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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-11 Conservation Commission Minutes or Town of Reading a Meeting Minutes RECEIVED 49 TOWN CLERK READING, MA. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Conservation Commission 2019 JUN -5 PM 1: 05 Date: 2018-07-11 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 (arrived at @ 7:12 pm), David Pinette, Michael Flynn, Carl Saccone, David Neumeyer; Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members - Not Present: Others Present: John Tolman, Jackie Welch, Mark Winsor, Michele Estabrook, Bob Moses, [Perfecto's Rep], Kim Honetschlager, William Finch Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jacquelyn LaVerde and Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: - Ms. Longley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. COC, 738 Pearl Street Mr. Tirone provided a summary of the project and noted that Mr. Fitzgerald, the property owner, added granite bounds at the corners of the property and eliminated the rebar, and added a plaque to the stone wall indicating the conservation area. Motion to issue Certificate of Compliance for 738 Pearl Street by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0. Continued RDA 2017-10, 288-292 Grove Street, Map 37 Lot 4, Meadowbrook Golf Club NOI 270-, 1260-1264 Main Street, Lot 3 Map 45 Lot 104 & 106, Mass Equity Investors - NOI 270-, 1260-1264 Main Street, Lot 4 Map 45 Lot 104 & 106, Mass Equity Investors NOI 270-, 1260-1264 Main Street, Lot 5 Map 45 Lot 104 & 106, Mass Equity Investors Ms. Longley opened the Public Hearing. John Tolman and Jackie Welch were present to represent the applicant and reviewed the revised plan for Lot 3. The house was rotated slightly further away from the wetland, and the driveway was decreased. An additional collection chamber was added to the front of the house. Mr. Tirone noted that the Town Page I 1 Engineer has not yet reviewed the updated plan and will issue a memo once he has. He also requested that all three sites be inspected on a monthly basis to monitor erosion control during construction. Motion to continue NOI 270-, 1260-1264 Main Street, Lot 3 by Ms. Scanlon, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0. Motion to continue NOI 270-, 1260-1264 Main Street, Lot 4 by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0. Motion to continue NOI 270-, 1260-1264 Main Street, Lot 5 by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0. RDA 2018-4, 30 Glenmere Circle, Map 15 Lot 96, Winsor The Commission reviewed their site visit to examine trees the homeowners had marked and labeled with the hope of removing them. They agreed the trees labeled A, B, C, and J were dead and could be removed without having to be replaced. Trees labeled D, I, N, O, and P could be removed, but would need to be replaced. The homeowners expressed concern with the amount of poison ivy growing alongside many of the trees as they have young sons and do not want them exposed to it. Bob Moses of Arbor Tree Service was present with the homeowners to explain why he believes it is preferable to remove the whole tree, as spraying glyphosate to eliminate the poison ivy would damage and weaken the roots of the tree. By grinding the stump and maintaining grass instead, the poison Ivy should not grow back. The Commission would like to see the poison ivy removed without having to remove healthy trees along with it. Following a lengthy discussion, the Commission decided another site visit was needed to re-evaluate trees labeled E, F, G, H, K, L, M, and Q. Motion to continue RDA 2018-4, 30 Glenmere Circle by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0. NOI-, 285 Main Street, Map 12 Lot 43, Ataha, Taj Engineering, LLC A representative was present on behalf of Perfecto's Cafe seeking approval to add three additional parking spaces. The space next to the existing dumpster will remain a snow storage area. The CPDC approved the plan, but did not approve of just a "No Parking" sign in the snow storage area. The Town Engineer requested a curb or a guardrail Installed to deter parking and enable use of the snow storage area. The Commission agreed that a guardrail is the only acceptable solution to separate the snow storage area from the parking area, as people continue to park there even though it is not allowed. The Commission also needs verification from the Town Engineer that storm water runoff requirements have been satisfied. Motion to continue NOI-, 285 Main Street by Mr. Flynn, second by Ms. Scanlon. Vote 6-0-0. NOI 270-, 1503 Main Street, Lot A Map 60 Lot 11, Castellano NOI 270-, 1503 Main Street, Lot B Map 60 Lot 12, Castellano The applicant requested a continuance of the hearing. Members of the Trails Committee and Reading Open Space Trust were present to discuss the request of land donation. At the previous meeting, the Commission suggested that the applicant consider donating portions of the land, as the proposed development left a lot of space undeveloped due to the features of the land. Kim Honetschlager, GIS Administrator, presented a map which outlined both lots and the sections of the proposed donation from Lot A: the northern portion would bring all of Fairbanks Marsh under the protection of one entity; and the Page 12 southeastern portion, which is largely wetland and would protect a vernal pool located just outside the property line of Lot A In Bare Meadow. The Commission agreed with the suggested land donation request. Joe Cloonan from Reading Open Land Trust will present the proposal to the developer. Old/New Business DOC 270-0579, Jacob Way, Augustus Court, Abigail Way - Reading Woods Mr. Tirone noted that he had not heard back from the applicant, and stated that he felt strongly about asking for additional bounds. COC 270-0631, 164 Green Street, Map 17 Lot 216, Brenner Mr. Tirone noted that the applicant is still waiting for a survey and will attend the next meeting on July 25th. Friends and Family Day Debrief Mr. Flynn reviewed his participation in Friends and Family Day as a representative of the Commission. Ms. Longley drew the winner of the four-hour rental of Matters Cabin: Michael Comadico. Johnson Woods - Unauthorized-removal of 1 tree, Scanlon Ms. Scanlon stated that she spoke with the developer regarding the removal of a tree. The developer told her that she should speak with the condo manager. She has tried to contact the manager a number of times and asked Mr. Tirone that if she is still unsuccessful in reaching him after this week, to follow up with a letter. COC, 113 Arcadia Avenue Mr Tirone explained that the developer missed the deadline in the Order of Conditions to place a Conservation Restriction on the property. If the developer does not follow through with the restriction, the OOC cannot be closed and the Certificate of Compliance cannot be issued. The Commission agreed that the developer could move forward provided they show proof that the Conservation Restriction has been submitted to the state, and if the condition is not met the bond will not be released. WAS Motion to approve MACC dues in the amount of $747 by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 6-0-0. Motion to adjourn by Ms. Scanlon, second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 6-0-0. Meeting adjourned 10:07pm. Page 13