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Home My WebLink About1994-09-07 Conservation Commission MinutesC, ~'k g , f~7 S S 21 READING CONSERVATION CON14ISSION 1. Minutes of September 7, 1994 Meeting No. PRESENT: Chair, James Biller; Members Nancy Eaton; M. Clifton Proctor; Joan Nickerson; Associate Member Leo Kenney and Conservation Administrator, Donald Nadeau ABSENT: Harold Hulse and Vice-Chair, Stephen Chapman 7:00 PM: The chair called the meeting to order and reported that through continued negotiations with the Town Manager, the salary classification increase for conservation Administrator (from 11, Step 6 to 13, Step 1) was approved by the Selectmen as presented, subject to approval of the necessary additional funding at the Fall Town Meeting. Approve Draft Minutes of 8-24-94 MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 1994 AS AMENDED. VOTED - 4-0-0 Discuss Policies: 1. The Commission was unable to discuss policies due to the Certification of Emergency. However, the importance of allocating time for the review of policies and plan changes was expressed. Mr. Biller suggested taking the first agenda item, other than policy and minutes, at 7:45 PM. Certification of Emergency - Imagination Station Birch Meadow _Drive; Ruth Cogan, Director of Public Health Issues Presented: Ruth Cogan, Director of Public Health and Richard Hatfield of Waltham Chemical were present to address the Commission regarding the Emergency Certification issued on September 1, 1994. The Certification was subject to ratification by the Conservation Commission. Ms. Cogan, Mr. Hatfield, and Mr. Kenney agreed that there is extensive rodent activity in the banks of the Aberjona River at Imagination Station. Ms. Cogan requested approval to cut down the brush from the culvert behind Imagination Station to the area around the football field. The burrows in this area would be treated with anti-coagulant bait traps. The park would be closed while the area is treated. To alleviate the situation, no food would be allowed when the park is reopened. Issues Discussed: The Commission expressed concern for the woody vegetation around the river. Also, they requested that fencing be erected in the area where the traps would be set. Ms. Cogan agreed with the Commission. MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 AS WRITTEN WITH AN AMENDMENT STATING THAT THE BEST EFFORT WOULD BE MADE TO RETAIN THE WOODY VEGETATION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR. VOTED - 4-0-0 Reading Conservation Commission - September 7, 1994 2. 7:30 PN: Order of Conditions - Fienemann Circle DEP# 270-261,RGB# 1994-16 The Commission reviewed the "Draft" for the generic order of Conditions and discussed additions and alterations. A discussion with regard to final site inspections and the resulting issuance of Certificates of Compliance was held. Mr. Nadeau commented that the original and new changes to the general boiler plate of the Order of Conditions would be on the agenda for the September 21, 1994 meeting. MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ACCEPT AND ISSUE THE DRAFT OF THE ORDER OF CONDITIONS- FIENEMANN CIRCLE, DEP# 270-°261, RGB# 1994-15, AS AMENDED AND APPROVED. VOTED - 3-1-0 Discussion: For the purposes of issuing the Order of Conditions for Fienemann Circle within the twenty-one day deadline, the above vote was reconsidered. NOTION A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION. VOTED - 4-0-0 MOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ACCEPT AND ISSUE THE DRAFT OF THE ORDER OF CONDITIONS FIENEMANN CIRCLE DEP# 270-261, RGB# 1994-16, AS AMENDED AND APPROVED. VOTED - 4•-0-0 "8:15 PM Plan Change-Lot 3 Nugent Lane, DEPT 270-248, RGB# 1992 24 James Nugent and Attorney Latham, representing Mr. Nugent, were present to address the Commission. Issues Presented: Mr. Latham explained that as requested by the Commission, additional drainage calculations had been submitted for the 10 and 100 year storm frequency as well as a statement describing the impact of these calculations. The original, approved plan showed a footprint of 768 square feet, and the proponent was requesting approval to increase the footprint by approximately 400 square feet bringing the proposed dwelling a few feet closer to the BVW. The dwelling is outside the 25' zone of no activity, however, it does go into the 101 foundation set back. Mr. Latham commented that a second leaching pit would solve any issues of drainage. Issues Discussed: The Commission suggested solid, visible encroachment barriers such as plantings. Also suggested was a covenant in the deed indicating a restriction with no ability to move closer to the BVW. The Commission suggested that a temporary fence be erected while the construction is going on to prevent further encroachment. The proponent agreed with the suggestions. Administrator's Report: Mr. Nadeau commented that the submitted plan does not show the replication BVW and its ZNV, and that the house is proposed over 25' from the ZNV that is shown. He added that the wetland is oversized and that some deviation could be allowed immediately adjacent to the house. Reading Conservation Commission m September 7, 1994 The Commission commented that a revised plan would be required to include the 3' leeway on the back of the house, as well as the location of the permanent barriers. NOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED THAT THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION INTENDS THIS REQUEST TO BE AN INSIGNIFICANT PLAN CHANGE AND THAT THERE BE A 3' VARIANCE WITH THE 25' BUFFER ZONE IN THE REAR OF THE HOUSE TO ALLOW ADEQUATE ACCESS. THE FINAL DECISION WILL BE BASED ON HAVING A COMPLETE AND CLEAR PLAN AS DISCUSSED AT THE SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 MEETING. VOTED 4-0-0 8:50 PM Continued Public Hearing - Ashley Place III DEP# 270-262, RGB # 1994-20 David Johnson, for Lots 21 & 22 Ashley Woods III, and Paul Marchionda of Marchionda & Associates, Inc., Engineering and Planning Consultants, were present to address the commission. Issues Presented: Mr. Marchionda reported that they had addressed all the concerns discussed at the previous meeting, i.e.: 1.) additional drainage calculations were prepared for the 10 and 100 year storm frequency using the rainfall depths outlined in 310 CMR 10.57.3a.; 2.) the side of the vegetated side slope would be sloped at 3' to 110 3.) and the crushed stone around the temporary standpipe had been reduced from 3" to 1 1/211 stone. He stated that no drainage problems would incur from this project. Mr. Johnson agreed, upon the Commission's request, to dispose of the debris that had been dumped in the wetlands. NOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ASHLEY PLACE III AT 9:00 PM. VOTED - 4-0-0 9:05 PH Continued Public Meeting - 404 West Street RGB,j 1994-21 Administrator's Report: Mr. Nadeau explained that drainage work was being performed at 404 West Street without approval from the Conservation Commission. A stop work order had been placed. Mr. Nadeau continued that an application had now been submitted for an underground driveway drain catch basin with a drain, across the front of the lawn emptying into a crushed stone bed. NOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO CLOSE THE CONTINUED PUBLIC MEETING AT 9:15 PM. VOTED - 4-0-0 NOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ISSUE A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION FOR 404 WEST STREET, RGB# 1994-21, WITH THE STANDARD CONDITIONS, AND THAT IT BE INSPECTED BY THE CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. VOTED - 4-0-0 Reading Conservation Commission - September 7, 1994 4. O1dMew Business: s Approve Draft Restoration Plan-- Water treatment Plant Wetland Mr. Nadeau commented that he is currently in the process of drafting the Restoration Plan and that the completed portions would be mailed in the packets for the next meeting. He requested that the Commission waive the other requirements of the order to file a Notice of Intent provided the commission has their input into the Wetlands Restoration Plan. Sign-off - 71 Lilah Lane - Mr. Nadeau reported that he had signed off on 71 Lilah Lane. No further commission action was required. He added that there is a mapped vernal pool to the right of the site, but that the wetland in that location does not come up 25' away from the work. ♦ Approve Finding of Incomplete NOI - Willow Street - Mr. Nadeau reported that he had rejected this item as it was incomplete. His recommendation was that the Commission also reject it. NOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO AGREE WITH THE CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR'S FINDING THAT THE FILING FOR THE WILLOW STREET SITE WAS INCOMPLETE. VOTED - 4-0-0 • Varney Circle - Paving Stones - Mr. Nadeau reported that paving stones have been ordered, and that a request for approval of trees at this site would be before the Commission on September 21. • Citizen's Time - Mr. Nadeau reported that the Board of Selectmen allow a short citizen's time at the beginning of their meetings, and that they suggested the Conservation Commission do the same. Other Correspondence Beth Klepeis: Final Decree - Map 42 Lots 28, 29, 30 Maple Street This property, which is owned by the Town, was before the commission once before, but not acted upon. Mr. Nadeau is placing it back before the Commission for consideration as part of the Open Space Subcommittee. Ms. Eaton distributed sheets relavent to the Open Space project. Mr. Nadeau thanked her for her work on the this project. Unfinished Business 1. Policies: Tree preservation Plan changes 2. Conservation Commission Appointments NOTION - A MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ADJOURN AT 11:00 PM VOTED 4'-0-0 Respectfully 21, su mitted, Eli~th C Mc onough Recording Secretary Reading conservation commission - September 7, 1994