HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-28 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes, Reading Conservation Commission, September 28, 2005
Minutes of the Reading Conservation Commission RE C E CLERK
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Present: Jamie Maughan, Bill Hecht, Will Finch, Steve Goldy, Doug ag&k , -Li A
Commissioners; Fran Fink, Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Old/New Business:
Town Forest - Eagle Scout Project
Teddy Carlman presented a proposal for a new boardwalk. The Commission asked
questions and made suggestions. They advised he contact the Town Forest Committee also
Finch moved, Greene seconded to approve project. Vote 5-0.
105 Libby Avenue, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-435, RGB 2004-36
Paul Pandolfo, owner, presented proposal to remove or trim several trees.
Finch moved, Goldy seconded to accept proposed work as minor plan change. Vote 5-0.
40 Sunset Rock Road - Enforcement Order
The Commission determined that owner has not begun any work to correct violation and has
missed deadlines.
Goldy moved, Finch seconded, to issue daily fines for the days since the deadline passed
and to send a letter stating that additional fines will be issued if work is not done by October
12, 2005. Vote 5-0.
Pondview Lane Subdivision - Enforcement Order
The Commission reviewed site visit reports, and partial as-built plans, and information from
the developer. The Commission did not find any lots ready for Partial Certificates of
Compliance. A letter will be sent to the developer asking for actions to stabilize the site.
337 Ash Street - Enforcement Orders
The Commission determined that owner has not done work to correct violation and has
missed deadlines.
Finch moved, Greene seconded, to issue fine for missing deadline, and to send a letter
stating that additional fines will be issued if work is not done by October 12, 2005. Vote 4-
0 - 1 abstained.
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Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, William Stantial, 335 Main Street, RGB 2005-29
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Jack Sullivan, engineer, presented revised site plans and drainage calculations. He stated
that a proposed lot line change has been submitted to CPDC. The Commission asked
questions. Administrator provided comments.
Maughan moved, Finch seconded to close hearing. Vote 5-0.
Maughan moved, Goldy seconded to accept proposed plan and draft Order of Conditions for
the next Commission meeting. Vote 5-0.
Public Hearing, Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation, Vale Realty Trust,
335 Main, DEP 270-455, RGB 2005-30
Jack Sullivan, engineer, presented revised site plans. The Commission reviewed the soils
report from Peter Fletcher. Mr. Hecht gave site visit report. The Commission reviewed
draft Findings.
Joe Westerman, 17 Avon Street, asked about impacts on neighbors if wetlands are filled.
Mr. Hecht said that no work was proposed in the ANRAD, but if proposed in future, it
would require a Notice of Intent, public hearing, and drainage system.
Maughan moved, Finch seconded to close hearing. Vote 5-0.
Finch moved, Maughan seconded to issue Order of Resource Area Delineation as drafted.
Vote 5-0.
Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Kevin Fulgoni, 26 Rear Summer Avenue, DEP 270-
454, RGB 2005-27
Present: Libby Wallis, wetlands scientist, Lisa Mead, lawyer, Kevin Fulgoni, applicant
Ms. Wallis presented revised site plans, watershed analysis, comments from NHESP
requiring a Conservation Restriction, and request for variance. Ms. Mead provided history
of lot and recent court decisions.
Nancy Osoro, abutter on Summer Avenue questioned reason for parking lot on Willow
Street. Mr. Hecht explained zoning requirement.
The Commission commented on the importance of the proposed Conservation Restriction to
protect habitat and allow public trail access. The Commission discussed the information
concerning where the stream becomes perennial at length. The Commission asked
questions.
Maughan moved, Goldy seconded to continue hearing to October 26, 2005.
Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Deer Run Developers, Inc., Kylie Drive Subdivision
(150, 160 and 166 Wakefield Street), RGB 2005-41
Present: John Ogren, engineer, Joe Byrne, Deer Run Developers
Mr. Ogren presented plans for an 8-lot subdivision including storm water management
system. The Commission asked questions. Mr. Hecht gave the site visit report.
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Nancy Eaton spoke for Reading Open Land Trust, abutter. She asked whether detention
basin would make ROLT land wetter, and whether public trail access would be provided to
connect existing open space parcels in the area. Mr. Ogren said the developer might donate
the lower parcel to the Town for Conservation purposes, and that the detention basin would
discharge away from the ROLT land.
Administrator provided comments and noted that Town Engineer was still reviewing the
plans. She asked about blasting and 21E assessments.
Diane Meyers, 159 Wakefield and speaking for Old South United Methodist Church,
another abutter, submitted a letter and comments on drainage concerns and fill.
Greene moved, Maughan seconded to continue hearing to October 12, 2005. Vote 5-0.
Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Town of Reading Public Works Department, Strout
Avenue, DEP 270-445, RGB 2005-14
The Commission postponed the hearing until November 30, 2005, at the request of the
applicant.
Old/New Business:
25 Pinevale Avenue - Enforcement Order
Present: Mr. and Mrs. MacKinnon, owners, and Mark Favaloro, lawyer
Mr. Favaloro submitted planting plan and letter from insurance company. The
Administrator gave a site visit report, describing lack of compliance with Enforcement
Order. The Commission asked questions and set guidelines for planting to be completed by
October 12, 2005.
Reading Memorial High School, DEP 270-416, RGB 2003-51
The Commission reviewed the status of work and made plans for a joint meeting on October
3, 2005 with the School Committee.
Drinking Water Supply Protection Grant application, Kieran Road
Administrator reported that grant application had been submitted to EOEA and she is
preparing background information for Town Meeting Warrant.
Maplewood Village, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-423
Finch moved, Greene seconded to authorize the Administrator to sign off on occupancy for
Building C, provided that the flood storage compensation area is graded per approved plan.
Vote 5-0.
Hunt Memorial Park
Administrator gave site visit report. Finch moved and Greene seconded to close files for
recent projects. Vote 5-0.
Meeting adjourned.
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