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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-06 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes, Reading Conservation Commission, July 6, 2005 E 1~ 4 VID Minutes of the Reading Conservation Co **ibo ERK Selectman's Meeting Room, Tows(MI1 G, Mt July 6, 2005 Present: Will Finch, Vice Chairman, Doug Greene, Steve Goldy, Becky Longley, Jamie Maughan, Mark Wetzel, Commissioners; Fran Fink, Administrator The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Old/New Business: 84 Martin Road Greg Lapery was present for the owner. Mr. Maughan and Ms. Longley reported site visit observations concerning fill in wetlands and buffer zone. They recommended removing the fill carefully from the wetland and restoring the wetland soils and plants. The buffer zone needs to be graded to slope gently towards the wetlands. ZNV markers should be set and an erosion barrier should be set. Mr. Lapery was willing to carry out this work. The Commission will draft an Enforcement Order for the next meeting on July 13, 2005. Maplewood Village, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-423 The Commission reviewed a request for occupancy of Building E and a plan for removal of rubble and restoration of resource areas near the stream. The Commission discussed certain constraints needed to assure success of the restoration plan. Ms. Longley moved to authorize the Administrator to sign off on occupancy for Building E and to accept the restoration plan as discussed this evening. Mr. Maughan seconded. Vote 6-0. Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, William Stantial, 335 Main Street, RGB 2005-29 Mr. Finch opened the public hearing. Bill Stantial, applicant, was present. Mr. Greene reported site visit observations, including invasive plants in the wetlands and areas needing restoration. The Commission discussed the proposed planting plan and existing site conditions. The Commission raised questions about whether the proposed drainage design met the DEP Stormwater Policy. They asked Mr. Stantial to submit a revised drainage design including calculations. Jack Lally, Avon Street, asked whether the Commission had received proposed plans for subdivision of the site. Mr. Finch answered that no plans had been received. Mr. Lally asked where the proposed runoff would go and Mr. Maughan said towards Ash Street. Marian DiFiore, 219 Ash Street, asked how the proposed drainage would affect the wetlands and flooding in her back yard. Ms. Fink said the proposed plan should not increase flooding, but would not decrease it a great deal either. Ms. Longley moved to continue the hearing to September 7, 2005, at 7:30 PM. 1 Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, July 6, 2005 Mr. Wetzel seconded. Vote 6-0. Public Hearing, Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation, Vale Realty Trust, 335 Main, RGB 2005-30 Mr. Finch opened the hearing. Bill Johnson, developer, and Jack Sullivan, engineer, were present. They stated an intention to combine part of the land at 335 Main Street with land at 15 Avon Street and create a residential subdivision. The hearing is to define the wetlands resource area boundaries. A Notice of Intent will be submitted for the subdivision. They identified a wetland in the northern end of the site. Mr. Greene and Ms. Longley reported site visit observations and questioned whether additional wetlands exist along the western side of the site. Low topography and wetlands plants were present. Ms. Fink reported a previous inspection of this area by the Commission during the winter of 2002 and recommended closer analysis. Questions were raised about the filing fee, isolated land subject to flooding, present lot boundaries, and other matters. Barbara Fazio, 132 Avon Street, reported having a wet basement and asked whether the proposed subdivision would make it worse. She also reported skating on the wetlands in the site, and asked where utilities would enter the site. Mr. Sullivan said the site slopes down from Avon Street to Ash Street and thus the water should flow away from her house. He said utilities would enter from Avon Street. Janice Dorren, Avon Condominium, 295 Main Street, also reported existing high water tables and drainage problems. Mr. Sullivan said the Notice of Intent would include a drainage design. Bill Downing, 14 Avon Street, asked where to see the site plans. He was referred to, the Conservation office. Mr. McCabe, Ash Street, reported that the water problems had become worse since the apartments were built. Marian DiFiore, 219 Ash Street, asked what the difference was between a wetland and a flood plain. Ms. Fink explained. Cynthia Ferson, 3 Avon Street, said she also needed a sump pump for her house and expressed concerns about loss of wildlife habitat. Jack Lally, 24 Avon Street, asked where the proposed drainage system would go. Mr. Sullivan said it would be on site and discharge towards Ash Street. Mr. Maughan asked for additional surveyed topography and the status of the catch basin at 219 Ash Street. He asked whether the catch basin qualifies the area as "bordering" a stream across the street. Ms. Longley moved to continue the hearing to August 3, 2005, at 7:30 PM. 2 Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, July 6, 2005 Mr. Goldy seconded. Vote 6-0. Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Commonwealth Tank Co., 13 Harvest Road, RGB 2005-24 Mr. Finch opened the hearing. Yolanda Zavada was present for Commonwealth Tank Company. The Commission reviewed and amended a draft Order of Conditions. Mr. Maughan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Goldy seconded. Vote 6-0. Mr. Maughan moved to issue an Order of Conditions with the Findings and Conditions as amended this evening, pending receipt of a File Number from DEP. Ms. Longley seconded. Vote 6-0. Old/New Business: 2 Maple Street The Commission determined that a fallen tree was on private land and was not blocking stream flow. The owner may remove the tree at her own expense. 115 Charles Street, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-367, RGB 2002-3 Ms. Longley moved to issue a Certificate of Compliance. Mr. Greene seconded. Vote 7-0. Ms. Longley moved to release the bond in full. Mr. Greene seconded. Vote 7-0. Walkers Brook Crossing Vegetation status report is due June 30. 88 and 98 Walkers Brook Drive Rubbish will be removed from the wetland soon. Reading Memorial High School The Commission discussed the status of work. Wood End School Revised plans had been submitted for the parking lot, and construction had begun. Barrows School The Commission reviewed a revised plan for an area drain at the dumpster pad. Mr. Maughan moved to accept the plan as a minor plan change. Mr. Finch seconded. Vote 7-0. The Administrator will attend the on-site meeting July 7th and convey the Commission's concerns that grading, planting, and drainage be finished correctly before occupancy. The Commission will inspect on July 12th Lobs Mill Conservation Area, Mill Street Postponed to July 13, 2005. 3 Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, July 6, 2005 Archstone Reading, West Street The Commission reviewed foundation as-builts. 175 Franklin The Commission will send comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 16 Nugent The Commission reviewed site inspection reports. Mr. Greene moved to authorize the Administrator to sign off on occupancy. Mr. Goldy seconded. Vote 7-0. Camp Curtis Guild The Commission reviewed a site inspection report. Some unexploded ordnance has been found. The Commission will send a letter. Dividence Meadows The Commission decided to pursue a grant to purchase this land. Meeting adjourned. 4