HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-12 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes, Reading Conservation Commission, October 12, 2005
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Minutes of the Reading Conservation Commi
Selectman's Meeting Room, Town .Hall
October 12, 2005 20 P b~
Present: Bill Hecht, Will Fitch, Steve Goldy, Mark Wetzel, Commissioners; Fran
Fink, Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Old/New Business:
Wood End School, DEP 270-241, RGB 2000-8
Mr. Hecht gave a site inspection report. No action was taken.
335 Main Street, RGB 2005-29
Present: Bill Stantial
The Commission reviewed and revised a draft Order of Conditions.
Wetzel moved, Finch seconded, to issue Order of Conditions with Findings and Conditions
as amended tonight. Vote 4-0.
3 Line Road, DEP 270-432, RGB 2004-27
Present: Mr. and Mrs. Modagno
Mr. Hecht gave a site inspection report. The Commission requested additional planting and
an as-built site plan.
248 Main Street, DEP 270-296, RGB 1997-35
Present: Richard Carter
Mr. Hecht gave a site inspection report. The Commission requested additional planting and
clean-up in certain areas, along with revisions needed in the Grant of Conservation
Restriction.
Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Deer Run Developers, Inc., Kylie Drive Subdivision
(150, 160 and 166 Wakefield Street), DEP 270-462, RGB 2005-41
Present: John Ogren, Hayes Engineering
The Chairman opened the hearing. Mr. Ogren presented revised site plans. Ms. Fink
presented written comments. The Commission asked questions about the drainage design,
grading, impervious cover, trees to be retained, and easements.
Finch moved, Goldy seconded to continue the hearing to October 26, 2005 at 7:45 PM.
Vote 4-0.
1 General Avenue, DEP 270-428, RGB 2004-22
Present: Bob Poulos, Danis Properties, Mark Favaloro, Attorney, Scott Fisher, New
England Environmental
Mr. Hecht gave a site inspection report, including some erosion problems in the replication
areas.
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Mr. Fisher presented a plan revision including work on stream banks and in Buffer Zone,
removal of invasive plants, installation of RMLD utility poles, and soil stabilization
measures. The Commission questioned which trees and shrubs would be removed. The
Commission agreed to the removal of some shrubs in the Buffer Zone, Norway Maples, and
one diseased Elm near a proposed light pole. A methodology was discussed that would
result in no filling of floodplain, no sedimentation in the brook, and monitoring after
planting.
Finch moved, Wetzel seconded to accept the proposed work as described and agreed this
evening. Vote 4-0.
25. Pinevale Avenue, Enforcement Order
Present: Mark Favaloro and Mrs. MacKinnon
The Commission reviewed a proposed planting plan and asked that barberry be eliminated,
that two trees be added, and that all plant species be reviewed by the Administrator before
planting.
Finch moved, Wetzel seconded, to accept the plan as revised this evening. Vote 4-0.
Reading Memorial High School, DEP 270-416, RGB 2003-51
Mr. Hecht reported a conversation with Elaine Webb, School Committee, concerning
sidewalks and Riverfront Area requirements south of the track. The Commission reviewed
notes from a site meeting on October 5 and discussed concerns about TLT's lack of
responsiveness.
Archstone Reading, West Street, DEP 270-412, RGB 2003-46
Mr. Wetzel reported drainage problems on West Street after a recent storm.
13 Harvest Road, DEP 270-457, RGB 2005-24
Ms. Fink reported an inspection. Excavation has begun under the foundation.
337 Ash Street, Enforcement Orders
Ms. Fink reported an inspection. Stakes have not been set and structures have not been
removed as ordered. The Commission will begin issuing daily fines until the work is done.
Pondview Lane Subdivision, DEP 270-345, RGB 2000-52, and Enforcement Order
The Commission reviewed site visit reports. A letter will be sent concerning the status of
work.
1481 Main Street
The Commission discussed possible acquisition of the property at 1481 Main Street. It
abuts Bare Meadow Conservation Area.
Barrows School, DEP 270-414, RGB 2003-49
The Commission reviewed status reports from the design engineer and landscape architect.
The Commission will continue to work with contractor and school representatives on punch
list.
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Lobs Pound Mill Conservation Area
Mr. Wetzel will attend the Eagle Court ceremony.
Site visit protocol
The Commission discussed suggestions for a site visit policy. The Administrator will draft a
protocol for review.
Town Meeting Warrant
The Commission approved a draft for Article 15 and expressed reservations about Article
13.
Finch moved. Wetzel seconded to support Article 7, the Stormwater Enterprise Fund. Vote
4-0.
Bill from Peter Fletcher, Soils Consultant
The Commission will ask the applicant to provide an additional $75 to cover the consulting
fee for Mr. Fletcher's work.
79 Grove Street
Finch moved, Wetzel seconded to approve a Minor Project Permit for tree removal.
Vote 4-0.
Meeting adjourned.
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