Peabody conservation commission issues negative determination for addition at 52 Andover St.; bars outdoor car washing

Acting Chairman Mike Rizzo and the Peabody Conservation Commission voted 4-0 on Oct. 8 to issue a negative determination of applicability for work at 52 Andover Street, a proposal described in filings as a 26-by-90-foot single‑story addition to the rear of the existing building. Attorney Jack Kelty spoke for the applicant; Engineering Alliance engineer Rick Salvo answered technical questions. The commission conditioned the approval on compliance with a new operation and maintenance (O&M) plan, annual submission of inspection reports and a prohibition on outdoor vehicle washing on the property.

The project and decision: The applicant asked the commission to decide that the proposed work may proceed without a new Order of Conditions. Attorney Jack Kelty said the long‑term O&M plan was intended to “make up for the sort of negligence of the parties managing the Audi facility in previous years,” and that the owner will begin filing reports under the new plan. Rick Salvo described drainage and plumbing changes, saying…