August 8, 2019 Conservation Commission Agenda

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

A. City of Salem’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update: presentation by Sam Cleeves, MAPC

REGULAR AGENDA

A. 46 Columbus Avenue and the beach at Juniper Avenue and Beach Street – DEP # TBD – Continuation of  Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for the City of Salem, 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA. Purpose of hearing is to discuss proposed removal of approximately 15 cubic yards of beach sand from the northeast corner of the beach at 46 Columbus Avenue, and relocation of the sand to the ocean side of the seawall at Juniper Ave and Beach Street, within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. 79 Columbus Avenue – DEP # TBD – Continuation of  Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Eric Cormier, 20 Cutter Street, Waltham, MA. Purpose of hearing is to discuss proposed reconstruction of a single-family home at 79 Columbus Avenue, within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

C. 379 and 383 Highland Avenue, 14 and 16 Barnes Road, and 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 18 Cedar Road – DEP #64-679 -- Public Hearing -- Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation under the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. General Laws c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection and Conservation Ordinance for Peter Lutts, Overlook Acres LLC, 5 Briscoe Street, Beverly, MA 01915. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed delineation of wetland resource area boundaries and their associated buffer zones for the properties located at 379 and 383 Highland Avenue, 14 and 16 Barnes Road, and 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 18 Cedar Road.

D. Rosie’s Pond Flood Mitigation – DEP #64-601 – Public Hearing – Request to Amend Order of Conditions for the City of Salem, 98 Washington St, Salem MA. Purpose of hearing is to discuss proposed amendment to Order of Conditions (DEP #64-601) permitting flood mitigation measures at Rosies Pond within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. Proposed activities are located on approximately 33 parcels along the South River and include the outlet of Rosies Pond, an area between the MBTA railroad and Lawrence St, an area between Wheatland and Brooks Streets, and an area west of Jefferson Ave between Dove Ave and Laurent St. Work is also proposed on several public roadways, including Lawrence Ave, Brooks St, Jefferson Ave, and Dove Ave. Proposed changes include modifying wall sections, drainage infrastructure, and grading in some areas.

E. 1-3 East Collins Street – DEP #TBD – Public Hearing -- Notice of Intent for New View Addiction Rehabilitation & Education Center, Inc, 11 Bay Street, Beverly, MA. Purpose of hearing is to discuss proposed razing of existing structure, building a new structure, configuring parking and walkways, removing pavement, installing utilities, installing stormwater facilities, and minor grading at 1-3 East Collins Street within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

F. 11-13 Franklin Street -- DEP #TBD – Public Hearing -- Notice of Intent for Spire Investments LLC, 5 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA. Purpose of hearing is to discuss proposed reconstruction of a building destroyed by fire, along with parking, a stormwater management system, and utilities at 9 & 11 Franklin Street within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS, cont’d

B. Discussion of a possible new trail from Swampscott into the Forest River Conservation Area (presentation by Swampscott Conservancy).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 11, 2019