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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-16-CONCOM-min 1 vs M�RlyN O V � y W PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Conservation CommissionNtuvllir;u tiyr E u h"I",V 1 1'. APRIL 19TH ING10 AGENDA Monday, September 16'2019, 6:30 p.m., Parker Room, Town Office Building, 1625 Massachusetts Avenue 02421 Commissioners Present: Phil Hamilton, David Langseth, Dick Wolk, Alex Dohan, Kevin Beuttell and Ruth Ladd Staff Present: Karen Mullins, Conservation Director and Katie Luczai, Staff Assistant 6:30 pm New Business/Pending Matters Issue Order of Conditions: 7 Lois Lane DEP 201-1152 BL 1108 On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the order of conditions. Issue Order of Conditions: 91 Hartwell Avenue DEP 201-1148 BL 1104 On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the order of conditions. Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: Rangeway Extension and SFH Lot DEP 201-968 BL 926 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the amended order of conditions. Issue Amendment to Order of Conditions: 17 Banks Avenue DEP 201-1107 BL 1065 On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 5-0 to issue the amended order of conditions. Ms. Dohan arrived at this time. Reauest for an Amendment to an Order of Conditions: 20 Maguire Road DEP 201-1147 BL v 1103 2 Mr. Bill Podolski and Mr. Mike Toomey presented before the Commission. The applicant is requesting to install concrete utility pads where the tanks had been located. Chairman Hamilton stated that the applicant will have to file a new Notice of Intent for the installation of concrete pads. Reauest for Certificate of Compliance: 139 Wood Street DEP 201-1017, BL 974 The request will be heard at a later date. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 30 Oakmount Circle DEP 201-939 BL 898 On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to issue a certificate of compliance. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 288 Concord Avenue DEP 201-1045 BL 1002 The request will be heard at a later date. Request for Certificate of Compliance: 38 Adams Street DEP 201-819 BL 777 Ms. Mary Trudeau presented before the Commission. Ms. Trudeau reported that site inspection reports were not completed during 2015 or 2016. Ms. Trudeau stated that about two acres of land have been treated for invasive plant management. The Commission discussed the possibility of requiring a few more years of site inspection reports. The Commission determined that the lack of site inspection reports was deemed fine since the site had been sufficiently restored and replicated. Ms. Lauren Greyson, an abutter, inquired about the construction of a fence that has been constructed on the property line. The Commission noted that the addition of a fence would be considered an insignificant plan change to the permit. The Commission asked the applicant to submit calculations showing the amount of replicated wetlands on the property and a complete as-built plan of the property. 7:00 pm New Public Meetings/Hearings DET 19-27 RDA, 37 Valleyfield Street Applicant: Boston Gas Company o/b/o National Grid Project: Relocate gas line and install meter 3 Ms. Amanda Houle presented before the Commission. The applicant filed with the Conservation Commission because of a previous filing from 1997 which indicated that the site includes bordering land subject to flooding. The project will take place outside of the 100 foot buffer zone. The applicant proposes to replace a gas line and install a new meter. The trench required for installation will be two feet wide and three feet deep. The project is expected to be completed within a day. Mr. Richard Domings, an abutter, asked why National Grid has to go into the street to complete the work. Ms. Houle stated that the street has to be disturbed in order to replace the gas line in its entirety. It is easier to replace the entire gas line than to replace one piece of it. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to issue a negative determination with conditions. 7:25pm DET 19-26 RDA, 95 Woburn Street Applicant: Cheng Yang and Mimi Zhu Project: Second story addition to a single family dwelling Ms. Mary Trudeau presented before the Commission proposal to add a second story addition above an existing garage. There is an intermittent stream channel to the east of the dwelling which is within 100 feet of the dwelling. There will be no additional increase in the footprint of the dwelling. Ms. Trudeau stated that they will rearrange the roof leaders and use the existing infiltration system to accommodate the second story addition. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to issue a negative determination with conditions. 7:23pm DEP 1154 BL 1109 NOI, 4 Tidd Circle Applicant: Maliha Karim Project: Landscaping and construction of a retaining wall at a single family dwelling Mr. David Sperduto presented before the Commission. The applicant proposes to construct a retaining wall around the back of the lawn area and grading to level the backyard. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering memo into the record. 4 Mr. Beuttell noted that the engineer stated that the project is not in compliance with engineering standards because the proposed patio consists of stone and stone dust which is not considered to be pervious. Mr. Langseth asked the applicant to show more details regarding the stone patio to determine if the patio will be pervious or impervious. Mr. Ed Field, an abutter from 2 Tidd Circle asked what the height of the retaining wall is. Mr. Sperduto stated that the wall varies in height from 6 inches to 5 1/2 feet. Mr. Field asked if the retaining wall will impact the flow of water. Mr. Sperduto and Mr. Langseth stated that the retaining wall will not cause water to flow onto the abutting property. Mr. Langseth recommended that the retaining wall be moved away from the property line in order to avoid the homeowner having to ask the abutting property's permission for construction and maintenance. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until October 7, 2019 at the applicant's request. 7:52pm DEP 1153 BL 1108 NOI, 70 Hancock Street Applicant: Charles Foster Project: Addition to a single family dwelling Chairman Hamilton opened the hearing. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until October 7, 2019 at the applicant's request. Continued Public Meetings/Hearings DEP 201-1146 BL 1103 NOI Cont. Hearing, 96 Lowell Street Applicant: Sander Alves Project: Addition to a single family dwelling within the 200 foot riverfront area 5 On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until October 1, 2019 at the applicant's request. DEP 201-X BL X NOI Cont. Hearing, 2 Barrett Road Applicant: Seiko Ikezu Project: Raze and Rebuild of a deck and shed The homeowners, Ms. Seiko Ikezu and Mr. Tsuneya Ikezu presented their revised plans before the Commission. The revised location of the shed is mostly outside of the floodplain as well as within their setbacks. No trees or vegetation will have to be removed for the construction of the shed. John and Susan Caldarella, abutters to the property, raised their opposition for the construction of the shed. On a motion by and seconded, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until October 1, 2019, at the applicant's request. The Commission will issue the order of conditions on October 1, 20191 if the hearing is closed. 8:06pm DEP 201-11510 BL 1106 NOI Hearing, 3 Patterson Road Applicant: Duggan and Sons Project: Raze and rebuild of a single family dwelling Mr. William Hall presented before the Commission. The plans have been revised to address the Commission's and engineer's comments. The O&M plan was revised, the eastern swale was more defined and native plant restoration details were provided. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering memo into the record. Mr. Langseth asked if the swale and berm located on the property can be mowed. Mr. Hall stated that the entire lot can be mowed. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted 6-0 to close the hearing. 8:10pm DEP 201-1149 BL 1105 NOI Cont. Hearing, 3 Diamond Road Applicant: Ellan and Robert Siegel 6 Project: Addition and Drainage work to a SFD On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to continue the hearing until October 1, 2019 at the applicant's request. DEP 201-1151 BL 1107 NOI Hearing, 21 Revere Street Applicant: Ernest Rogers Project: Raze and rebuild of a single family dwelling Mr. Bob Bibbo and Mr. John Rockwood presented before the Commission the revised location of the proposed dwelling. The house was shifted away from the river allowing for the area of mitigation to be increased to 3,500 square feet. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering memo into the record. Additional changes, Mr. Bibbo stated that they included changing the proposed patio into a smaller deck and raising the proposed dwelling up to allow for the floor foundation to be above the modelling level. An underground propane tank was added. Mr. Beuttell noted that the Commission should be surer when drafting the permit that the interests of the riverfront are clear. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to close the hearing. Reappoint Community Preservation Committee Conservation Commission Member On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 6-0 to appoint Mr. Wolk as the Community Preservation Committee Conservation Commission member. Discuss Wright Farm and Proposed Subcommittee Charge Ms. Dohan proposed creation of a subcommittee to help further progress on the construction and establishment of Wright Farm as a resource to the community for environmental appreciation and education. Approve Meeting Minutes: 8-5-2019, 8-19-19 The Commission will discuss the minutes at a later date. Review site visit scheduled for September 21, 2019 (meeting on October 1, 2019) The Commission will visit sites on September 21, 2019. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Langseth, the Commission voted 6-0 to adjourn the meeting. 8:30pm