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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-26 Conservation Commission MinutesConservation Meeting Minutes 10/26/2011 Approved November 09,2011 MINUTES Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM Wednesday, October, 26, 2011 Present: Bill Hecht, Chairman; Jamie Maughan; Annika Scanlon; Barbara Stewart; Thomas Loughlin; Interim Conservation Administrator, Charles Tirone, Brian Tucker Absent: Brian Sullivan Call to Order: The meeting opened at 7:00 PM The Chairman let the audience know students from Tufts were filming this meeting Old /New Business COC 270 -0387, 1364 Main Street, Map 224 Lot 5, Continental Health Care The owner did not attend the meeting. There was a discussion with Mr. Tirone regarding the Bond. It was stated that the Bond will be released when Certificate of Compliance is recorded at the registry of deeds. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon to approve the Certificate of Compliance. Ms. Steward seconded. The vote was 5 -0 -0. Minutes for approval: October 12, 2011 Mr. Maughan stated he would like to add detail to the minutes regarding the by -laws that were discussed. The Commission will approve at a later date when changes are made. Reading Woods O &M plan Mr. Tirone stated he reviewed the revised maintenance plan; he found it adequate. After discussion with Commission; it was noted that a site visit should take place next spring. Motion made by Mr. Tucker to approve the revised O &M plan. Ms. Scanlon seconded. The vote was 5 -0 -0. Recreational Trail Grant This is a grant for Kurchian Woods. Mr. Tirone let the Commission know that the State lost the paperwork. He resubmitted the paperwork and should hear something by the end of next week. Mr. Tucker arrived. Continued NOI 270-0589,1198 Main Street, Map, 195 Lot, 6 & 7, Wilson The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Jeffery Brem represented the applicant, Ralph and Marianne Wilson. Revised plans were submitted for 3 lots. There were concerns from abutters regarding drainage and removal of trees. The Commission discussed a revision planting plan. Mr. Tirone to draft Order of Conditions with the following: 1. If stockpile there more than 30 days it needs to be covered or seeded. 2. A row of 10' trees should remain on the north side 3. The drywell needs to be inspected when dug and needs to meet requirements. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve the Order of Conditions. Ms. Scanlon seconded. The vote was 6 -0 -0. NOI 270 -, 1000 Main Street, Map, 33 Lot, 141, Taber The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Laffey represented the applicant. The applicant would like to replace the existing foundation on their garage and build a new carport. The garage Conservation Meeting Minutes 10/26/2011 Approved November 09,2011 does not have driveway access, but the carport will. Ms. Scanlon stated that when a site visit was done she noticed a large tree and if it will be cut down. Mr. Laffey doesn't think it will be a problem and if so another tree will be planted. The Commission stated that the brush needs to be removed from wetlands and will be in Order of Conditions; along with an erosion control plan Due to the DEP # not being issued this hearing needs to be continued. The Chairman stated that if the DEP # doesn't come in by the November 9r" Conservation Meeting, the Commission will hold a special meeting to vote. Motion made by Mr. Hecht to continue the hearing. Ms. Scanlon seconded The vote was 6 -0.0. RDA 11 -22, 114 Grove Street, Map, 32 Lot, 50, Gentile The applicant would like to remove their pool with a vinyl liner. The contractor will take out retainer wall and backfill the area. There was concern from the Commission regarding the slope and removing the wall. The slope needs to be no less than 3 to 1. Motion made by Ms. Steward and seconded by Ms. Scanlon to approve Negative Determination with Applicability with condition: 1. The contractor needs to contact Mr. Tirone and let him know if the grading can be met with driveway wall or with out it. RDA 11 -23, 26 Orchard Park Drive, Map, 11 Lot, 66, Anthony The Applicant was not present. The applicant would like to remove a large number of brush, pucker brush and sumac on the bottom shelf; to keep it under control. Motion made by Chairman to approve with one condition: 1. 2 -5' native vegetated strip is needed; anon manicured lawn. " Mr. Tucker seconded. The vote was 6 -0 -0. Minor Project: 68 Longwood Road. This project is complete. 211 Washington Street A resident wanted to know if a garage could be built on this lot. There were concerns from the Commission regarding Wetlands. The Commission let the resident know the garage would have to be smaller and maybe put at an angle. They didn't think it was a possibility without a variance; and the resident doesn't meet all 3 requirements for a variance. Causeway Road Mr. Tirone stated that NStar reconditioned this road by mistake. The Commission wants NStar and RMLD to come in and explain the mix -up. The appropriate paperwork is needed; an old NOI needs to be closed out for the same property Imagination Station Ms. Scanlon let the Commission know the walking path has obvious traction. Mr. Keating, Tree Warden, will move boulders in this path. The Commission to post signs until vegetation is grown back. Hunt Park Ms. Scanlon let the Commission know that the Town cleaned out Wetland area. There is no dumping allowed. The Baseball group now contains their clay. A letter will be sent to abutters letting them know that dumping is not allowed or may have to pay a fine. ByLaw Discussion The Commission brought their suggestion for changes to Minor Project Bylaws. It was discussed who would approve minor projects — the Commission or Conservation Administrator. It was 2 Conservation Meeting Minutes 10/26/2011 Approved November 09,2011 suggested the applicant puts in writing what he would like. If Mr. Tirone couldn't approve he would bring to Commission, not the applicant. If the Commission denies; then the applicant can present their case. The Commission would like to have standards to follow to make process easier. The Commissioners will make a list of examples of 50 -100' and 25 -100'. Mr. Maughan suggested an Adhoc Committee to review regulation changes. The committee will draft proposal and bring to the Conservation Commission. Motion made by Mr. Hecht to adjourn. Ms. Stewart seconded. Vote was 6 -0.0.