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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-12 Conservation Commission Minutes OrN Town of Reading al Meeting Minutes RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, MA. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Conservation Commission 2919 FEB 26 PM 6. 07 Date: 2018-12-12 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: Chair Rebecca Longley, Vice Chair Annika Scanlon, Michael Flynn, Robert Hayes, David Pinette, Carl Saccone; Chuck Tirane, Conservation Administrator Members - Not Present: Others Present: Jack Sullivan and Michelle St. Pierre Tom Hughes and Sean Malone Gina Willette Brendan and AnnMarie Ring [Name] Mahony [First Names] Moynihan Jerry Sheehan, MWRA Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde and Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: Ms. Longley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. NOI 270-0710, 8 Strawberry Hill Lane, Map 7 Lot 192, St. Pierre lack Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group and Michelle St. Pierre, the homeowner of 8 Strawberry Hill Lane, were present to review project changes requested by the Commission. The project includes an addition to the existing single family home on the property, in addition to installation of an in-ground pool, surrounding patio, and a shed, with a majority of the work taking place within the 100 foot buffer zone of wetlands. The original plan showed three trees to be removed. Mr. Sullivan provided a letter from tree expert, Bob Moses, which recommends keeping the two smaller trees, and only removing the largest of the three. There will be no excavation of roots as it is within the 25 foot no-disturbance zone. Other improvements to the plan include: protection and enhancement plantings of the area between 25 feet and 35 feet from the wetlands, adding a two-foot retaining wall so the pool will match the existing grade, and relocation of the shed. The landscape plan for the removal of the 40 inch tree includes planting of five new trees, plus 52 perennials, and will try to retain the existing arborvitaes. Motion to close the hearing by Ms. Scanlon; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 Page 1 1 NOI 270-0709, 125 & 126 Azalea Circle, Map 23 Lot 125 & 126, Kay Street Realty Tom Hughes of Hughes Environmental Consulting and Sean Malone of Mobile Consulting Group were present to provide a plan update. The plan includes cutting down 42 trees and planting a mix of 23 evergreen and 8 deciduous trees, plus 15 shrubs three feet or greater, for a total of 36 tree equivalents. Because the plan is 6 trees short according to the tree replacement schedule, Mr. Hughes stated he is willing to make a $500 donation to the Shade Tree Fund as allowed under the tree policy. Mr. Malone addressed concerns raised by the Town Engineer's review of the stormwater submission including: rainfall and storm event calculations, orientation of the level spreader, and alternatives to utilizing the existing sewer easement. The Town Engineer will determine whether those requirements have been satisfied. Per Mr. Flynn's suggestion, Mr. Malone agreed to add a drainage trench along the retaining wall as a way to divert runoff away from the wetland should the pervious pavers clog or fail. Motion to continue the hearing to January 9r", 2019 by Mr. Pinette; second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 6-0-0 RDA 2018-50, 40 Glenmere Circle, Map 15 Lot 94, Willette Gina Willette, owner of 40 Glenmere Circle, was present to outline her plan to remove and replace six trees on the property. Bob Moses of Arbor Tree Service determined that six trees within the 25 foot buffer zone of the wetland, and within 50 feet of the house, are unhealthy and pose a risk to the property. The stumps of the six trees, plus two existing stumps would be grinded to make room for other plantings. To replace the trees, Ms. Willette plans to plant four sugar maples, a Flowering dogwood, and a magnolia along with wildflowers and other plants on the approved native species list. Ms. Scanlon encouraged her to continue to clear sticks, leaf piles, and debris around the area. Ms. Willette agreed and noted that is part of her plan. Motion to approve by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0 NOI 270-, 28 Intervale Terrace, Map 26 Lot 217, Ring Ms. Longley opened the Public Hearing. Brendan and AnnMarie Ring were present to review their plans to add living space and a deck to their existing house. Mr. Ring noted that because the plan includes adding impermeable space, he had an engineer design a catch basin to offset runoff. Ms. Longley requested that wetland flags one through four be fixed, a pallet removed from the exposed root structure of a dawned tree, and wood debris cleared from the area. The Public Hearing cannot be closed at this time due to pending file number from DEP. Motion to continue the hearing to January 9`^, 2019 by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0 NOI 270-0704, 1503 Main Street, Lot B Map 60 Lot 12, Castellano The applicant requested to continue the hearing until January 9, 2019. Motion to continue by Mr. Pinette; second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 6-0-0 NOI 270-0705, 1503 Main Street, Lot A Map 60 Lot 11, Castellano The applicant requested to continue the hearing until January 9, 2019. Page 1 2 Motion to continue by Mr. Pinette; second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 6-0-0 NOI 270-, 23-25 Lakeview Avenue & Eaton Street, Map 17 & 18 Lot 131, 274, 275, 276, & 1, 2, Fodera, Eaton Lakeview Development LLC The applicant requested to continue the hearing until December 19, 2018. Mr. Flynn stated that he will be recusing himself from this project, as he has been involved with reviewing it with the EPA. Motion to continue by Mr. Pinette; second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 5-0-1 with Mr. Flynn recused. Old/New Business Minor Plan Change NOI 270-0708, 30 Ashley Place, Map 39, Lot 190, Mahony Mr. Mahony was present to review his revised plan for his home addition. Mr. Tirone noted that Glen Redmond, Building Commissioner, prefers to see full foundations underneath living spaces. However, the original plan included a new deck and the three-foot bump out addition to the kitchen to be built on stand-alone piers. By working with the Building Commissioner and structural engineer, it was determined that a foundation wall under the kitchen portion of the addition would be more appropriate. All foundations being installed are outside of the 35 foot buffer zone. A 1,000 gallon dry well will also be added. Motion to approve the minor change by Ms. Scanlon; second by Mr. Flynn. Voted 6-0-0 Minor Plan Change 270-0676, 113 Arcadia Avenue, AKA 0 Low Meadow, Map 14, Lot 15, Priest In addition to removing trees, the plan change is to add an underground propane tank to the left of the home being built. Mr. Tirone noted that the DEP has not yet approved the change, but advised the Commission that they can give provisional approval pending review and approval by the DEP. Motion to provisionally approve the minor change pending DEP approval by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Voted 6-0-0 COC 270-0681 & 270-0547, 14 Strawberry Hill Road, Map 7, Lot 193, Moynihan Mr. and Mrs. Moynihan were present to seek sign off for Certificate of Compliance and release of bond. Mr. Tirone provided a brief history of the project and status update for the driveway runoff, clearing of brush, and plantings on the property. He noted there was one spot next to the beck deck that was well-traveled, missing grass, and a bit muddy due to the rainy conditions on the day of the inspection. Ms. Longley expressed her faith that the property owners would work to fix the muddy area, and Mr. Hayes noted that the rest of the landscaping seemed stable even given the rainy conditions. Mr. Pinette recommended that Mr. & Mrs. Moynihan address the issue of rain runoff from the roof raising the rain table next to the house in the driveway. Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance for 270-0681 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance for 270-0547 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 Page 1 3 Motion to release bond for COC 270-0681 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 Motion to release bond for COC 270-0547 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 COC 270-0647, Oak Street Right-of-Way, MWRA Jerry Sheehan of MWRA was present to provide a history of the project and request a Certificate of Compliance be issued, as the project has been completed. Mr. Tirone advised the Commission that he had visited the site and recommended that the Commission issue the Certificate of Compliance. Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance for 270-0647 by Ms. Scanlon; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 COC 270-0664, 76 Longwood Road, Map 19, Lot 15, Mahony The Commission reviewed the updated plan. Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance for 270-0664 by Mr. Flynn; second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 6-0-0 270-0623, 101 Willow Street, Map 26 Lot 74, Austin Preparatory School Mr. Tirone stated the Certificate of Compliance was issued back in November and it is time to release the bond. Motion to release the bond for 270-0623 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0 Mr. Tirone notified the Commission that an applicant would like sign off on demolishing an existing home at 1260-1264 Main Street prior to submitting a Notice of Intent. As the site is currently under construction with three new houses, the Commission did not object to Mr. Tirone's sign-off. Mr. Tirone notified the Commission that the quarterly curb cut bill of $19.71 for the Bare Meadow Conservation parking area on Pearl Street was received. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Pinetter; second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 6-0-0 Meeting adjourned at 9:14 pm. Page 1 4