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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-10 Conservation Commission Minutes-SS. READING CONSERVATION COMMISSION 313 Minutes of March 10, 1999 Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room PRESENT: Chair Nancy .Eaton, Members, Harold "Lucky„ Hulse, Will Finch, Mark Gillis (7:32), John Casciano, Vincent Falcione, Conservation Administrator Karen DeFrancesco, and Recording Secretary Kathy Morgan ABSENT: Leo Kenney 7:10 PM The meeting was called to order. Members welcomed Vincent Falcione as a new member of the Commission. Minutes A motion was made and seconded that the Minutes of 12/30/98, be accepted as corrected. Voted: 4-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. A motion was made and seconded that the Minutes of 1/13/99, be accepted as corrected. Voted: 4-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. A motion was made that the Minutes of 1/28/99, be accepted as corrected. Voted: 4-0-15 V. Falcione abstained. A motion was made and seconded that the Minutes of 2/10/99, be accepted. Voted: 4-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. A motion was made and seconded that the Minutes of 2/24/99, be accepted as corrected. 4-0-1, V. Falcione abstained: 7:30 PM Request far Extension Permit EP #270-260, RCrB# 1994-14, by 70 Haverhill Street A motion was made and seconded that the permit be extended from 7/15/98 to 7/15/99. Voted: 4-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. 7:31 PM Request for Extension Permit RGB # 1995-34, Cory Lane Estates A motion was made and seconded that the permit be extended from 10-7-98 to 10-7-99. Voted: 4-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. 7:35 PM Rublic Meeting - 1503 Main St Collins Realty Trust, RGB# 1999-3 The applicant, Mr. Gresek, wasn't present. The information submitted was felt to be insufficient. The removal of fill is to be replaced back to the limit by hand. It was the consensus of the members that the Administrator send Mr. Gresek a letter that a delineation is not necessary and that substantial fill should be removed by 4/21/99, or legal action will be taken. A motion was made and seconded to close the Public Meeting. Voted: 5-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. A motion was to issue a positive determination. Voted: 5-0-1, V. Falcione abstained. 7:45 PM Public Meeting - 26 Nelsen Avenue RGB# 1999-4 The applicant, Rose Alteriso, was present at the meeting. She wishes to construct an addition to the right side of her existing single family house. The addition is to be located in a lawned area within 100-feet of a stream. The Administrator advised that the addition will be, at its closest Reading Conservation Commission Minutes of 3/10/99 Page 2 point, 32 feet from the stream, Members advised that haybales should be used and all excavated materials should be removed and disposed of properly. A motion was made and seconded to close the public meeting. Voted: 6-0-0. A motion was made and seconded to issue a negative determination with standard conditions. Voted: 6-0-0. 8:08 PM Public Hearing - 76 Causeway Road, Mass Highway Dept DEP# 270 xxx, RGB# 1999-5 The applicant is requesting to remove approximately 500 cubic feet of contaminated soil, they believe to be petroleum. They plan to dig no deeper than 5 ft. The soils will be stockpiled for approximately 7-10 days then taken to Maine. Eighteen soil borings have been done. The wetland line, determined from a previous filing, is at the fence. A RAM plan has been submitted to DEP and the 21 waiting days have passed. The Commission members would like more information on groundwater data, more detailed disposal information, and a timeline. A motion was made and seconded to continue the Public Hearing to 3-24-99 at 8:30 PM. Voted: 6-0-0. 8:30 PM Plan Change - 170084 Pleasant Street, DEP# 270-310, RGB# 1998-29 Chris Emilius explained that because the soil is better for the foundation and for maneuvering the house into the lot, the RHA is requesting the removal of three trees to relocate the house 3' closer to Wilson Street, They plan on replanting mature trees. Mr. Kramer; 184 Pleasant St., stated the trees shouldn't be cut and mentioned that the sidewalk was not outlined on the plans. Mr. Krupa, 1.62 Pleasant St., asked which came first, moving the foundation or cutting the trees. Mr. Emilius stated cutting the trees, Mr, Krupa also wanted to know when the water tests were done, and if this move would affect the drainage, Mr. Emilius answered that the tests were done in February and that the drainage shouldn't change. W. Finch suggested that another ground water test be done. A motion was made and seconded that this plan change be considered an insignificant plan change with the conditions that the Administrator approves replanting of trees and the applicant gets the approval of the Board of Health, Voted: 6-0-0. 9:30 PM Continued Public Meeting - 11 Norman Road RGR# 1998-26 A motion was made and seconded to continue the Public Meeting to 5/19/99 at 7:30 PM. Voted: 6-0-0. 9:40 PM Public Hearing - 24-30 Bay State Road EN 270 xxx, RGB# 1999-6 M. Gillis abstained from the project. The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Cain were present along with John Ogren from Hayes Engineering. Mr. Ogren explained plans for a three house subdivision to be named Melendy Drive, The project will have deep sump catch basins with gas hoods which will be diverted to the stormwater management area. Two of the houses are located within the 100' buffer. Chair mentioned that Mr. Kenney advised her that he would like to see the full 100' protected., Charles McDonald, 41 Canterbury Dr., is concerned with flooding and stated that the residents on Canterbury Dr, are opposed to the project unless it can be proven that there will be no increased water in the Reading Conservation Commission Minutes of 3/10/99 Page 3 area. He submitted a petition. Paul Coyne, 25 Govenors Dr., is concerned with the stormwater management being so close to his house. He asked how the stormwater area would be maintained. Mr. Ogren explained that an easement would be given to the town. Mr. Tahmosh, 37 Canterbury Dr., is concerned with flooding and mosquitoes and requested the applicant move the stormwater management area. Mr. McDonald asked if the data submitted was accurate and up to date and asked if new data could be requested. He was advised that the project has already been approved by the Board of Health. Mr. McTaggart, 30 Bay State Road, stated that since the Peter Sanborn Place project went in the area seems dryer. Mr. Cain, 24 Bay State Rd., stated that Lot 1. will be their house, Lot 2, their daughter's, and Lot 3 will be sold. Mr. Ogren stated that because of the grading over the pipe, the stormwater management area would be difficult to move. Mr. Duval, is concerned this project will cause a water problem in the area. A motion was made and seconded to continue the Public Hearing to 3/24/99, at 9 PM, in this room, and without further notice. Voted: 5-0-1, M. Gillis abstaining. Town Warrant Articles Article 20 - Wood End Cemetery. A motion was made and seconded that the Conservation Commission recommend that Town Meeting approve to support the subject matter of Article 20: Voted: 6-0-0. Article 21- 72 Van Norden. A motion was made and seconded that the Conservation Commission recommend that Town Meeting approve to support the subject matter of Article 21 with the amendment that it go to the care and custody of the Conservation Commission pursuant to Chapter 40, Section SC. Voted: 5-0-0. Commission's position on the new Conservation Commissioner: The Commission reiterates not to recommend Mr. Pacillo while litigation is pending and recommends Beth Ann Matathia. 11:00 PM A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Voted: 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, ihhyMorga K , Recording/Secretary