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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-08 Conservation Commission MinutesReading Conservation Commission 1 Minutes of the Conservation Commission Seleetnnan's Meeting Room, Town Hall Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 7 PM 1 is 28 Present: Dan Thibeault, Doug Greene, Larry Goulet, Commissioners; Pat Lloyd, Vice- Chair; Will Finch, Chair; Kelley Meier, Recording Secretary; Fran Fink, Administrator. Absent: Leo Kenney, Harold Hulse, Consultants; Thad Berry, Commissioner. Will Finch calls the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Brian Fallica from Boy Scout Troop 705 was present. He would like to clean up Sledge and Kurchian Woods, make trail improvements, repair a footbridge, and put up a trail map dispenser. He has received permission to work on Ben Nichol's property where the trail follows the pipeline. He may also post the boundaries, where needed, and put a sign at the new entrance from Pondview Lane. Ms. Lloyd made a motion to accept this project with the understanding that he report back to the Commission. Mr. Thibeault seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. 115 Charles Street, DEP #270-367, RGB 2002-3 Kerry McCormack proposed a change in the trees to be removed for his addition. He would like to take remove two white pines near the shed that are in the way for machinery access. He would like to relocate a small Autumn Maple for from the addition area to the south side of the lot as one of the required two new trees. Pat Lloyd moved to accept this plan as insignificant change. Doug seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. Mr. McCormack also went over the letter he sent to Mrs. Fink and how the plan has been progressing. There may be changes to the original house, in addition to the new section. The Commission asked for a revised site plan once he has reached a decision. 7:35 PM: Public Meeting, RGB 2002-11, 29 Terrace Park Mr. and Mrs. Guarente presented their plan. They want to remove rotting stairs in the backyard and build a deck. They would also like to take out an oil tank. The oil tank is about twenty years old. The tank is a totally independent project. Pat Lloyd moved to issue a negative determination with conditions. Doug seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. 7:46 PM: Public Meeting, DEP 270-369, RGB 2002-12, 205 Pearl Street Jennifer Davis represented Daniel and Dorothy Sweeney. The Sweeneys would like to place an addition onto the house. The work will be conducted outside of the 100' riverfront area, but inside of the buffer zone. Hay bales will be put in place. A bobcat will likely be used. Dumpster will be on site. A 0. 1 € Reading Conservation Commission 2 The resident from 201 Pearl Street spoke in favor- of this project, but was concerned about how the wetlands delineation would affect her property. The Commission discussed general wetlands jurisdition. Joe Carpi narano, a friend of the Sweeneys, asked the commission about general procedures for reponding to dumping in wetlands. The Commission answered. Mr. Boyd, 252 Franklin Street, asked about work going on at Fanta Lane. The Commission gave a brief response and suggested that he visit the Conservation office for details. The Commission reviewed the draft Attachment for the Order of Conditions. Mr. Sweeney stated that he might want to spread the earth excavated for the foundation in the back yard, and he may need to rebuild an old retaining wall. The Commission suggested that lie bring a revised site plan for approval showing existing and proposed topography, volume of earth, and details on the retaining wall, because this information is not shown on the NOI plan. He can request a plan revision approval when ready. Ms. Lloyd made a motion to close the meeting. Mr. Greene seconded. Voted in favor, 5- 0-0. Mr. Greene made a motion to accept the plan and to issue the Order of Conditions with the Attachment as drafted. Ms. Lloyd seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. 8:15 PM: Enforcement Order, Sunset Rock Lane, DEP 270-295, RGB 1997-26 Peter DeGennarro, developer, and Bill Bergeron, engineer, were present. Ms. Fink updated the Commission about what has been going on over the past month - new materials submitted; meeting with Joe Delaney,Town Engineer, Peter DeGennaro, and Bill Bergeron; site visit with Glen Redmond, Building Inspector and Mr. DeGennaro and Mr. Bergeron. She distributed a memo from Joe Delaney and a draft letter for Commission review and approval during the meeting. She also noted that the deadline in the present letter of credit was coming up in mid-June. Mr. Bergeron passed out and explained the proposed basin modification diagram to the Commission. Ms. Fink asked about the materials proposed for the forebay berm. Mr. Bergeron stated they intended to move the rip-rap from the existing perimeter to construct the berm. Ms. Fink questioned whether the plan called for 3/a" stone within the. berm. Mr. Bergeron stated that he believed the, retaining walls on Lots 2 and 4 to be stable and properly constructed. He also questioned the Commission's jurisdiction where the walls were outside the buffer zone. The Commission and Administrator responded that the Town Bylaw gives jurisdiction beyond the buffer zone if work is likely to alter the r wetlands. The stability of the slopes and the integrity of the detention basin were the Commission's concerns. Ms. Fink reported that the boulder wall has gaps between the Reading Conservation Commission 3 bOUlders where water is beginning to erode the earth. There are also gaps in the vegetation and some inappropriate fill such as chunks of asphalt. The earth above the wall also extends onto the top of the wall in some places. Sly reported that the Building Inspector had given an opinion that the walls were not properly constructed. The Commission asked Mr. DeGennaro to submit an opinion on the walls from a structural engineer. Mr. Bergeron passed out some paperwork on proposed edging devices for the driveway on Lot 4. Ms. Lloyd asked whether the devices were designed for use with gravel, or just for paving blocks. Mr. Bergeron responded that they were not designed for gravel. Mr. DeGenarro asked the Commission to release part of the bond so that he can pay the engineer. The Commission denied the request until the work is completed. There will be a site visit on May 19"' at 9 AM. Mark DiCara was present during this discussion. Ms. Lloyd asked whether he had any questions or concerns. He stated that he was closing on Lot 2 the next day and that he wanted to finish his driveway and put a longer retaining wall in back to create a larger flat yard. The Commission asked for more information. Ms. Lloyd moved to issue the draft letter dated May 9, 2002, with an amendment in the deadline for item A to June 1, 2002. Mr. Goulet seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. St. Athanasius Church, 306 Haverhill Ms. Fink received a call back from the Archdiocese, but the caller had not found any information regarding the matter. The project engineer had been out on medical leave and is due back May 20. She will call then. 468 West Street The meeting to review the Comprehensive Permit application will be in Selectmen's Meeting Room on the night of May 9 at 7 PM before the Board of Appeals. Ms. Fink is drafting comments. 306 Main Street Ms. Fink updated the Commission about the Getty Gas Station. CPDC approved the site plan. Eric's Greenhouse Yvonne sent out a letter to Eric's Greenhouse offering mediation. Mr. Goddard did not respond by the deadline. The Commission tentatively schedules a site visit for Friday June 7'" . The Commission asked Ms. Fink to send a letter to Mr. Goddard noting that all deadlines in the January Enforcement Order have now lapsed without action and the Commission will continue to pursue the matter. 1375 Main Street They are half way done putting vortex water quality unit in. Reading Conservation Commission 4 Town Projects, Symonds Way, etc. Joe Delaney would like to do•a site visit to work on closing several files. The Commission suggested May 15, May 29, or June 5. Ms. Fink will confirm a date with Mr. Delaney and notify the Commission. 40 Azalea Circle This is a weird little lot, it's U shaped. Ms. Fink handed out memo with the history of permits, denials, appeals, and lawsuits. The applicant now has valid pen-nits under wetlands, but is still in court on a zoning dispute. Ms. Fink has contacted the owner's representative for certain information. The decision on the Extension Pennit will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Hunt Memorial Park Ms. Fink reported that the little league wants to put bleachers in. The bleachers are in a location beyond Commission jurisdiction. They also want to trim some branches that overhang the outfield fence to fetch balls that have been hit as a home run, etc. She told them that would be okay. Finally, they want to "clean up" and landscape the memorial flag pole area. She asked them to submit a plan showing the area to be affected and plants proposed. The edges of the park next to the wetlands do need attention - trash, yard wastes, and dirt piles are present. Perhaps a volunteer day could be set up with the little league and the Commission. A letter will be sent to the Recreation Director. 9 Smith Avenue There is a large marsh behind house. Owners want to take apple tree down that's in a back yard. Ms. Lloyd moved to approve the minor project permit. Mr. Goulet seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0. Ms. Lloyd moved to adjourn at 10:01 PM. Mr. Goulet seconded. Voted in favor, 5-0-0.