2020-06-24 Conservation Commission Minutes

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s Town of Reading RECEIVED Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK R, -Ar, 1 " MA, Pt, Board - Committee - Commission - Council: 2121 NO%' 12 AM 11: 14 Conservation Commission Date: 2020-06-24 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Location: Address: Session: Purpose: Public Meeting Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Chair Michael Flynn, Vice Chair Annika Scanlon, Robert Hayes, Martha Moore, David Pinette, Carl Saccone, John Sullivan; Associate Member Scott Keefe; Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members - Not Present: Associate Members Nichola Meserve, Tay Evans Others Present: Leah Basbanes, Maureen Herald, Chris Cole, Jane Kinsella, Joe Peznola Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde and Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: The meeting was held remotely via Zoom. Mr. Flynn called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. 15 B Street Violation WPA Fillina Wetland Area. Dirusso Mr. Flynn and Mr. Tirone reviewed a request to do some light grading on the site, but due to a miscommunication, a significant portion of wetland got filled. The area was previously used and maintained as lawn. The violation occurred when vegetation was cut back and topsoil was dropped in the area. The homeowner was apologetic of what happened, as he did not realize the environmental concerns. Leah Basbanes, Wetland Consultant, was brought in by the homeowner to help rectify the situation. The topsoil that was brought in was removed to the organic layer. The area will be seeded with New England grass seed mix and blueberry bushes will be planted. Ms. Basbanes noted that the area looks like it has been used as a dumping area in the past. There are several trees that are leaning and have been flagged to be taken down. Mr. Tirone noted that he tagged other trees of concern. The Commission members will visit the site prior to the next meeting to make sure they are satisfied with the work. A survivability report should be provided in a year. 0 Haverhill Street — DEP File No. 270-0728 Mr. Flynn reopened the public hearing. Maureen Herald of Norse Environmental reviewed the plan that was revised to address issues brought up by the Commission at a previous meeting. The infiltration trench around the proposed driveway was extended around the curve of the driveway. The patio proposed in the previous plan was omitted from the new design, and replaced with a 6-foot x 4-foot concrete pad to be a walk out surface. The walkway from the driveway was added to the plan. Trees ranging from 11 inches to 32 inches in diameter have the potential to be removed and will be included in the tree removal Page 1 1