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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-13 Conservation Commission Minutes NgFq Town of Reading Meeting Minutes ;•, r i', .1 A.. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Conservation Commission 'JI11 NOV -8 PM 8 Date: 2017-09-13 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session Purpose: Public Meeting Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Rebecca Longley (Chair), Michael Flynn; Harry Curtis; David Pinette; Bob Hayes; Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members- Not Present: Annika Scanlon (Vice Chair) Others Present: Will Finch Joyce Thomson Tom Hughes Bill Lumbard Bill Manuell Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: Ms.Longley called meeting to order at 7:00 pm NOI 270-0689: 48-54 Franklin Street, S&L Homes LLC The Developers designed a"hybrid"drainage layout that combines Low Impact Development (LID)with the traditional drainage systems. The granite curbing around the cul-de-sac has two foot openings every 26 feet in the road layout relaying stormwater into the drainage swale equipped with overflow into an underground Storm Tech chambers. The engineering dept has reviewed and accepted the hybrid drainage design. The applicant said that this notice of intent is for the roadway and cul-de-sac only and later on an Notice of Intent will be submitted for the construction of two of the lots. Mr Lumbard informed the Commission he plans to grant an easement and gift land to the Commission as part of this project. The easement and land is for passive recreation, with possibilities of connecting Eastway and North Ceder Swamp to Bare Meadow trail system in the future.No trees will be cut as part of the road layout. Motion to close and approve by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Curtis Vote 5-0-0 NOI 270-, 11 Gregory Lane,Map 51 Lot 99,Mekerian The applicant through his consultant Mr. Eriksen of Norse Environmental said they are proposing to build an 80 foot retaining wall 3-5 tall within the 35-foot No Structure Zone. The property abuts a wetland and stormwater detention pond that handles the adjoining streets stormwater runoff.Neither the applicant nor the Commission knew when the detention pond was Page 1 1 constructed. The Commission Chair,Ms. Longley said the project should be redesigned moving the wall outside the 35-foot No Structure Zone,this will save several trees clusters slated for removal. The retaining needs to be"dug in"one foot to install a 6 inch layer of crushed stone that will add to the beanstock trees demise by cutting into the shallow root system. The Commission will consider a variance request submitted with this application to allow the work within the 35foot Not Structure Zone. The Commission still felt a redesign and moving the retaining wall was needed and the Commission generally has not allowed structures, in particular retaining walls,to encroach the 35-foot line in the past. Mr. Tirone will locate subdivision plans bringing them to next meeting. The applicant,at the next meeting will show an example of the project without a retaining wall using just a 3 to 1 slope embedded with geotextiles erosion control. Motion to Continue by Mr.Flynn and seconded by Mr. Pinette Vote 5-0-0 RDA 2017-10,288-292 Grove Street,Lot 37 Lot 4,Meadowbrook Golf Club, Continued at the applicants request to October 11's Motion to continue by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Curtis Vote 5-0-0 OLDINEW Business OOC 270-0675,Map 26 Lot 157,Lyle Estate Subdivision,21 day notice discussion The applicant through their wetland consultant, William Manuell presented the material and plans needed 21 days prior to the start of work. The Commission acknowledged the following material: • Choosing an environment monitor for the site. • Notice to the residences sent in July. o However,the Commission asked Mr. Manuell to resend notices to the residents with his personal contact information. • Construction sequence and methodology. • Knotweed removal methodology plan. • Specs for"bioretention LID"areas showing: how water is convey to them,what soils used,how constructed,what native plants will be planted, O&M plan and who is responsible for maintained the bioretention LID going forward. • Plan revisions. • Pre-construction meeting details. Chair Longley discussed the material with Mr. Manuell. The material was accepted as adequate. Motion to accept by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr.Pinette Vote 5-0-0 The Commission approved William Manuell to act as the Commission's eyes and ears when the Conservation Administrator or Commission members are not at the site when work is being conducted or completed in the resource area or its buffer zone. Motion to accept by Mr.Flynn and seconded by Mr. Pinette Vote 5-0-0 NOI 270-2687: 0 Border Road, Hanson Page 1 2 Mr. Tirone let the Commission know minor changes were made to the plan between meetings to correct errors. Changing WF l0A to WF 10B and an elevation notation was changed from 103+/- to 102+/-in the details. The Commission had no more questions. Motion to accept by Mr.Flynn and seconded by Mr.Curtis Vote 5-0-0 NOI 270-069156 Grey Coach Road,Map 46, Lot 50,Fay Minor plan changes were discussed with the Mr Hughes. Mr Hughes said the plan was to begin work as soon as possible "at their own risk"before the 10 day appeal period had ended. The pre- activity meeting will be scheduled with the administrators before the start of the work. Motion to Close and approve by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Curtis Vote 5-0-0 NOI 270-0690 62 Grey Coach Road,Map 47,Lot 10,Trlglione Minor plan changes were discussed with the Mr Hughes. Mr Hughes said the plan was to begin work as soon as possible"at their own risk"before the 10 day appeal period had ended. The pre- activity meeting will be scheduled with the administrators before the start of the work. Motion to Close and approve by Mr.Flynn and seconded by Mr.Curtis Vote 5-0-0 NOI 270-0692 3 Carriage Lane,Map 46,Lot 51, Thomas Minor plan changes were discussed with the Mr Hughes. Mr Hughes said the plan was to begin work as soon as possible"at their own risk"before the 10 day appeal period had ended. The pre- activity meeting will be scheduled with the administrators before the start of the work. Motion to Close and approve by Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Curtis Vote 5-0-0 Motion to adjourn by Mr.Flynn and seconded by Mr. Curtis Vote 5-0-0 Page 1 3