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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-17 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of Wednesday, December 17,1997 'T'own Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room PRESENT. Chair Nancy Eaton, Members: Clifton Proctor, Harold "Lucky" Hulse, David Danis., John Kilborn, Consultant Leo Kenney, Conservation Administrator Donald Nadeau, and Recording Secretary-Kathy Morgan. ABSENT: Mice Chair Stephen Chapman, Mark Gillis T30 PM Meeting was called to order. 7:31 PM Minutes A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes of 11/19/97 as amended. Voted; 4-0-1, D. Danis abstaining„ 7.32 PX1 Approve sign-off 57 Lilah Lane A site visit was conducted 11/29/97, and the Chair read the site notes into the record. The owner, Peter Cerbone stated that a contractor would complete the job. L. Kenney felt that the more trees removed from the area the more damage to the resource area and habitat. He also mentioned that in 1991 the owner agreed to build only a one car garage instead of a two car which was then requested. A motion was made and seconded to approve the sig,-i-off of three of the s closest trees and to add other ground cover species other than lawn in the area that the trees are coming out of Voted. 5-0-0. The applicant asked what recourse he had and the Chair explained the appeal process to him. 7.55 PM Continued Public Hearing "Sunset Rack" by 341 Franklin 5t. IDEP# 270- 291-5. RGB# 1997-26 The public hearing notice was read and the attendees sworn in. H. Hulse abstained and left the room. The applicant, Mr. Bergeron and Atty. Brad Latham were present. Mr. Bergeron submitted additional information and revised plans dated 12/8/97. CPDC has agreed with the narrowing of the roadway. Chair mentioned that face sheets 5 & 6 which should be 5A & 6A were not carried over to the topo plan. w1r. Bergeron stated that because of Rule 22 under the old zoning regulations it was noted on the plans. The Administrator stated lie hadn't had time to review the changes. The Town Engineer hasn't remarked to the Commission on the new plans. Chair questioned the construction sequence of the replication area on Lot 8. Mr. Bergeron stated they would start at the rear side of Lot 8. Chair remarked on Para. 11, "mulch bed for reducing erosion." Mr. Bergeron said he would eliminate the word "reduce". X11r. Bergeron noted that the crossing width has been narrowed to 37'. L. Kerley suggested using native high bush blueberries on site instead of small hybrid blueberries and also more red maples; the owner agreed to double the number and size of red maples. L. Kenney also stated that trees should marked if they are to be cut. Members discussed restaking for accuracy. Limiting activity on Lot 8 was discussed. Atty. Latharn explained the conservation restriction around Lot 8 and how it would be worded into the deed and feels they have met the criteria. L. Kenney suggested eliminating Lot 8 to make up for the clearing of resources in Lots 4 & 5. Mr. Bergeron feels that with the conservation Reading Conservation Commission Minutes of 12/17197 Wage 2 restriction and other changes they have made they have taken sufficient mitigating measures. Atty. Latham- urged the Commission to close the public hearing. Chair took comments and questions from the public. Charles McDonald doesn't want any-thing done because of the environment and existing habitat. John Kachichian, 11 Joseph Way, feels that we are responsible to the environment. He mentioned the water supply, habitat, wetlands. He asked how the Commission will know if the applicant follows the construction process and what happens if they violate it_ Chair infortned him that the Administrator would be checking up and fines or replication would be done if they violate the order. John asked where the water discharge will go in the field. Chair explained that the applicant is grading the area so water doesn't flow toward Joseph Way. Mr. Bergeron stated that no ature water would flow onto Joseph Way. Dave Osbourn, 33 Joseph Way asked if all the construction vehicles would be coming in frorn Franklin St. Chair stated CPDC would have jurisdiction over that- Gloria Brown, 378 Franklin St., asked the Commission if this is a good site for homes and if the builder, in the spirit of Christmas, would donate the land to the town. Mr. Bergeron stated they have put a conservation restriction on 33% of the land. Kathy Kachichian, 11 Joseph Way, asked why the hearing is being closed. She feels the public has the right to know what's going on and is concerned with the drainage and would like some hydraulic information. Mr. Bergeron explained the elevation levels of Joseph Way and that the hydraulic information shows that -measures are lowering. Gloria Brown told the Commission that she feels that the site isn't good for new homes. C. Proctor advised her that it's not up to her to make that decision. Mr. Edwards, Town Planner, came into the meeting at 8:50 PM. He advised the attendees when CPDC would be holding a meeting on this project. He advised the Commission to act on their information and CPDC will act accordingly. Atty. Latham again asked the Commission to close the Public Hearing. Mr. McDonald asked what recourse the public would have if other issues should arise after the hearing is closed. Chair advised hire of the appeal procedures. The applicants stipulated that no structure would be done any ffa user south or east on the house box shown on the purls at Lot 8, only a walkout basement and patio. A motion was made and seconded to close the Public Hearing. Voted: 4-0-1, H. Hulse abstained. 9:09 PM J. Kilborn left the room. 9:10 RN't Public Meeting - 24-30 Baystate Road RGB# 1997-32 A letter was received from Hayes Engineering for a continuance. A motion was made and seconded to continue until 1/7/98 at 9:30 PM. Voted: 4-0-0. 9:15 PM Public Afeetimg - Route I29/Later-state 3 interchange MGL only(RGB# 1997-33 Present were Bernie Raftery, Environmental Scientist at Rizzo Assoc. and Mike Paiewonsky from Mass. Highway. A site visit was conducted and applicants received a copy of the notes. It was mentioned that the drawings submitted were 60 scale and that Revay brook and other streams in area 5 were not listed; applicant will have their Reading Conservation Commission Minutes of 12_/17197 Page 3 included on the next plaits. Chair mentioned that the Coats-nission had delineated a line at the DPW garage. L. Kenney stated that wetland area 3 drainage calculations were only calculated on one rainfall. Mr. Ra#lery advised that only once a year calculations are required to qualify for isolated land subject to flooding, which is b" and this area was only 4". Chair asked for comments and questions from the public. Gina Snyder, 11 Jadem Terrace, is concerned with the area around the wells. Will Finch, 51 Mill St., pointed out where he has seen an endangered species and ask that they take that into account. The Administrator mentioned that if an incident occurs in the Wilmington buffer, Wilmington would have the jurisdiction even if it continues into the Reading buffer zone. Indiria Balkissoon, 12 Wakefield St., asked if Wilmington and Reading Conservation Commissions could communicate information. Members seemed to favor the idea. A motion was made and seconded to continue the Public Meeting to 1/7/98 at 7.15 PM in this room with no further notice. Voted: 4-0-0. 9:50 PM Carriage Estates Phase JAI Lot #19 Applicant explained correction made to the haybale line and proposed plantings. The Administrator will make a site visit and report to the Commission at their next meeting. 10:00 PM Lot 5 Old Mili VillaVillage DEN 270-283, RGB#1997-3 Dave Hurley reported that the conservation signs are posted and bonds still in place. He requested the Administrator to sign-off on the Certificate of Occupancy. The house has rotated from its - original position but was reduced in size. A new as-built plan was received dated 12/12/97. A motion was made and seconded to allow the Administrator to sign-off on the Certificate of Occupancy. Voted: 4-0-0. 10:09 PM J. Kilborn came back into the meeting. 10:10 PM Public Meeting - between 38 c& 56 Cross Mr. Pacillo, his wife, daughter and son-in-law were present. The applicant submitted plans for a single family home and requests a wetland delineation; he states the lot is not subject to flooding. He also stated that the land is recorded as a "130" - a buildable lot. A site visit was conducted. Mr. Pacillo showed staked areas. The area is a red maple area and Chair explained that based on a USGS map the stream is presumed to fall under the Quad sheet. Pauline Castanino, 56 Cross St., explained the water problems she has had even with drains and berms installed. She feels this project will cause additional problems. She suggested that if permits are granted that mitigative measures be taken. Fred Giannelli, 45 Shackford Rd., asked if plans were available so that he could see how his house would be affected. Chair stated that the applicant should establish a wetland line along the street and east side and then the applicant could come back to the Commission with an RDA or NOI. A motion was made and seconded to continue the Public Meeting to 1/21/98 at 7:30 FM in this room with no further notice. Voted: 4-0-1, D. Danis abstaining. Reading Conservation Commission Minutes of 12117/97 Page 4 10:45 PM Second Notice - 1364/1375 Main Street The Administrator was advised to continue with the violation process. 11:00 PM A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Voted; 5-0-0. Respectfully subnitted, Kathy - rgan, Recording Secretary