Revised Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting December 21, 2021

Revised Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation, in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021.

             Gregory St. Louis, PE, Chair

Important Announcement:

No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but the public can listen and or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways:

Follow the below website link directly:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87241837332?pwd=ZWhoak9Pb2xPTTZneEZrbkp6dTFrZz09

Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter Webinar ID# 872 4183 7332, followed by meeting passcode 533220; or

Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257 to join the meeting. When prompted, enter Webinar ID# 872 4183 7332, and follow instructions to join the meeting. Those only dialing in will not have access to direct video, but may follow along with meeting materials available for download at: salem.com/conservation-commission.

Providing Comment:

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the portion of the hearing designated for each agenda 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 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.

Additional, specific information and 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 of Salem website, at Zoom Participation Tool FAQ.

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to: kkennedy@salem.com.

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, 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 may be accessed using the Salem Conservation Commission website at https://www.salem.com/conservation-commission.
 

Revised Meeting Agenda

I. ROLL CALL

II. PRESENTATIONS

6:30 – 7:30 PM - Wetlands Protection Update -  Presentation to Conservation Commission
Presentation will be an overview of the content in the draft update to Salem’s local Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance and draft preliminary regulations.  The changes in permitting under the current structure versus these updates will be reviewed. Presentation will include time for Conservation Commission member Q&A.

II. REGULAR AGENDA

A. 9 Franklin Street – DEP #64 -729 - Public Hearing Continuation - Notice of Intent for Patrick Shea, 11 Franklin LLC, for the property located at 9 Franklin Street. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed twelve (12) unit multi-family development and associated site work within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. 435 Lafayette Street – DEP #64 -730 – Public Hearing Continuation – Notice of Intent filed on behalf of Kelly Levesque, John Mackinnon and Linda Gagnon, 435 Lafayette Street. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed installation of a pier/gangway and float; a circular exterior stairway; and phragmites/invasive species control, within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

C. 4 Franklin Street – DEP #64 -732 – Public Hearing –Notice of Intent for CAS Salem, LLC, for property located 4 Franklin Street, Salem, MA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed redevelopment of the former HMA Car Care facility along the North River. Phase I of the redevelopment consists of an Ambulance and Business Office building with associated parking, utilities, landscaping and construction of a public access walkway along the North River shoreline, within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

D. 1 Peirce Road – DEP #64 -733 -  Notice of Intent for John Eckman & Jo Tyler, 14 Buchanan Road, Salem for property located at 1 Pierce Road, Salem. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed single story house addition, repairs/renovations to existing house/deck/garage, and site work/landscaping including stormwater mitigation, within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

E. 10 White Street – DEP #64 -### - Notice of Intent for Safe Harbor Marinas - Hawthorne Cove, 10 White Street, Salem, MA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed replacement and relocation of approximately 8,500 SF of timber floating docks within the existing zone of reconfiguration for C-Dock; and the replacement and relocation of 22 floating dock guide piles, plus an additional 6, within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

F. 16 Freeman Road – DEP #64 -### - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Freeman Builders, LLC, 5 Briscoe Street, Beverly, MA, for property located at 16 Freeman Road, Salem, MAThe purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed construction of a single-family residence with associated driveway, utilities, grading and landscape improvements, within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

G. 115 Swampscott Road – RDA -Request for Determination of Applicability of DiLisio Golf Range, LLC, for property located at 115 Swampscott Road, Salem, MA. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the management of phragmites invasive vegetation within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

III. OLD/NEW BUSINESS

A. 16 Nurse Way – DEP #64 613 - Certificate of Compliance
B. Ratification Cease & Desist Order - SciFi Networks
C. 2022 Regular Monthly Meetings – Hybrid/Remote

IV. APPROVAL of MINUTES

A. September 21, 2021 Meeting Minutes
B. October 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
C. November 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes

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.