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READING, MASSACHUSETTS
Minutes of 7/11/90 Meeting No. 16
PRESENT: J. Nickerson, Chmn.; H. Hulse; M.C. Proctor; C. Anthony; J.
Lachmayr; J. Biller, Assoc. Member; D. Nadeau, Administrator
ABSENT: R. Longley, E. Loschi
7:11 PM Meeting called to order
7:13 PM Motion made and seconded to accept the Minutes of 6/27/90 as
corrected.
VOTED 4-0-1
7:15 PM Preliminary discussion of the proposed plan change for Ashley
Woods and whether there must be a re-filing under Article 32. Don
pointed out that this change addresses the problems cited in the
order of conditions.
7:35 PM A presentation was made by Steven Hamel (troop 704) in regards to
his proposed Eagle Scout project in Kurchian Woods. He proposes
cleaning up the area and building a 10, pressure treated bridge
set on concrete piers which would have ramps for handicapped
access. He also proposes clearing other trails in the area. A
suggestion was made that guidelines or conditions be set to
control the work. Some concern was expressed about the location
of the 3' concrete piers to support the bridge. J. Lachmayr will
contact the DEP about whether any paperwork is necessary for water
quality certification.
7:56 PM Motion made by C. Anthony that the Eagle Scout project in Kurchian
Woods as presented by Steve Hamel be approved with conditions to
be set by the administrator. Seconded.
VOTED 5-0-0
8:00 PM Public hearing to be opened on the plan change on Ashley Woods
under Chapter 131§40 only, not on article 32.
A protest is made by the representative of Ashley Woods that the
public hearing is not under article 32. The claim is made that
the earlier denial is in fact an Order of Conditions and can be
re-considered. The local bylaw refers to the state regulations
which allow ammendments to an Order of Conditions. Since it was
published as a public hearing, Don thinks that this is appropriate
under state and local regulations. It should be a hearing to
the__change s,_signif,i.cant or insignificant. Don says
it can be a significant change and still be handled at this public
hearing. A more significant change may require a new Notice of
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Intent.
8:18 PM Public hearing opened under both the state Wetlands Protection Act
Chapter 131§40 and the local RWB 5§7 (Article 32) on DEP file
#270-219, RWB ,#1990-16 concerning the Ashley Woods subdivision.
Peter Ogren of Hayes Engineering presented the changes proposed to
meet the Order of Conditions of 6/19/90 and indicated that this is
an effort to avoid taking the matter to superior court which is
not in the best interest of either the applicant or the town. The
proposal is to raise portions of the drainage system by 1' to
avoid lowering the detention area. A different type of pipe would
be used since there would be 3' rather than 4' of cover. There
would now be no impact on the wetland areas and the floor of the
basin will be 2' higher than previously proposed. A weep hole in
the retaining wall will supply water to existing wetlands.
Don gave his evaluation and that of the town engineer. He pointed
out that there will be no revegetation now since the wetlands will
not be disturbed. There are concerns over the plugging of the
weep hole. The town engineer and Don agree that sufficient water
will be supplied to the wetlands area. Don suggested several
items of concern which can be specified in an amended Order of
Conditions.
9:A PM C. Anthony moved to close the public hearing. Seconded.
VOTED 5-0-0
9:33 PM H. Hulse moved that the proposed change to DEP #270-219, RWB
#1990-16 for the Ashley Woods subdivision be considered a
significant change and that it is to be addressed via an
ammendment to the existing Order of Conditions. Seconded.
VOTED 5-0-0
Don will draft the amended Order of Conditions for the 7/25/90
meeting of the Commission.
9:45 PM Continuation of public hearing on the proposal for 562 Pearl St. by
Wood Assoc. DEP #270-xxx, RWB #1990-19.
Don Nadeau described the problem with the DEP file number. They
need proof that Appendix A was sent to the National Heritage
Program. Brian Wood will send proof.
Don Nadeau indicated that there had been no response from the NHP.
A discussion of the revised calcualtions for the drywell dated
7/11/90 (using 711) indicated that the storage volume is approx. 60
gal. short. The applicant indicated that they will add more
crushed stone. Don suggested that the watercourse be moved out of
the wetlands. A letter from Leo Kenney concerning the vernal
pools was discussed. A discussion of whether the recharge well
will lower the water table resulted in the opinion that the clay
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below the sand will preclude any problem.
10:23 PM Bill Robertson's comments were discussed. He feels that they need
a verifiable benchmark for the elevations. Brian Wood will see to
this. Mr. Wood submitted a copy of a certified plot plan to
address the concerns about lot boundaries.
The commission needs new drywell calculations, and the new
watercourse shown on the plans. Mr. Wood agrees.
10:25 PM H. Hulse left the meeting.
10:50 PM C. Anthony moved that the continued public hearing for 562 Pearl
St., DEP 1270-xxx, RWB #1990-19 be continued until 7:30 PM on
7/25/90 with the permission of the applicant. Seconded.
VOTED 4-0-0
10:55 PM Discussion of reorganization of the Conservation Commission.
10:56 PM It was moved by C. Proctor that C. Anthony be elected Chairman of
the Commission for the period of one year. Seconded by J.
Lachmayr.
VOTED 4-0-0
10:57 PM A motion was made and seconded that R. Longley be elected Vice
Chairman for the period of one year.
VOTED 4-0-0
10:58 PM Discussion of a request for a Certificate of Compliance for Lisa
Gorlick, Lot 12, #14 Verde Circle, DEP #270-132, RWB #1985-3. No
as-built plans were submitted. Certificate cannot be awarded.
10:59 PM Discussion of a request for a Certificate of Compliance for Angelo
Petrosino, Rocky Road Subdivision, DEP #270-168, RWB #1987-10.
11:00 PM Moved by C. Anthony that a Certificate of Compliance be issued for
Angelo Petrosino, Rocky Road Subdivision, DEP #270-168, RWB
#1987-10. Seconded.
VOTED 4-0-0
11:02 PM Discussion of a request for a Certificate of Compliance for James
Biller, 523 Franklin St., DEP #270-199, RWB 11989-9.
11:06 PM Moved by C. Anthony that a Certificate of Compliance be issued for
James Biller, 523 Franklin St., DEP #270-199, RWB #1989-9.
Seconded.
VOTED 4-0-0
11:06 PM Discussion of a request for a Certificate of Compliance for Kevin
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Fulgoni, 16 Margaret Road, DEP #270-176, RWB #1987-17. The work
has not been completed and the Commission has been waiting for Ted
Cohen, town counsel, to provide information on pulling the bond.
The concensus is to proceed with pulling the bond and that no
Certificate of Compliance can be issued.
11:10 PM Discussion of claiming the bond against the Greenhouse Acres
development, DEP #270-162, RVB #1987-3. A $19,000 bond is help by
Travelers Indemnity of Hartford, Conn (1987-3, 9/17/87). Don has
sent a memo to town counsel about the matter.
11:15 PM Discussion of a memo from town manager to Tony Fletcher and Don
Nadeau about the situation at 19 Pasture Rd. The matter was
referred to town counsel. The situation on Pasture Rd. was
litigated and settled between the town and the developer without
input from or feedback to the Commission.
11:18 PM C. Anthony moved to adjourn. Seconded.
VOTED 4-0-0
Respectfully submitted
J. Biller
Assoc. Member
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