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 May 7, 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 May 7 2020.  Submitted public comment will be read into the record at the appropriate points in the meeting.

Enforcement  Summary:

In August 2019, the Commission became aware that Park and Recreation owned land, adjacent to 39 Wellington Street and abutting Spy Pond had been clear-cut of vegetation. This work was not approved by the Park and Recreation Commission or the Conservation Commission. During the 05/07/2020 meeting, the Commission will review a proposed replanting plan for the area that.

MassDEP File #091-0321

This Notice of Intent (NOI) was first presented to the Conservation Commission at its 04/16/2020 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 05/07/2020 meeting.

Hearing Summary:

This project proposes the excavation and remediation of soil contaminated by commercial kitchen soy bean oil grease within the 100-ft Wetlands Buffer.

MassDEP File #091-0322

This Notice of Intent (NOI) has not yet been presented to the Conservation Commission, and this meeting is the first opportunity for public comment. 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 05/07/2020 meeting.

Hearing Summary:

This project proposes to raze and construct a single family home within the 100-ft Wetlands Buffer, 200-ft Riverfront Area, and floodplain.

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 05/07/2020 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.