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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-24 Conservation Commission MinutesConservation Commission, August 24, 2011 Approved 9/28/2011 MINUTES Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Present: Bill Hecht, Chairman; Jamie Maugham; Annika Scanlon; Thomas Loughlin; Maureen Knight, Recording Secretary. Absent: Barbara Stewart, Brian Sullivan, Brian Tucker, Charles Tirone Call to Order The meeting opened at 7:11 PM Old/New Business 20 Lafayette This project was already closed and a site visit was not required. 49 Longwood Road, RGB 2007 -20 — no call from owner on progress of gutter installation The chairman does not know if a letter has been sent. He is reluctant to fine the owner without them in receipt of a letter from Mr. Tirone. They had a June 30 deadline for gutters and July 1 for yard. 37 Pinevale Ave. 270 -577: 8/1/2011 sending Form 8A and As -built plan, to complete application. Nothing heard back yet 88 -89 Walkers Brook Drive — DEP 270 -489, RGB 2006 -39 and DEP 270 -502: 8/3/2011 sending Form 8A and compliance letter to complete application. They wanted to make sure all their forms were at the Town Hall so they could finish their application. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon to issue a Certificate of Compliance. Mr. Loughlin seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. Sailor Tom Way A site visit was done and they want to move the hay bale line. The grades look fairly steep and the traffic circle backside hill also has relatively steep grades. Mr. Hecht also wanted to know when the wetland line was moved and who authorized it. Mr. Hecht will send Mr. Tirone an email asking him to find out this information. 20 Chequessett Road, Enforcement Order - Planting plan is needed. All that is needed is a letter and Mr. Hecht will have Mr. Tirone do this. 1364 Main Street, Wingate, DEP 270 -387, RGB 2003 -4 - As -built plan and revised site plan, sending Form 8A and compliance letter to complete application. There are no forms at this time. Conservation Commission, August 24, 2011 Approved 9/28/2011 Wetland Bylaw Revision Committee Mr. Maughan said their plan is to submit to the Conservation Commission in two weeks the Committee's recommendations for the regulation changes. There could be fifteen to twenty recommended changes. There will also be a report on the survey results. There will be recommendations to have polices that are not regulations but more how the Commission operates. NOI 270- 0585 RGB 2011 -16 Continued, 19 Arcadia Avenue, Map, 20 Lot, 15, Haroutunian Present: Julie Haroutunian Infiltration work information was requested by the Commission. There should be plantings under the trees. The Chairman reviewed the Order of Conditions. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon to approve the amended Order of Conditions based on the submitted planting plan. Mr. Loughlin seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. RDA 11 -17: Rte 129 /Causway Road, Various, Mass DOT Present: Andrea Norton from DOT. Ms. Norton said this is just routine roadway maintenance and she described what specifically would be done. As is typically done, the catch basins will be cleaned at the completion of the project. The Commission may choose the type of erosion control used. Ms. Norton said no drainage work will be done and this is not redevelopment. Ms. Norton said the State is exempt from local bylaws and presented a letter stating this. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions as discussed. Mr. Loughlin seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. RDA 11 -18: Rte 128/1 -95, Various, Mass DOT Present: Andrea Norton from DOT. Ms. Norton said this is just routine roadway maintenance but since it is Route 128 and is multi -town they are going to do the ramps down by Route 129 and also mill and pave Edgewood Road. At the rotary they are going to install sidewalks with crosswalks. They are also putting in BMPs. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions as discussed. Mr. Loughlin seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. 107 Main Street Pavement removal has been completed. The Tree Warden approved conifers and two weeks ago the Commission approved five smaller maples and five evergreens. An additional four evergreens for screening are now being considered by the Commission. Ms. Dababneh voiced her disapproval of the plantings, their height, their diameter, and their placement. Mr. Couillard, who was waiting for a hearing, gave his insight into the situation. The Chairman told Ms. Dababneh the Commission was sorry but they did not specify the height of the trees to be planted. Conservation Commission, August 24, 2011 Approved 9/28/2011 RDA 11 -19: 192 Salem Street, Map 23 Lot 87, Florence Present: Al Couillard A site visit was done and plans have been submitted. Ms. Scanlon had questions about some tall reeds that were present in the area. This was a redevelopment with an addition and a Special Permit was issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals for the project. They are filing for 580' of pavement associated with the driveway and some minor grading. The Chairman wanted to know if the garage access could be in the front and Mr. Couillard said he was trying to make more space for the future owners and he offered a stone barrier and some tree planting as mitigation for what he was asking for. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions as discussed. Mr. Loughlin seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. Reading Woods A piece of the wetland area was cleared but they will replant. 51 Cross Street The property is large and there have been a number of trees cut over the years. It is grove -like with lawns planted between the trees. There is a certified vernal pool on the property that is little more than a breeding pond and the pool has not drained this year. Two trees have come down and the owner wants to chop them up and remove them. A letter will be sent to the owner giving permission to remove the two downed trees by hand only and a site visit will be done upon completion. Minutes for approval - August 10, 2011 Motion made by Ms. Scanlon to approve the minutes of August 10, 2011. Mr. Loughlin seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0. Open session for topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair - This Agenda has been prepared in advance and lists topics that the Chair anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However, the agenda does not necessarily include all matters that may be taken up at this meeting. Adjournment Motion made by Ms. Scanlon to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 PM. Mr. Maughan seconded. Vote was 4 -0 -0.