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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-27 Conservation Commission Minutes Meeting Minutes February 27, 2013 RECEIVE TOWN CLERK READING, MA. 2019 MAR -8 PM 1: 31 Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Wednesday,February 27,2013 Present: Jaime Maughan,Vice Chairman, William Hecht,Jaime Maughan,Brian Sullivan, Annika Scanlon,Will Finch,Kevin Scott Charles Tirone,Administrator Kim Saunders,Recording Secretary Absent: Call to Order,Old/New Business- Mr.Kevin Scott is a new Conservation Commission member. He let the Commission know a little bit about himself. He has lived in Reading for 20 years. He has been with his current company for 27 years as an environmental engineer;working mostly with storm water. Mr.Terry Selle is interested in being Conservation Commission member. He stated he has lived in Reading for 8 years and is on the Trails Committee and Forest Committee. His interview to become a member got mixed up. He is following up with this. Mr. Hecht confirmed he is no longer the chairman. Mr. Maughan will fill in as vice chairman. The Commission needs to do an election for both positions. It was suggested that the Conservation Commission rotate being chairman every 6 months. It was agreed upon by the Commission Mr. Maughan will be chairman until June and then continue with the rotation. Mr. Sullivan will be chairman during election. Mr. Maughan stated that whoever is chairman needs to meet with the Conservation Administrator before the Wednesday meetings. Motion made to support Mr. Maughan as chairman until term expires in June. Vote was 5-&0. Ms. Scanlon and Mr. Sullivan were both nominated for vice chairman. The Commission took a vote. The vote was Mr.Sullivan 3-&0 and Ms.Scanlon 2-0-0. Continued NOI 270-0610,38 Cross Street,Map 12 Lot 36&78,Pacillo- At the applicant's request,this hearing is continued to March 7,2013. Mr. Tirone will have Mr. Sullivan sign that a continuation is needed. Bills approved: There are no bills at this time. Administrators Report ATV Letter Meeting Minutes February 27,2013 DRAFT Mr. Tirane stated that he drafted a letter for a resident at 33 Pondview,whom it is believed to be riding his ATV in Kurchian Woods. The Commission discussed if all the neighbors should receive a letter; but was decided the letter drafted is appropriate. 3rd Party Review: The Commission talked about the 3`d party review that is needed for 38 Cross Street. Mr. Tirone stated he received 3 proposals: VHP, Hughes, and Wetland Consulting Service. The prices submitted are all pretty close. He stated that it was asked by Hughes and Wetland Consulting Service that the line be looked at in the spring. The site was checked out by both of them;and they both know about the culvert. After a discussion the Commission voted on the 3 proposals Motion made by Mr. Hecht to accept Hughes as a 3rd party review. Ms. Scanlon seconded Vote was 6-0-0. Mr. Tirone will send the proposal received to applicant and the Commission will do nothing until they hear from them. It was asked that thank you cards be sent out to the other two companies. Mr. Tirone suggested tallying up the expenses prior before Hughes goes to the site. Mr.Hecht questioned if the procedure that the Commission is following is the correct one that the Town allows. Mr. Tirone said it was and he confirmed with Ms. Delios,Town Planner. Eric's Greenhouse,Plan/DRT Comments Mr. Tirone stated this site has become complicated because of a non-conforming lot. They will need to go back to the ZBA. The Commission stated if there are new plans they can come back and have a discussion. The Commission talked about the concerns with the building location. They would be willing to talk about sacrificing the wetland in the front if the wetland in the back has great improvement; maybe an expansion and removal of evasive could be suggested. COC 270-0498 RGB 2007-5: 22 Whittier Road,Map 140, Lot 19& 51,Pizzotti No planting plan submitted by applicant yet. The restriction also needs to be picked up and filed. MACC Conference carpool logistics Mr. Hecht will drive Ms. Scanlon and Mr. Finch. Mr. Sullivan will drive himself Mr.Maughan is not able to go. Minutes for approval: February 13, 2013— Ms. Scanlon suggested some changes on the minutes regarding 246 Walnut Street. The Commission talked about the site visit at this location. The Commission would like to go on the property to see the site; if not they will go to the abutters property. Motion made by Mr. Finch to approve the February 13,2013 minutes as amended Ms. Scanlon seconded Vote was 4-0-0(Mr. Sullivan was not at the meeting) Market Basket and Stop and Shop-4 bay areas Mr. Tirone said he met with the site supervisor; he is willing to clean out the trash located at site. The site supervisor would like to present a new plan to the Commission. There are trees that just grew there that he would like to get rid of and replace with low grading plants. The Commission stated a RDA will be needed. Meeting Minutes February 27, 2013 DRAFT Annual Report— Mr. Tirone presented the report that is due by the Commission to the Town. He asked if anyone has any changes or suggestions he will be working on it until 2:00 tomorrow Motion Mr.Hecht to approve Annual Report. Mr. Finck seconder. Vote was 6-0-0. Mr. Maughan asked how about the signs for Castine Field. He would like them up before spring. Mr. Finch let the Commission know he has hung the wetland regulations in different locations. He also posted hunting allowed signs. He would like a couple of more. Mr. Finch talked about how Open Land Trust property does not have rules posted on their land; it was suggested sharing Conservations with them. No changes as of yet with the 40b project. It was stated they are not on the ZBA schedule Mr. Sullivan talked about a document that he recently read regarding existing property discharges and who had jurisdiction Motion made to adjourn at 8:30. Vote was 6-&0. Respectfully submitted Kim M Saunders