Revised July 20, 2021 Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting

Date: 
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 - 6:30pm

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 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:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83710733667?pwd=RDlWL0pmdHREelA0RmhoK28wU3U0QT09
  • Go to the website link www.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID# 837-1073-3667, followed by meeting passcode 128093 or
  • Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257 to join the meeting. When prompted, enter meeting ID# 837-1073-3667, followed by meeting passcode 128093 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 this link: Conservation Commission Materials.

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’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.

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 here, or through the Salem Conservation Commission website at https://www.salem.com/conservation-commission.
 

Meeting Agenda

ROLL CALL

REGULAR AGENDA

16, 18, 20 Franklin Street – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – DEP #64 -724, for Mike Paige, of Griffin Engineering. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the redevelopment of the junkyard site located along the North River into a 37-unit residential condominium complex. Work includes construction of 1 townhouse and 3 garden style buildings with associated parking, landscaping, utilities, stormwater management system; site remediation, shoreline clean up, enhancement, and stabilization, removal of junkyard facilities, and construction of a public access walkway and landscaping along the North River shoreline. The project proposal is within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

342 Highland Ave – Public Hearing -  Notice of Intent – DEP #64- ___ ,for Anthony Guba of Al Prime Energy.The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the project proposal to raze any remaining improvements and pavement on vacant lot and construct a new gas station and convenience store; work includes fueling islands, underground tanks, utilities, pavement and landscaping. The project proposal is within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

289 Derby Street (Map 34, Parcel 441) – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent - DEP #64- ___ Representative for South Harbor Holdings, LLC. to construct a 20 foot wide by 195 foot long concrete walkway and a sewer line within an easement granted in 2019 to South Harbor Holdings, LLC at 289 Derby Street. The project proposal is within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

0 Story Street, Lot A– Public Hearing – Notice of Intent DEP #64 -____, Map 23 Parcel 2, for Stephen Lovely, for the Construction of a 30x60 Barn, utilities and access within an area subject to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c131§40 and Salem’s Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

FlyOver Switch, Waite Street - DEP #64-701 - Request for Certificate of Compliance
Wetlands Protection Update

APPROVAL of MINUTES

June, 2021 Minutes

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.