HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-03-23 Conservation Commission MinutesConservation Commission, March 23, 2011
MINUTES RECEIVED
Reading Conservation Commission Meeting TOWN CLERK
Selectmen's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM READING, MASS.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
2011 APR 19 . A 9, 42
Present: Jamie Maughan, Vice Chairman; Annika Scanlon; Barbara Stewart; Tina Ohlson; Brian
Sullivan; Fran Fink, Administrator; Maureen Knight, Recording Secretary.
Absent: Bill Hecht, Brian Tucker
Call to Order, Old/New Business
281 and 285 Main Street, DEP 270-540, RGB 2008-34
Present: Ted Regnante, lawyer for Joseph Kelway
The Commission reviewed a request from Mr. Kelway for a Partial Certificate of Compliance for
all work at 281 Main Street under the 2008 Order. Ms. Fink gave a site inspection report and
distributed photographs for the Commission to review. Sediments had been removed from the
stream at 281 and 285 Main, and the affected bank area had been seeded and stabilizes. There is
trash scattered around and some silt fences that need to be removed as well as some broken up
asphalt. Ms. Fink also reported that another old tank has been found at 285 Main Street, and the
Fire Department has ordered removal, so the Order should not be completely closed.
Motion made by Ms. Ohlson to issue a partial Certificate of Compliance for all work at 281 Main
Street under the 2008 Order. Ms. Scanlon seconded. Vote was 4-0-0
Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, 281 Main Street, Go Green Realty Trust, DEP 270-581, RGB
2011-5
Present: Daniel Enxing and John Zaeder, Applicants, Rich O'Connell, Engineer, Attorney Brad
Latham, Steve Eriksen, Wetlands Consultant
The Commission reviewed site plans dated March 21, 2011, Riverfront Area chart and figures dated
March 23, 2011, comments from. Ryan Percival in the Reading Engineering Division, and a draft
Order of Conditions. Attorney Latham said the Applicants have reviewed the draft Order.
Mr. O'Connell reviewed the new charts and revised site plans with the Commission. Several
locations and configurations were considered for the final drainage system outfall into Walkers
Brook. The Commission discussed the possible risks and benefits of each design with Mr.
O'Connell. The Commission then took a straw poll and decided was 5-0-0 on the design dated
March 23, 2011.
The Commission asked Mr. O'Connell about the TSS removal rates of the proposed drainage
systems and the volume of the proposed grass swale in the front yard. They also reviewed the
Riverfront Area analysis. Ms. Fink then reviewed the draft Order of Conditions. Both the
Commission and the Applicant's team made modifications to the draft.
Motion made by Ms. Ohlson to issue the Order of Conditions with the Findings and Conditions as
amended this evening. Ms. Stewart seconded. The vote was 5-0-0.
Ms. Ohlson left the meeting.
Conservation Commission, March 23, 2011
Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations
The Commission reviewed the draft proposal for the review procedure for the Wetlands Protection
Bylaw and Regulations and made several revisions.
Motion made by Mr. Sullivan to approve the proposed procedure as amended this evening. Ms.
Stewart seconded. Vote was 4-0-0.
Mattera Cabin
More painting and carpentry is being done. Ms. Fink has had discussions with the Building -
Inspector about the Occupancy Permit.
26 Sunset Rock Lane, DEP 270-483, RGB 2006-27
Ms. Fink will send reminder to the owner about the-date the stabilization is to, be completed.
107 Main Street
Ms. Fink will send reminder to the owner about the date the final site work is to be completed.
20 Chequessett Road, Enforcement Order
Ms. Fink reported that she met with the owners and expects a planting plan from them by April 6,
2011.
Minor Projects.: 66 Colburn Road
Motion made by Ms. Stewart to approve a Minor Project Permit for a deck at 66 Colburn Road.
Mr. Maughan seconded. Vote was 4-0-0.
8 Walkers Brook Drive, Salem Five Bank
The owners have submitted a cleaning report to the Commission.
Gas Company Building
Ms. Fink met with the contractor, and the building demolition will begin soon. The septic system
will be removed.
Adjournment
Motion made by Mr Sullivan to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 PM. Ms. Stewart seconded. Vote was
4-0-0.
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