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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-27 Conservation Commission MinutesY Conservation Commission, October 27, 2010 MINUTES ' Reading Conservation Commission Meeting Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 27, 2010 err; r Present: Jamie Maugham, Acting Chairman; Annika Scanlon; Brian Tucker; Barbara Stewart; Brain Sullivan; Tina Ohlson; Fran Fink, Administrator; Maureen Knight, Recording Secretary Absent: Bill Hecht Call to Order, Old/New Business 50 Mill Street, RGB 2010-15 Andrea Quirbach said she was supposed to plant two 3" red maple trees but the only available ones she found were 1 The Commission thought three 1 %2" trees would be acceptable instead of the two 3" ones. She also wanted to know if it was too late in the season to plant. Mr. Maugham said they could be planted before the ground freezes, but she should check with the people at the tree nursery. Motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to allow three 1 1/2" red maple trees to be planted instead of two 3" red maple trees. The vote was 6-0-0. 84 Martin Road, Violation Notice Ms. Fink reported a call from Mr. McMahon, the owner, who asked for an extension of time and a wider variety of tree species to choose from. She, sent a letter with other trees suitable for the edge of the wetland. The Commission found the trees acceptable, but did not want to extend the deadline. A letter will be sent. 203 Haverhill Street, Enforcement Order A site visit was done and the property looked good. There was a little brush that could be cleaned up. A site visit will be done in the spring to see whether the grass has come in. 14 Strawberry Hill Road, RGB 2009-2 Mona DeAngelo is going before the Zoning Board of Appeals to get a Variance on November 4, 2010 in order to build a new dwelling on an undersized lot. The Commission reviewed a draft memo to the ZBA. Motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to send the memo to the ZBA. The vote was 6-0- 0. 147 Belmont Street, DEP 279-499, RGB 2007-6 Mr. Murray-had an Order of Conditions, which has expired. Ms. Fink inspected the site. The yard is stable, and they did not build the proposed addition. They did cut five trees, and have not planted the three native trees required. Ms. Fink will send a letter. 20 Chequessett Road, Enforcement Order Ms. Fink has not received a planting plan yet. She will.send another letter with a new deadline of November 23, 2010 for the plan, and May 31, 2011 for planting. 1 Conservation Commission, October 27, 2010 Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, Judith H. Mieczkowski, 252 West Street, RGB 2010-24 Present: Judith and Anthony Mieczkowski The Mieczkowskis described the proposed foundation and driveway repairs. They want to enlarge the driveway and add a pipe underneath to carry roof runoff away from the house. Mrs. Mieczkowski also had some questions for the Commission, which they answered. The Commission reviewed the draft findings and conditions and made revisions. Motion by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to issue a negative Determination of Applicability with the findings and conditions as revised this evening. The vote was 6-0-0. Public Meeting, Request for Determination of Applicability, John Shea, 115 Colonial Drive,. RGB 2010-25 Present: John Shea Mr. Shea proposed to cut four trees located in wetlands to ground level and leave the stumps in place. He also proposed to remove and replace a low retaining wall under his deck. The Commission reviewed the draft findings and conditions and made revisions. Motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to issue a negative Determination of Applicability. The vote was 6-0-0. 26 Sunset Rock Lane, Enforcement Order The Commission reviewed site visit reports and correspondence concerning repeated failure to carry out work in accordance with deadlines set in the Enforcement Order. The Commission discussed issuing fines since the deadline was once again missed. Ms. Fink will send a letter stating that fines will be issued beginning November 14th Motion by Ms. Scanlon, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to send the send a letter to Mr. Beckman setting a final deadline of November 14, 2010 before daily fines will be issued. The vote was 5-0-1. Mr. Maughan abstained. 285 Main Street, DEP 270-540, RGB 2008-34 The Commission reviewed a proposal from GeoInsight to remove the tank outside of the building and leave the tank under the building in place. That tank will be emptied and then filled with concrete. The Fire Department has agreed to this. Motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to accept the October 22, 2010 proposal from Geolnsight for the tank removal. The vote was 6-0-0. 306 Main Street, DEP 270-492, RGB 2006-41 Ms. Fink did not speak to the DEP yet about the PCB levels present. On a motion by Mr. Tucker, seconded by Ms. Stewart, the Commission moved to extend the Order of Conditions for, one additional year. The vote was 6-0-0. 2 Conservation Commission, October 27, 2010 Johnson Woods, DEP 270-416, RGB 2004-10 Ms. Fink reported that she has not yet received a response from Ted Moore to the most recent letter. 4.1-43 Wilson Street, DEP 270-571, RGB 2010-4 Lynn Whyte of the Reading Housing Authority said she would take care of the cleanup and planting that needs to be done. A site visit will be scheduled before the next meeting. 2 C Street, DEP 270-558, RGB 2009-20 The Commission is waiting for the Order of Conditions to be recorded. Memorial Park Ms. Fink did a site visit and said some of the grass plantings are sparse, including the floors of the ponds. Also, some of the side slopes are eroding. The stream work will take place in the spring because it is too late in the season to plant. The Commission will send a letter to DPW/Engineering asking for a plan to control the filling and emptying of the ponds such that sediments will not be discharged into the stream. Parker Middle School, DEP 270-517, RGB 2007-31 Ms. Fink did a site visit. She reviewed the records and sent an email on October 21, 2010 to Engineering witha list of items that needed to be completed for a Certificate of Compliance. The permit will expire in February. The Commission will request that the items be addressed before the next meeting, 1364 Main Street, DEP 270-387, RGB 2003-4 A site visit was done, and the parking lot has been paved. The basins are well-vegetated. There was a sheen in the catch basin which might be from the paving operation. Filters should be used in the future. They have done some work on the fire lane. Minor Projects 10 Osborne Avenue (deck) The owners want to put a deck on the back of the house. Motion by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to approve the Minor Project Permit. The vote was 6-0-0. Minutes for approval Motion by Ms. Ohlson, seconded by Ms. Stewart, to accept the minutes of September 22, 2010. The vote was 6-0-0. Motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to accept the minutes of October 13, 2010. The vote was 6-0-0. 107 Main Street, DEP 270-561, RGB 2009-23 - ZBA hearing notice The Commission discussed the history of the site and the actions that have been taken. They reviewed the plan for parking lot expansion that was submitted to the ZBA. They reviewed and revised comments to the ZBA for the hearing on November 4, 2010. Maugham said the Commission should wait to see what the ZBA decides before the Conservation Commission takes action regarding the additional parking expansion. Conservation Corna ission, October 27, 2010 Motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Ms. Scanlon, to send the comments to the ZBA as revised this evening. The vote was 6-0-0. 58 Mill Street Ms. Fink reviewed the plantings on the property and most was done. The grass is good, the shed has been removed, but three new trees have not been planted in the ZNV. Maplewood Trail Ms. Fink reviewed the comments sent to the Commission from Attorney Brad Latham regarding the Maplewood Trail. Ms. Fink said the easement must be drawn on the site plan and should be 8 feet wide minimum to allow room for construction and repairs, and safe passage. Motion by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Tucker, the Commission moved to request a 10' wide construction easement with a 4' maximum trail width. The vote was 6-0-0. Honda Gallery Ms. Fink.received as-builts and will put this location on the Agenda for the next meeting. 141 Walnut Street Ms. Fink did a site visit at the request of an abutter who said the owners had cut all the trees on this property located in a scenic road district. It should have been presented to the CPDC before any action was done and Ms. Fink explained this to the owners. Recreational Trails Grant Application Mr. Hecht will sign a letter of support on behalf of the Commission for the grant application. Adjournment Motion by Ms. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Tucker, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was 6-0-0. 4