HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-17 Conservation Commission MinutesREADING CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of Wednesday, November 17, 1999 Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room
PRESENT: Chair Nancy Eaton, Members, William Finch, Bethann Matathia, Vincent
Falcione, Conservation Administrator Karen DeFrancesco and Recording Secretary Joy
Mohr
ABSENT: Mark Gillis and Consultant, Harold "Lucky" Hulse
Peter Gilligan, a resident of Stoneham, also attended. Mr. Gilligan is interested inn °how
the Conservation Commission operates.
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7:10 PM The meeting was called to order. °
7:15 PM Nancy Eaton reviewed the minutes of the October 20, 1999, meeting. -Ci
A motion was made and seconded to approve the Minutes of October 20, 1999
corrected. Voted: 4-0-0
7:20 PM Enforcement Order, Sunset Rock Lane, Presidential Development Corp.,
DEP# 270-295, RGB# 1997-26
Nancy Eaton reviewed a report, submitted by Hayes Engineering, Inc., comparing the
existing trees, shrubs and ferns with those that were originally planted. Nancy noted that
the report didn't specify the grass in the area. Nancy reported that a site visit showed that
the detention basin needs to be regraded and there is a pile of earth and materials on lot S
that needs to be moved. She told Mr. Degenero to wait until early spring to plant the
recommended trees. Karen DeFrancesco noted that lot 2 needs more hay. The
Conservation Commission will request that Sunset Rock Lane be placed on the Town's
Spring Warrant. Mr. Degenero will work on the drainage in the spring. Nancy Eaton said
Mr. Degenero has made a good effort to address their concerns.
On a motion by Bethann Matathia, seconded by William Finch, the Reading
Conservation Commission voted to remove the cease and desist order at Sunset Rock
Lane, DEP# 270-295, RGB# 1997-26. Voted: 4-0-0.
On a motion by Bethann Matathia, seconded by William Finch, the Reading
Conservation Commission voted to request the Selectmen place on the Warrant of the
Spring Town Meeting, the taking of a performance bond for Sunset Rock Lane, DEP#
270-295, RGB# 1997-26, in the amount of $20,000, to complete the work required. Town
counsel should amend the language as necessary. Voted: 4-0-0
7:40 PM Continued Public Hearing, DEP# 270-325, RGB# 1999-33, End of
Dividence Road, Reading Public Schools
The hearing was opened to determine where the wetlands are located. The applicants and
attendees were sworn in. Atty. -Michael Dowhan, Geller Associates, represented the
Reading Con"
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owner. Atty. Dowh Page 2
re~duested an submitted a ma
re the t eweUept for Fla p showing the Movin g of on n
map included 10' Flag 10 stall needs to be the wetland flags as
lines in Wetlands D7. extending Fla moved out 10 feet. Chanwould b An abutter g 17 out to the property ges made
be built? Atty. Dow Carol Scott, 34 EmersoSt eet> line and whaddedere the school
contour
he hearing is only stated that has not be
Y to establish where it could be en established
air swore in LDavid Eindburgh built r yet Nancy Eaton said
with the plans for the buff , 70 Dividence Road. Mring the wetlands.
kept? Nancy Eaton stated that specific He asked if there are Lindbergh was cone
superintendent specific concerns should be y plans on erned
addressed with herees will be
On a motion by Vincent F
Commission voted to close he ne' second
Dividence Road public ndnd by William Fine
Reading Public Schools. hearing on DEN h' the Reading Conservation
Voted: 4-0-0 270-325, RC;B# 1999-33, End of
On a motion by William Finch
Conservation Commission voted seconded b
revised Y Vincent Falcione
October 9, 1999 approve the delineation The Reading
10 feet. 'Voted: and a new plan to be as shown
4-0-0 submitted showin on the plan last
8:00 Ply On g the moving of Flag 10,
a motion by Bethann
Conservation Com Matathia, seconded b
59 Forest Street mission voted to move by William
to December 1 Public Hearin Finch, The Reading
Voted: 4-0-0 , 1999 at 8:00 P A4 DEN 270-326
M with no further notice to abuB# 199-36,
8:04 Pi~I The C hers.
hair welcomed the new recording secret
8:05 PM Partial Joy Mohr.
Cert. . of ComPliance
a Harold Ave. pp and Cert. of
On a recent site visit ®ce"PancY, DEP#
resized. ,Karen Der 270-01,gCB#
She told 11ti- an
cesco saw that the detention basin needs to
spring to do that. Y that since the area is stabilized he co t the
boundaries. K . 1~arenIahalso®nenoted that Mr.
He has done so Mahoney has c uld wait until
recommends issuing a p me plantings, but the ontinued to mow
regrading of the detentio tiialasin, Cert the Gate of survival plantings are ve past his ry small,
conservation restrictions. The Compliance with the remaining wren
property. Of the
be:
items Bethann Conservation Co plantings and complia e with the
the mowin Matathia said Air. M mmission is holdin,500 g continues in the s ahoney should g a $ bond on this
spring. be warned that he would be fined if
On a motion by Bethann
Commission voted Matathia, seconded b
1998_12 to Issue a Partial by William Finch
Harold Ave. PRD for the location cate of Comp liance o, The n D Conservation
Commission Administrator of the houses only an have 270-301
Occupancy. Voted. ,'wren DeFrancesco d have the Consei-vat
4-0a0 , sign off on the Certificate of on
Reading Conservation Comnl scion Minutes of 11/17/99
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S:IS PM Public Meetin
Cignetti would like o RG #1999-37,13 'Smith Avenue~ Kevin neighbor's larriva remo the branches, overhanging his property
Mr, Lexington D fromthis
g white pine tree. Mr. Cignetti submitted a letter from A Tree
e,Beverly, MA, stating the removal of the overhanging branches would
not damage the tree. David and Katherine removal e Service, 40
also attended the meeting. They submitted a letter from P olonski wners of the white pine tree,
Avenue, Reading, MA, a Massachusetts Certified Arbon Tree Service, 14
that the removal of the overhanging branches would damage Chapin
leave the tree unbalanced. The Conservation Commission wash concerned he tree, and
agreed the proposed activity does not have a negative effect on the wetlands. Nancy
Eaton stated they should try to resolve this issue between e, but
On a motion by B themselves.
ethann Matathia, seconded by Conservation Commission voted to close the William Finch, the Reading
Avenue, Kevin P. Cignetti. Voted: 4-0-0 public meeting on RGB# 1999-37, 13 Smith
®n a motion by Bethann ldiatathia, seconded by Vincent
Falcione, the
Conservation Commission voted to make a negative determination Reading
Smith Avenue, Kevin P. Cignetti, that the work Proposed ination on RGB# I999-37, 13
Wetlands. Voted: 4-0-0 does not negatively impact the
5:47 PM Public Meetin
of Reading g, RGB#199-38, 101 Willow Street, Augustin '
Atty. Brad Lat a Proposed track resurfacing Yan High School
Atty. Latham submitted anev, Bramhall, Benchmark Survey, represented the owner.
plan of the land. The new plan has a 100' buffer zone, The
north arrow was added to the plan and the westerly side of the track moved
from the wetlands. Mr. Bramhall stated the plan is 40 s
Commission presented a site visit report. Karen further away The
Conserv from the track to the wetlands. There was
drains
some concern on the chemicals used on the
y Eaton said there is an old trailer around 13-40 that should
removed, if it can he removed safely.
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be
On a motion by Vincent Falcione, seconded by
Commission voted to close the Y William Finch, the Readin
Augustinian High School e th ead b`lic meeting on RGB#199-38, 101 g Conservation
Willow Street,
Reading, Corp. Voted: 4-0-0
On a .'notion by Bethann Matathia, seconded by William Finch, the Reading
Conservation Commission voted to 1
I Berm o issue a negative det
Willow Street, Augustinian High School of Reading, determination on RGB#199-35, IOI
eastern part of track to be removedo, with the project modified as:
2. Four Drainage outfalls will be ca
3. Any excess material removed offsitted and discontinued.
Voted: 4-0-0
Reading Conservation Commission Minutes of 11/17/99
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9:10 PM Plan (Change Request, DEP# 270-280 and 319, RGB# 1995-34 and 1999-15,
Cory Lane, Lucio Perrina
James Cavanaugh stated the owner would like to change the grading on the right hand
side of the house. Nancy Eaton stated the jute netting needs some more staples to close it
up. She was also concerned with lot 2 and lot 4. The blue tarps used to contain the
materials have blown off. She is concerned with what comes off the lot.
On a motion by Bethann Matathia, seconded by William Finch, the Reading
Conservation Commission voted to find the plan change for DEP# 270-280 and 319,
RGB# 1995-34 and 1999-15, Cory Lane, Lucio Perrina, to be insignificant. Voted: 4-0-0.
Old/New Business:
9:25 PM MEPA, Comments-ENF, I-93 and Rt. 129 Interchange Improvements
The members of the commission discussed the impact on the wetlands. Nancy Eaton was
concerned that we have ample water supply. She was also concerned with the drainage.
The MEPA report stated that the site grading associated with the proposed project is not
anticipated to result in significant adverse impacts to drainage patterns.
Meeting Schedule:
Bethann Matathia will not be at the December 1, 1999 meeting.
William Finch will not be at the December 15, 1999 meeting.
Karen DeFrancesco submitted two schedules for the year 2000.
On a motion by Bethann Matathia, seconded by Vincent Falcione, the Reading
Conservation Commission voted to approve 2000 schedule Version 1, 2000.
Voted: 4-0-0
A Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Fanta Road, Reading, MA was submitted by Vincent
Fantasia, 274 Main Street, Reading, MA. He requested that the Conservation
Commission recommend the plan to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Commission
chose not to comment on the plan.
Karen DeFrancesco stated that work has started at 242 Main Street, Reading, MA. They
requested a building permit now, and will locate the boundaries after.
On a motion by Bethann Matathia, seconded by William Finch, the Conservation
Committee voted to adjourn their meeting at 10:25 PM. Voted: 4-0-0
Respectfully,
A1y'
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Recording Secretary