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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-27 Conservation Commission Minutes Town of Reading 3 Meeting Minutes RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READInG, MA. r, Board - committee - commission - Council: 2010 MAY 20 AM 9141 Conservation Commission Date: 2019-03-27 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: Vice Chair Annika Scanlon, Carl Saccone, David Pinette, Michael Flynn; Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members - Not Present: Chair Rebecca Longley, Robert Hayes Others Present: Charles Castelluccio, Janice Hart, Marie Kleponis, Pauline and Rich Mastronardi, Jack Sullivan, Anna Demeter, Eleanor Delaney, Suzie Carrol, John Magee, Jay Shatto, Ms. Pruitt Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde and Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: Vice Chair Annika Scanlon called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. NOI 270-0714, 135, 139 & 149R Howard Street, Map 10 Lots 75, 76 & 77, Infrastructure Holdings LLC. Quote to provide an analysis of the extent of wetlands update. Ms. Scanlon reopened the public hearing. The Commission reviewed the two proposals from Horsley Witten Group and Matt Strasberg of wetlands.com. More contractors were asked to provide a quote, however, because this is such a small project, other firms were not interested. Following a review and discussion of each respondent's qualifications, the Commission agreed that the Horsley Witten Group is more qualified to provide both wetland and stormwater analysis. Motion to accept proposal from Horsley Witten Group by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 4-0-0. Chuck Castelluccio of 62 Wescroft Road asked what the timeline and next steps would be for the contract and whether the consultant's report would be made available to the public prior to their presentation to the Commission. Mr. Tirone reviewed the scope of work outlined in the request for proposals and noted he would call Horsley Witten to schedule. He also assured Mr. Castelluccio that he would verify with the Town Clerk when the report could be made public. Mr. Flynn estimated the report would take two weeks following the site visit and data collection. Motion to continue NOI 270-0714 by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 4- 0-0. Page 1 1 DOC 270-0669, Plan Change, Lot 4 Kylie Drive, Map 34 Lot 143, Magee At the last meeting, the Commission asked for some additional plantings on the landscaping plan. Mr. Magee noted that his updated plan included changes to some plant sizes, and additional plants and trees. Motion to approve minor plan change for DOC 270-0669 by Mr. Pinette, second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 4-0-0. RDA 2019-01, 65 Fairchild Drive Map 4S Lot 18, Kenyon Jack Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group was present to represent the applicant. He reviewed the plan to remove the existing deck and replace it with a similar sized multi-level deck with a hot tub. A 12-inch mulch sock will provide erosion control. The Commission requested the addition of 10-15 feet of construction fencing, an operation and maintenance plan that specifies using a pump to drain water from the hot tub, addition of construction entrance and material storage to the plan, and a condition that grass be re-established prior to the removal of erosion control. Motion for negative determination as discussed and amended by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 4-0-0. NOI 270-, 18 Bethune Avenue, Map 39 Lot 226, Pruitt Ms. Scanlon opened the public hearing. Ms. Pruitt presented her plan to add a pool and surrounding patio to her backyard. Mr. Tirone reviewed the site visit and asked whether the stakes that were in the ground indicated the edge of the pool, or included the surrounding patio. He also noted that there was some granite visible which might be an issue during construction. Ms. Pruitt stated the stakes are the perimeter of the pool and the ledger that surrounds it. She noted that she is aware of the ledge on the property, but wants to try to add the pool anyway. There are two trees close to the proposed pool boundary that might need to be taken down. The Commission requested that the plans be revised to show patio pavers, trees to be removed, new shed location, fencing, and retaining wall. Motion to continue by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 4-0-0. Anna Demeter of 81 Forest Street abuts the site on the other side of the wetlands. She noted that if there is any impact, it is her property that would be affected. Mr. Tirone stated that the plan calls for the pool to use a salt filter with no discharge. In the operation and maintenance plan to drain the pool if needed, the hose runs into the yard, not into the back, so there should not be any impact to her property. Old/New Business NOI 270-0713, 44 Roma Lane, Map 50 Lot 36, Carroll Mr. Tirone noted some changes he made to the draft Order of Conditions. Ms. Carroll asked if there were any issues with the potential addition of a treehouse. Ms. Scanlon noted that a tree house would not need to come back before the Commission provided there is no ground disturbance and no damage to the health of the tree. Motion to issue Order of Conditions as amended by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 4-0-0. Page 1 2 DOC 270-0687, 16 Border Road (formerly 0 Border Road), Map 6 Lot 4, Minor Plan Change Skiffington Mr. Tirone stated that the applicant is seeking to make three minor changes to the plan including: increasing the foundation by four feet, turning the stairs and adding a roof above them, and adding bump outs for bay windows. Construction has not yet started, but the proposed house is very close to the wetland buffer zone. The plan changes do not encroach on the wetlands any more than the original plan as approved. Motion to approve minor plan changes by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 4-0-0. Minutes Motion to approve minutes from September 14, 2016 by Mr. Pinette, second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 4-0-0. Motion to approve minutes from December 29, 2015 by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 4-0-0. Motion to approve minutes from July 22, 2015 by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 4-0-0. Motion to approve minutes from October 28, 2015 by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 4-0-0. Motion to approve minutes from March 13, 2019 by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Saccone. Vote 4-0-0. Administrator's Report Camp Curtis Guild Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) Mr. Tirone reviewed his meeting to Camp Curtis Guild. The facility is working with stakeholders and neighboring communities to compose an Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP). The document is needed to identify features of the property, as without it, the facility cannot get approval to do work. They are hoping to build a Readiness Cyber Command Center. Topics discussed include: snow dumping and unauthorized access, invasive species, and fencing around the entire property. The Camp wanted input from the neighboring communities so they can compose a draft of the plan, which will be shared with the Commission for review and comment. Ticks and Mosquitoes Mr. Tirone stated that a resident called to ask what she could do to prevent ticks. He and Ms. Scanlon researched prevention methods to share. Recommendations to prevent ticks include: cutting lawn short, removing leaf litter, pruning low vegetation, keeping wood piles and bird feeders away from the home, keeping plants surrounded by stones, keeping a three-foot barrier of dry mulch, using a tick tube, and having good rodent control. To prevent mosquitos: wear protective clothing, use repellents with deet, use repellent outside of clothing, eliminate standing water, vaccinate pets and keep them indoors during peak times, turn off outside lights overnight, and use a mosquito magnet. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 4-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 pm. Page 1 3