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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-25 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes, Conservation Commission, September 25, 2002 Minutes of the Reading Conservation Commission Selectman's Meeting Room, Town Hall September 25, 2002 Present: Doug Greene, Chair; Pat Lloyd, Vice-Chair; Thad Berry, Larry Goulet, Will Finch, Karen Schneller, Commissioners; Leo Kenney, Harold Hulse, Consultants; Kelley Meier, Recording Secretary; Fran Fink, Administrator. The Chair calls the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 7:00 Old/New Business 55 Pasture Road The owners would like to have 8 trees removed, 4 on their property and 4 on abutting private land in buffer zone. A site visit was done on 9.22.02. The Commission advised the owners to have the trees on the abutting land evaluated by an arborist and discuss cutting them with their owner. A permit will be required from the Commission to cut them. Mr. Kenney recommended leaving even dead trees in place because they provide nesting cavities. Branches can be trimmed. Ms. Lloyd made motion to issue a Minor Project permit to cut the four white pines on the owners' property. Mr. Finch seconds. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. Ms. Schneller arrives at 7:16 PM Fleet Bank - 294 Main Street Enforcement Order Peter Flink and Gary Siden were present to represent the bank. They could not meet the deadline for grading and replanting the flood storage area set in the Enforcement Order, but wanted to go ahead with the grading and planting this fall. They proposed to plant the trees and shrubs, along with winter rye this fall. They would plant the wetland seed mix next spring. The project would take about 4 weeks to complete. They identified a contractor. Mr. Finch is familiar with the contractor from Gloucester. From what he knows, the contractor is good. Mr. Siden has been anxious about the pricing with the contractors and he doesn't want to wait until the Spring. Ms. Fink thinks that there should be a partial security to guarantee the work. Ms. Lloyd moved to accept the amended deadline for the work under the Enforcement Order, provided that a bond is posted for $5000 to guarantee final grading and planting in the spring. Mr. Goulet seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 7:28 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Harvest Road, RGB 2002-17, Dorothy Jones There was no new information and neither the Commission's nor the applicant's consultant was present. Mr. Berry made a motion to continue the hearing to Oct. 9 at 7:40 PM with no further notice to abutters-. Mr. -Goulet seconded. Voted in-favor,-6-0-0 - Minutes, Conservation Commission, September 25, 2002 7:30 Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Avenue, John Santullo Mr. Santullo is , single-family house, RGB 2002bjlity, 57 Longwood present. 24 The updated site plan and drainage design came in today (9.25.02 to M office. Mr. Santullo proposed to install two interceptors along the length of the convey the runoff to underground infiltrators. ) s. Fink's Ms. Fink recommended getting soils tests done and having the Town Engineer review the Mr. Berry made a motion to continue the hearing to Oct. 9 at 8 PM. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Mr. Finch seconded. 7:40 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, 266 Lowell Street, Patrick Tompkins, DEP 270-378, RGB 2002_25 MNHESP and Marianne Mr and Mrs Tompkins are present. They submitted the DEP file number, , revis ed site plans, and floor plans. The site presently has about 22 % impervious cover and the proposed addition would increase the letters from considering infiltration for the roof runoff to compensate cover to about 28%. They are will need soils test data and engineering for the impervious cover. They The proposed addition is also two or three feet into the 35-foot 1' interior design is related to existing location of plumbin . me minimum setback. The developed as lawn and deck. g g The backyard is completely Ms. Fink passed out a memo regarding this Notice of Intent and went over Mr. Finch made a motion to grant a waver for the 35' setback requirement it. 2' of incursion. Ms. Lloyd seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Ms. Lloyd made a motion to continue the hearin to to allow an extra seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0, g Oct. 23 at 7:20 PM. Mr. Finch 8:05 Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, 87 Walkers Br Motiva Enterprises, DEP 270-376, RGB 2002_27 ook Drive (Texaco Station), Motiva Enterprises asked for a continuance. They are working on a r previous memo, g response to a Ms. Lloyd made a motion to continue the hearing to Oct. 9 at 8:10 P seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. M. Mr. Finch 8:07 Old/New Business Saint Athanasius Church, 306 Haverhill Street, On their site visit on 9/21 Enforcement Order Ms. Fink did a site visit on 9125 and, reported that the swalehw a was bales were up. good. The grass was not yet growing. ailed and looked things look good. The contractor is looking for a letter stating that Ms. Lloyd moved to have Ms. Fink issue letter- Mr F' 0-0- . mch seconded. Voted in favor, 6- Minutes, Conservation Commission, September 25, 2002 46 Bond Street and Maillett Conservation Area Ms. Fink reported that she had found the Commission's site visit notes from their response to the beaver dam in 2000. At that time, the Commission had questions about lawns, fences, etc. encroaching on the Conservation Area, but did not have area surveyed. Ms. Fink recommended finding out whether the Town surveyors could survey the area and mark the boundaries. Letters should be sent to the abutters prior to the survey to explain the process. Follow-up letters should be sent to those abutters who are encroaching on the Town land, asking them to cease. 46 Martin Road, Determination of Applicability, RGB 2002-26- request for plan revision Ms. Fink reported a new proposal from the owner to take out the concrete patio, rather than install the roof infiltrators. Ms. Lloyd moved to allow the proposal. Mr. Finch seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Lot 1, Melendy Drive subdivision, Order of Conditions, DEP 270-312, RGB 1999-6 - Request for Certificate of Occupancy A site visit done on Sunday morning. Mr. Greene reported the findings. Ms. Fink also reported on her site visit. Ms. Lloyd moved to sign off on the Certificate of Occupancy and issue a Certificate of Compliance with continuing conditions. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Ms. Lloyd moved to release all bond monies being held. Ms. Schneller seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 34 Plymouth - Request to close minor project file Ms. Fink reported site visit findings. Ms. Lloyd moved to close minor project file. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 468 West Street, Comprehensive Permit application Ms. Fink updated the Commission about the recent correspondence and meetings. were plans for a few soccer fields, but you need at least 10 acres for a soccer field. 40-42 West Street, Comprehensive Permit application Ms. Fink reported that there was soil testing done recently, with Jane Fiore and Jack Sullivan. There was a lot of clay within area of one detention basin, it might make a good wet detention basin. The detention basin in the back was better then the first one. 1090 and 1100 Main Street, Enforcement Order Ms. Fink reported that nothing new had happened. She will contact Tom Goddard. Minutes for June 12, 2002 Ms. Lloyd made a motion to approve. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Minutes, Conservation Commission, September 25, 2002 Report site visits 1503 Main Street Ms. Fink reported findings from a site visit and a conversation with an abutter. There is still fill of unknown origin on the site. The Board of Health is pursuing a complaint from a tenant about mold and mildew. There may be questions about the septic system. Ms. Lloyd moved to rescind the letter previously authorized but not yet sent and to keep the 1998 Enforcement Order open until more is known. Mr. Finch seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 1498 Main Street They have begun septic system construction. Ms. Fink will monitor the site. 28 Francis Drive Ms. Fink reported on most recent correspondence with owner and abutters considering drainage swale and proposed pool construction in back yard. 58 Chequessett Ms. Fink did a site visit and reported that landscaping work is underway on side of lot in the buffer zone. No erosion barriers in place. Also, is putting in a deck on the side, in/out buffer zone is questionable. Ms. Fink is going to check whether there is a building permit for the deck. She will send out a letter regarding this issue 2 Franklin Street The owner has finished the work to convert patio into sunroom. Ms. Lloyd moved to close the file. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Ms. Fink is going to appear on Cable Television for a question and answershow with thte Town Manager on October 17, 2002. The Commission discussed topics to cover. Open Space Plan The Commission reviewed bids for printing the open Space Plan. Ms. Lloyd moved to accept the lowest bid. Mr. Finch seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Request for Bond Releases Dave Johnson had requested bond releases for 30 Lafayette, Strawberry Hill Lane, and 72 Van Norden Road. Ms. Fink will review the status of each file and send him letters. Ms. Lloyd made a motion to adjourn at 9:21 PM. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. t 4