RESCHEDULED: Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting Agenda - March 19, 2024

CITY OF SALEM

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

 

 

 

*NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED MEETING*

 

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission scheduled for March 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, has been continued to April 16, 2024 due to a lack of a quorum on March 19, 2024.

 

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#: and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Passcode: 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.

City of Salem Conservation Commission Agenda for March 19, 2024

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REVISED MEETING AGENDA

1. ROLL CALL

1. REGULAR AGENDA

1. 411 Lafayette St. – DEP #64-790 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Arthur Nichols and Barry Jones for the proposed installation of a pier and boat lift system and stairs to access the beach at the property located at 411 Lafayette St. (Map 32, Lot 382) within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

1. 160 Federal St. – DEP #64-### - Notice of Intent for the North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc. for proposed renovation of the existing church school building and parking lot into apartments with various site improvements, such as parking lot adjustments for pedestrian safety and accessibility, utility work, and a drainage system update. The site is located at 160 Federal Street (Map 26, Lot 2) partially within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

1. OLD | NEW BUSINESS

1. Tedesco Pond Aquatic Management Program - #64-364 – Request to Extend Order of Conditions
2. Mass Electric Company Bridge St. Utility Pole Installation Project – Request for Minor Change to Project Subject to a Determination of Applicability

1. OTHER UPDATES

1. Neptune Deepwater Port Decommissioning - #64-427
2. Salem Sound Coastwatch & Division of Marine Fisheries - Eelgrass Study, Cat Cove Lab
3. Unpermitted Activity at 36 Clark St.
4. Request for Support Letter for Salem Willows Park, Phase II Improvements
5. Proposed Zoning Amendments for Flood Resiliency

1. APPROVAL of MINUTES

Draft February 20, 2024 Meeting Minutes

1. 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.