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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-17 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes, Reading Conservation Commission, November 17, 2004 Minutes of the Reading Conservation Commission t ;L, D Selectman's Meeting Room, Town Hall s C 1- E November 17, 2004 ' i, MA O S. Present: Doug Greene, Chairman, Will Finch, Vice, Bill Hecht, Jamie Mp h ; a6 2: 51 Becky Longley, Commissioners; Fran Fink, Administrator The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Old /New Business: 335 Main Street, Notice of Violation Bill Stantial, owner, was present with Jim Senior, attorney, to respond to a recent Notice of Violation. Mr. Stantial said he was working with an engineer to analysze the present drainage system and plan improvements to address a ponding problem. He also is working with a wetlands plant professional on a plan to restore the areas recently cut. Because the planting season is almost ended for 2004, the Commission asked Mr. Stantial to submit both plans for approval this winter, with work to commence in the spring. 51 Mark Avenue, Determination of Applicability, RGB 2004-32 John Downie, contractor, presented a revised site plan to the Commission. Mr. Finch moved to accept the plan as an insignificant change under the Determination. Mr. Greene seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. 34 Bond Street, Determination of Applicability, RGB 2003-34 The Commission reviewed a site visit report. Mr. Finch moved to close the file on this project. Ms. Longley seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. 10 Beaver Road, Minor Project The Commission reviewed a site visit report. Mr. Finch moved to close the file on this project. Ms. Longley seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. 20 Melendy Drive, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-391, RGB 2003-8 The Commission reviewed a site visit report and as-built plan. Mr. Maughan moved to issue a Certificate of Compliance with continuing conditions for the project, and to release the bond in full. Ms. Longley seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. Wood End Elementary School, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-341, RGB 2000-38 The Commission reviewed a response to recent correspondence from the contractors. A site visit will be scheduled soon. The Commission will send a letter approving. the- use of gravel to replace wood chips in the bus turn-around loop. Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, November 17, 2004 Public Hearing, Request to Amend Order of Conditions, Nick Diranian, 15 Timothy Place, DEP 270-398, RGB 2003-16 The Administrator reported that the Selectmen had ordered the removal of all objects from the right-of-way. The hearing was postponed to December 1, 2005, at 7:45 PM for site plan revisions. Old/New Business: Reading Memorial High School, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-416, RGB 2003-51 The Commission reviewed recent site inspection reports and a letter sent November 12, 2004. During the site visit, Josh Alston of JNEI had confirmed that the culvert area and stream banks at the football field are not built to plan. Changes will be needed next spring to end up with more bank restoration and less rip-rap. Other problems also exist. The Commission scheduled a site inspection for November 28, 2004. They asked the Administrator to contact the contractor and the DPW concerning several problems on the site. Barrows Elementary School, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-414, RGB 2003-49 The Commission reviewed recent site inspection reports and a letter sent November 12, 2004. Robert Peirce, the architect, had received the letter and was working on a response. 80 New Crossing Road, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-285, RGB 1996-9 The Commission reviewed a recent site inspection report. They will review the as-built site plan for the next Commission meeting. 337 Ash Street, Enforcement Order The Commission reviewed a recent site inspection report. The fill has not been removed as requested and silt fence needs to be set at the edge of the disturbed area. The owner will be called to address these matters. Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, 82 Van Norden Road, RGB 2004-35 Mr. Lyons presented a plan to remove an existing screened porch and install a sun room in its place, on new concrete footings. Work is in buffer zone but more than 35 feet from the wetlands. The Commission reviewed draft conditions for the work. Mr. Finch moved to issue a negative Determination of Applicability with the conditions as drafted for the project. Mr. Greene seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. Walkers Brook Crossing, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-352, RGB 2001-14 The Commission reviewed a site inspection report of the outer perimeter below the Jordan's retaining wall. A letter will be sent concerning items that need attention Johnson Woods, 468 West Street, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-424, RGB 2004-10 Bill Bergeron, engineer, and Brad Latham, attorney, were present. Mr. Bergeron described a problem discovered recently with the topographic contours on the site plans approved under the Order. The contours do not coincide with spot elevations gathered 2 Minutes, Reading Conservation Commission, November 17, 2004 by survey work during construction, especially where tree cover was thick. Mr. Bergeron presented revised site plans for approval and reported on the present status of construction on the site. He also stated that plans would be submitted soon for the Peterson property, landscaping, and the ZNV bounds. Town Meeting passed the Article last night concerning access through the Conservation land. The Commission asked questions about how the problem and the revisions would affect the drainage system design, ZNV setbacks, limits-of-work. Mr. Bergeron stated that these features would not change. Mr. Finch moved to accept the revised site plans as an insignificant change under the Order. Mr. Maughan seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. 63 Dana Road, Determination of Applicability, RGB 2004-3 The Commission reviewed a revised site plan. Mr. Finch moved to accept the revised site plans as an insignificant change under the Determination. Ms. Longley seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. Mr. Finch moved to accept the revised site plans as an insignificant change under the Order. Mr. Maughan seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. 9 Mill Street, North Reading A pre-hearing conference is scheduled for December 15 by DEP. Documents have been sent to Town Counsel for preparations. 119 Hopkins Street The Commission reviewed a Minor Project Permit application for tree work. The Commission denied the request to remove a tree located in the wetland, but approved the trimming of trees in the buffer zone as proposed. 65 Lilah Lane The Commission reviewed and approved a Minor Project Permit application for tree work. 1 General Avenue, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-428, RGB 2004-22 Work is beginning on the removal of hazardous materials near wetland A. 294 Main Street, Enforcement Order The Commission reviewed a site inspection report. All work is finished except for removal of erosion controls. Mr. Maughan moved to close the Enforcement Order and to issue a Certificate of Compliance with continuing Conditions for the original Order of Conditions, pending removal of the erosion controls. Mr. Greene seconded. Voted 5-0 in favor. The meeting adjourned.