2_23_21 Con Com Minutes - final Beverly Conservation Commission
February 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes
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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
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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.