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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-14 Conservation Commission Minutes Consemm m Meemg Mina s Much 14,2012 Approved Much 28,2012 -IVED ® MINUTES CLERK Reading Conservation Commission Meeting_. -�?��, M;�SS. Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1011 -Z P3' 3 Present: William Hecht, Jamie Maughan, Barbara Stewart; Thomas Loughlin, Annika Scanlon Charles Tirone, Conservation Administrator Kim Saunders, Recording Secretary Bruce Gingrich, Builder Gregg &Sara Jones, resident Max Gabrieth, Perfecto's Caffe Sarah Nickerson, resident John Arena, Selectmen Jean Delios,Town Planner Harvey Goodwin Scott Castiglia, resident Anna& Harty Demeter, resident Philip Christensen, Engineer Mathew Wattsky Attomey At Coullard, Builder Camille Anthony, resident Meghan Young, EDC S Will Finch, resident George Ohlson, resident Absent: Brian Tucker, Brian Sullivan V Call to Order: There being a quorum the Chairman opened the meeting at 7:05 PM Old/New Business Minutes for Approval: February 29, 2012 Motion made by Mr. Maughan to accept the February 29, 2012 minutes. Ms. Stewart seconded. Vote was 4-0-0 (Ms. Scanlon absent for vote) The Chairman talked about Friends and Family Day being a Town event; and it is going to be on June 16'"from 11 -3. The Commission stated they would like to attend. The Administrator will fill out application and pay the fee out of the Wetlands account. The Commission will be able to talk to the residents about the changes to the Regulations they have been working on. The Commission discussed isolated wetlands definition and how the Town determines if it is one. It was suggested having a limit below a certain size. Ms. Stewart talked about her MACC conference she attended NOI 270-0597: 25 Haverhill Street, Map, 30 Lot, 20,Allen & Major At the request of the applicant the meeting is continued until March 28, 2012. Continued NOI 270-0596: 97& 101 Forest Street, Map, 39 Lot, 102 & 104, Caroline Florence LLC Mr. Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Wattsky, represented the applicant, reviewed how he feels the questions and concerns were addressed on the revised documents supplied to the Commission; including a memo from the Town Engineer. The Commission discussed their 1 Conservation Meeting Minutes March 14,2012 Approved March 28,2012 concerns. The applicant believes they have met all Town requirements for this subdivision. There will be a deed restriction on the property; letting the homeowner know of their maintenance responsibility. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Maughan seconded. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to move to discuss the Order of Conditions at the March 28th meeting. Ms. Stewart seconded. Vote was 5-0-0. NOI 270-0599: 23 Buckskin Drive, Map, 45 Lot, 54, Swanson Mr. Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The applicant discussed how he would like to build a one story addition; underneath would be left as is. It would be level at current house. The Commission suggested lattering the bottom and screening; to keep out animals. The Commission talked about their site visit. The applicant is more than 35' away from Wetland. Due to the additional requirement fees when a NOI is filed; the applicant asked for 2 waivers on their requirements; one being the Engineer stamp on Final Compliance and the other the Registration. Motion made by Mr. Stewart to waive the requirements. Mr. Maughan seconded. The vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to issue an Order of Conditions. Ms. Stewart seconded. The vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to accept Order of Conditions, as amended. Ms. Stewart seconded. The vote was 5-0-0. NOI 270-0598: 188 Forest Street, Map, 32 Lot, 237, Castiglia The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The applicant discussed how he would like to improve his yard for the safety of his children. He would like to do the following: fill in the in ground pool; remove and rebuild deck; remove and install new fence and landscape and improve grading. This is in within the 100' of wetland. The Commission talked about their concern. The Commission suggested some changes to what he proposed. It was decided the homeowner would need a variance. The applicant will work with Chuck to get a document together why a variance is needed; and why they meet the requirements. The applicant asked for a waiver on the fee. He feels he is improving and shouldn't be penalized. The Commission stated that after the changes are made; the fee might not be applicable. An abutter spoke about his support of project. There was question if his land was in Poet Corner; where the Town is doing a study on flooding. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to Continue the Public Hearing. Ms. Scanlon seconded. The vote was 5-0-0. Amended OOC 270-0564: 285 Main Street, Map, 12 Lot, 43 Gabriello The Chairman reopened the applicants Order of Conditions. Mr. Gingrich told the Commission the first proposal to keep the foundation is not reasonable. They would like to build a new one. The underground tanks were discussed; they will remain, but be filled. The soil test is clean. It was stated the back wall will remain, but be reinforced. There were concerns about the stream being disrupted. How the haybails would not handle the corners; something stronger would need to be done. The applicant would like to start early summer. Ms. Delios, Town Planner, stated this project meets not only all of CPDC requirements; but the South Main Street Design Guidelines. The applicant has been meeting with the Planning department and Building Inspector, who is an expert in foundations. The Commission asked Ms. Delios if there were any proposed changes to the Wetland Resource. She said the change is in the construction technique not the original plans. Mr.Arena, Selectmen, stated he would like to see the project move forward. The Commission stated they would like the Administrator be there when the corner is being excavated; also the stream will need to be cleaned. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve Minor Changes to the Order of Conditions. Mr. Maughan seconded. Vote was 5-0-0. Regulation Discussion: The Commission discussed the Wildlife definition vote and if there was a quorum when the vote was previously taken. After reading a memo from the Legal department, it was decided Wildlife definition passed. The Chairman (who was not at the vote) wanted to understand why 2 people didn't vote for the definition. It was talked about that they didn't feel it was necessary to have the exact wording in two places—definitions and regulations. 2 Conservation Meeting Minutes March 14,2012 Approved March 28,2012 The Commission talked about getting rid of section K—Performance Standard for Wildlife. This will need to be brought up when Wetlands is being discussed. Mr. Chairman discussed his proposal on Fees-to have a cap or remove the punitive fee. Hopkinton fee structure was looked at; maybe have a flat fee for residential/commercial/industrial projects. The Chairman will create a proposal showing flat fees. The Commission will vote at the next meeting on fees. They will also look at Wetland definition. Site visit starting hour and the regulation meetings were discussed. Should there be additional meetings? Mr. Chairman said they will revisit this. Ms. Stewart motioned to end meeting @ 10:55 pm. Ms. Scanlon seconded. Vote was 5-0.0 3