Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-30 Conservation Commission MinutesConservation Comnussion, June 30, 2010 . il- MINUTES -D r f R, Reading Conservation Commission Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 of - Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2'. 414 2010 J131 1 P Present: Bill Hecht, Chairman; Barbara Stewart; Annika Scanlon; Tina Ohlson; Brian Tucker; Fran Fink, Administrator. (Jamie Maughan was also present but did not vote because his term of office will begin on July 1, 2010) Absent: None Old/New Business 285 Main Street, DEP 270-564, RGB 2009-28 Present: Mark Johnson, attorney for Max Gabriello Mr. Johnson requested three revisions in the wording of the Order of Conditions. The Commission accepted two of the revisions and modified the third revision, with the agreement of Mr. Johnson. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to issue the Order of Conditions with the Findings and Conditions as amended this evening. Vote was 5-0-0. 110 Grove Street, DEP 270-553, RGB 2009-8 Present: Brad Van Magness, owner Mr. Van Magness presented plans to replace the front retaining wall, driveway surface, and driveway drainage system, and to change the proposed granite porch to a wooden porch. The Commission asked questions and advised that a structural engineer should prepare the final design for the wall. Mr. Van Magness agreed. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to accept the proposed work as a minor plan revision under the Order of Conditions. Vote was 5-0-0. 22 Roma Lane, Enforcement Order Mr. Hecht gave a site visit report. Eleven trees have been planted, mostly evergreens. There is still a gap in the BVW that needs more trees. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to require the planting of four red maple trees in the open part of the wetland. Vote was 5-0-0. 88-98 Walkers Brook Drive, DEP 270-489, RGB 2006-39 and DEP 270-502, RGB 2007-7 Ms. Fink gave a site visit report. The grass swales and restoration plants look good. The drainage systems and pavement have been cleaned. Three small gullies on the slopes of the swales need to be replanted or stabilized with rip-rap. The ZNV bounds must be set, and then the as-built survey can be done. 7 Oak Ridge Road, DEP 270-5.09, RGB 2007-19 Mr. Hecht gave a site visit report. All work is complete and the site is stable. The clean-outs for the infiltration chambers are not visible, but may be under the peastone at the play area. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to issue a Certificate of Compliance with continuing Conditions. Vote was 5-0-0. 1 Conservation Commission, June 30, 2010 107 Main Street, DEP 270-561, RGB 2009-23 Ms. Fink reported on the staff meetings and site inspections made since the June 16, 2010 meeting. The two items that the Commission requires for sign-off on occupancy have not yet been addressed. Mr. Palmer also has lists from other boards and officials and is scheduling the work at this time. Public Hearin, Notice of Intent, Patrick Bishop, ll Oak Ridge Road, RGB 2010-13 Mr. Bishop was not present. The Commission reviewed the proposed plans. Mr. Hecht gave a site visit report. Ms. Fink reviewed written comments. The Commission would like more information about the proposed patio surface, and about planting in the bare area in the northeastern corner of the lot near the stream. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to continue the hearing to July 14, 2010. Vote was 5-0-0. Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Milad Saberi, 58 Mill Street, RGB 2010-14 Present: Mr. and Mrs. Saberi, applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Quirbach, abutters at #50 Mill Street Mr. Saberi described the proposed work, including landscaping and shed relocation. The Commission reviewed site visit reports and draft Findings and Conditions for the Order of Conditions. They discussed the proposed shed location, the number of trees to be planted, the proposed grading along the boundary with #50 Mill Street, and removal of a brush pile from the wetlands. They revised some of the Findings and Conditions. They also noted that the Certificate of Compliance for construction of the house was not recorded by the builder. Jean Barrone and Andrea Quirbach, abutters, asked questions, which the Commission answered. Motion made by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to issue the Order of Conditions with the Findings and Conditions as amended this evening. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to reissue the Certificate of Compliance for the previous Order, for recording purposes. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to close the hearing. Vote was 5-0-0. Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, Conrad and Andrea Quirbach, 50 Mill Street, RGB 2010-15 Present: Mr. and Mrs. Quirbach, applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Saberi, abutters at #58 Mill Street Mrs. Quirbach described the proposed work, including landscaping, patio construction, grading, and shed relocation. The Commission reviewed site visit reports and draft Findings and Conditions for the Determination. They discussed the proposed shed location, the number of trees to be planted, the proposed grading along the boundary with #58 Mill Street, and the patio materials. They revised - some of the Findings and Conditions. Conservation Commission, June 30, 2010 Motion made by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to issue a negative Determination with the Findings and Conditions as amended this evening. Vote was 5-0-0. Old/New Business Benjamin Lane, DEP 270-466, RGB 2005-49 Present: Mr. and Mrs. Marc Moll, owners of Lot 3 Mr. and Mrs. Moll reported that their fence is located within the Zone of Natural Vegetation, next to two bounds that the Commission had ordered to be moved to the 25-foot setback line in a previous meeting. Ms. Fink noted that the site plan presented by the Molls for approval of the fence was the original subdivision plan, showing a 48-foot wide house on the lot with the fence extending northward to -end outside the ZNV. The actual house is 60 feet wide, and thus the fence has ended up in the ZNV. The developer had also set the ZNV bounds too close to the wetlands, adding to the confusion. The Commission discussed possible options to resolve the situation. The Molls requested a waiver of the setback provision under Section 3.D of the Reading Wetlands Protection Regulations, and proposed that the ZNV bounds be moved to the 25-foot setback line immediately east and west of the fence. Motion by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to grant the waiver for the fence as requested, subject to relocation of the ZNV bounds as proposed. Vote was 5-0-0. ? 10 Torre Street," DEP 270-538, RGB 2008-35 Ms. Fink reported that the boulders had been moved out of the Track Road right-of-way. The specifications for the water quality treatment unit and the final as-built.plan have not yet been submitted. 1364 Main Street, DEP 270-387, RGB 2003-4 Mr. Hecht gave a site visit report. The basins have been graded and topsoil has been applied. Planting should be completed soon. Environmental Notification Form, Mass. Water Resources Authority The Commission reviewed a draft letter to MEPA commenting on the proposed construction of water mains to create a redundant loop for MVIRA water service. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to send the letter as drafted. Vote was 5-0- 0. 306 Haverhill Street, St. Athanasius Church The Commission reviewed the Enforcement Order sent after the June 16, 2010 meeting. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Ohlson, to ratify the Enforcement Order. Vote was 5-0-0. Sunset Rock Lane, DEP 270-295, RGB 1997-6 Mr. Hecht gave a site visit report. Street trees have been planted and there is no further work needed for the subdivision. Ms. Fink stated that Partial Certificates of Compliance have been issued for all of the lots except Lot 4, which remains under enforcement to correct violations. Conservation Commission, June 30, 2010 Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to release in full the $5,000 security being held for completion of the subdivision to Presidential Development Corporation, Inc. Vote was 5- 0-0. Bare Meadow - Recreational Trails Grant The Commission reviewed the status of the project. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to request reimbursement from DCR in the amount of the grant. 338 Ash Street, Violation Notice Ms. Fink gave a site visit report. The owner has been mowing the wetlands replication area, and has agreed to cease mowing and allow it to return to a natural condition. 334 Ash Street, Minor Project Permit for fence Ms. Fink gave a site visit report. The owners have installed the fences as permitted. However, they have also installed an above-ground pool without obtaining a Building Permit or Minor Project Permit. A letter will be sent to request that they obtain the necessary permits Minutes for approval Motion made by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to approve the minutes of May 12, 2010 as drafted. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to approve the minutes of May 19, 2010 as drafted. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to approve the minutes of June 2, 2010 as drafted. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Ohlson, to approve the minutes of June 16, 2010 as drafted. Vote was 5-0-0. Kylie Drive, DEP 270-462, RGB 2005-41 Ms. Fink gave a site visit report for Lot 6. The site is stable and work is complete. Motion made by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance for all work on Lot 6 of the subdivision, with continuing conditions. Vote was 5-0-0. 16 Track Road Ms. Fink gave a site visit report. The site is stable and work.is complete. Motion made by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to issue a Certificate of Compliance for the project, with continuing conditions. Vote was 5-0-0. Motion made by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to release in full the $5000 bond for the work. Vote was 5-0-0. Adjournment Motion made by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to adjourn the meeting. Vote was 5-0-0. 4