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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-08 Conservation Commission Minutes FA '� -. �U � IV ` U - Town of Reading .a ,+ �, G �K a � : Meeting Minutes � . ;, e i�.�e , .�(f 6Ja:INLOAO�P' � ?i7, �� I. � .i itl�l II ' �'� Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Conservation Commission Date: 2024-05-08 Time: 07:00 PM Building: Loca[ion: Address: Session: Open Session Purpose: In Person and Zoom Virtual Version: Final Meeting - Conservation Commission Meeting Attendees: Members - Present: Martha Moore- Chair, Andrew Dribin- Member, Tony Rodolakis- Member, Walter Talbot- Member, Bill McCants- Member Members - Not Present: Brian Bowe- Vice Chair, Carl Saccone- Member Others Present: Chuck Tirone- Conservation Administrator, Tom Finn, Patricia Tackach 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 at 7:OSpm. Hearings Scheduled: 1. 0 Forest Street(between 126 and 106 Forest Street)Assessor's Map 33 Lot 92 Dep File No. 270-0779 Mr. Sullivan began with the updates to the proposed plans from the various requests from the last Conservation meeting. A foundation drain to daylight to the retaining wall in the back has been added. A site fill diagram has been added to the packet online to view. Mr. Dribin is still concerned with the watershed analysis and how it will still impact the performance of the wetlands. However, some of this analysis is outside of the Conservations jurisdiction. Ms. Moore is agreeing with Mr. Dribin that she would like to see the front yard graded in the other directions so the vernal pool is not as affected by the way the water would run off after a home has been built. Mr. Sullivan reminded the Commission that this area is 200-feet away from the vernal pool but the builder has agreed that can be done as well as the pitch of the sewer pipe. Mr. McCants spoke to remind the Commission that what they may be concerned about the water flow, is still outside of their Conservation jurisdiction. Tom Finn- 126 Forest Street, also concerned with the watershed analysis and how the flow of the water may disturb the vernal pool area. Patricia Tackach- 111 Forest Street, thankful to the Commission for their thorough work on this project and would like to see the water flow to the vernal pool not be disturbed. Kathy McGlathery- 104 Forest Street, wanted to thank the Commission for advocating for the Wetlands and the builder for making the requested changes. A condition of the Wildlife Corridor is it will be preserved in perpetuity in its natural state as well as using only wildlife friendly lighting. The Commission wants 3- years and 100% survivability of all trees and SO% of the shrubs. All trash removal on the property before work begins. Vage I 1 Motion to close the hearing on 0 Forest Street- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Bill McCants, Not in Favor by Andrew Dribin, Abstained by Walter Talbot 3-1-1. The votes were made by roll call vote. There was confusion on the vote to close the hearing. A revote was done. Motion to close the hearing on 0 Porest Street- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0-1. The votes were made by roll call vote. Motion to issue a Notice of Intent to 0 Forest Street- Motioned by Tony Rodolakis, Seconded by Bill McCants, Not in Favor by Andrew Dribin, 4-1-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. OIdINew Business 2. Violation Notices, yard waste and encroachment on Conservation Land, Follow-ups 5'I Cross Street,126 Hanscom Ave, 22, 8, Oakridge Road, 38, 34 Bond, 445 Pearl Street, Discussion Items No current update. 3. Bare Meadow land-use discussion continued to May 22 4. ConservationlDPW Monthly Meeting May 7 No members from the Conservation Commission were available to attend this meeting. 5. Bills approved None 6. Administrators Report: 2 updates, Mattera Pavilion, Birch Meadow path dedication Mr. Tirone updated that the Mattera has been graded out and seed will be cast soon, gutters have been purchased and will be installed, the water containment system is 80% set up. The Recreation Committee is in the process of naming a memorial path at Castine field in the Birch Meadow Complex aker a former Conservation Commission member Jamie Mauhan. Details yet to be ironed out and Commission would like to diswss further at next meeting. Reminder that Friends and Family Day on June 8, 2024, need Commission member volunteers. 7. Minutes for approval: 4H012024 -4124/2024 Motion to approve minutes for 4/10/2024- Motioned by And�ew Dribin, Seconded by Tony Rodolakis, 5-0-0. The votes were made by roll call vote. Motion to approve minu[es for 4/24/2024- Motioned by Bill McCants, Seconded by Andrew Dribin, 5-0.0. The votes were made by roll call vote ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 8:36pm by Andrew Dribin, all in favor. Pa9e I 2