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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-14 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of September 14, 1987 DRAFT Meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. in Room 16, Town Hall, Reading, MA PRESENT: H. Hulse, Chairman; C. Anthony; M.C.Proctor; W. Childress; W. Cochrane, Vice Chmn; and J. Nickerson, R. Longley, Associate Members; Beth MacKillop, Administrator. UPDATE ON VARIOUS TOPICS 1. a There were 3 candidates for new Members of Commission. A vote was taken and there was a tie between J. Nickerson and R. Longley. Mr. Hulse will go with them to Selectmen's meeting and they will make the decision between both highly qualified Associates. 2. Request for Certificate of Compliance - Colonial Drive Ext. - Steve Gillis Material has errors so will modify plans and be on next agenda. 3. Cease & Desist - Eleanor L. Fedele - 2 Beaver Rd - dirt bike trails through bordering vegetated wetlands. M r. Edward Fedele came to meeting as his wife was ill. If Board thinks he has done anything wrong, wants letter from Board. He believes Town has double standards and has filled in wetlands. Wants rules and regulations spelled out so he will be sent Article 32 and Chap. 40-131 regulations. A Notice of Intent is needed for restoration of wetlands. If filing is not received in timely manner, action should be taken. Material should be received 5 days prior to Oct. 13 meeting. He wants letter from Board to give to his attorney, spelling out what he can and cannot do. After much discussion, a motion was made and seconded that material be received before next meeting so it can be published, otherwise further action and remedies will be considered to gain restoration. VOTED 4-0-0 8:05 p.m. Meeting recessed until Chairman and candidates return from Selectmen's meeting. 8:25 p.m. Meeting reconvened. The appointment was given to Joan Nickerson as full Member. Rebecca will remain Associate Member and Judith Maxted will attend meetings with the idea of becominfan Associate Member. Continued Public Hearing --Acorn Lane - Paul F. Cassidy After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to continue Public Hearing until Sept. 28, at 8 p.m. VOTED 5-0-0 - UPDATE Continued 1. b McNamara - Main St. Beth never received forms and Mr. McNamara doesn't believe his property is in wetlands. Beth brought up he "load received an abatement because of wetlands, and suggested Commission make a request for filing to determine if it is wetlands. DRAFT Motion made and seconded that letter be sent to Mr. McNamara to inform him that Commission will make request for filing if he does not file. VOTED 4-0-0 1. c Margossian - Pasture Road. He has been consulting with engineer about his property and has been trying to get a botanist so is not in any position to give any timing about filing. Mr. Latham is also trying to meet with experts for additional information. Mr. Margossian wants to build a home for his family. Beth in- formed Commission that Cease & Desist was sent out. Three test pits were dug and vegetation was cut on this lot. 8:35 p.m. Public Hearing - Notice of Intent - Bud Strout Meeting opened, recorded and motion made and seconded to close Hearing. VOTED 3-0-1 Order of Conditions will be issued within 21 days. 8:40 p.m. Mr. Cochrane arrived. 8:45 p.m. Public Meeting - Request for Determination of Applicability Rita Amalfitano - 38 Terrace Park Meeting opened, recorded and motion made and seconded to close Meeting. VOTED 5-0-0 Later in evening a motion made and seconded that negative determination with conditions as outlined be issued. VOTED 5-0-0 9 P.M. Public Meeting - Request for Determination of Applicability Michael Cogan - 1361 Main St. Meeting opened, recorded and motion made and seconded to close Meeting. VOTED 5-0-0 Later in evening a motion made and seconded that negative determination be made with conditions outlined by Administrator. VOTED 5-0-0 OTHER After discussion, motion made and seconded to issue Certificate of Compliance. VOTED 5-0-0 BILLS Bills were approved and signed CORRESPONDENCE Beth received letter from Mr. Lopes, 90 Sunnyside Avenue. He wants to remove only what he has added. After removal he will have it surveyed to determine if he has re-established flow of water. As-built DRAFT plans appear to be wrong and Beth thinks it should be scrutinized very carefully. So far he has been unable to get a contractor. Mr. Hulse walked the whole area and checked fill in area behind stairs and found only 1" of loam. After discussion, motion made and seconded to allow removal of fill necessary to establish swale, seeding and surveying of property. VOTED 5-0-0 9:20 p.m. Public Meeting - Request for Determination of Applicability - Thomas Seraceno - T.A.C. Group Meeting opened, recorded and motion made and seconded to close Meeting. VOTED 5-0-0 A Determination with conditions will be issued. 9:35 p.m. Public Meeting - Request for Determination of Applicability - Laura S. Parsons, 3 C Street Meeting opened, recorded and motion made and seconded to close Meeting. VOTED 5-0-0 Later in evening a motion was made and seconded that negative Determination be issued with conditions outlined by Administrator. VOTED 5-0-0 9.50 p.m. Request for Certificate of Compliance - Albert Symes - Ash Street - Lots 4,5,6,7,8 Beth received letter from Latham & Latham, claiming Mr. Symes had completed dwellings, except for revegetation and asked for a partial release. Letter dated 8/31 also received from Latham & Latham with 2 suggested alternatives: 1) Hold bond until revegetation is done or 2) issue a partial Certificate of Compliance and retain part of bond. After much discussion, a motion was made and seconded that an extension under Art. 32 for one year be granted. VOTED 5-0-0 After further discussion, a motion was made and seconded that a partial Certificate of Compliance on Lots 4 and 5 be issued and deny a Certificate of Compliance on Lots 6, 7 and 8. VOTED 2-3-0 10:25 p.m. Draft Order of Conditions - Greenhouse Acres Beth explained Draft Art. 32 Order of Conditions Items 14 and 15 were discussed in detail. There are some buildings closer than 20 feet to wp -FI a nr9c After much discussion, it was decided to go on and discuss the Ash St. project. Will come back to finish Greenhouse Acres later. 11:10 p.m. Draft Order of Conditions - 316 Ash St. After discussion, motion made and seconded to issue Order of Conditions ,TOTFT1 5-0-0 `316 XXX% Ash St. continued DRAFT Motion made and seconded Draft Order of Conditions, Chap. 131-40, be approved as written. VOTED 5-0-0 Short recess called. 11:30 p.m. Greenhouse Acres. In all areas, 20 foot buffer will be required except around buildings 12 and 26. Motion made and seconded Draft Order of Conditions as amended under Art. 32, be approved. VOTED 5-0-0 Motion made and seconded Draft Order of Conditions for Greenhouse Acres, under Art. 131-40, be approved. VOTED 5-0-0 11:35 p.m. Draft Order of Conditions for Avalon Estates. After much discussion and explanations by Beth, a motion was made and seconded that Draft Order of Conditions as amended under Art. 32, be issued. VOTED 5-0-0 Motion made and seconded that Draft Order of Conditions for Avalon Estates, as amended under Art. 131-40, be adopted. VOTED 5-0-0 11:50 p.m. CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Rivers attended meeting and spoke about wetlands at Sanborn Lane. Beth read a letter from Rivers Development Cora. about, fevegetation, etc. Mr. Rivers showed on map changes that they could make for water retention. He is asking Commission for permission to save trees on property. Beth wants more detailed plans showing how he arrived at his calcu- lations. Calculations must be verifiable by Town Engineer and an acceptable plan submitted with them. No approval was given at this time. MINUTES. Motion made and seconded that Minutes of 8/24/87 be accepted as written. VOTED 4-0-1 Motion made and seconded that Minutes of 9/1/87 be accepted as written. VOTED 4-0-1 C. Anthony left meeting. 12:35 Q.m. The Town Manager requested regarding Mr. Biggio be answered. Beth Commission's approval. Motion made and seconded that Beth send written, with carbon copies to Chairman 12:40 a.m. Motion made and seconded to Respectfully submitted, y J Esther M. Jo Tlsen. Clerk that his letter to Commission has written a draft letter for letter to Town Manager as of Selectmen and Town Counsel. VOTED 4-0-0 adjourn. VOTED 4-0-0