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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-12 Conservation Commission MinutesTown of Reading (Al Meeting Minutes L G RK ;moo o„. , ',u 11 Board - committee - Commission - Council: -'`” i' ' Conservation Commission Date: 2023-07-12 Time: 07:00 PM Building: Location: Address: Session: Open Session Purpose: Zoom Virtual Meeting - Version: Final Conservation Commission Meeting Attendees: Members - Present: Martha Moore- Chair, Brian Bowe- Vice Chair, Walter Talbot- Member, Bill MCCants- Member, Andrew Dribin- Member, Tony Rodolakis- Member Members - Not Present: Others Present: Chuck Tirone- Conservation Administrator, Jeb Pittsinger, Jack Sullivan, Jessica Boudreau, Margaret and Scott Kerns, John Andrews- JFA Design, Debjyoti Ghosh Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jennifer Velazquez Topics of Discussion: This meeting was held remotely via Zoom. Chair Martha Moore called the meeting to order at 7:08pm. Public Hearinus Scheduled: 1.0 Small Lane Assessor's Map 40 & 41 Lot 153, 155 & 29 Dep File No. 270-0748 Continuance requested until next meeting on July 26, 2023. Motion to approve continuance to next meeting on July 26, 2023- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. 2.16 Beverly Road Assessor's Map 31 Lot 36 Dep File No. 270- 0772 Mr. Pittsinger presented his changes of the proposed plan on his lot. He updated the plan to show the existing retaining wall. The Commission is requesting a more detailed plan of the plantings that will be done for further mitigation to the project. A specific number of plantings and what type of native species, as well as invasive control. Mr. Tirone would like the plan to include a cloud as to where the plantings will be located for future site visits. Motion to approve continuance to next meeting on July 26, 2023- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 5-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. page 1 1 3.18 Whittier Road Assessor's Map 39 Lot 33 Dep File No. 270-0771 Mr. Sullivan explained how the Wetland delineation was verified with plans and pictures. The Commission had discussion on how accurate this delineation was verified by the Wetland Scientists. The Commission has multiple conditions that have been requested. Dead trees to be included in the plan, new stockade fence, a memo to correct the delineation method, cut the ivy vines from the tree and after garage is removed and the excavation is completed call Mr. Tirone to do a site visit and review the roots of the trees in the back -yard bank to see N they need to bee addressed. Commission also stated the importance to have daily cleanup of the site to keep the Wetland resource protected from any debris that could cross the fence. Motion to close the hearing- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 6-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. Motion to approve the NO]- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 6-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. 4. 31 Wilson Street Assessor's Map 22 Lot 159 Dep File No. 270-0773 Ms. Boudreau updated the Commission on the conditions she was given. Ms. Boudreau presented pictures and slides of her actions. The log pile was moved, the maintenance plan for the pavers was given and a planting and removal plan was drawn out with specifics. Mr. Bowe would like a more distinct planting plan and would like to see what is being planted and where. This will help with making sure the survival rate will last throughout the years. Mr. McCants would like to see more added in the planting plan to explain the back -right corner of the land have a more defined buffer strip for that particular area. Mr. Tirone would like the proposed planting plan to be amended with the particular native plants that will be added to the property. Mr. Tirone would also like Ms. Boudreau to research the pavers further to decide on what she would like to use in that specific area of the patio. There are differences in the installation and maintenance of both options in the plan. Motion to approve continuance to next meeting on July 26, 2023- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 6-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. 5. 7 Heritage Drive Assessor's Map 29 Lot 57 RCC File No. 2023-15 The Commission conducted a site visit for this proposed plan. One of the collected concerns was the amount of fill that was in the wetlands just behind the fence along the property line. The Kerns plan to park their cars on the street and have the materials stock piles of the build in the current driveway but a more detailed order of operations is requested of logistics with stock piles and dumpsters on site and adding an erosion control plan. Mr. Tirone would like to add the past addition of the home to the approval as it was not approved previously by the Conservation Commission when it was done more than 15 years ago. Mr. Tirone would also like to see confirmation from a structural engineer to approve the foundation as the home is being built up. If there is more work on the foundation that needs to be done this plan would need to come back to the Conservation Commission for further approval. Ms. Moore is requesting that the Kerns remove some of the yard waste beyond the fence for mitigation as well as the removal of invasive in that same area. A plan of how the construction site will be cleared daily and to avoid any debris getting in to the resource area will also be needed. Motion to approve continuance to next meeting on July 26, 2023- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 6-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. 6. Meadow Brook Access Easement vote- No vote this meeting. 7. Old/Now Business Linda Connors had decided not to be an associate member of the Conservation Commission. 10 Plymouth Drive certificate of compliance request- Not available this meeting. Violation Notices, yard waste and encroachment on Conservation Land - New 26 Henzie, 30 Henzie, 34 Henzie, 126 Hanscom Ave Page 1 2 Follow-ups 30 Chequessett, 25 Baker, 22, 8, 14, Oakridge Street, 38, 34 Bond 8. Discussion Items a. Correspondence -None b. Regulation review & discussion Wetland Regulation revision discussion, McCants, if time allows c. 60 Terrace Park Dog fence, d. Azalea Circle update- Mr. Ghosh spoke about some of the street cleaning that he was trying to complete but there is sewer work being done in that particular area and hopes to have it completed within a few days. He is also going to move the extra hay away from the front area as he thought it would just decompose naturally. The silt fence was installed with support of hay bales behind for erosion control. The old black fence was removed. 80% of the riprap was removed and taken away by a contractor and the rest will be used for decoration. The bases of the trees in question had been cleared. Ms. Moore is requesting a silt sac be added to the storm drain on the street as added protection as well as straw waddle behind the silt fence. The Conservation Commission as well as Chuck Tirone would like to meet and do a site visit with Mr. Ghosh. Motion to extend the order of conditions for a year contingent upon the results of the site visit meeting on Monday July 17, 2023 at 8:30am with Chuck Tirone, Debjyoti Ghosh, Bill McCants and Brian Bowe- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 6-0-0, The votes were made by roll call vote. e. ConservationlDPW Monthly Meeting August 1- Martha Moore and Brian Bowe plan to be in attendance. 9. Administrators Report: 10. Bills approved- MACC $900 for the membership and 2 e -handbooks. This would also remove John Sullivan as a member and add Tony Rodolakis and Waiter Talbot as members. Motion to approve up to $900 for the MACC, Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Bill McCants, 5-0, The votes are made by roll call vote. 11. Minutes for approval: 6/14/2023 6/28/2023 Motion to approve the minutes from 6/14/202- Motioned by Brian Bowe, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 4-0-2 Abstained by Tony Rodolakis and Walter Talbot. The votes were made by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 9:56pm by Brian Bowe, seconded by Tony Rodolakis voted 6-0-0. Page 13