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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-11 Conservation Commission Minutes � Orq 0 Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board - committee - Commission - council: 2111 JAN 14 PM 4: 30 Conservation Commission Date: 2017-10-10 - Time: 7:00 Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Selectmen Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session Purpose: Public Meeting Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Annika Scanlon Vice Chair; David Pinette, Bob Hayes; Mike Flynn Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members- Not Present: ,Rebecca Longley Chair;Carl Saccone Others Present: Maureen Harald, Roca D'entront, Keith D'entrmont, Scott T. Gentile, Sal Gentile, Tom Huges, Sean Malore, Brian Morin, tarry Immerman, Scott Miller, Susan H. Churchhlll. Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: Ms. Scanlon called meeting to order at 7:00 pm Commission Member David Neumeyer has resigned sending a letter to the Commission's office and the Selectmen Office On October 9,2018 RDA 2017-10 Meadowbrook Golf Course continued until October 24,2018. Old and New Business DEP File#270-0655: 240 Grove Street,Letendre Request for a Certificate of Compliance Motion to approve Mr. Flynn seconded Mr. Pinette Vote 4-0-0 DEP File#270-0701: Order of Conditions,285 Main St. perfecto's Motion to approve Mr.Flynn seconded Mr. Pinette Vote 4-0-0 NOI 270- 125 & 126 Azalea Circle, Kay St.,Realty This is the third filing for the same property since 2008. The structures were moved farther away from the resource area. flags where on the ground and not properly affixed to shrubs and branches. This application has not received a file Number from mass DEP. The applicant is proposing to construct a single-family home with an accessory apartment on Azalea Circle. Page 1 1 Stormwater will be collected from roof and driveway,but the stormwater calculations were not received or reviewed by the Commission or engineering at the time of the hearing;there were not enough hardcopies for distribution. There was questions whether the current system had enough capacity. The applicant said there is more than 1000 gallons of storage between all three chambers but will verify. The applicant indicated they would provide an electronic(pdf)version of the calculations for review. The commission also requested to consider the impacts of the clogging of the pervious pavement as part of their calculations. Retaining walls are 2 to 4 feet and will be used around the property. This will not requiring engineering review. Sal Gentile an abutter asked the question about sewage connection and how many trees would be removed. Tom Anzoni was wondering about the retaining wall if it would be removed and if there are alternatives to a sewer connection on Carnation Circle. He also asked if all the catch basin's discussed at the meeting would be located on the applicants property. Vito Palatino asked about water flooding,water stored in that area and if this project would affect the already large area the water seems to take up around his property. The Commission asked for Stormwater information.A planting plan including mitigation for the tree removal sent to the Conservation Office before the next meeting. A second site visit is planned for October 23rd before this site visit takes place Tom Hughes will rehang the wetland flags. Motion to Continue Mr. Flynn and seconded by Mr. Pinette Vote 4-0-0 RDA 2018-7 25 Larch Lane Immerman Mr. Immerman explain that he wanted to build an addition and the deck. The closest point the project would get to the resource area was 50 feet. Mr. Immerman said he would install erosion control and that both structures would be built using sono tubes. Motion to approve checking off N3 Mr.Flynn seconded Mr.Pinette Vote 4-0-0 270-366 Charles St,CJM Builders The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing single family home down to the foundation. Two additional foundation areas will be poured and a new single family home along with a paver patio and exterior deck will be built. The applicant also proposes to landscape the lawn and remove trees within the 25 and 35 foot vegetated buffer zone. A question about where the grass line ends and its proximity to the resource area was discussed. The condition of the trees to be removed is unknown and fill is proposed for the left and right side of the house. How will alter that area and or access to the back yard. The commission will conduct a second site visit on October 23rd Page 12 Motion to continue Mr.Flyan and seconded Mr. Pinette Vote 4-0-0 A Draft of the Order of Conditions will be available at the next meeting. RDA 2018-8128 Fairchild,Dopler Mr. Dopler explains his retaining wall has collapsed, confirmed from the picture and a site visit by the Commission. Plans are presented at the meeting silt fence will be installed between the work in the wetland. A condition to not cover the leaf litter with any spoils from the excavation was requested. The wall will be rebuilt in kind Motion to approve checking off N3 Mr. Flynn seconded Mr. Pinette Vote 4-0-0 NOI 270,30 Ashley Place,Mahoney The applicant is proposing to demolish and rebuild an existing deck converting it into a Four- season room supported by sone tubes. The applicant also proposes to build a deck and a small addition to square off one corner of the house. 4 trees are proposed to be removed,all will be replaced. The location of two trees and their health and sustainable life in that location was that question. There are flagstones in the resource area that need to be removed. The commission will conduct a second site visit on October 23,2018 Motion to continue Mr. Pinette seconded Mr. Flynn Vote 4-0-0 246 Walnut Street The owner was doing some earth work one member of the commission checked out the site and later the Conservation Administrator. The resource areas are located beyond the new earth work. The Commission approved the work allowing Mr. Ray Airheart to continue as long as he worked no closer than the demarcation line laid out on the site visit. The line is from three trees that transact the property with yellow tape on them Land Gift Map 2 Lot 1 The Convnission discussed the land gift by Kenneth Latham. Mr Hayes did a preliminary site visit to check for access point along with unknown danger areas.A new site visit was scheduled with Ms. Scanlon with a site visit report scheduled for the next meeting. Commission discussed minutes Motion to adjourn Mr. Pinette seconded Mr. Hayes Vote 4-0-0, pm10:23 Page 13