Arlington Conservation Commission


Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021 
Time: 7:30 PM 
Location: 
Conducted by Remote Participation
 

Please note: The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

 

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 January 7, 2021 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: January 7, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://town-arlington-ma-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcuCvqzMiH9Ewibvnx82ZXRBdNGuPB0Jg

 

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 12/03/2020 minutes.
c.Review draft 12/17/2020 minutes. 
d.Review draft 2020 annual report. 
e.Update on ZBA 1/5/2021 hearing on 1165R Mass Ave Comprehensive Permit. 
2.Discussion
a.

Discussion on proposed Warrant Article: Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Allow cemetery use in the open space district

3.Hearings
Notice of Intent

Notice of Intent: Arlington Reservoir Master Plan Phase 2, 210 Lowell Street

Continued Hearing 

MassDEP File #091-0327

7:45pm

This project consists of the second phase of implementation of the Arlington Reservoir Master Plan and includes the following activities: parking area and stormwater improvements; improvements to existing pathways to make them accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); renovation and addition of new recreational facilities; shoreline bank stabilization; and upland habitat restoration and invasive species removal. Proposed project work is within the 100-ft Wetlands Buffer and Inland Bank area of the Arlington Reservoir. This project was first presented to the Commission at its 12/17/2020 meeting.

 

Request for Determination of Applicability

Request for Determination of Applicability: 59 Lowell Street

Arlington File #A21.1

8:30pm

The project proposes to construct an above-ground exercise swim spa partially within the Wetlands 100-ft Buffer and Adjacent Upload Resource Area (AURA) of No Name Brook.