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2_23_21 Con Com Minutes - final Beverly Conservation Commission February 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 CITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES BOARD OR COMMISSION: Beverly Conservation Commission SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: February 23, 2021 LOCATION: Remotely held meeting through Google Hangouts Meet MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Christine Bertoni, Vice Chair Robert Buchsbaum, Stephanie Herbster, William Squibb, David Alden-St. Pierre MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Grandoni OTHERS PRESENT: Environmental Planner Jenna Pirrotta RECORDER: Sarah Scott-Nelson Call to Order Bertoni calls the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and reads the virtual meeting guidelines noting that the meeting is being held in accordance with temporary Open Meeting Law adjustments due to the State of Emergency associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Approval of Minutes January 5, 2021 The Commission reviews the draft minutes and offers edits. Herbster moves to approve the January 5, 2021 minutes as amended. Seconded by Squibb. The motion carries 5-0. January 26, 2021 The Commission reviews the draft minutes and offers edits. Alden-St. Pierre moves to approve the January 26, 2021 minutes as amended. Seconded by Squibb. The motion carries 5-0. Recess for Public Hearings Squibb moves to recess for public hearings. Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 5-0. Notices of Intent/Abbreviated Notices of Intent/Requests for Amended Orders of Conditions Cont.: 91 Lothrop Street, DEP File#5-1313— construct an in-ground pool with patio and pool house,landscaping, and associated appurtenances—Daniel & Daniella Mammola Pirrotta reports that the applicant has requested to continue to the March 16, 2021 meeting. Buchsbaum moves to continue to the March 16, 2021 meeting. Seconded by Bertoni. The motion carries 5-0. Beverly Conservation Commission February 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 Cont.: 60 South Terrace, DEP File#5-1318— construct pier & floating docks; seawall improvements; and associated mdin2 and landscaping—Paul & Natalie Gaudenzi Robert Griffin of Griffin Engineering, representing the applicant, recaps the proposed plan involving repairs to the seawall and raising the height by two feet; re-grading the backyard which will involve temporarily relocating plantings; and the addition of the pier and dock. Griffin notes the Commission held a site inspection on February 13, 2021 and explains the minor plan revisions including removal of shoreline debris, changing the decking to Thru-flow material, and raising the height of the dock suspended above the substrate. In response to Buchsbaum's question, Griffin confirms that state and federal approval will also be needed for the dock. Bertoni asks about the lighting required for the project and whether dark sky lighting was considered. Griffin comments that there is no proposed lighting for this project. In response to Squibb's question, Griffin clarifies that the Beverly Harbormaster has approved the relocation of the existing mooring and the notation was revised to reflect`Beverly" Harbormaster, not "Danvers." There were no comments from members of the public. Buchsbaum moves to close the hearing. Seconded by Herbster. The motion carries 5-0. New: 0 Virginia Avenue/7R Kennedy Drive, DEP File#5-1319—Hickory Hill LLC Pirrotta reads the legal notice. Robert Griffin of Griffin Engineering, representing the applicant, explains the plans to construct a single-family residence with associated deck, driveway, utilities, and landscaping. Two existing lots would be combined to create a buildable lot. Griffin describes the wetland resource areas and notes that conditions would be improved through removal of debris from within the wetland. Buchsbaum asks about the placement of the house in relation to the 100-Foot Buffer. Griffin responds that the intention was to leave room for parked cars behind the sidewalk while also keeping the house away from the wetland and associated No-Build and No-Disturbance Zones. The virtual meeting ended abruptly at 7:40 p.m. due to meeting disruption. Bertoni reschedules the remainder of the meeting's agenda to the March 16, 2021 meeting.