2004-05-26 Conservation Commission Minutes

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Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, May 26, 2004 Joe Cloonan of the Reading Open Land Trust said ROLT was in contact with the applicant about possible donation of some portion of the land to them. Bill moved and Jamie seconded to continue the hearing to June 9, 2004 at 8:00 PM. Voted 4-0 in favor. Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, 53 Batchelder Road, RGB 2004-19 The Chairman opened the meeting. Alicia Botticelli-Tarasuk presented the plan to move a shed, cut 3 trees, plants shrubs and lawn, and add fencing in the back yard. Proposed work is in.the Buffer Zone. The Commission asked for information on the species of shrubs to be planted and asked that the extension of the lawn end 25 feet or more from the rear lot line. The applicant agreed this limit. The Commission reviewed and revised draft Conditions. Will moved and Bill seconded to issue a negative Determination with the Conditions as amended this evening. Voted 4-0 in favor. Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, between 201 and 275 Salem Street, DEP 270-423, RGB 2004-13 At the request of the applicant the hearing was postponed to June 23, 2004 at 7:45 PM. Public Hearing, Request to Amend Order of Conditions, DEP 270-352, RGB 2001-14, Walkers Brook Crossing The Chairman opened the hearing. Brad Latham, Attorney, and Ed Shaw, Dickinson Development, were present. The Commission reviewed a letter drafted by Fran concerning the revised site plans. Mr. Shaw presented additional plans to change the face of the retaining wall in certain areas from vegetation to stone. The draft letter was amended. The Commission asked for a site visit and a final construction sequence to be scheduled in the near future. Bill moved and Will seconded to close the hearing. Voted 4-0 in favor. Bill moved and Will seconded to issue the draft letter as amended. Voted 4-0 in favor. Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, 26 Glenmere Circle, RGB 2004-20 The Chairman opened the hearing and presented the Commission's site visit report. Kevin McDermott, the applicant, was present and described the proposed work to add a room and a garage to the house. Fran gave a site visit report and described observations of soils, plants, and surface water that indicate the wetlands boundary includes much of the rear and side yards. Thus, at least part of the proposed work would be in the wetland, and any remainder would not meet the