December 15, 2020 Conservation Commission Meeting - REVISED

Submitted Project Materials for the December 15, 2020 Conservation Commission Meeting - Members of the public can view and download application materials at this link for all projects scheduled for the December 15, 2020 Conservation Commission Meeting. 

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Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20,and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city’s website, at www.salem.com.

For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen or provide comment during the meeting may do so in the following manner:

• Follow this link or enter it into your browser to join the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87305984183?pwd=UDFPQ1lySUd0Rm1ZOUdoVTZXcTZvZz09
• Follow this link or enter it into your web browser to open the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/join. Enter meeting ID # “873-0598-4183” as directed on the webpage and click “Join”. Follow the on-screen instructions to join the meeting. Enter password “814821”.
• Participants can dial a toll-free phone number at 877-853-5257 to join the meeting. When prompted, enter meeting ID # “873-0598-4183” and the follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password is “814821”.

The meeting will be opened at 6:15pm to allow members of the public to test their audio. During portions of the meeting in which public comment is permitted, members of the public who have “raised their hand” in Zoom will be called on to offer comment.  In order to raise a hand, members of the public using the Zoom computer of phone application may click the “Raise Hand” button; members of the public dialing in may press “*9” to raise their hand to speak.  Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to bdolan@salem.com.

No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city’s website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting.

Application materials can be accessed using the Salem Conservation Commission website at https://www.salem.com/conservation-commission.

REVISED MEETING AGENDA

I. ROLL CALL

II. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Peabody Street Park – DEP #64-712 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Kathleen Winn, City of Salem, 98 Washington St. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed improvements to Peabody Street Park within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. 26 Charles Street – Public Hearing – Request for Determination of Applicability for Andrew Stegelmann, 26 Charles St, Salem. MA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed removal of an unhealthy tree within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

C. 35 Belleau Road – Public Hearing – Request for Determination of Applicability for Lee Dearborn, 32 Buffum St, Unit 2, Salem. MA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed addition over an existing garage at 35 Belleau Drive, within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

D. 21 Hemenway Road – DEP #64-xxx – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Sean and Ana Monahan, 21 Hemenway Rd, Salem, MA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed installation of an in-ground pool and patio within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

E. Salem Willows Park – DEP #64-xxx – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Jenna Ide, City of Salem, 98 Washington Street.  The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed renovation of the parking lot and adjacent areas in Salem Willows Park within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

III. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

1. 11 Goodhue Street – DEP #64-656 – Request for a Minor Modification
2. 202 Jefferson Avenue – DEP #64-691 – Request for a Certificate of Compliance
3. Discussion on invasive species removal within Forest River Conservation Area

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. November 17, 2020

V. 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.