In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20 relating to the COVID-19 emergency, the April 16, 2020 public meeting of the Arlington Conservation Commission shall be physically closed to the public to avoid group congregation. The meeting shall instead be held virtually using Zoom.

Topic: Conservation Commission Meeting

Time: Apr 16, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Members of the public are strongly encouraged to send written comment regarding any of the hearings listed below to Conservation Agent Emily Sullivan at esullivan@town.arlington.ma.us.

Please read Governor Baker's Executive Order Suspending Certain Provision of Open Meeting Law for more information regarding virtual public hearings and meetings: https://www.mass.gov/doc/open-meeting-law-order-march-12- 2020/download

Public access to this meeting shall be provided in the following manner:

Real-time public comment can be addressed to the Conservation Commission utilizing the Zoom virtual meeting software for remote participation. This application will allow attendees to request an opportunity for public comment, and allow the Conservation Chair or Agent to grant attendees the opportunity for public comment. Attendees can use either phone or computer to participant in the meeting. Public comment can also be sent in advance of the meeting by emailing  the Conservation Agent at esullivan@town.arlington.ma.us by no later than 3pm on April 16, 2020.  Submitted public comment will be read into the record at the appropriate points in the meeting.

MassDEP File #s 091-0318 (Lot 1/A) and 091-0317 (Lot 2/B)

These hearings were closed for public comment during the Commission's 4/2/2020 meeting. The Commission cannot accept public comment regarding these Notices of Intent (NOIs). These NOIs were presented to the Commission on 3/5/2020  and 4/2/2020 with the opportunity for public comment. All materials submitted for these NOIs can be found on the Commission's agenda and minutes page, under the agenda for the 4/16/2020 meeting.

Hearing Summary:

The Superseding Orders of Conditions issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on 12/29/2016 for Lot 1/A and Lot 2/B expired on 12/29/2019. The project sites are therefore currently only permitted under the local Arlington Wetlands Protection Bylaw, and not the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. These Notices of Intent are filed under the Wetlands Protection Act only. The Lot 1/A project proposes to remove an existing impervious driveway and construct a house, partially within the 100-ft Wetlands Buffer. The Lot 2/B project proposes to demolish an existing house and construct a new house, partially within the 100-ft Wetlands Buffer.

MassDEP File #091-0319

This hearing was closed for public comment during the Commission's 4/2/2020 meeting. The Commission cannot accept public comment regarding this NOI. This NOI was presented to the Commission on 2/27/2020, 3/5/2020, and 4/2/2020 with the opportunity for public comment. All materials submitted for these NOIs can be found on the Commission's agenda and minutes page, under the agenda for the 4/16/2020 meeting.

Hearing Summary:

This project proposes an addition in the backyard and expanding 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.

MassDEP File #091-0320

This NOI was presented to the Conservation Commission on 4/2/2020 and the public hearing was continued to the 4/16/2020 meeting. It is strongly encouraged that members of the public submit written comment for this NOI to the Conservation Agent in advance of the hearing, by emailing Emily Sullivan at esullivan@town.arlington.ma.us. All materials submitted for this NOI can be found on the Commission's agenda and minutes page, under the agenda for the 4/16/2020 meeting.

Hearing Summary:

This project proposes building an elevated addition in the backyard and an entranceway in the front yard. The back addition and front addition are both within the 100-ft Wetland Buffer and 200-ft Riverfront Area. No work is proposed within the floodplain. The project also proposes replacing an existing bituminous concrete walkway and driveway with pervious pavers.