HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-08 Conservation Commission MinutesED READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION
ReefrOpinutes. fry)
Minutes of January 8, 1992 Meeting No_ 01
PRESENT: Chair Camille Anthony, Vice-Chair Jennifer Lachmayr,
James Biller, Harold Hulse, M. Clifton Proctor; As-
sociate Members James Keigley and Leo Kenney
ABSENT: Joan Nickerson, Edwin Loschi, Conservation Adminis-
trator Donald Nadeau, Associate Member Jennifer Miksen
7:00 PM The meeting was called to order. J. Lachmayr reported
on phone calls to Norm LeClerk and Comm. Electric, regard-
ing the McTighe oil separator proposed for the Mobil Sta-
tion at 1320 Main Street.
7:07 Minutes Motion made and seconded to accept as amended the
minutes of 12-18--91. (J. Biller, H. Hulse) VOTED 3-0-2
7:2() request Part ial..,_-C_e_rtif ca e o, C o m Uan_c__ 1_439
Haverhill S greet, DEP# 2'~~ 221. RGB# 1 922 J. Lachmayr
noted file memo from engineering division that it had not
yet completed its review.
7:27 H. Hulse left to attend the Ice Rink Siting Advisory Board
meeting.
Motion made and seconded to grant a Partial Certificate of
Compliance. (J. Lachmayr against, C. Proctor) VOTED 2-1-1
7:30 C. Anthony reported on a discussion with Town Counsel
Jeffrey Gould. A public hearing on Mules and regulations
will be scheduled for February 12, 1992. J. Gould reported
that associate members are covered within the confines of
the authority of the Commission.
7:38 J. Biller discussed a memo from the Zoning Enforcement Of-
ficer Stuart LeClaire regarding the 20% impervious area
definition in the Zoning Bylaws. He will ask for time on
the Selectmen's agenda to discuss a proposed bylaw change.
7:42 _obil Oil Station, 1320 Main Street Bob Fishman, Attorney
for Mobil Oil Corp., Don Higgins, and James Giarrusso of
Bayside Engineering Associates requested the Commission's
input on the proposal to renovate and increase impervious
area, prior to filing with the Board of Appeals.
Attorney Fishman described the station's location in rela-
tion to the Aquifer Protection Zoning District (APD). it''
was his understanding from paragraph 2.4 of a Metcalf &
Eddy report, that the station is tributary to an area which
does not recharge the existing wells, but would recharge
future wells planned to the north of the station. The site
is one acre, and total impervious area is 48%.
Reading Conservation Commission minutes of 01-08-92
Page 2
Regarding features of the proposed drainage system, Attor-
ney Fishman recommends that the McTighe unit be pumped once
per year, and that the f filter also be changed at that
time. He asked if the Commission is satisfied with the
proposal.
J. Biller asked about the catchbasin in the undeveloped
area and about the suing of the McTighe unit. The tank
will be 12,000 gallons, vs normal compartment size of 3,500
gallon on an oil tank truck. J. Lachmayr requested addi-
tional information on the McTighe system in terms of water
discharge quality and maintenance, and requested additional
references. J. Giarrusso said he would provide it.
8:15 Reading Municipal Light Department site ro osal RMLD
Assistant to the General Manager James Blomley presented
the proposal. He asked what information will be required
for the filing. The Commission scheduled a site visit for
9:00 AM on 1-18-91.
8:32 Violation, 60 Willow Street Mr. Rindone explained the
reason for delays on removing the fill. He was laid off
and has a problem with the contractor. He cannot currently
afford to hire a new contractor. Mr. Rindone felt it would
be possible to install the retaining wall and remove the
dirt from Town property by the end of March 1992. The Com-
mission decided to review the case with Town Counsel before
making a decision.
The Commission discussed car access to the Maillett Conser-
vation Area. Leo Kenney volunteered to install a conserva-
tion regulation sign at the site.
8:50 Lot 5A Batchelder Estates The Commission requested that
the Administrator identify abutting Conservation lands.
9:03 Earth Dav The Commission is interested in assisting, but
wants to know which days and which areas will be involved.
C. Anthony will ask the Town Manager to come and discuss
the plan further.
9:10 The proposed fine regulations were briefly discussed.
9:11 Motion made and seconded to enter executive session to dis-
cuss litigation.. ROLL CALL VOTE 5-0-0
9:12 Regular meeting resumed.
9:20 Motion made and seconded to adjourn. VOTED 5-0-0
Respectfully submitted,