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Conservation Commission 5
Date: 2018-05-09 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Select Board Meeting Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session
Purpose: Public Meeting Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Chair Rebecca Longley, Vice Chair Annika Scanlon, David Pinette, Robert
Hayes, Michael Flynn; Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator
Members - Not Present:
Harry Curtis
Others Present:
Jack Sullivan, Jesse and Connie Dimeo, Mr. Magee, David Raucci
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-, 26 Milepost Road, Map 7 Lot 92, Dimeo
lack Sullivan of Sullivan Engineering Group and homeowners Jesse and Connie Dimeo
appeared before the Commission to present their plan to add an inground pool to their
backyard. Mr. Sullivan entered into the record a letter of support from the direct abutter at
32 Milepost Road. The proposed pool is a 344 square foot freeform pool to meet the
setbacks of both zoning and wetland protection. Currently, there is no vegetation between
the house and the wetland, and there is a shed within the 25-foot buffer zone. The
Commission reviewed the plans and offered suggestions on how to accommodate the
homeowners wishes. Based on the Commission's feedback, the applicants will come back
with a complete plan that will include the planting mitigation plan, removal of the shed,
location of the drywell, location of fencing, and location of pool equipment.
Motion to continue NOI 270-, 26 Milepost Road by Ms. Scanlon, second by Mr.
Pinette. Vote 5-0-0.
Plan Change NOI 270-0668, Lot 4, 24 Kylle Drive, Map 34 Lot 243, Magee
Mr. Magee was present to propose a plan change to the existing NOI on the property. The
previous owners next door submitted the NOI, which was approved, but never built the
house and decided to sell the property. Mr. Magee is proposing to construct a smaller house
further away from the wetland and trail easement, and relocating the driveway to align it
more with the existing curb cut and eliminate the need for a turnaround. The planting plan
remains unchanged. The Commission agreed with the proposed changes and favored the
smaller footprint of the house. Mr. Tirone stated that the Commission will need the final
plan showing the walk-out apron, deck stairs moved, and grading towards the path.
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Motion to approve plan change on the condition that the Commission receive the
updated final plan by Mr. Flynn, second by Mr. Pinette. Vote 5-0-0.
RDA 2017-10, 288-292 Grove Street, Lot 37 Lot 4, Meadowbrook Golf Club
Mr. Tirone stated that the applicant should be bringing plans next week and will appear
before the Commission at a lune meeting.
Old/New Business:
306 Main Street Update
Mr. Tirone stated that the applicant needed to show some progress or risk losing one of
their permits. The site was cleared and erosion control was added. It may still be another
few weeks or months before construction begins, but the changes made should deter people
from dumping at the site.
Arcadia Avenue Update
Mr. Tirone stated that the developer was granted a foundation permit, and is approved to
begin work by the Building Department. David Raucci of 117 Arcadia Avenue expressed
concern over the zoning and how approval was granted for development of the property.
Historical obstacles to developing the property included lack of frontage. The Commission
heard Mr. Raucci's concerns and advised him that they do not have jurisdiction over zoning
and his questions may be best answered by the Town Planner and the ZBA.
Tree Cutting Policy
The Commission discussed feedback received since the inception of the Tree Cutting Policy
this past November, and what the Shade Tree Fund contributions are specifically used for.
Mr. Tirone will draft changes to the policy including requiring an RDA for a request to cut
five or more trees, and adding in a procedure for emergency scenarios.
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Pinette, second by Mr. Flynn. Vote 5-0-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.
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