Arlington Conservation Commission


Date: Thursday, May 21, 2020 
Time: 7:30 PM 
Location: 
Conducted by Remote Participation
 

 

Agenda

1.Administrative
a.

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 21, 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: May 21, 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

b.Review draft 05/07/2020 meeting minutes. 
c.Administrative update.
2.Discussion
a.Regulations Update: Administrative Review 
3.Hearings
Notice of Intent: 869 Massachusetts Ave

Notice of Intent: 869 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington High School

MassDEP File #091-0323

 

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 05/21/2020 meeting.

 

Hearing Summary:

The proposed project includes razing the existing high school and constructing a new high school with associated new paved parking areas, landscaping, athletic fields, bathroom building, utilities, and a new stormwater management system in accordance with the Massachusetts DEP Stormwater Standards. The existing football stadium will remain as is and is not included within the scope of this project.

Deliberation: Notice of Intent: 1297 Massachusetts Ave

MassDEP File #091-0321

 

This Notice of Intent (NOI) was presented to the Conservation Commission at its 04/16/2020 and 05/07/2020 meetinga. 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 05/21/2020 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.

Deliberation: Notice of Intent: 105 Lafayette Street

MassDEP File #091-0322

 

This Notice of Intent (NOI) was presented to the Commission during its 05/07/2020 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 05/21/2020 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.