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2013-06-11CITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES BOARD: SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 David Lang, Chairman, Tony Paluzzi, Vice Chairman, Christine Bertoni, Robert Buchsbaum, Anne Grant, Stephanie Herbster Bill Squibb Amy Maxner, Environmental Planner Jane Dooley Lang calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE New: 37 Prince Street, DEP File #5 -919 — James Garrells Maxner explains the Order, issued in May of 2006, governed the creation of a woodland walking path and sitting area, installation of native landscaping, invasive specie plant management and removal of historic yard waste within Coastal Bank, Coastal Dune, Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and 100 -Foot Buffer Zone and 25 -Foot No Disturbance Zone. Bill Manuell, project wetland scientist, provides an overview of which activities were undertaken and which were not. He notes that composting is still on -going at the end of the stone wall. Maxner met with Manuell and the owner on site and discussed the composting. The owner has moved grass clipping management area up gradient from the wall to a more appropriate location and is currently stockpiling sticks and leaves at the end of the wall (he thinks the stick pile may be providing some habitat at this point). Maxner notified them that the Commission may want to discuss issue as the original proposal included removal of the composting from area. Manuell says the project was approved in 2007 and summarizes the extent of the landscaping project. He explains that all aspects of the project with the exception of the plantings on the uphill side of the wall were abandoned. He notes that he and Maxner reviewed plantings and they are healthy. Manuell refers to compost area that was going to be removed if the landscape path was created. He notes that property owner James Garrells has agreed to move compost pile to the uphill side of the wall into the buffer out of the resource area and burn stick pile. Manuell mentions that everything else is stable on the site. Maxner notes that it appears that invasive species management has been done and is on -going (i.e. mainly bittersweet). The site is stable and has not been altered to any noticeable extent from previous conditions. Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 11 Paluzzi moves to issue Certificate of Compliance for 37 Prince Street. Seconded by Bertoni. The motion carries 6 -0. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY New: 17 Neptune Street — Barry & Marie Fortuna Maxner reads the legal notice. The applicants are proposing the following activities within the 100 -foot buffer zone and immediately adjacent to an off -site BVW: ➢ Limb trees and trim shrubs along the property line, which is at edge of wetland, to prepare area for installation of 6' stockade fence; ➢ Level area with crushed stone where storage shed once stood within 10 feet of the wetland, to prepare this area for parking their camper so as to conform with zoning Ordinance relative to storage of recreational equipment which must be enclosed or stored in the side or rear yard; ➢ Relocate their Quonset but from the northerly side of house to the southerly side of house so as to conform to zonings setbacks; ➢ Pave most of the driveway which is currently gravel, leaving about 15' gravel to the edge of the southerly property boundary and wetland. Maxner provided an aerial photo (wetland is on vacant lot to south, topography layer that shows limit of wetland better than wetland data layer), most of the side and back yard is encumbered by the 25' NDZ and all of the lot is within the 100 -foot buffer zone, it is difficult for the applicants to stay outside the 25' NDZ as the lot is small and cramped. Incursions already exist in the form of chain link fencing, former shed and woodpile and camper storage. She had asked the applicants to fill out the 25' NDZ Waiver Worksheet, which is attached to the RDA. The only area of possible meaningful mitigation would be where the driveway is to be left gravel. This area may erode a bit into the edge of the BVW, and perhaps some ground cover plantings could improve this condition. Mr. Fortuna summarizes that he would like to put up a fence to keep his dogs in his yard and he needs to locate his camper behind the houseline to be within zoning conformance so he wanted to put stone dust down to locate his camper and improve his dirt driveway. Maxner notes that there is an offsite wetland on a small lot left over from Hugh Hill Lane. Mr. Fortuna notes that he wants to extend stockade fence and that there are trees falling so he wants to protect his lot. Discussion ensues about how there would be a section left between hot top and lot line where mitigation plantings (i.e., evergreens for visual screen) could be located. Maxner will work with homeowner to choose 4 to 5 plantings that are native (i.e., holly) and will survive. Discussion ensues about how homeowner will trim trees that are falling towards his house and camper. Mr. Fortuna notes that some of the trees have fallen into the wetlands. He agrees that the Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 11 trimmed limbs will be taken off site. Maxner notes that this would be a condition as well as the mitigation plantings. Paluzzi moves to issue a Negative # 3 Determination with the following Special Conditions: 1. All trimmimgs of limbs /shrubs shall be taken off site and disposed of in a proper facility. 2. At least 4 to 6 native shrubs, that will tolerate and grow well in existing shade and soil conditions, shall be planted along the edge of wetland at the southerly property boundary from the end of the proposed fence to the southeast corner of the lot. 3. Findings will be attached to the decision as work is within the 25' NDZ. Seconded by Buchsbaum. The motion carries 6 -0. Recess for Public Hearings Paluzzi moves to recess for public hearings. Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 6 -0. ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF RESOURCE AREA DELINEATION Cont: Endicott College Northeast Campus Area, #5 -1086 — Endicott College c/o Dennis Monaco Maxner states the applicant's representative requested a continuance to the July 2, 2013 meeting. Paluzzi moves to continue the hearing until the Commission's July 2, 2013 meeting. Seconded by Buchsbaum. The motion carries 6 -0. New: 108 West Street — Symes Development & Permitting c/o Jeff Rhuda Maxner reads the legal notice. Anne Grant recused herself and leaves the room. Brian Waterman, the applicant's representative, and Jeff Rhuda the applicant are present. Waterman addresses the Commission explaining that this is acre lot. Chubbs Brook runs along at the back of the property and flows west to east along the rail road tracks to a culvert under West Street and mean high water has been flagged, with corresponding 200 -foot Riverfront Area. He calls out the edge of BVW, 100 -year flood at elevation 8 NAVD 1988 (i.e. bordering land subject to flooding) and 100' buffer zone. He explains that the BVW is a wet meadow area that contains shrubs including dogwood and other species such as ground cover, red oak, and Norway maple. He notes walkway relative to flood elevation 8. The representative adds that delineation of resource area is being done and will dictate project plan. Discussion ensues about flood elevation and bordering land subject to flooding, flood plain elevation as well as four velocity zones relative to wave action and coastal flood zone, field data sheets, and vegetation line along flood line on 2' bank. Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 11 Lang summarizes process of ANRAD to audience relative to defining the resource areas, and floodplain areas and that this does not address future proposed construction, that the Commission would conduct a site visit to review the flags in the field to determine the accuracy of the wetland delineation. He notes that when construction project is proposed, there will be a separate hearing process and another opportunity for interested parties to ask questions. Bertoni asks how the mean annual high water was determined. Waterman explains that there is a clear break in slope and change in vegetation. Lang asks if there are any questions from the audience. John Dick, Hancock Associates, explains that he was hired by some of the neighbors to analyze the wetland delineation. He notes that a Hancock Associates staff member had flagged the wetland for an abutting property in 2000 where the Commission had issued a COC. Mr. Dick notes that the Hancock delineation shows the edge of BVW to be 90 feet closer to the street than what is shown on the applicant's plan. He explains that he does not agree with some of the data on the BVW field delineation sheets, noting that hydric soils are noted but are excluded from the wetland. He recommends that a peer review be engaged and asks if he would be able to attend any site visit that the Commission schedules. Lang explains that property owner would have to be consulted for members of public to visit the site Waterman states he respectfully disagrees with Mr. Dick's summary of wetland conditions in the area. He notes that the area does flood occasionally but it is not inundated for long periods of time. Mr. Dick states that the hydric soils are 12" thick and mentions that wetland scientist from his firm flagged the wetland line 90' closer to the street in 2000. Waterman states that there is saturation point but not indicator of hydric soil. Lang suggests since there is a dispute about wetland line, plant and soil issues, the Commission should hire a peer reviewer consultant that could attend the site visit. Bertoni notes her agreement with engaging a peer review to verify the accuracy of the delineation considering there is conflicting information provided by Mr. Dick. Members agree. Maxner says she would try to get a consultant on board to meet that schedule. The Commission schedules a site walk for Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 a.m. Paluzzi moves to continue to the July 2nd meeting pending a site visit for June 29 Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 6 -0. Grant returns to the meeting. NOTICES OF INTENT Cont: 43 Water Street — install steel sheet pile bulkhead, fill land under ocean, install travel lift and floating docks — Beverly Port Marina Maxner notes the Commission has received a request for continuance to July 2nd meeting and applicant will have a packet for Commission review containing comments from other state agencies for the July 2 meeting Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 11 Paluzzi moves to continue to the July 2nd meeting. Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 6- 0. New: 32 Pickman Road — John Osbon Maxner reads legal notice. Katie DeRonde, of DeRosa Environmental, representing applicant, explains proposal to construct an build in- ground swimming pool, pool patio, timber deck and retaining wall on the site. The representative explains that the work is proposed in the 100' buffer zone to BVW that is at the base of the slope. The project work will be done in two phases starting with site work and construction of retaining wall and patio. DeRonde mentions that geotechnical engineer performed a soil test and evaluation relative to the stability of the slope and potential impact of proposed swimming pool. The engineer advised it would be best to install a retaining wall. She notes that during both phases of construction, erosion control barriers would be in place. She adds that the second phase of work will be for the patio around the pool and it is a porous surface for water to seep through, balcony and fencing. The composite or pressure- treated decking will be held up with Sonotubes. Water will flow through deck and gravel will be used under the deck to facilitate drainage. She notes to comply with Board of Health issues, a 4' aluminum picket safety fence would be installed. DeRonde describes the mitigation planting areas that will consist of down gradient plants including witch hazel and or small herbaceous plantings for habitat and stability as well as other ground cover. The project architect describes more details about grading and proposed plantings, relative to scale of retaining wall and proposed plan. Discussion ensues about how plants should be installed beyond the erosion control line and applicant's architect says that could be accommodated. Discussion addresses how the geotechnical P.E. has recommended use of a flexible liner due to potential creep of pool. DeRonde notes that a flexible liner would tear so a gunite pool would be preferable and this is the reason for the retaining wall. The Commission agrees that a site visit would be helpful and schedules for Saturday, June 29 at 8:30 a.m. Jane Walsh, 29 Brackenbury Lane, who is an abutter, expressed interest in proposed height of retaining wall. The architect explains that the retaining wall will be 24" high and notes that the abutter would not be observing a cement wall but would be observing plantings. Discussion addresses storm drain that divides her property from the applicant's that is at the back of the property. The architect notes that the pool is proposed to the 100' buffer zone but not 25' NDZ. In addition, the architect responds to Ms. Walsh that floodlights would not be installed for the pool at 32 Pickman Road. Ms. Walsh notes that she would plan to attend site walk on June 29. Discussion ensues about how trees cannot be cut in wetland area and what is expected for the future in the area. Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 11 Paluzzi moves to continue to the July 2nd meeting pending a site visit scheduled for June 29 Seconded by Bertoni. The motion carries 6 -0. New: 28 Paine Avenue — Rayna Lesser Hannaway Maxner reads the legal notice. Caroline McFadden, DeRosa Environmental, representing the applicant supplied a correction sheet to the report. She describes details of property relative to wetlands and granite swale, vegetated wetlands, 25'NDZ, intermittent streams, BVW, and coastal storm flowage at elevation 9. A portion of work proposed is in 100' buffer zone and vegetated wetland and large portion in coastal storm flowage. She explains the applicant proposes to demolish the existing greenhouse and shed, construct a tennis court, perform landscape restoration and wetland mitigation plantings and removal of a diseased Hemlock stand along the slope. Work to take place within 100 -foot buffer zone to BVW and land subject to coastal storm flowage. Erosion controls and temporary stone apron and haul road will be temporarily installed. She also describes concrete the tennis court, and stone trench for runoff from tennis court. In addition, on western portion of property where there is a significant change in grade on the property a boulder wall on concrete footing is proposed that will have a filter to prevent wash through. DeRonde describes landscaping elements proposed post construction to improve function of vegetated wetland and buffer zone, and a planting bed surrounding tennis court. She also describes a restoration of area with native plantings to improve vegetated wetland function. In addition, the Hemlock trees located along the driveway are infested with Wooley Adelgid so the home owner would like those removed by a professional tree service. Discussion ensues about timing of plantings and removal of invasive species (i.e., bittersweet, honeysuckle that has overtaken area) through use of manual labor or for bigger root structures an excavator. DeRonde notes that six to eight Hemlock trees would be cut down but the stumps would not be removed. Lang asks if the slope will be replanted. DeRonde states that there is a good canopy of red maple and red oak that will flourish once the hemlocks are taken down. DeRonde responds to Bertoni's question, explaining the impermeable surface calculations stating that currently there is 1,700 square feet of impervious surface in the flood plan and the proposal contains 5,500 square feet of impervious surface in the floodplain. She offers to check the calculations and report back to the Commission. Maxner notes that the proposal would increase 3,800 square feet of impervious surface. Maxner reads letter to the Commission received from John Serafini, 26 Paine Avenue, immediate abutter, who is in favor of application. The Commission schedules a site walk for Saturday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m. Bertoni moves to continue to the July 2nd meeting. Seconded by Buchsbaum. The motion carries 6 -0. Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 11 OLD/NEW BUSINESS New: 44 -46 River Street, DEP File #5 -1082 — National Grid - Request for Minor Modification to the Order of Conditions for National Grid's 44 -46 River Street facility. Maxner explains, the Order, issued in June of 2012, governs environmental remediation through removal of source hazardous waste material, installation of a sheet pile containment wall, dense non - aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) removal systems, and construction of cap. This includes consolidation of the Gas and Electric operations facilities through the removal of five existing buildings and reconfiguration of existing parking and yard areas. Installation of stormwater management structures to support both the remediation and consolidation projects. Work to take place within Coastal Bank, 100 -Foot Buffer Zone, 200 -Foot Riverfront Area to the Bass River and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage. Matt Varrell, environmental scientist with VHB representing National Grid, presents the modification that consists of reconfiguration of the soil storage bin area located along the northerly property boundary, which results in an increase of impervious area by 500 square feet. He notes that supporting drainage calculations show that the proposed bioretention basin can adequately treat the new impervious surface. He speaks to the storage bins on the site where a fourth would be added for clean soil storage for spoils from the field work and no hazardous material would be brought to this location. Bertoni asks if there will be grading on the pathway Varrell explains that as a result of the addition of the storage bin, the sidewalk would be shifted over by about two feet and it is on the silt side. He notes that work would not be any closer to the river. Maxner asks if this plan change impacts proposed snow storage areas. Varrell addresses area for snow storage located near River Street towards the road that takes up some of landscape island area due to space taken by additional storage bin. He offers to update plan to reflect snow storage areas as they may be slightly relocated due to this change. Lang asks a clarifying question regarding drainage and bioretention capacity. Varrell notes that drainage calculations are based on the required number of cubic feet for impervious surface and 1" of runoff is still met with the minor modification. Paluzzi moves to accept the minor modification with the condition that the plan is updated with snow storage. Seconded by Grant. The motion carries 6 -0. New: 16 Sunnyvale Street — Modification to RDA Approval — Suzanne Camyre Suzanne Camyre addresses the Commission. She explains that the Commission issued a Negative Determination for her project that involved removal of invasive plants from within 100 -Foot Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetland and 200 -Foot Riverfront Area; installation of wildlife - friendly fencing respecting the local 25' No Disturb Zone; landscaping using a majority of native plant material suited to growing conditions within Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone. Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 11 She details her proposal that has been precipitated by beavers moving into the neighborhood and taking down her arborvitaes. She requests permission to remove the arborvitae hedge and extend vinyl fence into NDZ and she will be adding native plants as mitigation. In addition, she noets there is a cherry tree that is near the vegetated border that is nearly dead that she would like to replace with a dogwood tree. She states that it would be easier to put mesh around the proposed tree trunks versus the arborvitaes. She adds that the vinyl fence would be 6" off the ground to remain wildlife friendly. Ms. Camyre says the emerald green arborvitaes would require some digging and she would hire an arborist to take the cherry tree down. She adds that the she would have the stumps ground since they are in the area where she would like to plant. Maxner suggests erosion controls be added to the area when the work is being done especially when the stump grinding occurs. Discussion ensues about how the grade would not change and that erosion issue could be addressed without controls if work is done on a dry day. Bertoni moves to approve the modification to previous RDA approval and find that appropriate mitigation has been provided for the extension of the vinyl fence into the NDZ. Seconded by Paluzzi. The motion carries 6 -0. New: 50 Dunham Road, Anderson Clarke, LLP (Cummings) — Site Plan Review — Planning Board Request for Comments Maxner explains that Cummings has submitted a site plan to the Planning Board for a new 5- story mixed use building and a 5 -story open parking garage to be located within existing paved parking lots and disturbed grassy strip areas on the site. It appears that the new buildings are located outside of the buffer zones to the wetlands and vernal pools on site in order to avoid filing with the Commission. Maxner notes with regard to stormwater management, based on her review and discussion with Cummings representative Steve Drohosky, no new point discharges are proposed — rather a series of bioretention basins and Low Impact Development features have been proposed to slow and treat the new runoff before entering the existing drainage system. The Engineering Department will review the stormwater calculations and drainage plan for compliance with the City's Stormwater Ordinance, which adopts the Mass. Stormwater Standards. Mr. Drohosky speaks to 120,000 square foot building proposed for the site and 5 -story parking garage with landscape islands between paved areas. He notes that there would be a connected elevated walkway to the parking garage. He adds that the construction is not expected to begin until next year and his organization will attend Planning Board meeting on July 16 Discussion ensues about how mitigation does not affect the plan because the proposed building and parking lot are located outside of the buffer zone to wetlands and vernal pools on site. Maxner notes that no new points of discharges are being introduced, ties to existing drainage at the site will be used and roof runoff from building and parking garage would drain into existing bioretention basins. Mr. Drohosky states that water would be held and drain into basins and there would be an overflow mechanism. He notes that discharge on site would be less and there would be a slight increase of impervious area while parking would be located on existing impervious area. Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 11 Mr. Drohosky explains that truck maneuvering done during construction would be on existing paved area and that there are currently silt mechanisms installed in existing catch basins that are maintained. Discussion ensues about general construction permit and management of silt related to drainage and that vernal pools get 100' NDZ but construction is planned outside of this area. Members agree there are no regulatory issues for the Commission to address. Maxner explains that the Commission would write a comment letter to the Planning Board to that effect. OTHER BUSINESS/LATE FILES Minor Modification to the Order of Conditions for 46 Prince Street, DEP File #5 -1046 Lang recuses himself and leaves the room. Maxner explains the Order, issued in January of 2011 governs the construction of new single - family house to be associated with existing guesthouse (to be renovated) on ANR lot at 46 Prince Street. Work also includes driveway reconfiguration, utility and landscaping improvements within the 100 -foot buffer zone to coastal bank and 100 -Year Floodplain. This Order was subject to a previous Minor Modification that governs expanded landscaping, mitigation plantings, and installation of bluestone terrace within the 25' NDZ and utility improvements. Robert Griffin, project engineer, speaks to discussions with the Commission about landscaping plan and approved blue stone patio. He notes that slightly different plants are being suggested as compared to original plan. He refers to lower portion of property with concrete patio area that was supposed to be returned to lawn but it was identified during the winter how the concrete area assists with drainage and preservation of granite block seawall. Griffin shows a video that illustrates the area of the patio that is subject to very vigorous wave action. He adds how the applicant wants to replace the chain link fence as well. Griffin explains if the concrete patio remains the plantings specified by the Commission would be located elsewhere by the stairs. Griffin notes the last portion of the request is to remove a portion of the masonry wall and it would not disturb any wetlands area and a cap would be installed in the former footprint of the wall. He explains how dry wells were installed that are working well and no additional stormwater metrics have been identified relative to removal of impervious surface. Discussion ensues about cable on rail fence instead of chain link fence that serves safety purpose. Maxner addresses lowering wall on south side that would not get wave action, planting area, fence and stairs that would remain. Bertoni moves to approve the minor modification with set of findings that speaks to blue stone terrace that is not being changed and proposed planting along top of bank sufficient for incursion of patio. Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 6 -0. Lang returns to the meeting. Tree removal request for 56 Thissell Street Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 11 Maxner explains the owner has consulted with an arborist and submitted a letter of opinion about Hemlocks and White Pine trees that are on the outer edges of the 100 -foot buffer zone to a pond at bottom of the slope. Maxner verified that smaller Hemlocks are indeed infested with Wooley Adelgid during her site visit. She notes that the rest of the trees are white pines that are at the edge of the buffer but very close to the house and removal of all of the trees will be accomplished by crane. The trees will be flush cut. Maxner notes that the wetland is well vegetated. Maxner refers to the arborist's letter and a map locating the trees slated for removal. Discussion ensues regarding this proposal. Paluzzi moves to allow the tree cutting at 56 Thissell Street with conditions about no stump grinding. Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 6 -0. Designation of Conservation Commission Member to the Permanent Community Preservation Committee Maxner explains that the Commission needs to designate one of its members to serve on the permanent Community Preservation Committee. Paluzzi nominates Chris Bertoni as designated Conservation Commission representative to the permanent Community Preservation Committee. Seconded by Buchsbaum. Bertoni accepts the nomination. Lang nominates Robert Buchsbaum as designated Conservation Commission representative to the permanent Community Preservation Committee. Seconded by Grant. Buchsbaum accepts the nomination. Discussion ensues about potential need for the election of a new Chair since Lang is seeking a City Council seat. Bertoni notes her interest in perhaps serving as Chair if others believe she would be suitable. Members agree that Bertoni would be a good choice for Chair. Lang suggests that the Commission provide written votes to determine the designee. The Commission casts written votes for CPC designee and hand them to Maxner. Maxner tallies the votes: 4 to 2 in favor of appointing Buchsbaum as Conservation Commission designee to the CPC. 76 Paine Avenue Enforcement Order: seawall work Maxner notes that she has forwarded an email to the Commission from John Dick regarding 76 Paine Avenue Enforcement Order for seawall work and that a NOI was supposed to be filed in time for tonight's meeting. Discussion ensues about how a letter would be sent to the applicant explaining that a fine of $100 a day could be implemented if a NOI application is not received by the Commission's July 2nd meeting. Paluzzi moves for the Commission to send the letter. Seconded by Bertoni. The motion carries 6- 0. Expenditure Approvals Conservation Commission June 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 11 Maxner explains that the annual dues for the Commission's membership with the MACC are due for $443 for the year and staff membership of and additional $60. Paluzzi moves to pay the $503 for MACC memberships. Seconded by Grant. The motion carries 6 -0. $5,827.75 payable to Jeff Roelofs, special counsel for Commission's 50 Dunham Road litigation, Maxner's notes that this invoice includes $1,000 goodwill credit. Discussion ensues about Attorney Roelofs defending the Commission's decision to the court. Paluzzi moves to approve payment of the invoice. Seconded by Bertoni. The motion carries 6 -0. Orders of Conditions No public hearings were closed so the Commission did not need to issue any Orders of Conditions. Other Business, continued 41 Prince Street, DEP File #5 -1078 — reconfiguration of proposed pool Maxner mentions that the project wetland scientist explained that the location of pool would be rotated 90 degrees and barbecue area would be added. She asks if this is a minor modification. Members agree. Maxner will inform the applicant that a Minor Modification should be filed for this change. ENF Notification Re: Brimbal Avenue Interchange Maxner updates the Committee about recent public MEPA scoping session regarding the ENF submitted by the City for the Route 128 Overpass project. She notes that comment letters are due July 26 relative to both Phase I and Phase II. Maxner explains that Jacobs Engineering, design team for the City, would be preparing supplemental information based on the scoping session, dealing mostly with traffic assumptions, landfill closure issues and stormwater management. She notes the Conservation Commission will see Phase I under RDA and Phase II under an NOI with respect to wetland impacts. Discussion ensues as to Commission's concerns and points and questions to b raised involving stormwater management of calculated impervious areas, wetland impacts and if contemplated development on sites are part this, noting that Beverly's local Ordinance protects uncertified vernal pools. Maxner agrees to write a letter to MEPA encapsulating this discussion and the Commission questions. Adjournment Paluzzi moves to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Seconded by Buchsbaum. The motion carries 6 -0. The next regular meeting of the Conservation Commission is Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street.