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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-22 Conservation Commission Minutes Coreery w Meeting Minutes August 22,2012 A00rondW/IM012 RECEIVED MINUTES TOWN GL M Reading Conservation Commission Meeting READING, MA. Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM 2019 MAR —8 PM 1: 29 Wednesday,August 22,2012 Present:William Hecht, Chairman, Jaime Maughan; Bran Tucker, Barbara Stewart, Annika Scanlon Charles Tirone,Administrator Kim Saunders, Recording Secretary Mare Westwater,applicant Jim Lordan, resident Wendell Holmes, Holmes Pool Company Scott Heidom, applicant Tabilha Heidom, applicant Janet Lusk,applicant Absent: Bran Sullivan Call to Order: There being a quorum the meeting opened at 7:00 PM Old/New Business Bills approved Workshop request US Army Corps Wetland Delineator Methods—the Commission can not go to this workshop; but Mr. Tirone will attend. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve attending the workshop. Ms. Scanlon seconded. Vote was 5-". Banner Mr. Sullivan was absent—Conservation banner will be postponed until nerd meeting Minutes for approval July 25, 2012 and August 8, 2012 minutes will have to be approved at the September 12,2012 meeting. DOC 270.0604: 28 Catherine Ave, Map, 25, Lot, 11, Walsh A bond was discussed and if one is needed on this application. The Commission signed the Order of Conditions. Motion made by Ms. Stewart not to accept a bond. Mr. Tucker seconded. Vote was 5-0-0. DOC 270.0605: 160 Charles, Map,34 Lot, 62, Lorden The Commission signed the Order of Condition's. Motion made by Ms. Stewart not to accept a bond. Mr. Tucker seconded. Vote was 5.0.0. COC 270.45b: 62 Haystack, Map 7, Lot 85, Gondella 1 0onscrvn0on Mating Minutes August 22,2012 Approved 09/1] 12 Mr.Tirone went on a site visit. He lel the Commission know: the Order of Conditions is from 1977; the owner's are getting ready to sell;the lawn is established and there were no open erosion. Mr.Tirone let the Commission know that because of the"scanning" in the Conservation department,finding an old file is difficult right now. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to issue a Certificate of Compliance. Ms. Stewart seconded. Vote was 5.0-0. RDA 12.9: 47 Mark Ave, Map,32 Lot 45,Westwaler The homeowner told the Commission she would like to fill in her pool. The area will be filled with gravel and clean fill; and grass planted. The fence in the comer of the yard is where construction equipment will be entering. The contractor was warned about the evidence of erosion around the steep bank. How heavy equipment might make the bank fail. Mr. Maughan asked that the debris he saw on the other side of the fence be looked at. Mr.Tirone will amend the Order;there was confusion in how old pool patio area was going to be used. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve a Negative Determination with amendment Mr. Tuckerseconded. Vote was 5-M. RDA 12.10: 100 Fairchild, Map,45, Lot 4, Heidom The applicant explained he would like to take down 3 Pine trees in the wetlands by his house. He explained he needs a new roof;and the roofer told him there is moisture damage to the roof from the trees. The applicant is willing to plant trees or shrubs in place of the 3 Pine trees. The Commission explained they do not have regulation to prohibit the removal of the trees; but feel the trees are very beautiful and healthy. They asked 9 the applicant would be willing to keep a tree that was substantially away from the house; but they understood about the other 2 that are much closer to the house. The Commission explained to the applicant how the replanting works. The applicant will let Mr. Tirone know what they are going to do. They will contact the Town's Tree Warden and work with him. Motion made by Ms.Stewart to continue the RDA. Mr. Tuckerseconded. Vote was 540. NO1270-: 20 Eastway, Map, 212A Lot, 17, Lusk Mr. Hecht opened the Public Hearing. The applicant talked about her project. She would like to do an addition to the back of her house. She would like a sun porch;the biggest the foundation would be is 48 x 12. The bedroom will be expanded over the porch. The hot tub and the bulkhead will be moved. The front porch will be repaired; but in the same footprint. The applicant talked about the October storm that left riprap in her yard. She also wanted to inform the Commission about the trash in the wetland area. The Commission talked about if a bond was needed and why a previous project required one. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to strike collecting a bond. Ms. Scanlon seconded. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Mr. Maughan to close Public Hearing. Ms. Stewart seconded. Vote was 5- 0-0. Motiom made by Ms. Stewart to issue an Order of Conditions with an amendment. Mr. Tucker seconded. Vote was 5-0-0. Salem Five Bank water quality Inspection Report Mr. Hecht said the water quality report that was submitted seemed fine and asked if any one had questions. 2 Com iw Meeting MmuWs August 22,2012 Appy WN/12/2012 EEE Warning The Commission talked about the location of the mosquito that was found and that another test was done. Meeting Minutes Mr.Tirone talked to the Commission about the turnover on minutes to the Town Clerk. The Clerk would like the minutes sooner. The Commission was concerned about approving minutes on meetings that did not attend. But if the Clerk would like draft minutes Mr.Tirone could forward those. Site Visits Mr. Tirone let the Commission know: • Camp Curtis has started the project. • He did a site visit at a pond on Brooks Road. They thought there was Algae Bloom, but it was Duck Weed. 78 Whittier has started The trees that were not supposed to be taken down off of Forest Street were identified. They contractor had problems getting the equipment on property. Mr. Hecht talked about the picnic table that was given to Matters Cabin by the Gid Scouts(donated by Dunkin Donuts, pad bought by Conservation Commission). Mr. Feudo would like to know where it should go. It was decided to keep it in a flat area in back of cabin,close to parking for ADA acceptance. Regulations Mr. Hecht talked about the final draft of the Regulations. The following is needed: Mr. Hechenbleikner would like a copy soon. He would like to forward it to Town Counsel for review. There are some little things missing from the draft, but does not want to hold it up. After Town Counsel reviews a Public Hearing would be scheduled. The Commission would like to advertise this meeting—web, paper for example. Town Meeting members should be invited. After receiving feedback, Commission will make decision if they want to make changes. If changes,Town Counsel needs to take another look. If simple rewording, review by Town Counsel not needed. The Commission will have to vote after or during the Public Meeting to approve regulated chosen. Final proposal is presented Mr. Hecht talked about the previous Selectmen meeting. Mr. Hecht, Ms. Stewart and Mr. Maughan came back from that meeting thinking 3 different ways that the Selectmen recommended for presenting the Regulation changes. Mr. Hecht wants all 3 presentations be available to the public. He would like the other Commission members to become familiar with them. The Public Hearing will be around mid September. The Senior Center might be a location for the Public Hearing. Mr. Maughan will be the liaison to Town Counsel. Mr. Maughan will let Commission and Mr.Tirone know when Town Counsel gets back to him with feedback. 3 Cmury w Mating Minutes Augur 22,2012 App W 091122012 Motion made by Mr. Tucker to accept the above 3 presentations;and forward them to Mr. Hechenbleikner. Ms. Scanlon seconded. Vote was 5.0.0. Ms. Scanlon presented a Dog Waist Station she found on a website. Maybe just a sign with bags would make residents pickup after their dog. Mr. Tirone said the survey that was sent out regarding Town Forest is closed; only 3% said they do not pickup after their dog. Motion made by Ms. Stewart to adjourn meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Tucker seconded. Vote was 5.0.0. Respectfully Submitted, Kim Saunders Recording Secretary 4