Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting November 21, 2023

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on November 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Act of 2023.
            -Gregory St. Louis, PE, Chair

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
• 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. 57 Marlborough Road– DEP# 64-785 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent- for Osborne Hills Realty Trust, Lynnfield MA 01940, for the proposed revised construction methodology of a culvert crossing, in association with previously approved DEP file# 064-0716, 57 Marlborough Road, Salem MA. Proposed work includes additional dewatering, placement of structural fill, and associated work in wetlands. Due to increased wetland impacts, the proposed changes require a separate Notice of Intent under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. Jefferson and Colonial Road New England Power ROW- DEP# 64-784 –  Public Hearing – Notice of Intent - for Andrew Cole on behalf of New England Power Company, 170 Data Drive, Waltham MA, 02451, for the proposed soil borings and access for planning and design associated with future utility work on the S145E/T146E Transmission Line Right of Way, off of Jefferson Ave and Colonial Road, within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. 

C. 67 Derby Street Salem Wind Port- DEP# 64- 786 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Crowley Wind Services for the proposed offshore wind marshalling terminal to assemble and deploy wind turbine generator components. Proposed work includes construction of a Loadout Wharf, Delivery Pier, Trestle Bridge, filing and stabilization of the upland, installation of utilities, and dredging. Proposed work is 67 Derby Street, Map 41, Lot 0339, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

D. National Park Service – Derby Wharf- DEP# 64-### - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for the proposed stabilization of Derby wharf, floating dock and deck repair, replacement of pilings, water line repair, and utility, building, foundation, and landscaping maintenance. Proposed work is 163-173 Derby Street, Map 35, Lot 0408-0, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

E. RDA Flint Street Pole Installation – Request for Determination of Applicability, BSC Group on behalf of Massachusetts Electric Company, for the proposed installation of one new utility mid-span pole with a feeder monitor. Proposed work is located across 73 Flint Street, approximately Map 26, Lot 0003 in Salem 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.        Extension Request Amendment OOC – 57 Marlborough Road, DEP# 64-716       
B.        Request for Certificate of Compliance – 71 Columbus Ave, DEP# 64-767
C.        Request for Certificate of Compliance – 417 Lafayette Street, DEP# 64-683
D.        Request for Certificate of Compliance – 435 Highland Ave, DEP#64-678
E.        Emergency Certificate Ratification – 78 Bay View Ave
F.         Extension Request 1-3 East Collins Street, DEP #64-681
G.        Request for Certificates of Compliance: NSCDC Lighthouses
             34 Peabody Street, DEP# 64-722
             47 Leavitt Street, DEP# 64-721
             38 Palmer Street, DEP# 64-720

IV. OTHER UPDATES

A.         Communications from City Solicitor relative to Request for Public Involvement Plan (PIP)              
Designation for: Vacant Parcels 12 Cedar Road, 14 Cedar Road, and 14 Barnes Road, Salem, MA (RTN 3-38273) & 16 Barnes Road, 9, 12, 14, 15 and 16 Cedar Road, Salem, MA (RTN 3-38210)

B.         Draft 2024 Calendar – Regular Meeting Schedule

V.   APPROVAL of MINUTES 

            Draft September 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.