TO: .013 UILDING COMMISSIONER ( ) CONSERVATION COMM ( ) CITY ENGINEER ( ) FIRE PREVENTION ( ) BOARD OF HEALTH ( ) SCHOOL DISTRICT ( ) DISABILITIES COMMISSION ( ) POLICE DEPARTMENT ( ) DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES ( ) MASS IN MOTION Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your completing the form below and returning it to Amanda Chiancola,she can be reached by phone at 978- 619-5691 or email at achiancolaC salem.com. O Preliminary Subdivision Plan (X) Definitive Subdivision Plan, (X) Stormwater Management Permit ( ) Waiver from Frontage ( ) Drive-Through Special Permit ( ) Cluster Development ( ) Planned Unit Development ( ) Site Plan Review ( ) Business Park Development District O Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit ( ) North River Canal Corridor Mixed Use District Special Permit ( ) Flood Hazard District Special Permit APPLICANT: Nathan Jacobson PROJECT NAME &ADDRESS: 14 Bertuccio Ave (Map 24,Lot 105) CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola. COMMENTS DUE: Requested by 3/31/2016 for the 4/7/2016 hearing. CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) ( ) NEED MORE INFORMATION(Explain on reverse side) ( ) CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) ( ) COMMENTS INCLUDED 31)1 Reviewer's Signature Tide Date 120 WASHINGTON STREET; SALEN9,alASSACHUSFITS 01970 NowE 976.619.5685 FAX 973.740.0404 WWW.SAIFA4.00M CITY OF SALEM PLANNING BOARD REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS DATE: 03/18/2016 TO: ( ) BUILDING COMMISSIONER ( ) CONSERVATION COMM ( ) CITY ENGINEER ( ) FIRE PREVENTION (_)BOARD OF HEALTH ( ) SCHOOL DISTRICT ( ) DISABILITIES COMMISSION ( ) POLICE DEPARTMENT ( ) DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES ( ) MASS IN MOTION Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your completing the form below and returning it to Amanda Chiancola, she can be reached by phone at 978- 619-5691 or email at achiancola(@-salemcom. ( ) Preliminary Subdivision Plan (X) Definitive Subdivision Plan (X) Stormwater Management Permit ( ) Waiver from Frontage ( ) Drive-Through Special Permit ( ) Cluster Development ( ) Planned Unit Development ( ) Site Plan Review ( ) Business Park Development District ( ) Wireless Communication Facilities Special Pernik ( ) North River Canal Corridor Mixed Use District Special Permit �� ',s ( ) Flood Hazard District Special Permit APPLICANT: NathanJacobson PROJECT NAME &ADDRESS: 14 Berruccio Ave (Map 24,Lot 105) C1l-�' OF HEALTH BOARD CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola COMMENTS DUE: Requested by 3/31/2016 for the 4/7/2016 hearing. ( ) CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) ( ) NEED MORE INFORMATION(Explain on reverse side) ( ) CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) (/COMMENTS INCLUDED _Z-, 11116 Reviewer'sgghure Title Date 120 WASmvcroN,, STREET. SA],E,%-i. !NlASS.Aciiusei-rs 01970 PHONE.978.619.5686 FAX 978.740.0404 ;9WW.SALEbi.% M BOARDOF HEALTH LIST OF CONDITIONS 1. The individual presenting the plan to the Board of Health must notify the Health Agent of the name, address, and telephone number of the project (site) manager who will be on site and directly responsible for the construction of the project. 2. If a DEP tracking number is issued for this site under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, no structure shall be constructed until the Licensed Site Professional responsible for the site certifies that soil and ground water on the entire site meets the DEP standards for the proposed use. 3. The developer shall adhere to a drainage plan as approved by the City Engineer. 4. The developer shall employ a licensed pesticide applicator to exterminate the area prior to construction, demolition, and/or blasting and shall send a copy of the exterminator's invoice to the Health Agent 5. The developer shall maintain the area free from rodents throughout construction. 6. The developer shall submit to the Health Agent a written plan for dust control and street sweeping which will occur during construction. 7. The developer shall submit to the Health Agent a written plan for containment and removal of debris, vegetative waste, and unacceptable excavation material generated during demolition and/or construction. 8. The Fire Department must approve the plan regarding access for fire fighting. 9. Noise levels from the resultant establishment(s) generated by operations, including but not limited to refrigeration and heating, shall not increase the broadband sound level by more than 10 dB(A) above the ambient levels measured at the property line. 10. The developer shall disclose in writing to the Health Agent the origin of any fill material needed for the project. 11. The resultant establishments) shall dispose of all waste materials resulting from its operations in an environmentally sound manner as described to the Board of Health. 12. The developer shall notify the Health Agent when the project is complete for final inspection and confirmation that above conditions have been met. 13. The developer shall install grease traps, to contain grease in gray water, prior to it entering the city sewer system in developments with 10 or more units and in compliance with the requirements of the City Engineer 14. Salem sits in a Radon Zone 1 and the risk of radon entering buildings is extremely. Therefore, the installation of radon mitigation systems are required. 15. The final construction must comply with all requirements of the Massachusetts State Sanitary code and a potable water supply that meets the potable water standards of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Amanda Chiancola From: John Pelletier Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 12:33 PM To: Amanda Chiancola Subject: RE: Subdivision Application Thoughts: Sidewalk should not be bitumen concrete (aka asphalt) but should be a longer lasting cement(typical light tan sidewalk we have downtown and some neighborhoods), I presume the developer will grant the city the road and utilities after construction so by switching to the cement it will reduce our long term maintenance costs. They propose the dip down form of sidewalk(radius type)and again it should be the (wing type)where vehicles bump up into the property. In addition the sidewalk needs to be rebuilt from the current extent of lot 106 to the extent of lot 110. From lot 111 to the corner with Calabrese street it looks like it was recently redone. Technically both sides of Bertuccio Ave need to be redone (the other side to the extent of lot 94 across from lot 111) but if you can only get one side,that's fine. The intersection of Bertuccio Ave and Francis road could use some work. There are only two curb cuts (technically they should be 8) and no tactile warning strips. So it would be good to get this upgraded, redo concrete at corners tactile strips etc. The final note is where the parcel touches Francis road,the current asphalt sidewalk is substandard in width and quality. Ideally this would be upgraded to a 5' cement sidewalk along the parcel boundary in addition there is a utility pole which the sidewalk would likely have to bend around and into the parcel to maintain 5' width. I would love to see a connection to the middle school on a path/easement but I don't think that will work due to the geography and complicated negotiations that would likely have to happen... I think that's it from me! John From: Amanda Chiancola Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:45 AM To: Thomas St. Pierre; Tom Devine; David Knowlton; Giovanna Zabaleta; Larry Ramdin; David Cody; John Pelletier Subject: RE: Subdivision Application From: Amanda Chiancola Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:42 AM To: Thomas St. Pierre; Tom Devine; David Knowlton; Giovanna Zabaleta; Larry Ramdin; David Cody; John Pelletier Subject: Subdivision Application Dear Departments, A new Form C Subdivision Application for 14 Bertuccio Avenue was submitted to the Planning Board.The application consists of the construction of a roadway to serve seven (7) residential lots, and a Stormwater Management Permit in to allow for activity that results in a land disturbance greater than one acre of land (approximately 3.44 acres). The first hearing for this project will be before the Planning Board on Thursday,April 7th. 1 Please let me know if there are any comments, questions or recommend special conditions for the Planning Board to integrate into a Decision. Best, Amanda Amanda Chiancola Staff Planner Department of Planning&Community Development 120 Washington Street,3`°Floor Salem,Massachusetts 01970 978-619-5685 (F)978-740-0404 s��� solmofth"q Please note the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office has determined that most entails to and from municipal officials are public records.FMI please refer to: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm. Please consider the environment before printing this email. 2 r0•' CITY OF SALEM PLANNING BOARD REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS DATE: 03/18/2016 TO: ( ) BUILDING COMMISSIONER ( ) CONSERVATION COMM ( ) CITY ENGINEER ( ) FIRE PREVENTION ( ) BOARD OF HEALTH ( ) SCHOOL DISTRICT ( ) DISABILITIES COMMISSION ( ) POLICE DEPARTMENT ( ) DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES ( ) MASS IN MOTION Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your completing the form below and returning it to Amanda Chiancola, she can be reached by phone at 978- 619-5691 or email at achiancola@salem.com. ( ) Preliminary Subdivision Plan (1) Definitive Subdivision Plan Stormwater Management Permit O Waiver from Frontage O Drive-Through Special Permit O Cluster Development O Planned Unit Development O Site Plan Review O Business Park Development District O Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit O North River Canal Corridor lviieed Use District Special Permit O Flood Hazard District Special Permit APPLICANT: Nathan Jacobson PROJECT NAME & ADDRESS: 14 Bertuccio Ave (Map 24,Lot 105) CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola COMMENTS DUE: Requested by 3/31/2016 for the 4/7/2016 hearing. O CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) ( ) NEED MORE INFORMATION (Explain on reverse side) O CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side) -COMMENTS INCLUDED Rmewe• rgnr ide Date' 120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSErrs 01970 - PHONE 978.619.5685 - FAX 978.740.0404 WWW.SALEM.COM Prf1 \'L h.1 \I �L�1� (h �r�9- 9ro^� � �✓�31///G.�bh �� Q✓� PO 1,s npose, ; G,� v.L 0 Q P� P "LE'3("\ .1 A- e.-- S4 rS V-C� `�f/-S Or'(/' 1/�G r. yPvICO ���'�e! b CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS siDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND Ulm COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT xIMBERLEY DRISCOLL MAYOR 120 WASHINGTON STREET ♦ SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970 LYNN GOONIN DUNCAN,AICP TELE:978-619-5685 ♦ FAx:978-740-0404 DIRECTOR March 31, 2016 Nathan Jacobson C/o Benjamin Osgood 13 Branch Street, Suite 111 Methuen, MA 01844 RE: Form C Definitive Subdivision 14 Bertuccio Avenue Dear Mr. Osgood, ' As we.discussed on the phone, in reviewing the subject application I have flagged some issues. As a follow-up to our phone conversation, said issues are identified herein. I wanted to notify you in advance to enable your client to best prepare for the Planning Board meeting next week. A. City Departments 1. Engineering- pending comments. o The City Engineer has noted that a peer review is required of the Stormwater Management Permit and utility plans for this project. A task order that outlines a scope of the peer review services and the fee for the peer review will be provided to you shortly. 2. Board of Health- pending comments. 3. Fire Department- per the comment sheet dated March 28, 2016, the Fire Department concurs with the development subject to the following conditions: o A site specific safety plan shall be submitted to the Fire Chief prior to the start of work. o Hydrant locations shall be determined by the Fire Department. o The turning radius for the cul-de-sac shall be obtained from the Fire Department. o The project area shall be secured from nonpublic safety vehicular traffic at the completion of each work day. o The developer shall meet with the Fire Prevention upon hiring a blasting company, should one be needed. o All necessary permits, plan reviews, and inspections through the Fire Prevention Division shall be obtained as necessary. Page 1 of 3 4. Conservation Commission- per the comment sheet dated February 25, 2016, the project will require a permit from the Conservation Commission if any work is proposed in an area protected by the Wetlands Protection Act or Salem's Wetlands Ordinance. 5. Building Commissioner- per the comment sheet dated March 21, 2016, the Building Commissioner concurs with the proposal. 6. Police Department- pending comments. 7. School Department- pending comments. B. DPCD Staff Comments 1. Lot Nos. 2, 4, and 5 do not appear to comply with the required 100 foot lot width'. If the lots do not comply you could 1) reconfigure and/or reduce the number of lots to comply, or 2) apply for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. 2. The proposed centerline radius curvature appears to be less than the 230-foot minimum at approximately 125 feet. 3. The Site Details on Sheet CS602 show the details for a stop sign and a dead end sign. Please identify where these signs will be located on the site plan. a. Please clarify whether a waiver of this requirement is requested. If a waiver is not requested, please revise the plans to comply. 4. According to the Project Summary in the Environmental Impact Statement, street trees will be planted at regular intervals on both sides of the new roadway. However, said street trees are not shown on the plans. a. Please delineate the proposed trees on a landscaping plan to demonstrate compliance with Right of Way Improvements Policy in the Salem Subdivision Regulations, which require 3.5 inch caliper trees, 30 feet on center. i. Also, please identify the species of said trees. 5. Pursuant to the Right of Way Improvements Policy in the City of Salem Subdivision Regulations, a subdivision with three to six (3-6) lots on both sides of the street requires a five (5) foot sidewalk on both sides of the street, with a three to five (3-5) foot grass strip, as determined by the Planning Board. However, per the Street Layout and Materials Plan a five (5) foot sidewalk on only one side of the street is proposed, with a two and half (2.5) foot grass strip. a. Please clarify whether a waiver of this requirement is requested. If a waiver is not requested, please revise the plans to comply. b. If a waiver is requested, please identify: 1) how such action is in the public interest, and 2) how such action is not inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the Subdivision Control Law. c. I also note that a larger grass strip is favorable since it is unlikely that a smaller grass strip will be able to support the street trees required under the Salem Subdivision Regulations. Pursuant to Section 10 of the Salem Zoning Ordinance (Definitions), Lot width is: The minimum lot width required shall be measured at the rear of the required front yard depth and on a line parallel to the right-of-way line where a plan of the right-of-way is on file with the registry of deeds or, in the absence of such a plan, from a line twenty-five (25)feet from and parallel with the centertine of the traveled way Page 2 of 3 6. The project plans note that bituminous concrete is proposed. It appears that there are concrete cement sidewalks along Bertuccio Avenue. Please be aware that the City prefers cement concrete sidewalks. a. Pursuant to Section V(B) of the City of Salem Subdivision Regulations, the Planning Board may require cement concrete sidewalks to conform with the sidewalks of adjacent areas. 7. According the Environmental Impact Statement, street lighting is not proposed for the subdivision. It is uncommon for residential streets in Salem to not have street lights2, thus, it is likely the Planning Board will request a street lighting plan. A preliminary lighting plan should be submitted to the Planning Department for review, which subsequently will need to be approved by the City Electrician and National Grid. a. Pursuant to Section V(G)(1)(a) of the Salem Subdivision Regulations, the electrical system for the street lights shall be of underground type. b. I also note that the proposed fixtures should be outfitted with LED bulbs. 8. Pursuant to Section IV(C) of the Salem Subdivision Regulations, the Planning Board may in proper cases require the plan to show a park or parks suitably located for playground or recreation purposes or for providing light and air. Have you considering including a park within the subdivision for a playground or recreation purposes? 9. Please be advised that staff has received inquiries from the abutting properties with concerns relating to construction activities, i.e. blasting. If you have any questions about these issues, I would be happy to discuss them with you. Please feel free to contact me in the Department of Planning & Community Development at (978) 619-5685. Sincerely, " Amanda Chiancola Staff Planner 'For reference, the City GIS includes a layer of the street lights in the City: http:/Aw/w.mapsonline.neVsalemma/index.html. Page 3 of 3 NEW ENGLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING CORP. 120 WASHINGTON STREET,SURE 202E,P.O.BOX 3026,SALEM,MA 01970 PH:978.741.7401-FAX:978.741.7402-W WW.ENGINEERINGCORPORATION.COM 4 e March 31, 2016 Ms. Amanda Chiancola Staff Planner Office of Planning and Community Development 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: City of Salem RFQ 0-37 —On-Call Civil Engineering Support Services, Task Order No. 36 - Peer Review Services, Definitive Subdivision— 14 Bertuccio Avenue, Salem, MA Dear Amanda: I greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet with you last week to briefly discuss the opportunity to provide Peer Review Services on behalf of the City of Salem, in support of the proposed"Definitive Subdivision— 14 Bertuccio Avenue" development on Bertuccio Avenue in Salem, MA. At your invitation, we have prepared this Task Order—Letter Proposal to provide peer review services of the proposed development. Project Understanding: • Nathan Jacobson is proposing a development/redevelopment project on Bertuccio Avenue. The project will involve construction of seven (7) building lots, roadway and sidewalks, buildings, driveways, and related site work and utilities. • The City of Salem OCD will be reviewing the project for compliance with Salem Zoning Ordinance and the Salem Subdivision Regulations. • The City of Salem requests an independent peer review of the proposed development plans and documentation including stormwater management, drainage, and on-site engineering issues covered by the Environmental Impact Statement including garbage, snow storage, etc.. • Included in the peer review will be consideration of existing and proposed utilities, sewer separation and infiltration issues, and adequacy of existing utilities to serve the project. • Specific documents to be reviewed include an Application for Tentative Approval of Definitive Plan Form C, an Environmental & Community Impact Statement, a Stormwater Management Report, and a set of Design Drawings(14 Sheets). • We are not sure if a notice of intent needs to be filed, but if so, will be reviewed by the Conservation Commission and are not part of this review. WATER RESOURCES - BURIED INFRASTRUCTURE-PUBLIC WORKS - CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION - LAND DEVELOPMENT SCOPE OF WORK: Task 1) Review existing City of Salem utility plans and information in the vicinity of the proposed Bertuccio Avenue Subdivision on Bertuccio Avenue and adjacent streets including Francis Road, Calabrese Street, and Jefferson Avenue. Task 2)Attend meeting with City Engineer to discuss specific City concerns to be addressed in the peer review, including concerns and conditions from previous City Engineer review. Task 3) Complete site visit to observe the number and location of existing sewer and drainage structures, existing topography and impervious areas, and existing structures as shown on"Existing Conditions Plan", Sheet 3, by TTI Environmental. Task 4)Review Project Narrative and Environmental & Community Impact Statement and Stormwater Management Report prepared by TTI Environmental. Task 5) Review site development plans prepared by TTI Environmental. Review proposed on-site stormwater management system, pre and post-development runoff calculations,and stormwater quantity and quality issues. Review calculations for projected sanitary sewer flows, hydraulic calculations for proposed sanitary sewer design, and layout of proposed water and sanitary sewer piping. Task 6)Attend up to one (1) meeting with engineering representatives of TTI Environmental to review the findings of the site walk and review of the documents summarized in Task 5. Task 7) Prepare Letter Report summarizing findings of the record search, site walk, document review, and meeting described in Tasks 1-6 above. Task 8)Attend up to one (1) meeting with Staff Planner and City Engineer to discuss findings of Letter Report. Task 9)Plan for and attend up to one (1) Planning Board public hearings to present findings of peer review. Expanded SCOPE OF WORK: Task 10) If requested by the City of Salem, provide additional engineering services as required to complete additional site'visits, review additional project plans and documents beyond those described above, and attend additional meetings or public hearings. PROJECT BUDGET: Compensation for the Scope of work described in Task 1 through Task 9 shall be made based on periodic accrual invoices(time and materials), not to exceed the amount of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars($3,750.00) without written authorization from the City of Salem. Task 10 will be completed on an accrual (time and materials) basis at an hourly rate of$88.00 to $160.00. Written direction from the City of Salem will be required to expand scope of services. NEW ENGLAND CML ENGINEERING CORP. Page 2 of 4 PROJECT SCHEDULE: New England Civil Engineering Corp. will complete the Scope of Services described in Task 1 through Task 9 above within 20 working days following receipt of written authorization to proceed and copies of all documents to be reviewed as described above. PAYMENT TERMS: Periodic invoices will be submitted to the Client and will be based on percentage completion of individual tasks as described above. Invoices are payable within fourteen (14) days of receipt and approval by Client. EXPENSES: The method for charging expenses, sub-contracted or supplemental services is 1.15 x the actual cost of the direct expense. ACCEPTANCE: This Task Ordered letter proposal, in conjunction with the reference Contract RFQ 0-37 issuance of Notice to Proceed dated June 3, 2013, will serve as an"Agreement to Professional Services". Please sign this proposal in the space provided and return one executed copy to my attention at your earliest convenience to initiate the project. We have provided five execution lines for City of Salem authorization to proceed but will be happy to revise or append the format of this letter with additional signature lines at your request. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time on my cell phone at 978-767-5415 or at my Salem office at 978-741-7401. We thank you for the opportunity to work with the City of Salem and look forward to building on our successful and rewarding partnership moving forward. Sincerely, 00 William M. Ross, P.E. Project Manager/Principal Engineer New England Civil Engineering Corp. NEW ENGLAND cIVIL ENGINEERING CORP. Page 3 Of 4 Task Order No. 36 Authorization: c c I Z Kimberley rmscoll Date: Mayor i jLyDuncan, AICP Date: Director of Planning and Community Development IA4,1 S r Stanton Date: Finance Director Whitney Haskell Date: Purchasing Agent Elizabeth Rennard' Date: City Solicitor 'NEW ENGLAND.CIVIL ENGINEERING CORP. Page 4 of 4 C E I V E D LAW OFFICE OF JAMES F. MEARS, JR. &�':? 13 201 80 Foster Street, Unit 101,Peabody, MA 01960 DEPT. OF PLANNING & Phone: (978) 717-5042 Fax: (888)799-7916 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Email: jfinears@gmail.com September 1, 2016 City of Salem Planning Board 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Definitive Subdivision—Bertuccio Avenue, Salem,Massachusetts Dear Sir/Madam: Please be advised that I represent the legal interests of the applicant for the above matter, Nathan Jacobson. On behalf of the applicant, please be aware of the following: �• 1. Curves are safer for vehicular traffic; 2. The Fire Department is able to safely access the property site with their largest vehicles; 3. To mitigate, the Traffic Peer Reviewer recommended the removal of four(4)trees to allow for a better line of sight. The subject trees will be removed from the grass strip where they are currently located and relocated/replaced on private property, with an easement to be provided to the City; IV A, 2, (Sidewalk Waiver) The sidewalk waiver should be granted because: 1. The City's ordinance requires no greater than a ten percent(10%) slope. The applicant is providing a nine percent(9%) slope; 2. A ramp access has been provided onto the street; 3. Stop signs are to be provided; • 4. Pursuant to the Board's recommendation,the applicant is providing a four foot (4') sidewalk and a four foot(4')planting strip, to accommodate the root structure of desired trees. Additionally, the applicant is amenable to providing a five foot (5') sidewalk with a four foot(4') strip as a condition of approval; 5. Streetlights will be provided. IV A,2, a (Right of Way) 1. A ninety foot(90')cul-de-sac is being placed to allow vehicles to safely tum around. Many vehicles currently approach the dead end believing there is access to the school, resulting in the vehicles having to complete a 3-point tum; 2. The Fire Department can safely access the road; 3. A one foot(1')waiver merely affects the planting strip and has no impact on safety or maneuverability of the road entrance; 4. The City's ordinance requires no greater than a ten percent(10%) slope. The applicant is providing a nine percent(9%) slope; 5. An area off of the cul-de-sac has been designated for stockpiling snow. C• IV A,4, a (Dead End Roadway Length) 1. This represents the only point of safe,reasonable access to the property site. Placing the road off Francis would present too steep of an incline; 2. The Fire Department has approved the length of the road, provided the homes constructed are fitted with low-pressure sprinkler systems. I Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, James F. Mears,Jr. JFM, JR./bm PROJECT EXTENSION REQUEST 1016 SEP -b A041 UTY CLEO M,.MASS. Sept 1 st 2016 I, Nathan Jacobson, respectfully request that the Salem Planning Board Extend the deadline for action on the project located at 14 Bertuccio Ave to Sept2� Oma'( 30 zlq& Sincerely, Situr Name June 2, 2016 RE: 14 Bertuccio Ave To whom it may concern, My name is Ed Akerley, I have been a licensed and certified blaster in Massachusetts for over 40 years. My company, E.C. Akerley Corp out of Gloucester, has been contacted by Nathan and Eric Jacobson for concerns of ledge removal and rockfall mitigation. I surveyed the site of 14 Bertuccio Avenue in Salem, MA, carefully inspecting the ledge to be blasted and its proximity to neighbors. At the cliff facing Francis Rd, there are some projecting rocks which protrude from the rock mass.Although they appear to be loose, they are in fact imbedded deeply into the cliff side. In my professional opinion, the closest blast site in the cul-de-sac is far enough away so that these rock protrusions will remain unaffected by the blasting of ledge nearby. Using carefully planned blast design, we are able to direct the blast energy away from the cliff, thus leaving the cliff formations intact. Blasting near such rock formations only becomes a concern when blasting within 10 feet, and even in that situation we are able to successfully control the blast. I can be reached by phone or email with any further questions or concerns. Thank You, aej C ' Edward Akerley E,C, pI�RLEY E.C.Akerley Corp CORP . 20 Kondelin Rd Gloucester MA 01930 DRILUN6,BLASTING, 1 (978) 2814450 HYDRAULIC HAMMERIN6 illd ON-SIZE ROCK CRUSHING (978)281-4450 20 KORDELIN NO ECAKERLEY@AOLCOM GLOUCESTER,MA ECAKERLEY.COM 01030