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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-09 Conservation Commission Minutes Orq� Town of Reading e l Meeting Minutes ED TOWN CLERK ERK READING, MA. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: 2019 FEB 26 PM 6: 01 Conservation Commission Date: 2019-01-09 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session Purpose: Public Meeting Version: Draft Attendees: Members - Present: Chair Rebecca Longley, Vice Chair Annika Scanlon, Michael Flynn, Robert Hayes, David Pinette; Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members - Not Present: Carl Saccone Others Present: Brendan Ring Jim McGrail with Matt and Suzie Carroll Chris Sporages Brad Rhodes Mllenova Boriana Tony D'Arezzo Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde and Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: Ms. Longley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. NOI 270-0705, 1503 Main Street, Lot A Map 60 Lot 11, Castellano NOI 270-0704, 1503 Main Street, Lot B Map 60 Lot 12, Castellano Ms. Longley stated that the applicant requested a continuance to the next meeting. Motion to continue NOI 270-0705 to January 23, 2019 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 5-0-0 Motion to continue NOI 270-0704 to January 23, 2019 by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 5-0-0 Old/New Business: 35 Arcadia Avenue Mr. Tirone stated that he was notified today of clear cutting of trees at 35 Arcadia Avenue. However, there was no permit issued to do so. He plans to visit the site tomorrow and will report his findings to the Commission. NOI 270-0709, 125 & 126 Azalea Circle, Map 23 Lot 125 & 126, Kay Street Realty P,' I I Ms. Longley stated that the applicant requested a continuance to the next meeting. Motion to continue to January 23, 2019 by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0 Old/New Business: 107 Main Street Mr. Tirone notified the Commission that he sent a certified letter to the owner of the property. The area behind the dumpster seems to have been cleared to expand the space for snow storage. Neighbors have called to complain, as the area drains into an open sewer easement, and clearing it has caused neighbors to be affected by Flooding. Part of the OCC issued in 2011 called for trees and shrubs to be planted behind the dumpster area. However, there are currently no plantings there, and there have been no permits issued for additional work. Mr. Tirone noted that he has not yet received a response from the owner following the certified letter. He will follow up with the owner to review how the area was built and its current state, and will update the Commission. NOI 270-0712, 28 Intervale Terrace, Map 28 Lot 217, Ring Mr. Tirone reviewed the NOI. At a prior meeting, the Commission discussed issuing an Order of Conditions an asked Mr. Ring to correct wetland Flags, and clear yard trimmings and a pallet from the buffer zone. Motion to close the Public Hearing by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 5-0-0 Motion to issue Order of Conditions by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 5-0- 0 NOI 270-, 44 Roma Lane, Map 50 Lot 36, Carroll Ms. Longley opened the Public Hearing. Jim McGrail was present with homeowners Matt and Suzie Carroll, as they wish to clear a portion of their yard of vegetation, re-grade the area, and build a rock wall as a boundary between the existing wooded area and the yard. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll had submitted a previous NOI; however, the Commission decided that their plan to remove trees and vegetation was too aggressive. The Carrolls appealed to the DEP, which found in favor of the Carrolls, however, they did not proceed with their plan in time. The Carrolls have come back before the Commission with a revised proposal and to seek advice on an acceptable plan to modify their yard. The Commission will conduct a site visit and have tasked the Carrolls with staking out the proposed boundary to which they want to clear, and designating which trees they plan to prune, and which trees they plan to remove. Motion to continue to January 23, 2019 by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0 Old/New Business 56 Cross Street Mr. Tirone stated that the applicant is seeking an amendment to the Order of Conditions. The current order calls for a granite bound visible at the property line. The applicant would like to change the marker from a granite marker to a rebar stake to avoid a tripping hazard. Motion to amend the Order of Conditions by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0 Page 1 2 DOC 270-0710, 8 Strawberry Hill Lane, Map 7 Lot 192, St. Pierre At the request of Ms. Longley, amend the Order of Conditions to remove the silver maple and add vegetation. Motion to accept the Order of Conditions as amended by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0 DOA 2018-10, 40 Glenmere Circle, Map 15 Lot 94, Willette Mr. Tirone recommended that the Commission issue the Determination of Applicability with the special condition that he inspect the site once the project is complete. Motion to issue DOA by Mr. Flynn; second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0 NOI 270-, 23-25 Lakeview Avenue & Eaton Street, Map 17 & 18 Lot 131, 274, 275, 276, & 1, 2, Fodera, Eaton Lakeview Development LLC Mr. Flynn recused himself from the discussion. Chris Sporages of Williams & Sporages was present to address concerns raised by the Commission and the public at the previous meeting. The retaining walls will either be made of concrete and rock, or stone and cement, and will vary in height. The snow storage plan will be finalized prior to the next meeting, but was revised to include landscape islands and designated snow storage areas. If needed, portions of the parking lot will be restricted in snow events and designated as snow storage. The tree inventory performed did not include the area between the wetland and the 25 foot boundary. Prior to the next meeting, the tree inventory will be completed and the plan on which trees will be removed and replaced will be provided. The street sweeping and maintenance plan calls for the street and catch basins to be monitored and cleaned as needed with special attention being paid in the spring and fall. Leaf litter was identified in the area behind an existing 2 family home, and a note on the plan will state that the leaf litter will be removed. The lighting fixtures of the townhouses whose porches overlook the wetland will be attached to the buildings and accommodate a 20 watt led bulb. Mr. Tirone requested that the homeowners be somehow notified of what type of bulb is allowed. Mr. Sporages stated that he welcomes the Commission's recommendations of what plantings to add to the zone of natural vegetation following the removal of trees. Ms. Scanlon requested that the landscape plan clearly specify how much of the existing landscape will remain untouched, especially between the townhouses and the wetland. Mr. Sporages noted that everything between the wetland line and the 25 foot boundary will remain untouched, and that will be specified in the landscaping plan. Motion to continue to January 23, 2019 by Ms. Scanlon; second by Mr. Pinette. Voted 4-0-0 Motion to adjourn by Mr. Pinette; second by Mr. Hayes. Voted 5-0-0 Meeting adjourned at 9:34pm. Page 1 3