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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-20 Conservation Commission MinutesR1 l READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of Wednesday, October 20, 1999 Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Ra o,l, o€= E1111 NU 7 PRESENT: Chair Nancy Eaton, Members: Mark Gillis, Will Finch, Bethann Matathia, Vincent Falcione, Ronald Tanner, Consultant, Leo Kenney, Conservation Administrator Karen DeFrancesco and Recording Secretary Kathy Morgan ABSENT: Consultant, Harold "Lucky" Hulse, 7:05 PM The meeting was called to order. 7:09 PM Request for Partial COC and CO-450 Haverhill St., DEP #270-291, RGB#1997-01 A site visit was conducted 10/16/99. A $2000 bond remains. A motion was made and seconded to approve and issue a partial Certificate of Compliance with the outstanding items being stabilization and completion of the conservation restriction. Voted: 6-0-0. 7:12 PM Request for Reconsideration of Vote - 108 Scotland Road, RGB# 1999-26 Dave Johnson was present. A motion was made by W. Finch to reconsider the vote for a waiver of the 25' ZNV. M. Gillis seconded the motion. Voted: 5-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. Mr. Johnson said that he has stayed 15' off the isolated wetland. He has increased the buffer as much as possible. He believes his project is acceptable within the Reading Bylaws. He has pitched the driveway so that the runoff figures shouldn't change from what currently exists. W. Finch stated that the lot is so small that he doesn't see how any activity wouldn't impact the wetlands. Mr. Johnson stated that he believes that he is maintaining the isolated wetland and has taken all measures such as a deed restriction to protect the area. L. Kenney stated that he agrees that all measures have been taken and he believes the house still shouldn't be built. He felt that with a house so close to a resource area there would inevitably be a conflict. A motion was made and seconded to allow the waiver of the 25' ZNV. Voted: 1-4-1, M. Gillis in favor, N. Eaton, B. Matathia, W. Finch, and R. Tanner against, V. Falcione abstained. 7:25 PM Compliance Review - Sunset Rock Ln, DEP# 270-295, RGB# 1997-26 Mr. Peter DeGennaro was present. Members advised Mr. DeGennaro that he must get the curbing completed and place additional haybales. There is an erosion problem behind Lot 2 and in other areas on the property because of the exposed land which is endangering the wetlands. There is also siltation in the forebays. Chair advised Mr. DeGennaro that cement sidewalks were not approved under the Order of Conditions. Mr. DeGennaro stated that he thought flagstone walkways would be okay under the Order. The Administrator stated that she has spoken with potential purchasers and told them that the properties have wetlands and work is governed under an Order of Conditions. Mr. DeGennaro stated that he shows potential buyers the Order of Conditions and has them sign to the fact that they have seen the Order and understand and agree to abide by it. Mr. DeGennaro agreed to install bituminous Cape Cod berms to try and alleviate the drainage along with cleaning the catch basins. A Wetland Replication Monitoring Report dated 10/5/99 indicated no plantings were lost. t and Mr. Kenney observed that three trees that were planted in the replication area have died Pagel of 3 The Administrator has not compared the monitoring report, #4 from Hayes, with the original planting list since it was delivered this afternoon. Chair stated that the whole subdivision has to be stabilized. Chair advised Mr. DeGennaro that the work must be completed within a week. A motion was made and seconded that if the work is not done by next Wednesday and if the site doesn't come into compliance, the Commission will issue fines and if not completed by the next meeting, a cease & desist will be issued. Voted: 6-0-0. 8:05 PM Lot 9, Sunset Rock Ln A letter from John & Cynthia Rodrigues was received requesting a plan change. Cynthia Rodrigues was present. The owners were told by Mr. DeGennaro that they could have a cement walkway or flagstone. Mrs. Rodrigues was against flagstone for safety reasons. The owners decided to do the work themselves and found out by the Administrator that the work they were going to do was not within the scope of the Order of Conditions. The owners would like to extend the driveway to make it easier to turn around and a walkway made of pavers with crushed stone to go from the side door to the driveway. Members advised the owner that stone dust and pavers would mean addition impervious area on the site. Members approved the driveway extension. Members felt the pavers were okay with sand instead of stone dust. A motion was made and seconded to consider the plan change insignificant. Voted: 6-0-0. 8:20 PM Public Hearing End of Dividence Road, Reading Public Schools, DEP# 270-xxx, RGB# 1999-33 The public announcement was read and attendees sworn in. L. Kenney was exempt from a conflict of interest. Mr. Dowhan of Geller Associates was present and represented the applicant. A site visit was conducted 10/16/99 and Chair read the notes for the record. The Administrator felt that the line was conservative. She did suggest that Flag 103B connect to Flag 107. She stated that the grading varies and that there is a lot of runoff from the ledge. She felt there was a wetland north-easterly and suggested that Flag 10 be moved up 10' to the west because of an area of highbush blueberries. W. Finch observed that the north-easterly corner area supplies runoff for a vernal pool and the area around contours 233/234 should be protected. Chair requested that contour lines be marked in the wetland area and a waiver for a change in plan size be requested. Mike McCaffrey a neighbor on Emerson St. and part of the Dividence & Emerson Association was concerned that the area would be cleared out. He explained that their group has requested from the School Committee to maintain a 50' buffer. Chair advised Mr. McCaffrey to speak to either CPDC or the School Committee. She also mentioned to him that any neighbors who use the cart path should be advised not to leave any yard debris or trash in the area. A motion was made and seconded to accept the applicant's request to continue the Public Hearing to 11/3/99 at 8:00 PM, in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, with no further notice to abutters. 8:50 PM Public Meeting - 31 Tennyson Road, RGB# 1999-32 The applicant was not present. The Administrator explained that the applicant wants to demolish the existing garage and construct a new one further away from the wetlands. She suggested that siltation be installed because of a drop off in the back, that all extra material be removed off site, and etahi]i7atinn nfthe area as_soon _as_oossible, A motion was made and seconded to issue a . Negative Determination with the previously mentioned conditions. Voted: 6-0-0 Page 2 of 3 9:00 PM Order of Conditions Issuance - 379 Haverhill Street, DEN 270-322, RGB# 1999-24 Members reviewed the draft Order. A motion was made and seconded to approve and issue the Order of Conditions as amended. Voted: 6-0-0. 10:00 PM Request for Order of Conditions Extension - 406 Haverhill St., DEN 270-307, RGB# 1998-24 A motion was made and seconded to issue an extension from 12-04-99 to 12-04-00. Voted: 6-0-0. 10:05 PM Request for Order of Conditions Extension - Lot 7, Carriage Estates H, DEP# 270-236, RGB# 1991-01 A motion was made and seconded to issue an extension from 11-21-99 to 11-21-00. Voted: 6-0-0. 10:07 PM Request for Order of Conditions Extension - Lot 12, 6 Cory Lane, DEN 270-287, RGB# 1996-15 A motion was made and seconded to issue an extension from 10-03-99 to 10-03- 00. Voted: 6-0-0. 10:08 PM The Commission gave approval for minor projects at 86 Van Norden, 16 Brentwood Drive, and 8 Strawberry Hill Lane. 10:25 PM A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Voted: 6-0-0. r Respectfully submitted, a JX r") Kathy Morgan, Recording Secretary Page 3 of 3