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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-27 Conservation Commission MinutesPR � Town of Reading s Meeting Minutes Fo /P�P'IX(OP� Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Conservation Commission Date: 2021-10-27 Time: 7:00 Building: Location: Address: Session: Purpose: Zoom Virtual Meeting - Version: Final Conservation Commission Meeting Attendees: Members - Present: k5CE'IVED TOWN CLERK READING, MA. 2022 JUN -9 PH 1:35 Chair Annika Scanlon, Vice Chair Martha Moore (acting chair), Brian Bowe, John Sullivan, Joe Carnahan, Carl Saccone, Chuck Tirone, Conservation Administrator Members - Not Present: Others Present: Jack Sullivan, Dedjyoti Ghosh Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Chuck Tirone Topics of Discussion: This meeting was held remotely via Zoom/ In-person hybrid. Vice -Chair Martha Moore called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Public Hearings Scheduled: 1310 Main Street, Mao 41 Lot 75 & 84 Deo File No. 270-0746 Ms. Moore Continued the public hearing in an abbreviated notice of resource area delineation, filed by Ocean Breeze Builders LLC, Michael Phillips, under the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 131, Section 40 and/or the Reading wetland protection By-law, section 7.1, for the review and verification of wetland boundaries on the property. All work is within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland. Ms. Moore explained the application has been continued to the November 10th meeting. Mr. Tirone explained the commission is waiting for a third -party review on this site to be finished. Motion to continue 1310 Main Street to the November 10th meeting by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Ms. Scanlon Roll call vote 6-0-0. Page 1 1 0 Small Lane May 40 & 41 Lot 153. 155 & 29 Deo File No. 270-0748 Ms. Moore continued the public hearing for notice of intent of 0 Small Lane, filed by LEC Meghan Johnson del Rey realty, Pursuant of the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 131, Section 40 of the wetlands protection act, the applicant proposes the construction of a limited project stream crossing, retaining walls, wetland alteration, wetland replication, drainage, grading and associated utilities under WPA: 310 CMR10.00 ONLY. All work is within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland. Mr. Sullivan explained a request to amend the notice of intent which would now be under state act and Reading bylaw and will submit proof of mailings to abutters. He is waiting on LEC peer review but has marked the center line every 25 -feet from the proposed roadway. Mr. Sullivan also marked all the trees that are proposed to be removed. Four other trees are to be marked on the next plan. Mr. Tirone recapped a site visit noting some inconsistencies in the plan and marked trees, requesting the centerline of the road to be marked. requested the commission do another site visit for the application. Ms. Scanlon considered the commission going with LEC for the site visit as they are required to do one with the commission. LEC should reach out prior to the next meeting. Commission discussed the date for a site visit. Mr. Tirone requested a discussion with the applicant about funds for the bylaw prior to the next meeting. Motion to approve a meeting for filling fees the applicant and their counsel if present with a member of the commission and conservation administrator with findings presented to the commission by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Carnahan. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Motion to continue notice of intent for 0 Small Lane to the November 10th meeting by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Bowe. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Lot A Main Street next to 1261 Main Street Mao 51 Lot 95 Next to 1261 Main Street DEP File No. 270-0749 Ms. Moore continued the public hearing on a Notice of Intent, filled by LEC, Frank Lanzillo, Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 131, Section 40, the wetlands protection act, the applicant proposed the construction of a new single-family home dwelling on a vacant lot. New improvements include a driveway and utilities. All work is within 100 feet of a bordering vegetative wetland. Mr. Tirone explained a request to continue Lot A Main Street to continue to November 10, 2021. The applicant is bringing in a consultant to advise them on the vernal pool. Motion to continue Lot A Main Street to the November 10th meeting by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Ms. Scanlon Roll call vote 6-0-0. 56 Grey Coach Road Ms. Moore opened the public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Wendy Robinson, under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, M.G.L., Chapter 131, section 40 and/or the Reading Wetland Protection By-law, Section 7.1, for removing the crushed stone base and installing a poured slab floor under the existing porch. Enclosed under the existing 21x16 -foot deck to create a screened room. build a new 16x18 foot composite deck as shown on the plan. All work is within the 100 -foot buffer zone. Mr. Tirone explained the applicant is looking into the easement and is hiring an engineer to add the easement to the plan. Motion to continue 56 Grey Coach Road to November 10th meeting by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Carnahan. Roll call vote 6-0-0. 51 Sanborn Lane Ms. Moore opened the public hearing on a request for Determination of Applicability filed by William & Jessie Lynch, Under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40 and/or the Reading Wetland Protection By-law, section 7.1, for removing 9 trees within the 100 -foot buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland. Mr. Tirone recapped the last meeting where the applicants were requested to get an arborist to evaluate the trees. Mr. Tirone will stay in touch with the applicants and keep the commission informed. Ms. Moore requested a planting plan to be included with the evaluation. Motion to continue 51 Sanborn Lane to the November 10th meeting by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Mr. Bowe. Roll call vote 6-0-0. 48 Azalea Circle Ms. Moore opened the public hearing on a request for Minor Plan Change filled by Dedjyoti Ghosh, Under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40 and/or the Reading Wetland Protection By-law, section 7.1, to convert the approved single- family home with an assessor apartment to a single-family home. Build a 22x24 -foot two - car garage in the same location as the two -car parking area with pervious pavers. To mitigate any additional stormwater issues over 1,700sgft of pavement will be removed. Mr. Sullivan explained the changes to the approved Order, pavement removal, deck removal, and proposal of a 22 by 24ft garage. Mr. Sullivan explained the changes still meet the drainage requirements for the project. Infiltration units in the plan account for 58 cubic feet and the total roof area is 47 cubic feet. Furthermore, Mr. Sullivan said with the reduction of impervious surface it would be well below the 10, 25, and 100 -year storm events. Ms. Scanlon indicated that the runoff from the house was not addressed. Mr. Sullivan explained there are other infiltration units elsewhere to collect this runoff included in the original plan, this consists of 8 units in total. Commission discussed the infiltration unit placement. The commission requests two more infiltration units in the front near the garage. Mr. Tirane requests a narrative including the roof runoff in a letter. Mr. Bowe inquired about the wetland flags being reviewed. Mr. Tirone reminds the commission this is an existing order of conditions, in effect what is in front of the commission tonight is a plan change not the entire project. Mr. Carnahan indicated the plan changes would be under an amended order of conditions and not a minor plan change. Mr. Tirone recapped his discussion with the applicant that the disturbed area where the garage is going does not increase the disturbed area. Mr. Sullivan explained on the new plan where the pavement would end and where grass would now be on the plan. Ms. Moore requested a revised plan for trees that would be saved. Ms. Scanlon noted that with the change in lawn being added back to the plan could the build be moved farther away from the wetland. The Commission requested a plan that includes a basement walkout, and trees on the final plan. Mr. Bowe inquired about a stockpile location. Mr. Sullivan indicated It would be trucked off site or stored 75ft away from the wetland. The commission requested the applicant return to the November 10th meeting with the information requested. Motion to continue 48 Azalea Circle to the November 10th meeting by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Mr. Bowe. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Page 13 28 Haverhill Street Camp Curtis Guild Ms. Moore opened the public hearing on a request for Determination of Applicability filed by Jacob McCumber, MA Army National Gaurd, Under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40 and/or the Reading Wetland Protection By-law, section 7.1, for a five-year invasive plant management plan, include application of herbicides, within wetland resource areas and buffer zones. Resources include BVW, vernal pool, and NHESP designated priority/estimated habitats for rare species. All work is within the 100 - foot buffer zone to a border vegetated wetland. Mr. Tirone explained that the applicant would like to do a 3 town, site visit on November 13th which falls after the November 10th meeting. Motion to continue 28 Haverhill Street Camp Curtis Guild to the December 8th meeting by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Ms. Scanlon. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Old/New Business: Matters Garden Update Mr. Tirone introduced the Mattera garden project. explained that site work needed includes grading and access path. Parking logistics were discussed. Three terraces were discussed as being part of the conceptual plan. Apple trees on the site are needed to be removed. Ch. 61 1310 Main Street Mr. Carnahan discussed the update for 1310 Main Street in relation to the availability of land. Mr. Tirone explained that the land Is no longer Ch. 61 land. Town counsel advised, that the owner paid the back taxes and withdrew from the program. The Town Manager was asked to look into the matter in January of 2021 but did not, the land is no longer available. Integrated Vegetation Management Plan RMLD Mr. Tirone discussed the integrated vegetation management plan from RMLD he believed that RMLD was not following the regulations and wanted the commission should look into it. Reaulation Fee Discussion The commission will discuss proposed amendments to sections 2.D, 4.A -K, continued on the November 10th meeting. 11 Veterans Way Mr. Tirone explained work being done to approve a path leading into Kurchian Woods. Discussion with owners abutting the area about dead trees being taken down and native trees being planted. Mr. Tirone will reach out to applicants for further plans. DPW Meeting The commission decided that Mr. Bowe and Mr. Saccone would attend the monthly DPW meeting on the 2nd of November. COC Reauest 270-0559 53 Arcadia Ave. Map 19. Lot 6. Haostrom Mr. Tirone explained they are waiting for the determination of applicability to close before the owner moves forward with the Certificate of Compliance request. COC Request 270-0532 RGB 2008-14 18 Small Lane Map 166 Lot 5 Hushes No Action COC Reauest 270-0559 RGB 2008-15, 22 Small Lane, Map 166, Lot 14, Dvmen No Action Page 1 4 1303 Main Street Ms. Moore indicated that a block retaining wall was installed on the 25 -foot line at 1503 Main Street. Ms. Scanlon recapped a site visit where she saw minimal erosion off the porch and grass being established on the back house. The front house had a concrete block resting on the erosion control. Mr. Bowe indicated the erosion was still a problem and that sediment had built up to the first layer of the silt sock behind the boulders in the driveway. The commission discussed the area of open ground, the cinderblocks, and re -staking the 25 -foot line. Mr. Saccone remind the commission that grass would not be a great stabilizer. The applicant should focus on stabilizing the slope rather than adding more fill that creates a permanent structure. Ms. Moore requested juke matting. The commission decided on the removal of the cinderblocks and approved erosion control. Mr. Saccone explained native straw could be put in to replace the cinderblocks but would not be a long-term solution. Mr. Bowe suggested talking to the homeowners directly about the lawn and site area to find a solution. The commission requests the chair send an email to Mr. Castellano indicating the removal of the cinderblocks and a plan to stabilize the soil by a specified date. Motion to instruct Ms. Scanlon to write a letter to instruct Mr. Castellano to remove the cinder blocks, and stabilize the soil by the November 10th meeting, without proof of the work the commission will discuss an enforcement order by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Mr. Bowe. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Administrators Report Forest Cuttlna Plan Mr. Tirone explained a request will be at the next meeting where the commission will discuss the cutting of the red pines that are dying in Town Forest. MESA had comments on Phase 1 of this work, but there has been no response from natural heritage about phase 2. Plymouth Road National Grid Cleanup Mr. Tirone explained that It is a staging area and left disrupted at the side of the road by Boston Gas and needs to be fixed. Minutes July 28th minutes. Mr. Carnahan explained the minutes about 257 and 260 Main Street included a new plan for a patio that was not actually included in the new plan, Mr. Carnahan proposed new wording. Motion to approve changes to minutes by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Carnahan. Vote to accept minutes as amended by Ms. Moore. Roll call vote 6-0-0. August 11th minutes Mr. Carnahan noted the minutes on Lot A Main Street next to 1261 Main Street stated the first two houses on Nelson Road had survey stakes. Only the second house had survey stakes. Mr. Carnahan proposed new wording to clarify the placement of stakes for Lot A encroachment. Mr. Carnahan also notes the wording of a sentence about Flags placed 36ft from the wetland line. Ms. Moore noted that the enforcement section mentioned 14 Dean Road and a follow-up needs to be done. Mr. Tirone will reach out to both sites. Ms. Scanlon mentioned possible letters of the reminder of enforcement orders being sent to the sites. Ms. Scanlon requested Mr. Tirone draft a letter to be sent out to each site. Ms. Scanlon and Mr. Bowe are prepared to do a site visit for 14 Dean Street and 30 Chequessett Road. Page 1 5 Motion to approved minutes as amended by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Bowe. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Adiourn: Motion to adjourn by Mr. Carnahan, seconded by Mr. Sullivan. Roll call vote 6-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:36 pm. Page 16