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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-27 Conservation Commission Minutes�. OrRFgO Town of Reading , F, ��s Meeting Minutes >rro 6" �xcon> Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Conservation Commission Date: 2024-03-27 Building: irfii7-m4/DP79L Location: Address: Session: Open Session Purpose: In Person and Zoom Virtual Version: Final Meeting - Conservation Commission Meeting Attendees: Members - Present: L1VLL, r r OLERK e MA. AH 7: 36 Martha Moore- Chair, Brian Bowe- Vice Chair, Andrew Dribin- Member, Tony Rodolakis- Member, Walter Talbot- Member Members - Not Present: Bill McCants- Member, Carl Saccone- Member Others Present: Chuck Tirone- Conservation Administrator, Carlton Quinn, Jacqui Trainer, Saverio Fulcinitl, Jennifer Killeen, Linda McKenzie, Jack Sullivan, David McCourt, Jesse Birnbaum, Aiden Schlotman, Scott Harris Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jennifer Velazquez Topics of Discussion: This meeting was held In Person at Town Hall and remotely via Zoom. Chair- Martha Moore called the meeting to order 7:07at pm. Hearinas Scheduled: 1. 262- 262 Main Street & 10 Pinevale Avenue- Assessor's Map 11 Lot 192, 194, 196 Dep File No. 270-0779 Mr. Quinn explained there have been many discussions with CPDC and the abutters over the last couple of months. Mr. Quinn is hoping to submit the finals plans on 3/28/24. The peer review of the wetland line was confirmed to be correct with the exception of flag 107, which is out of the proposed plan site buffer zone. There has been a reduction in the site plans. The amount of impervious in the buffer zone was reduced from 415sf to 336sf. The dumpsters have also been pulled out of the buffer zone, the setbacks along the property lines for the amenities area have been increased. The buffer area will include native species plantings. Mr. Tirone would like to know what trees are being removed in the buffer zone area and is the tree policy being met? Jennifer Killeen, neighbor, is concemed about the trash management within the Pinevale area. Linda McKenzie, 7 Pinevale- neighbor, had a concern about the levels and the retaining wall that was mentioned, the placement of the dumpster and the potential use of rodenticides. Motion to continue hearing to April 10, 2024- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. Page I 1 2. 47 Hemlock Road -Assessor's Map: 7 Lot: 15 File No. 2024-1 Mr. Sullivan gave insight about the proposed project to construct an addition of a garage to the home which is entirely outside of the 100 -foot buffer zone to the intermittent brook. A portion of the existing driveway being removed is within the 100 -foot buffer zone, which is planned to be landscaped with loam and seeds. Mr. Rodolakis questioned the wetland delineation line, the inland bank seemed to follow the stream channel and there is a portion where the culvert discharges with the stream at the bottom of the circle and that part of the channel did not seem to be flagged. Mr. Dribin is questioning if the stream is intermittent or perennial. Mr. Rodolakis pulled up a USGS map and it shows the stream intermittent in that particular area. Ms. Moore wanted clarification of where the equipment will be stored and Mr. Sullivan stated it will be on the existing driveway and a construction entrance will be added to the plans. Motion for a negative determination- Motioned by Andrew Dribin, Seconded by Tony Rodolakis, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. 3. 71 Lilah Lane- Assessor's Map 55 Lot 18 Dep File No. 270-0783 Mr. Sullivan gave an overview of this proposed project ay 71 Lilah Lane. The Commission did site visit of the property. Ms. Moore is concerned about the fire circle in the back as it is within the 35 -foot no structure zone as well as some of the invasive plants that were observed growing. Mr. Bowe agreed with Ms. Moore that there is an excessive amount of yard waste beyond the property line that should be removed as well as 2 abandoned lawnmowers and a pipe. Mr. Talbot asked where the storm water down spots is going. Mr. Sullivan stated he would get an answer for that and review if there would be a water impact from the addition. The Commission would like to see the fire circle moved back on to the property out of the buffer zone area. The ninja line that is choking the tree should be moved up or removed altogether. Mr. Rodolakis would like to see some reestablishment of plantings and plan along the back edge of the 35 -foot buffer zone and needs to be permeable. There is no soil stock pile on site and all construction debris will be removed daily. The equipment will be to the right of the driveway furthest away from the buffer zones. Motion to continue hearing to April 10, 2024- Motioned by Andrew Dribin, Seconded by Tony Rodolakis, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. 4.44 Chequessett Road- Assessor's Map 28 Lot 131 Dep File No. 270-0782 Mr. Schlotman gave the Commission a brief overview of the proposed project for the property. The Commission had done a site visit of the property prior to meeting. Mr. Dribin asked if the fence would have to weave through the tree line. Mr. Schlotman had stated that the tree line is more of the canopy line and that there is a fence on site that it would be connected to therefore no trees would need to be removed from the site for this project. Mr. Rodolakis would like to know if the property owner would consider removing the European Buckthorn. The applicant is willing to remove it since it is an invasive plant. Mr. Rodolakis suggested to the applicant that he makes sure that the plantings that were picked for this project are suitable for the wet conditions of the property to survive. Ms. Moore would like to see the imitation bricks by flags 3 and 4 to be removed, boards and cinder blocks removed as well before plantings take place. Also, the construction entrance, soil stock pile and equipment stock pile should be added to the plans. Mr. Schlotman has agreed to keep the stock pile and equipment to the left side of the house out and away from the buffer zones. Mr. Tirone is curious what will be used to minimize compaction around the maple and spruce trees. Mr. Schlotman stated they could use a track pad to disperse the weight of the machinery. Mr. Tirone is asking for an operation and maintenance plan for winterization to be added to the plans. Motion to continue hearing to April 10, 2024- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. Page 1 2 Old/New Business 5. 550 West Street Plan Change, Harris A site visit was conducted at the property for a minor plan change on the project. Mr. Harris is requesting to add permeable pavers to a small area in between the existing patio and the proposed addition. Motion to approve the minor plan change- Motioned by Walter Talbot, Seconded by Marth Moore, Abstained by Andrew Dribin, 4-0-1. The votes were made by roll call vote. 6. 41 Winter Street Plan Change, Burns Mr. Sullivan present the plan changes of the project dur to the concern with a Town tree that was discussed with the tree warden. Motion to approve the minor plan change- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. 7. SWEC update, and discussion of recommendation, slides on the website Dribin Mr. Dribin gave a slide presentation on the Recommendations on Symonds Way Exploratory Committee. This will be presented to the Select Board. 8. Violation Notices, yard waste and encroachment on Conservation Land, Follow-ups 51 Cross Street, 30 Henzie, shed, 126 Hanscom Ave, 30 Chequessett, 22, 8, Oakridge Road, 38, 34 Bond, Discussion Items 9. Bare Meadow land -use discussion continued to April 24 10. Friends and Family Day Discussion June 8, 2024 11. Conservation/DPW Monthly Meeting April 2 12. Bills approved, 13. Administrators Report Reading Rifle Club had a building approved with conditions during a previous meeting. The building is requiring new water and sewer connections. They would like to run the pipe through the existing roadway area. The work would be less disturbance of the area. Motion to give Conservation Agent Chuck Tirone permission to allow this administrative change - Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. 14. Minutes for approval: 311312024 Motion to approve minutes as amended for 3/13/24- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 9:38pm by Tony Rodolakis, all in favor Page 1 3