Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting January 16, 2024

Remote
Date: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 6:30pm

 

NOTICE OF MEETING  

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on January 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Act of 2023. 

Important Announcement:  
The public may participate, listen and/or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways:

  • Follow this direct link or go to https://zoom.us/join and enter Webinar ID# 839 7460 8347  mment Remotely During the Meeting:   
    Members of the public att
  • Dial toll-free number 833 548 0282. When prompted, enter Webinar ID#: 839 7460 8347 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password: 254330 

Providing Public Comment Remotely During the Meeting:   
Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the portion of a public hearing designated for each item. Members of the public will be asked to use the virtual “Raise Hand” function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment through on of the following ways: 

  • Enter *9 on phone dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number, proceed to enter *6 to unmute when called upon to speak 
  • Click the “raise hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on a computer or phone.   

Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:  
Members of the public may email their comment no later than four hours before the start of the meeting to: kkennedy@salem.com
The Zoom webinar will open 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to allow participants to connect and practice the audio and raise hand functions.  

The link to access meeting materials may be found on the SharePoint site here or salemma.gov.  
 

MEETING AGENDA 

I. ROLL CALL   

II. REGULAR AGENDA  

A. 266, 282, 282R, 286 Canal Street & 2 Kimball Road #064-0775 Amendment Request– Public Hearing –  Request to Amend Order of Conditions – Proposed design changes include changes within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and the 100-foot Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, including proposed changes to compensatory flood storage methods, parking and pedestrian circulation pool amenity, utilities, native planting areas, and pedestrian connection to the Rail Trail.  

B. 106 Broadway #064-0### - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Joseph Gagnon Notice of Intent for Joseph R. & Maria K Gagnon, 20 Leblanc Drive, Peabody MA for the property located at 106 Broadway Street, Salem MA. Proposed work includes the renovation and expansion of a residential dwelling, new driveway, parking lot and associated grading and landscaping, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. 

C. 1 Pierce Road #064-0788 - Public Hearing - Notice of Intent – for Patrowicz Land Development Engineering., on behalf of John Eckman & Jo Taylor, 1 Pierce Road, Map 31, Parcel 0318-0, Salem MA for the proposed single-story addition to existing house, renovation and repairs to house and deck, reconstruction of a garage, and associated site work with landscaping. The project is located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. 
 

III. OLD | NEW BUSINESS

A.     Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance – 107 Leach Street DEP# 064-0774

IV. OTHER UPDATES

MassDEP’s Proposed Climate Resiliency Regulatory Package
Public Comment & Information Sessions:

  •       Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.00)
  •       Water Quality Certification Regulations (314 CMR 9.00)
  •       Chapter 91 Regulations (310 CMR 9.00)​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​V.   APPROVAL of MINUTES
 

Draft December 19 Meeting Minutes

     VI. ADJOURNMENT

Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.

Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.