Anyone know what happened/s after this?

[joan_f_arc]

Its easier to view via this link but cut/pasted below too
http://www.mass.gov/envir/mepa/pdffiles ... /13493.pdf

The real kicker is:
The project will result in the generation of an additional 48,400 gallons per day of sewage
compared to the ENF Ames Run Cluster Subdivision project. There is adequate capacity for the
additional sewage flows in the local sewer system. Sewage flows from Tewksbury are directed
to the Lowell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The plant has been designed to treat the
combined wastewater, storm water, and domestic sewage from the City of Lowell and the towns
of Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury and Tyngsboro.

Heck, we can't handle our own sewer let alone that of an additional 400+
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs rn MEPA Office
NPC
For Office Use Only
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
MEPA ~ n a l ~ s t 3 e /7b n 9us
Phone: 617-626- /b 8 7
Notice of Project Change
The information requested on this form must be completed to begin MEPA Review of a NPC in
accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act and its
implementing regulations (see 301 CMR 11.10(1)).
In 25 words or less, what is the project change? The project change involves . . .
Change of Phase I1 of the project from 37 single family house lots to 364 residential units
developed under MGL Chapter 40B.
See full project change description beginning on page 3.
Date of ENF filing or publication in the Environmental Monitor: April 9,2005
Was an EIR required? [XIYes ONo; if yes,
was a Draft EIR filed? UYes (Date: ) BIN0
was a Final EIR filed? OYes (Date: ) BIN0
was a Single EIR filed? Dyes (Date: ) @No
Have other NPCs been filed? ayes (Date(s): ) Em0
Notice of Project Change The Lodge at Ames Pond
Tewksbury, MA
If this is a NPC solely for lapse of time (see 301 CMR 11.10(2)) proceed directly to
"ATTACHMENTS & SIGNATURES" on page 4.
PERMITS / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / LAND TRANSFER
List or describe all new or modified state permits, financial assistance, or land transfers not
previously reviewed:
Potential Housing Appeals Committee action under MGL Chapter 40B
DEP BRP WP 17 - Major Sewer Connection (ENF project required DEP BRP WP 18 - Minor
Sewer Connection)
Are you requesting a finding that this project change is insignificant? (see 301 CMR 11.10(6))
OYes [XINO; if yes, attach justification.
Are you requesting that a Scope in a previously issued Certificate be rescinded?
nYes [XINo; if yes, attach the Certificate
Are you requesting a change to a Scope in a previously issued Certificate? [XIYes ONOif;
yes, attach Certificate and describe the change you are requesting:
The Hanover Company is requesting that the ENF Certificate dated May 9, 2005 and Final Record of
Decision dated June 8, 2005 be revised to:
Substitute the new "Phase II" proposal in place of the ENF Phase II (37 single family homes);
Allow the preparation of a Singe EIR for the entire Ames Run Cluster SubdivisiodLodge at
Ames Pond project in accordance with the provisions of 301 CMR 11.06(8)
Notice of Project Change 2 The Lodge at Ames Pond
Tewksbury, MA
Summary of Project Size
& Environmental Impacts*
Previously Net Change
reviewed
Currently
Proposed
LAND
Total site acreage
Acres of land altered
Acres of impervious area
Square feet of bordering vegetated
wetlands alteration
Square feet of other wetland alteration
Acres of non-water dependent use of
tidelands or waterways
198
36.35
10.43
4,900
0
0
STRUCTURES
0
17
0.87
-1 9
0
0
198
53.35
11.3
4,881
0
0
Gross square footage
Number of housing units
Maximum height (in feet)
370,839
327
25 +
147,552 ~ -- -- -
87
35
51 8,391
41 4
60 +
TRANSPORTATION
1) Length of waterisewer mains (in miles) 1.38 0.87 2.25
*This table provides a comparison for the entire site. Please see below for a comparison for Phase I1 of
Vehicle trips per day
Parking spaces
~ ~ WATEWWASTEWATER
the project.
Gallonsiday (GPD) of water use
GPD water withdrawal
GPD wastewater aenerationi treatment
Does the project change involve any new or modified:
1. conversion of public parkland or other Article 97 public natural resources to any purpose
not in accordance with Article 97? OYes @No
2. release of any conservation restriction, preservation restriction, agricultural
preservation restriction, or watershed preservation restriction? OYes [XINO
3. impacts on Estimated Habitat of Rare Species, Vernal Pools, Priority Sites of Rare
Species, or Exemplary Natural Communities? Ryes [XINO
4. impact on any structure, site or district listed in the State Register of Historic Place or
the inventory of Historic and Archaeological Assets of the Commonwealth?
Dyes NO; if yes, does the project involve any demolition or destruction of any listed
or inventoried historic or archaeological resources? OYes ONo
5. impact upon an Area of Critical Environmental Concern? OYes WNO
If you answered 'Yes' to any of these 5 questions, explain below:
51 7
348
PROJECT CHANGE DESCRIPTION_ (attach additional pages as necessary). The project change
description should include:
(a) a brief description of the project as most recently reviewed
(b) a description of material changes to the project as previously reviewed,
(c) the significance of the proposed changes, with specific reference to the factors listed
301 CMR 11.1 0(6), and
(d) measures that the project is taking to avoid damage to the environment or to minimize
and mitigate unavoidable environmental impacts. If the change will involve modification of any
previously issued Section 61 Finding, include a proposed modification of the Section 61 Finding (or
it will be required in a Supplemental EIR).
38,280
0
32.280
Pro-iect as Previously Reviewed
2,118
383
The project as previously reviewed in the ENF dated April 9, 2005 included an 87-lot singlefamily,
residential cluster subdivision adjacent to Ames Pond in Tewksbury. The overall parcel
is approximately 198 acres, consisting of approximately 76 acres in pond surface area,
approximately 113 acres of wooded uplands, and approximately 9 acres of Bordering Vegetated
Wetlands ("BVW") (the "Site) as shown in Figure 1 - Project Locus and Figure 2 - Project
Aerial in Attachment 4. The original ENF project was proposed in two phases: Phase I consisted
of 50 lots on two cul-de-sac streets, one off North Street (proposed Prospect Hill Road) and the
2,635
73 1
48,400
66,000
(irrigation)
48.400
Notice of Project Change
86,680
66,000
86.680
The Lodge at Ames Pond
Tewksbury, MA
other an extension of the existing Catamount Road; Phase II consisted of the remaining 37 lots
on a cul-de-sac extension of the existing Overlook Drive. The ENF proponent, Ames Hill
Development, LLC, received approval from the Tewksbury Planning Board for Phase I of the
project and subsequently was granted a MEPA Waiver allowing Phase I of the project to proceed
prior to the completion of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the entire project. Ames
Hill Development, LLC has since commenced construction on Phase I of the project.
Pro-iect as Currently Proposed
The Hanover Company has assumed responsibility for the former Phase I1 development and is
proposing to construct a 364 unit residential housing project under the provisions of MGL
Chapter 40B in place of the previously reviewed 37-lot cluster subdivision plan (ENF Phase 11).
The Lodge at Ames Pond will consist of 13 multi-story apartment style buildings and a
clubhouse building, along with accessory garage buildings.
The Phase II project site is approximately 53 acres, primarily wooded, and situated on Ames Hill
along the western end of Ames Pond. Site access will be from a new access driveway to be
constructed off of Ames Pond Drive, which provides access to Lowell StreetIAndover Street
(Route 133) and Interstate 495.
The project is projected to result in an additional average daily trip generation of 2,118 vehicles
per day, compared to the original ENF project. The project is not expected to result in adverse
impacts on local roadways and intersections, the traffic study conducted for the project indicates
that there are no degradation in peak hour Level of Service at the existing project area
unsignalized and signalized intersections.
The project will result in the generation of an additional 48,400 gallons per day of sewage
compared to the ENF Ames Run Cluster Subdivision project. There is adequate capacity for the
additional sewage flows in the local sewer system. Sewage flows from Tewksbury are directed
to the Lowell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. The plant has been designed to treat the
combined wastewater, storm water, and domestic sewage from the City of Lowell and the towns
of Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury and Tyngsboro.
The project will include a comprehensive stormwater management plan in compliance with the
Stormwater Management Standards. The stormwater management system includes the following
Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) concentrations by
87% before discharge to Ames Pond:
Deep sump catch basins with oiYgas separators;
Mechanical separators (Stormceptor or equivalent); and
Extended detention basins.
The detention basins will include multiple outlets to reduce the velocity of stormwater and all
discharge points will be located at least 25-feet from the edge of Ames Pond to further reduce
Notice of Project Change The Lodge at Ames Pond
Tewksbury, MA
stormwater impacts to the pond. Clean rooftop runoff will be recharged to groundwater on the
site. Through the use of the detention basins measures to meet MA DEP recharge standards,
stormwater discharges from the project will not exceed pre-developed conditions. Please refer to
Appendix A for the complete Stormwater Management Report and calculations.
Pro-iect Impacts
The table below compares the impacts of the ENF Phase LT project and the currently proposed
Phase II Lodge at Ames Pond project:
Significance of the Changes
Summary of Phase II
Size & Environmental Impacts
In accordance with the provisions of 301 CMR 11.10(6) and in determining whether a change in
a Project or the lapse of time might significantly increase environmental consequences, the
Secretary shall consider the factors listed below. The proponent is not requesting that the
Secretary formally determine the significance of the proposed changes to Phase II of the project
Notice of Project Change
Previously
reviewed - ENF
The Lodge at Ames Pond
Tewksbury, MA
LAND
Net Change
Total site acreage
Acres of land altered
Acres of impervious area
Square feet of bordering vegetated
wetlands alteration
Square feet of other wetland alteration
Acres of non-water dependent use of
tidelands or waterways
Currently
Proposed -
NPC
52.7
17
4.5
4,900
0
N/A
STRUCTURES
0
17
6.8
-1 9
0
N/A
52.7
34
11.3
4,881
0
N/A
433,591
364
60 +
Gross square footage
Number of housing units
Maximum height (in feet)
62,752
37
35
TRANSPORTATION
370,839
327
25 +
Vehicle trips per day
Parking spaces
2,118
583
220
148
2,338
73 1
WATEFUWASTEWATER
Gallons/day (GPD) of water use
GPD water withdrawal
GPD wastewater generation/ treatment
Length of waterlsewer mains (in miles)
48,400
66,000
(irrigation)
41,712
0.87
16,280
0
16,280
0.25
64,680
66,000
64,680
1.12
at this time, rather to substitute the new Lodge at Ames Pond Phase II development for the
original Ames Pond Cluster Subdivision Phase II (37 single family homes) in the scope of the
required Environmental Impact Report. The discussion relative to the factors listed at 301 CMR
11.10(6) is included in compliance with the requirements for preparation of a Notice of Project
Change.
The Proponent is also requesting that the Secretary allow the preparation of a Single
Environmental Impact Report for the entire project in accordance with the requirements of 301
CMR 1 1.06(8). Attached to this NPC (Attachment 6) is supplemental information, in the manner
of an Expanded ENF, in support of the Single EIR request.
In addition, the Proponent is also requesting that the requirement for analysis of the "Reduced
Build" Alternative be removed from the scope of the EIR. Since the filing of the ENF, the
market for single family housing in the Tewksbury area has softened considerably, and a single
family development at this location is not feasible at the present time. The current Phase II
project, the Lodge at Ames Pond, is a project that is welcomed both by the marketplace as well as
the Tewksbury town government.
The original project proposed to the town by The Hanover Company was for a smaller
development. It was at the request of the Tewksbury Board of Selectmen that the number of
apartment units was increased to the current count of 364. The Lodge at Ames Pond meets a
strong demand for rental housing in the Tewksbury area, and fulfills the goals of the town to
diversify the housing stock within the town. For these reasons, we request that the requirement
to analyze a "Reduced Build" Alternative be removed from the EIR scope.
(a) Expansion of the Project. A change in a Project is ordinarily insignificant if it results solely
in an increase in square footage, linear footage, height, depth or other relevant measures of the
physical dimensions of the Project of less than 10% over estimates previously reviewed, provided
the increase does not meet or exceed any review thresholds.
The increase in square footage and building height for the new Lodge at Ames Pond Phase II
development, although in excess of the 10% threshold, does not result in significant additional
impacts compared to the ENF Phase II development. Additional information regarding project
impacts can be found in Attachment 6.
(h) Generation of further impacts, including an increase in release or emission of pollutants or
contaminants during or after completion of the Project. A change in a Project is ordinarily
insignificant if it results solely in an increase in impacts of less than 25% of the level specified in
any review threshold, provided that cumulative impacts of the Project do not meet or exceed any
review thresholds that were not previously met or exceeded.
The increase in the number of housing units for the new Phase II development exceeds the 10%
threshold (increase from 37 to 364), as well as the projected increase in traffic generation for the
Phase II development (220 to 2,338 ADT). Although the increase in average daily traffic
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Tewksbury, MA
exceeds the ENF review threshold at 301 CMR 11.03(6)(b)13, these increases do not result in
significant additional impacts beyond the project as analyzed in the ENF. There is no significant
impact to the Level of Service for signalized and unsignalized intersections in the project area.
(c) Change in expected date for Commencement of the Project, Commencement of Construction,
completion date for the Project, or schedule of work on the Project.
Although the dates for the commencement of construction and the completion date of the Phase
II portion of the project have changed, this change is not anticipated to result in significant
impacts.
(d) Change of the Project site.
The project site has not changed, therefore this criterion is not applicable.
(e) New application for a Permit or New request for Financial Assistance or a Land Transfer.
The hearing on the Comprehensive Perrnit before the Tewksbury Zoning Board of Appeals is
ongoing and the Comprehensive Perrnit has not been issued as of this filing. There is the
potential for an appeal to the Housing Appeals Committee NPC Phase II Lodge at Ames Pond
project. A new DEP sewer connection permit will also be required for the NPC Phase II Lodge
at Ames Pond development. In addition, a DEP Section 401 Water Quality Certification will be
required for the proposed wetlands impacts. A potential Superceding Order of Conditions may
also be required as the Order of Conditions from the Tewksbury Conservation Commission has
not been obtained at this time.
Cf) For a Project with net benefits to environmental quality and resources or public health, any
change that prevents or materially delays realization of such benefits.
The Lodge at Ames Pond will not result in the prevention or delay of any net benefit to
environmental quality and resources or public health, therefore this criterion is not applicable.
(g) For a Project involving a lapse of time, changes in the ambient environment or information
concerning the ambient environment.
This Notice of Project Change is not being filed as a result of a lapse in time, therefore this
criterion does not apply.
Notice of Project Change The Lodge at Ames Pond
Tewksbury, MA
ATTACHMENTS & SIGNATURES
Attachments:
1. Secretary's most recent Certificate on this project
2. Plan showing most recent previously-reviewed proposed build condition
3. Plan showing currently proposed build condition
4. Original U.S.G.S. map or good quality color copy (8-112 x 11 inches or larger) indicating the
project location and boundaries
5. List of all agencies and persons to whom the proponent circulated the NPC, in accordance with
301 CMR 1 1 .1 O(7)
or Proponent
Brandt Bowden Joseph Freeman
Name (print or type) Name (print or type)
The Hanover Companv Davlor Consultinu Group, Inc.
FirmIAgency FirmIAgency
5487 San Felipe, Suite 3600 10 Forbes Road
Street Street
Houston. TX 77057 Braintree, MA 021 84
MunicipalityIStatelZip MunicipalityIStateRip
(71 3) 580-1 203 (781 ) 884-2550
Phone Phone
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[redbarchetta69]

I know the developer gave the town some money in compensation. Don't know how much the sewer program got, but I know the Senior Center got a 200K bailout and the schools, despite being more effected, got 200K

[swamper]

Unless something has "changed" this is the run-down of the Ames project mitigation.....the subsequent appeal by RREEF a commercial property abutter was resolved.


The town's mitigation team and Hanover Co., which will build the 364-unit Chapter 40B project on the shores of Ames Pond, have reached an agreement worth $2.1 million for the town. It includes:
The Lowell Sun
Article Last Updated: 04/23/2007 11:32:46 AM EDT

* $677,000 for improvements to Ames Pond Drive, including sidewalks, landscaping and a boulevard island.

* $350,000 for improvements to the town's schools.

* $300,000 for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Ames Pond Drive and Route 133.

* $250,000 for the upgrade of the town's sewer-pump station at the intersection of Ames Pond Drive and Route 133.

* $225,000 for the construction of a new water booster-pump station.

* $200,000 for the construction of the town's new senior center.

* $50,000 for improvements to the town's sidewalks.

* $50,000 for Main Street and town-center planning.

* $45,000 for the installation of a gate to prevent Lodge at Ames Pond residents from accessing North Street.