Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting June 20, 2023

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on June, 20, 2023, 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# 814 3741 4374
• Dial toll-free number 833 548 0276. When prompted, enter Webinar ID#: 814 3741 4374 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password:  054062

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.  

• Dial *9 on your phone’s dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number. 
• Click the “raise hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on your computer or phone. 

Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:

Members of the public can alternatively 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.

MEETING AGENDA

I. ROLL CALL 

II. REGULAR AGENDA

NOI

A. 50, 52 Circle Hill Road – DEP# 64-764, DEP# 64-765 – Continuance– Public Hearing – Two Notices of Intent by Patrick Delulis, Pasquanna Developers, Inc. for proposed construction of two single-family homes, associated driveways, utilities, grading, and landscaping located at 50 and 52 Circle Hill Road, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. 67 Derby Street - Salem Wind Port Terminal – DEP# 64-772 – Continuance– Public Hearing – Notice of Intent- by Crowley Wind Services at 67 Derby Street, for the construction of an offshore wind marshalling facility to assemble and deploy turbine components. The work includes construction of a Loadout Wharf and a Delivery Pier Trestle: filling and stabilization of the upland; installation of utilities; and dredging. 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.

C. 266 Canal Street – DEP# 64-775 – Continuance– Public Hearing – Notice of Intent- by Canal Street Station, LLC, for the construction of a 250-unit apartment neighborhood consisting of five apartment buildings, two access drives, parking areas, utilities, and associated infrastructure, located at 266, 282, 282R, and 286 Canal Street, and 2 Kimball Road, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

D. 37 Winter Island Road – Plummer Youth Promise – DEP# 64-###  – Public Hearing - Notice of Intent- by Griffin Engineering Group, LLC, on behalf of Plummer Youth Promise, for the proposed construction of a new residential facility, existing building renovations, associated walkways, paved driveway and parking, gravel service road, pedestrian stone dust walkway, landscaping, stormwater management system and utility installations. The project is located within an subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

E. Fort Avenue, Columbus Square, Winter Island Road Intersection – DEP# 64-### – Public Hearing - Notice of Intent- by McMahon, a Bowman Company, on behalf of the City of Salem, to consider pedestrian and drainage improvements in public roadway intersection; work extends 1,600 linear feet, 1.2 acres of mill and overlay pavement restoration, and enlargement of landscaped medians. The project is located within an subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

F. 200 Fort Avenue - Salem Willows Park – DEP# 64-###  – Public Hearing - Notice of Intent – by Jason Bobowski, Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc, on behalf of the City of Salem, for proposed Salem Willows Park site improvements including pathway construction, stormwater green infrastructure BMP facilities, restoration plantings, and relocation of underground electric utilities. The project is located at 200 Fort Avenue, Map 45, Parcel 89, within an subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

RDA

A. YMCA – Continuance - Request for Determination of Applicability - Forest River Park – For temporary structures, wood chip pathways, and active use of the YMCA summer camp, 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. 60 Bay View Avenue– Request for Certificate of Compliance – DEP#64-760

IV. APPROVAL of MINUTES
May 30, 2023 Draft Meeting Minutes

V. OTHER UPDATES
Second Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Forum & Comment Period

VI. ADJOURNMENT