HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-09 Conservation Commission MinutesMEETING RCE 1 VED
Reading Conservation Commission Meeting T O C L R K
Selectmen's Meeting Room,-7::00 PM READING, M S S
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
000 NOV A I 3
Present: Mark Wetzel, Chairman; Doug Greene; Barbara Stewart; Tina Ohlson; Annika
Scanlon; Fran Fink, Conservation Administrator; Brian Sullivan, Associate Member; Maureen
Knight, Recording Secretary.
Absent: Bill Hecht, Brian Tucker
Old/New Business
Maplewood Trail - Tom Cochrane Scout project, letter from condo association
The Commission reviewed a letter from the Maplewood Condo Association, and will work with
them to address concerns about the trail under construction there. Tom Cochrane was advised to
find a different project for his Eagle Scout requirement. The Chairman said he could continue the
Cranberry Dam Trail or replace a boardwalk in Bare Meadow. The Chairman. will meet with Mr.
Cochrane over the weekend and give him additional information. .
134 Fairchild Drive, DEP 270-475, RGB 2006-13 - Planting plan revision
The Commission reviewed a letter from the owner but did not accept the proposed work.
127 Charles Street, RGB 2006-7 - Status of work
Ms. Fink gave site visit report.
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to close the file. Ms. Ohlson seconded. Vote was 5-0-0.
29 Shackford Road, DEP 270-507, RGB 2007-16 - Site plan revision
The Commission reviewed a plan revision. They will request a surveyed plan, and more specific
information about RFA impacts, grading, recharge rates, and as-built impervious cover.
Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Michael Palmer, 107 Main Street, DEP 270-561, RGB 2009-
23, restaurant, parking lot, and drainage systems
Present: Attorney Brad Latham, Michael Palmer, David Comerford, Dominic Sicari
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The Commission reviewed the draft Order of Conditions. Attorney Latham reviewed conditions that
the Applicant would like altered. There was a discussion about availability of street parking,
protecting trees in the wetlands, snow storage, drainage and grading at the dumpster pad, grading
elsewhere. The draft Order was revised.
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to close the public hearing. Mr. Greene seconded. Vote was 5-0-0.
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to issue the Order of Conditions with the Findings and Conditions
as amended this evening. Mr. Greene seconded. Vote was 5-0-0.