Arlington Conservation Commission


Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020 
Time: 7:30 PM 
Location: 
Town Hall Annex, Second Floor Conference Room
 

 

Agenda

1.Administrative
a.Review draft 02/06/2020 minutes. 
2.Updates
a.Project updates. 
b.Committee and working group updates, including but not limited to: Water Bodies, Open Space, Reservoir, Spy Pond, Community Preservation, Zoning Bylaw, Public Lands Maintenance, Land Stewards.
3.Hearings
Request for Certificate of Compliance

88-90 Varnum Street

 MassDEP File #901-0307

This approved project renovated and constructed a dormer addition to a two-family home within the 100-year floodplain. The approved project also removed a garage and installed two porous patios.

Notice of Intent

93 Sunnyside Ave

MassDEP File# unassigned

This project proposes an addition in the backyard and enlarging a mudroom in the front yard. The back addition is within the 200-ft Riverfront Area and 100-year floodplain. The back addition is proposed to be built on footings, above the floodplain. The front addition is within the 200-ft Riverfront Area. The project also proposes installing a deck and porous paver driveway in the back yard. As mitigation, this project proposes a native vegetated buffer and three drywells that capture all roof runoff.

Request for Determination of Applicability

Bikeway Tree Maintenance

Arlington File #A20.2

This project proposes tree maintenance work to ensure that the bikeway is safe for users and is clear from hazardous debris. The tree canopy will be   pruned and all hazardous dead wood will be removed. In addition to all canopy pruning, dead trees along the bikeway will be either removed or cut back.

Arlington Regulations for Wetlands Protection Update
Discuss and draft section for Administrative Review Permits.