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Home My WebLink About1994-10-19 Conservation Commission Minutes1. READING CONSERVATION COMI{91SSION Minutes of October 19 1994 Meeting No. 22 PRESENT: Vice-Chair, Stephen Chapman; Josh Drexler; Nancy Eaton; Joan Nickerson; Harold Hulse; M. Clifton Proctor; and Leo Kenney; Conservation Administrator, Donald Nadeau; and Recording Secretary, Elizabeth McDonough ABSENT: Chair, James Biller 7:05 P.M. In the absence of the Chair, Mr. Chapman called the meeting to order and reported that at the last Selectmen's meeting, Mr. Drexler had been appointed an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission. The Commission welcomed Mr. Drexler. APPROVE DRAFT MINUTES OF OCTOBERS, 1994 MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 5, 1994 AS AMENDED. VOTED 6-0-0 MOTION- A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE ABOVE MOTION AS MR. DREXLER WAS NOT AS YET AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER. VOTED 6-0-0 MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 5, 1994 AS AMENDED. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: 1.) Mr. Nadeau distributed a flyer on a Hydric Soil Workshop. VOTED 5-0-1 2.) Mr. Nadeau commented upon Ms. Eaton's and Ms. Nickerson's tremendous efforts on the Open Space Map and Worksheet for GIS. 3. Mr. Nadeau reported there would be a Greenways Gala Celebration held on October 27, 1994. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT: OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE/MS. EATON: Ms. Eaton reported that the last version of the draft of the questionnaire would be in the Reading Notes section of the Suburban News. 8:00 P.M.: POLICY DISCUSSION: N EATON - ORDERS OF CONDITIONS WORKSHOP Mrs. Eaton reported that she attended the Orders of Conditions Workshop on October 15, 1994. Some of the items discussed were Extensions and Amendments, plan changes and procedures and the READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION- 94119194 2. importance of abutter notification process on all but very insignificant changes. Ms. Eaton distributed two sets of Orders of Conditions : "Making Wetlands Decisions that Stick° from the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. One of the sets outlined 100 conditions and another set outlined Extensions and Amendments. 8:15 P.M.: EAGLE PROJECT PRESENTATION - MICHAEL FOODMAN Michael Foodman, Life Scout, presented his proposal regarding his scouting project for improvements to an area on Mill Street that goes over the Ipswich River. It was agreed that this would be a good project, however, the Commission suggested an inventory of work to be performed, marking the areas in the field and on a site plan, indicate types of machinery to be used for clearing, and method of disposal. 8:30 P.M.: A five minute recess was called. 8:35 PM: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - 489 LOWELL STREET DEP# 270-264, RGB# 1994-25, LIAISON: J. NICKERSON This meeting had been scheduled for 8:00 P.M., but it was held over awaiting the arrival of the Applicants, Carla and Adam Andrade. The Applicants, were before the Commission for a Notice of Intent for maintenance and paving of an existing driveway. The Commission discussed Item #12, Habitat of Endangered Species, which had inadvertently been left unanswered on the Intent. The corrected page had not yet been received by the Administrator. MOTION -A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, 489 LOWELL STREET, DEP# 270-264, RGB# 1994-25. VOTED 6-0-0 8:40 P.M.: PUBLIC MEETING: 1312 MAIN STREET RGB# 1994-27, LIAISON: MR. HULSE Dr. Michael Leverone, applicant and owner of 1312 Main Street, Reading Animal Clinic, was present to address the Commission. Presentation: Applicant stated that a larger working space is needed at the property . He addressed his proposal for additions to back and sides of existing structure totaling approximately 900 square feet . No extensions are proposed beyond the current front and side lines of the building. Applicant wishes to tie-in to Town sewerage. The Administrator reported that he had signed-off on the trench for a sewer connection to Main Street. Deliberation: The Commission briefly discussed the ZNV and were satisfied that the wetland line in the area abutting the left side of the building was adequate. Also, the Commission requested that the natural vegetation, up to the edge of the building, be restored after construction and retained as natural vegetation. READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION --10119194 3. MOTION -A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC MEETING FOR 1312 MAIN STREET, RGB# 1994-27. VOTED 6-0-0 MOTION -A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED FOR A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION WITH THE STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR 1312 MAIN STREET, RGB# 1994-27. OLD/NEW BUSINESS: (8:50 P.M.) VOTED 6-0-0 1.) AUTUMN LANE.-. DEP# 270-251 RGB# 1993-03 Peter DeGennaro, Presidential Development Corporation, was present to address the Commission regarding Autumn Lane to request an Extension to the Orders of Conditions. The Administrator reported that the wetland on site is being "by-passed," and the water is being piped into the downhill, street drainage system. The Detention Area has been built. The Commission is concerned with the steepness of the slope as well as the depth of the detention basin. It was agreed that this matter would be discussed during a the hearing for the Certificate of Compliance. MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO GRANT AN EXTENSION FOR THE ORDER OF CONDITIONS FOR AUTUMN LANE, DEP#270--251, RGB# 1993-03, UNDER READING BY-LAWS 1992-25, FOR ONE YEAR, RETROACTIVE FROM MAY 14, 1994 TO MAY 14, 1995. VOTED 5-0-1 2.) VARNEY CIRCLE: DEP#270-249 RGB#1992-25 Peter DeGennaro, Presidential Development Corporation, was present to address the Commission to request release of part of the bond. At a site visit on September 17, 1994, the Commission had noted that some of the transplanted trees on Lot 2 (to cover the lost canopy ) were either dead or dying. Mr. DeGennaro commented that these trees would remain to see if they survived the winter. He also informed the Commission that more trees than the Enforcement suggested had been planted. The Commission discussed the requirement of planting trees native to the area; it is believed that Norway Maples have been planted. A site visit is planned for determination. It was suggested that the applicant furnish a list of the trees he purchased from the nursery. The Bond Reduction will be on the Conservation Commission's Agenda for November 2, 1994. Mr. DeGennaro requested permission to work under the Order of Conditions. An Extension of the Order of Conditions was discussed. The Commission was satisfied with the current wetland boundary. MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO GRANT AN EXTENSION FOR VARNEY CIRCLE, DEP#270--249, RGB# 1987-8, UNDER READING BY-LAWS 1992-25, FOR ONE YEAR, RETROACTIVE FROM FEBRUARY 26, 1994 TO FEBRUARY 26, 1995. VOTE 6-0-0 9:15 P.M.: PUBLIC HEARING: BEHIND 26 SUMMER AVENUE/WILLOW STREET DEP#270-263, RGB# 1994-26, LIAISON: MR. CHAPMAN^ Peter Ogren, Hayes Engineering, representing the Applicants, Kevin and Patricia Fulgoni, was present to address the Commission. -Presentation: Mr. -Ogren summarized the plan for the Notice of Intent to construct a single-family dwelling w/driveway, associated grading, and connections for water and sewer from existing public water READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION- 10119194 5. 11:00 PM OLD/NEW BUSINESS (Continued) Approve Sign-Offs: 1.) 118 Belmont Street, 12'x 24' shed: Applicant had a past violation; Commission agreed that a permit not be issued until there is confirmation that this applicant is in compliance. 2.) 47 Indian Tree Lane - increase porch and deck, on columns: Mr. Nadeau reported that plans were in good order and acceptable. MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE SIGN-OFFS. 3.) 489 Lowell Street: To be addressed at the next meeting. VOTED 6-0-0 MISCELLANEOUS 1.) Ms. Eaton reported that the Americans with Disabilities Acts Coordinator for the Town of Reading is the Town Clerk, Cathy Quimby. If an attendee with a disability requires any accommodations in order to attend a meeting, the Town Clerk should be so informed prior to the meeting. 2.) The Commission is planning a party for a former member which will be combined with a Christmas party. 3.) Mr. Kenney reported that the chain link fence is buried at the Nike Site Detention area. Applicant had been notified; they informed Administrator that situation would be remedied. Mr. Nadeau will write a Violation Notice. 4.) Smith Property (10 acres): Ms. Eaton reported that the developer is planning to construct five homes at this site. 5.) New England Power: The Commission reviewed the packet submitted by New England Power regarding the Department of Food and Agriculture's approval of the Right of Way Vegetation Management Plan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Policy Discussion 1. Plan changes 2. Order of Conditions Form 3. Suggestion for Future Policy Discussion: applicant responsibility and procedures for expiring permits, per local bylaws. MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ADJOURN AT 11:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, C~~ 4 r) ~ Elizabeth C. McDonough Recording Secretary VOTED 6-0-0 READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION 14119194