HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-31 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes, Reading Conservation Commission, August 31, 2005
Minutes of the Reading Conservation Commission
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Selectman's Meeting Room, Town Hall
August 31, 2005 r ow CLERK
M_ADING, MASS.
Present: Jamie Maughan, Doug Greene, Will Finch, Steve Gold Commissio er,;;
Fran Fink, Administrator ifl r B - ~4 ` 0
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Old/New Business:
Johnson Woods, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-424, RGB 2004-10
Present: Bob Gargano, contractor and Brad Latham, lawyer
The Commission reviewed the Master Deed and requested revisions to include the Zone of
Natural Vegetation protection. The Commission reviewed revised plans for the Peterson
property and discussed how work would be conducted.
Maughan moved and Goldy seconded to accept the Peterson plan as a minor plan revision,
with the understandings as discussed. Vote 4-0
The Commission reviewed partial as-built plans of drainage systems and roadways, and
asked questions about a change in the interceptor near the entrance. Town Engineer will be
consulted.
Maughan moved and Greene seconded to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance for
specific portions of the roadway in Johnson Woods Drive and Green Meadow Drive, and
certain drainage system components. Vote 4-0.
The Commission reviewed a Drainage Covenant and site plan. Greene moved and Goldy
seconded to accept them as submitted. Vote 4-0.
1 General Avenue, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-428, RGB 2004-22
The Commission reviewed progress on preconstruction requirements and a recent hazardous
waste assessment. A letter will be sent.
36 Pitman Drive, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-385, RGB 2002-36
Greene moved, Goldy seconded to accept site plan revision as a minor modification. Vote
4-0.
Archstone Reading, West Street, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-412, RGB 2003-46
Maughan moved, Finch seconded to accept site plan revision as a minor modification. Vote
4-0.
Ipswich River
Maughan moved, Goldy seconded to send a letter to Board of Selectmen to commend them
for the decision to impose a water use ban to protect flow rates in the Ipswich River during
the dry season. Vote 4-0.
Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, August 31, 2005
The Commission is interested in monitoring use rates to see whether the ban has a material
effect. The Commission will support publicity to encourage cooperation.
Water:m4in from Ash Street to Walkers Brook Drive, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-
403, RGB 2003-29
Greene moved, Maughan seconded to issue Certificate of Compliance. Vote 4-0.
Site Visit Reports
After hearing reports, Goldy moved and Greene seconded to close files for 16 Varney
Circle, 116 and 128 Van Norden Road, and 88-98 Walkers Brook Drive. Vote 4-0.
Meeting adjourned.