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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-24 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes - Conservation Commission, April 24, 2002 Minutes of the Reading Conservation Commission: Selectman's Meeting Room, Town Hall April 24, 2002, 7:00 PM t S 1) e'°~a tis' f i Lv 1,5t Present: Leo Kenney, Advisor; Dan Thibeault, Larry Goulet, Doug Greene, Thad Berry, Commissioners; Pat Lloyd, Vice-Chair; Will Finch, Chair; Kelley Meier, Recording Secretary; Fran Fink, Administrator. Absent: Harold Hulse, Advisor. The chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Sunset Rock Lane Subdivision Ms. Fink updated the board about Sunset Rock Lane. No new submittals had been filed. She had a meeting scheduled for April 26 with the developer, his engineer, and Joe Delaney. Mr. Kenney came in at 7:06 PM. Melendy Drive Subdivision Thad Berry moved to accept the request for the extension permit on Melendy Drive. Pat Lloyd seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Pat Lloyd moved the approval of the revised site plan for Lot 1 as an insignificant plan change. Thad Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 58 Chequesette Road Ms Fink reported that she had visited the site. The wetlands are more than 100 feet from the proposed swimming pool, and she had told the owner that he would not need a permit for the pool. Other work underway on the site is covered with a permit issued in 2000. Will Finch mentioned that there was some dumping in the back yard near or next to the vernal pool. Ms. Fink will send information about the compost area to the residents. 1090-1100 Main Street Ms. Fink updated the Commission on the status of the case. Mr. Goddard has not responded to the letter offering mediation. The Commission tentatively scheduled a visit to Eric's Greenhouse on May aid at 6 PM, if they obtain permission. School site - Roma/Sunset Rock Lane Ms. Fink reported that the Mola case is going to court on May 16 at 2 PM. It will be in the Middlesex Superior Court. Lot 198, Harvest Road Ms Fink reported that DEP has scheduled a pre hearing meeting on Wednesday, May 22"d at 10 AM in Wilmington. Minutes - Conservation Commission, April 24, 2002 Amtrak Vegetation Management Plan Ms. Finl reported that Amtrak had sent a notice about annual herbicide application along the train tracks. She will check the status of the Determination and contact them if it has expired. 7:28 PM: Public Hearing, Request for Determination of Applicability, 12 B Street, RGB 2002-9 Mr. Finch opened the public meeting. The attendance sheet was circulated among the neighbors. Tom Guarino was present to speak about what the patio he wants to construct. There will be a cobblestone stamp on the surface. He will direct the water to run off under his deck where there is crushed stone to absorb any excess water. Fran Fink presented draft conditions for this project. Ms. Marotta, 9 Crocus Street, questioned whether the project would cause flooding on her land. She keeps getting water from other people down the street. The Commission responded that runoff would be directed into the center of the site. Bob Tremblay, 15 B Street stated that he did not see any problem with having the patio built in the backyard. Leo Kenney mentioned that there is dumping of soils, leaves, and other debris in the wetland at the end of B Street and that it is illegal. Mr. Berry made a motion to close the public meeting. Mr. Greene seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Ms. Lloyd made a motion to issue a negative determination with conditions. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 7:55 PM: Public meeting, Determination of Applicability, 105 Arcadia Avenue, RGB 2002-10 Mr. Finch opened the public meeting. An attendance list was circulated. Sal Magazzu, applicant, was present and described the proposed addition to the house. Ms, Fink reported that she had measured the Buffer Zone and Riverfront Area boundaries during a site visit and scaled them onto the site plan. She noted that there is a cesspool in the back yard, and portions of the inner RFA contain a dog kennel and lawn. Mr. Magazzu stated that they are probably going to abandon the cesspool and hook up to the town sewer. Ms. Fink distributed a draft attachment for the Determination and went over the highlights. The Commission discussed and amended the draft. Mr. Berry made a motion to close the publichearing. Ms Lloyd seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. Minutes - Conservation Commission, April 24, 2002 Ms. Lloyd moved to issue a negative determination, with conditions as amended. Mr. Berry seconded. Voted in favor, 5-1-0. Revay Well #1, Beverly Road Ms. Fink reported that gasoline had been found in a monitoring well near the Town well. She had issued an Emergency Certification to the Water Department to excavate near the monitoring well for further tests ordered by DEP. Ms. Lloyd moved to endorse the Emergency Certification. Mr. berry seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0. 47 High Street Ms Fink reported that there is a leaking oil tank at 47 High Street, not near wetlands. The Fire Department and DEP are working on cleanup. 25 Sunset Rock Lane Ms. Fink reported that Mr. Cartolano, the owner, had disclosed that last October he had installed two of the three roof infiltrators recently permitted by the Commission. He had submitted several photographs. They had filter fabric, but not root barrier cloth, around them. He will remove any trees within 10 feet and will install inspection ports. Mosquito Spraying Notice had been sent that, between April 16-20, there will be mosquito spraying. Spence Farm, West Street Ms. Fink reported that she had visited the site and walked the wetlands boundaries with the owner's consultants. They will file an ANRAD soon. Longwood Farm, West Street Ms. Fink reported that a comprehensive permit application has been filed for Longwood Farm. The Commission reviewed the site plan briefly and asked Ms. Fink to send a memo with comments to the ZBA. The hearing begins May 9"' Fanta Lane Mr. Finch reported that the parking lot posts had been installed in the wrong place at the Kurchian Woods entrance. He recommended that boulders or shrubs also be planted along the boundary with Fanta Lane to make the boundary clear. Ms. Fink will visit with the developer. Mr. Berry moved to adjourn at 9 PM. Ms. Lloyd seconded. Voted in favor, 6-0-0.