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CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OR COMMISSION: City of Beverly Conservation Commission
DATE: June 27, 2023
LOCATION: Virtual via Google Meet
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Christine Bertoni, Vice Chair Robert Buchsbaum,
Amber Redmond (late), William Squibb
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Conservation Agent David Spidaliere, Commission
nominee Grace Charles
RECORDER: Naomi Moca
1. Chair Bertoni calls the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and reads the public notice regarding
holding meetings remotely due to COVID-19.
Squibb: Motion to recess. Vice Chair Buchsbaum seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call
vote. Motion carries (3-0).
2. Recess for Public Hearings
3. Notices of Intent/Abbreviated Notices of Intent/Requests for Amended Orders of
Conditions
a. Cont.: 68 Paine Avenue,DEP File#5-1390 —repair a seawall — Christopher Velonis
Agent Spidaliere states that the applicant requested to continue to the July 18, 2023 meeting. Bob
Griffin of Griffin Engineering is present and states that the applicant is in the process of looking
for a contractor. The Commission discusses that an emergency certification to stabilize the
structure through the hurricane season may be necessary in addition to the NOI.
Buchsbaum: Motion to continue the hearing to the July 18, 2023 meeting as requested.
Squibb seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (3-0).
b. Cont.: 110 Hart Street, DEP File#5-1393 — construct a patio, two walkways with
granite steps, and a retaining wall, with grading and associated landscaping—Jeanne
Tomich
Evin Guvendiren of DeRosa Environmental is present on behalf of the applicant. Guvendiren
summarizes that the incorrectly filled out WPA Form 3 caused confusion when it was submitted,
so her company was consulted to update the form and to do the wetland delineation. Guvendiren
submitted a revised site plan and a new WPA Form 3 to the Commission and DEP. She states
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that DEP has no further comments and states that the Commission conducted a site visit on June
3, 2023 with landscape designer Kathy Pothier.
Guvendiren states that DeRosa Environmental's findings confirm that the site is all within
Riverfront area associated with a perennial stream and Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, and some
portions fall within Bordering Land Subject to Flooding. Guvendiren shares the revised plan with
the Commission and states that the project proposes to convert the back lawn to wild naturalized
native plantings, canopy shrubs, and herbaceous species. There will be a small pervious patio,
scattered steppingstones for circulation around the home, and a dry riverbed. Guvendiren states
that the retaining wall has been eliminated.
The Commission discusses that DEP required information on how this project meets the
performance standards for Riverfront Area and Bordering Land Subject to Flooding due to the
WPA form being filled out incorrectly. The Commission discusses that the site meets the
standard for Bordering Land Subject to Flooding because there will be no change in elevation,
there will be no loss of flood storage volume, and there will be no change of direction of flood
waters. The Commission discusses whether the proposed Buttonbush plantings are appropriate
for the site.
Buchsbaum: Motion to close the hearing. Squibb seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote.
Motion carries (3-0).
c. Cont.: 478 Rantoul Street,Local 1VW— construct a residential condominium
complex with associated lawn area, storage and parking—Vincent Orlando
The Commission discusses that the resource area is Isolated Vegetated Wetland. Evin
Guvendiren of DeRosa Environmental and Alex Cedrone of Bobrek Engineering are present on
behalf of the applicant. Guvendiren states that runoff will all be captured, no existing trees will
be removed from the proposed mitigation area, and that the dumpster concerns have been
addressed.
Guvendiren states that snow storage has now been removed from the plan, so that any snow
accumulation will be hauled offsite, and no snow storage will be permitted on site. Guvendiren
states that the City Engineer requested the dumpster location on the site plan, so one parking
space has been removed to make room for it. It will be accessible for trash pickup. The dumpster
will be enclosed in a 6-foot stockade fence with a canopy cover, and runoff will flow into an
infiltration trench. Guvendiren states that the applicant has revised the stormwater management
plan and the report has been submitted. The revised plan includes infiltrating all roof, driveway,
and parking runoff by including a second CULTEC infiltration system.
Berton expresses appreciation for the applicant's responses to the Commission's concerns. The
Commission discusses that the City engineers reviewed the revised stormwater management
plan. Spidaliere states that the City engineers expressed surprise that all the stormwater
management was kept completely on-site. The Commission discusses that the water quality
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outlet pipe at the end of the property will drain to a catch basin and then to a water quality unit
that will treat the runoff using a CULTEC water quality unit. Cedrone explains that the water
quality unit has oil separation capabilities to treat pavement water and that the specs of the water
quality unit are included in the revised stormwater management plan. Cedrone states that there
are manuals for the maintenance for all components of the stormwater management system;
specifically,the filter should be inspected and cleaned twice per year. The Commission discusses
that the filter will need to be cleaned with a pump truck and that there is adequate access for the
truck to get onto the property.
Buchsbaum: Motion to close the hearing. Squibb seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote.
Motion carries (3-0).
d. Cont.: 12H Jordan Street,DEP File#5-1397—construction of a single-family
residence with associated driveway, porch, deck, walk, utilities and landscape
improvements —John and Lauren Iltis
Bob Griffin of Griffin Engineering is present on behalf of the applicant and states that this is an
8,000 square foot lot near the Beverly High School and the proposal is to put a single-family
house on it. Griffin states that there will be more flood storage capacity on site as a result of the
construction than there is now. The Commission conducted a site visit on June 10, 2023. Griffin
summarizes that the revised plan will extend the driveway by 10 feet and will include an
infiltration trench at the end of the driveway. The shrub at the end of the property will remain
undisturbed and the homeowner is willing to undertake the task of keeping the Knotweed under
control.
The Commission discusses what the language of the Knotweed control guidance is, and Griffin
explains that it states that manual removal is best, that there will be an initial cutting of the
knotweed while the house is being built, and that around August or September an herbicide will
be applied. Griffin comments that eradicating knotweed typically takes two to three years as it is
an invasive and tenacious plant. Griffin states that there will be a few foundation plantings.
Buchsbaum: Motion to close the hearing. Squibb seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote.
Motion carries (3-0).
e. New: 7 Cherry Street, DEP File#5-1399 —construct a garage,yard storage,
mudroom, covered porch, driveway, second story dormers, and deck repairs—John
and Vanesa Linkletter
Spidaliere reads the legal notice. Bill Manuell of Wetlands and Land Management is present on
behalf of the applicant and presents the site plan. Manuell states that the existing deck needs
minor repairs, and that the roofline of the southerly portion of the home will change with the
addition of new dormers in the front and back of the house. The resource areas are BVW on the
east, and Riverfront due to being adjacent to a perennial stream. Manuell points out the 25-foot
No Disturb Zone and 50-foot No Build Zone on the map and explains that the entire lot is within
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the Riverfront Area. Manuell states that there will be a total of 2,137 square feet of new
impervious surface. The site is relatively flat so there is no grade alteration needed. There will be
a 12-inch diameter mulch sock erosion control in place to isolate the work from the adjacent
resource areas. All the groundwork is outside the 50-foot No Build Zone. There will be
infiltration chambers in the front and back of the house to infiltrate runoff.
7:52 p.m. Redmond arrives.
The Commission discusses the items needed for a project to qualify as redevelopment of a
degraded Riverfront Area. Manuell states that there are no comments from DEP suggesting that
it is a redevelopment project; however, the project complies with redevelopment standards, such
as the removal of accumulated of lumber, debris, and equipment from the southeast corner of the
lot, the improvement of the stormwater management, and that while the proposed work is within
the Riverfront Area, it is as far from the stream as possible.
The Commission discusses that the minor carpentry work on the deck will entail replacing deck
boards and rebuilding a step, and that no posts will need to be replaced. The tree near the garage
will not be removed. The Commission discusses that the stockade fence to keep the pets safe on
the property will be replaced.
The Commission discusses that the entire parcel is in Riverfront Area and is 18,730 square feet
in size. The existing impervious surface is 3,125 square feet, consisting of the existing house,
deck, and paved driveway. The Commission discusses that the construction of the home pre-
dates the riverfront regulations. The Commission discusses that the conditions for redevelopment
are met by this project and that it exceeds the 10% but does not exceed the 5,000 square feet
limit required for Riverfront Redevelopment standards.
A site visit is planned for Saturday, July 15 at 8 a.m.
Buchsbaum: Motion to continue the hearing to the July 18, 2023 meeting. Redmond
seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
L New: 134 McKay Street, DEP File#5-1398—regrade Fairway 918, reconstruct the
wooden deck bridge, reconfigure the paved cart path, and construct a retaining wall —
City of Beverly
Spidaliere reads the legal notice. Susan McArthur of McArthur Environmental Consulting, Mark
Mungeam of Mungeam Golf Design, and project manager Joseph White of BSC Group are
present on behalf of the applicant. McArthur states that the purpose of the project is to improve
the flooding issue at Fairway 918, which is 385 yards long and is located between Fairways 41
and 910. A section of Fairway 418 regularly floods during heavy rain events. The proposed
project consists of re-grading this area to reduce flooding impacts so that golfers can play
through the last hole on the course.
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McArthur states that the Bass River flows in an easterly direction through this area. There is a
paved cart path that intersects the fairway and crosses over the Bass River. There is a sewer line
and an irrigation line that run through the area, and the topography is 18 feet at the lowest point.
The wetlands delineation by the BSC group was conducted using hydric soils as the indicator,
and McArthur points out the BVW on the site plan.
McArthur states that the project has been designed to avoid resource impacts, and where not
avoidable, impacts will be mitigated with erosion control barriers such as silt socks. McArthur
states that approximately 6 trees will be removed from along the fairway as part of the grading
process. The applicant will plant six native trees to replace the six trees that will be removed. As
a result of the grading, a portion of the bituminous cart path will be shifted slightly to the west.
This shifting entails approximately 190 square feet of the paved cart path being reconfigured: the
topsoil will be stripped off, excavated to subgrade,then paved. McArthur states that the decking
on the bridge that crosses the Bass River,which is approximately 9'x20', is deteriorated and is
proposed to be replaced in kind.
With regard to impacts, McArthur states that there will be no increase in impervious area.
McArthur states that there will be 4,999 square feet of temporary impacts to BVW due to the
grading of the fairway and no permanent impacts. Permanent impacts will include the treatment
of invasive species on the western side of the site, movement of the cart path, and addition of
flood storage areas. The applicant considers this to qualify as a redevelopment project.
McArthur states that 950 square feet of Bordering Land Subject to Flooding will be permanently
impacted and that 10,150 square feet will be temporarily impacted as a result of the project due
to raising the grades to manage the flooding on the fairway. 7,519 cubic feet of flood storage will
be lost, but 9,701 cubic feet of flood storage will be created,resulting in a net gain of 2,182 cubic
feet of flood storage as a result of the project.
McArthur states that 3 flood compensation and wetland mitigation areas are proposed adjacent to
the disturbed area. These areas will be cut down incrementally at the correct elevations and re-
sodded, invasive species will be removed, and native plantings such as Red Maple, Black
Tupelo, Highbush Blueberry, Witch Hazel, and a ground cover of wetland seed mix will be
planted. In mitigation area 91, it is necessary to install a natural stone retaining wall to hold the
earth back. It will be between one and three and half feet high and 120 feet long.
The Commission discusses that there will be more capacity for flood storage, that the delineation
based on hydrology and soils is actually wetland so raising the elevation will be a permanent
impact, and that the pipe going under the fairway will guide water into the wetland.
Member of the public Mike Nelson states that he has played golf at Beverly Golf and Tennis for
16 years and expresses excitement that this area will be upgraded. He compliments the City's
continued efforts at improvement on the golf course, and states that he has observed this
particular site has been very wet at different times.
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White states that he conducted a site visit with Spidaliere and some Club members a few weeks
ago. A site visit is scheduled for Saturday, July 15 at 9 a.m.
Redmond: Motion to continue the hearing to the July 18, 2023 meeting as requested.
Buchsbaum seconds. Berton takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
g. New: 2 Balch Street,DEP File #5-1365—request to amend Order of Conditions—
City of Beverly c/o Eric Barber
Spidaliere reads the public notice. Project manager Mike Nelson of Fuss and O'Neill is present
on behalf of the City of Beverly. Damien Savoie of Cummings Properties is present. Nelson
presents the design plan and traces the flow of the culvert. Nelson states that the culvert is over
100 years old and was built in phases, leading to a zig-zag configuration to avoid the foundations
of various buildings. Nelson states that the project is estimated to remove 1,000 tons of debris,
and that due to the culvert's configuration and to ocean ties, the culvert cannot be dewatered
enough to remove the debris to the required level. The proposed solution is to use a 400-feet
wide by 10-feet long bladder-style temporary coffer dam and to run the operation 24/7 to bring
the project to its conclusion as quickly as possible. Nelson states that thus far the work has been
taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The Commission discusses that once work is completed,the temporary dam and silt socks will
need to be lifted and removed via backhoe and strap, that the silt socks will be changed
periodically to avoid overfilling with debris, that the removed material will continue to be
disposed of in the same spoils pile, that the dam will be filled with pumped pond water, that
Cummings Properties and the City will likely collaborate on the sand bar reduction in the future,
and that the weather report informs whether work is paused or continued.
Savoie states that Cummings Properties is supportive of the amendment as presented tonight, and
emphasizes that the silt should not add to the sandbar's size. Savoie states that in the future,
Cummings Properties would like to know how the City plans to address the sandbar.
Squibb: Motion to close the hearing. Buchsbaum seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call
vote. Motion carries (4-0).
Squibb: Motion to reconvene the regular meeting. Redmond seconds. Bertoni takes a
roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
4. Reconvene Regular Meeting
5. Requests for Certificates of Compliance
a. New: 238 Lothrop Street,DEP File #5-1270— construct an addition to a single-
family house and appurtenances—Darren Blyth
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Evin Guvendiren of DeRosa Environmental is present on behalf of the homeowners and
summarizes that the project is to make improvements on a single-family home with the
construction of a deck, bulkhead, 12'xl2' pea stone patio, and a mitigation plan. The Morin-
Cameron Group provided an as-built plan with minor deviations and Guvendiren states that they
did not impact the resource area. The deviations include the installation of HVAC units, the
installation of a gravel walkway, and the construction of the deck approximately 15 square feet
larger than originally approved.
Guvendiren states that the mitigation area is stable and marked with three markers. The
Commission discusses that the OOC will expire soon, that a partial COC will cover the
construction aspects of the project, that the walkway is comprised of 3/4-inch crushed stone, that
the only remaining condition is the stabilization of the seeded lawn, and that the No Disturb
signs are made of plastic placed on iron posts.
Squibb: Motion to issue a partial Certificate of Compliance for 238 Lothrop Street for
the work that has been completed with the condition that the walkway remain
pervious in perpetuity. Redmond seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote.
Motion carries (4-0).
b. New: 63 Lothrop Street,DEP File#5-1282 —construction of a reinforced concrete
cap on top of the existing granite block seawall and raise grade behind wall; construct
sitting area&pergola along wall; install plant beds & landscape improvements—
Sanford Freiberg Kelliher
Bob Griffin of Griffin Engineering and Sanford Kelliher, the applicant, are present. Griffin states
that the OOC will expire in January of 2024 and the applicant is requesting a partial COC as he
is in the process of selling the house. The stairs to Coastal Beach were not constructed, and the
applicant would like to leave that item open for the future homeowners to potentially build in the
future. Spidaliere states that when he visited the site on June 20, 2023 he observed that the site
looks stable and that it complies with the plan.
Buchsbaum: Motion to issue a partial Certificate of Compliance. Redmond seconds.
Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
6. Old/New/Other Business
a. Enforcement Matters
i. Cont.: 25 Linden Avenue -Leslie Salter
Spidaliere summarizes that the Commission requested that the owner finalize details of
mitigation plantings and methods of removing invasives and the proposed schedule of removal.
Spidaliere states that the owner had hired a contractor who then backed out of the project. Now
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Banks Landscaping and Construction and Essex Horticultural have been hired and will consult
with the owner this coming weekend.
The Commission discusses amending the Enforcement Order to require that a schedule of the
planned work shall be provided to the Commission for the July 18, 2023 meeting.
Squibb: Motion to amend the Enforcement Order as discussed. Buchsbaum seconds.
Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
ii. Cont.: 12 Museum Road—Elaine Crowley
Engineer George Zambouras is present on behalf of the owner and states that the owner
submitted the final landscaping plan to the Commission as required. Zambouras states that he
will ask the owner to attempt to complete the planting work by the July 18, 2023 meeting.
Redmond: Motion to amend the Enforcement Order to have the plants installed by July
18, 2023. Squibb seconds. Berton takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
iii. Cont.: 62 South Terrace—Michael Burta& Maria LoGiudice
Property owners Michael Burta& Maria LoGiudice are present. Spidaliere states that he visited
the site on June 22, 2023 and that the site looks good. Spidaliere states that sod has been installed
in a bare area where the grass seed would not take root. Spidaliere states that he will follow up
with the owners regarding the COC. Burta and LoGiudice express appreciation for the
Commission's efforts.
Buchsbaum: Motion to lift the Enforcement Order on 62 South Terrace. Squibb seconds.
Berton takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
b. Minor Project Permits,if any
i. New: National Grid—temporary crane staging area
The Commission discusses that the site is the 100 Cross Lane cable replacement project. The
minor project permit is for the construction of a temporary staging area for a crane for the
duration of one day. Most of the staging platform will located in the road,but a small portion
will be in the buffer zone. As soon as the trailers are unloaded, they will be removed from the
buffer zone and any damage to soil will be promptly restored to its previous condition.
c. Other: Discussion or Action Items Related to Commission Business,
Correspondence, etc. Received/Issued After Publication of Agenda,If Any
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i. Support letters for Coastal Zone Management grant applications for
Obear Park and Lynch Park
Spidaliere states that Sustainability Director Erina Keefe is pursuing coastal resiliency grants
from Coastal Zone Management(CZM) for Obear Park and Lynch Park. A letter from the
Commission for Obear Park was issued for the initial feasibility study, and the Sustainability
Department is now seeking a letter supporting the recommendations that came out of the
feasibility study.
Spidaliere states that the letter will not serve as Commission approval for any work,but rather
will serve to express the Commission's endorsement that appropriate erosion controls and
restoration measures will be taken based on recommendations from the feasibility study.
Spidaliere states that the letter for Lynch Park will serve to endorse the City's grant application for
a feasibility study, the results of which will inform the development of the Lynch Park resiliency
plan.
Spidaliere states that he will draft the letters for Bertom's signature and then will forward them to Keefe.
7. Orders of Conditions,If Any
a. 110 Hart Street,DEP File #5-1393 — construct a patio, two walkways with granite
steps, and a retaining wall, with grading and associated landscaping—Jeanne Tomich
The Commission discusses the following conditions:
1. Any excavated materials/debris shall be removed and properly disposed of offsite.
2. Storage of construction materials shall be located on existing paved areas or outside the resource
areas.
3. Erosion controls shall be installed between the work area and the wetland resource,prior to the
start of construction.
4. During construction,disturbed soils are to be re-stabilized and re-vegetated as soon as possible.
5. The mitigation plants depicted on the approved site plan shall exhibit at least 75%overall
survivorship after two growing seasons post-installation and shall be verified by the Conservation
Agent.
6. Annual monitoring reports of the native plantings outlined in Special Condition 95 above shall be
provided to the Conservation Agent at the end of the growing season, for a minimum of two
growing seasons.
Redmond: Motion to issue an OOC with the special conditions as discussed including
general, standard, and perpetual conditions under both the Wetlands
Protection Act and the Local Wetlands Ordinance. Buchsbaum seconds.
Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
b. 478 Rantoul Street,Local IVW—construct a residential condominium complex
with associated lawn area, storage and parking—Vincent Orlando
The Commission discusses the following conditions:
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1. All demolished materials,excavated soils,or other related debris shall be stored or stockpiled
outside jurisdictional resource and buffer zone areas,if not immediately removed from the site.
2. Storage of construction materials shall be located on existing paved areas or outside the resource
areas.
3. Erosion controls shall be installed downgradient of the proposed work area and shall be inspected
by the Conservation Agent.
4. Erosion and sedimentation control devices shall be inspected daily during periods of active
construction and bi-weekly during the remainder of the construction period.
5. During construction,disturbed soils are to be re-stabilized and re-vegetated as soon as possible.
6. Not less than 3 weather resistant signs or monuments,bearing the following language "Protected
Wetland Resource Area-No Disturbance Beyond This Point Per Order of Beverly Conservation
Commission" shall be installed equidistant along the edge of the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone.
Said signs/monuments shall be installed such that they are not less than 2 feet and no more than 4
feet above grade to ensure that it is visible in the field.
7. The signs/monuments as described in Special Condition 96 above shall be kept in good repair and
replaced as necessary. This condition shall survive in perpetuity beyond the issuance of a
Certificate of Compliance.
8. The Operation& Maintenance of all stormwater BMP's shall be adhered to, and all maintenance
and inspection reports per the Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Plans shall be submitted to
the Conservation Agent on an annual basis no later than December 31st of each year. This
condition shall run in perpetuity beyond the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance.
9. The mitigation plants depicted on the approved site plan shall exhibit at least 75%overall
survivorship after two growing seasons post installation and shall be verified by the Conservation
Agent.
10. Annual monitoring reports of the native plantings outlined in Special Condition 99 above shall be
provided to the Conservation Agent at the end of the growing season, for a minimum of two
growing seasons.
11. Any snow accumulation shall be hauled offsite and not be stored on the property.
12. Photo documentation of the installation of the two (2)subsurface infiltration systems shall be
provided to the Conservation Agent.
13. A copy of this Order of Conditions shall be included in all bid packages.
Buchsbaum: Motion to issue an OOC with the special conditions as discussed including
general, standard, and perpetual conditions under the Local Wetlands
Ordinance. Squibb seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-
0).
c. 12H Jordan Street,DEP File #5-1397—construction of a single-family residence
with associated driveway,porch, deck, walk, utilities and landscape improvements —
John and Lauren Iltis
The Commission discusses the following conditions:
1. Any excavated materials/debris shall be removed and properly disposed of offsite.
2. Storage of construction materials and dumpster shall be located on existing paved areas or outside
the resource areas.
3. Erosion and sedimentation control devices shall be installed along the edge of the down gradient
side of the project area prior to construction as depicted on the approved site plan.
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4. Erosion and sedimentation control devices shall be inspected daily during periods of active
construction and bi-weekly during the remainder of the construction period.
5. Runoff from the site shall be directed through sedimentation control barriers.
6. During construction,disturbed soils are to be re-stabilized and re-vegetated as soon as possible.
7. Not less than 3 weather resistant signs or monuments,bearing the following language "Protected
Wetland Resource Area-No Disturbance Beyond This Point Per Order of Beverly Conservation
Commission" shall be installed equidistant along the edge of the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone.
Said signs/monuments shall be installed such that they are not less than 2 feet and no more than 4
feet above grade to ensure that it is visible in the field.
8. The signs/monuments as described in Special Condition#7 above shall be kept in good repair and
replaced as necessary. This condition shall survive in perpetuity beyond the issuance of a
Certificate of Compliance.
9. The use of timbers pressure treated with A.C.Q. (Alkaline Copper Quats)or the equivalent is
permitted as construction material for the deck. Creosote treated timber is prohibited. Wood
preservative must be dry before any treated wood is used in construction.
10. The property owner is permitted to treat the knotweed on the property.
11. If the property owner hires a contractor for knotweed control work, said contractor shall be a
licensed herbicide applicator.
Buchsbaum: Motion to issue an OOC with the special conditions as discussed including
general, standard, and perpetual conditions under both the Wetlands
Protection Act and the Local Wetlands Ordinance. Squibb seconds. Berton
takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
d. 2 Balch Street,DEP File #5-1365 —request to amend Order of Conditions — City of
Beverly c/o Eric Barber
The Commission discusses the following conditions:
1. The cofferdam shall be filled with pond water,if possible,rather than with hydrant/drinking
water.
2. The cofferdam shall be drained prior to any major storms.
3. No additional sediment shall be added to the sand bar.
4. No heavy equipment shall be placed on the sand bar.
The Commission discusses the pros and cons of the sand bar accumulation in the pond.
Redmond: Motion to approve the amendment to the OOC with the four additional
conditions as discussed under both the Wetlands Protection Act and the Local
Wetlands Ordinance. Buchsbaum seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote.
Motion carries (4-0).
The Commission discusses that the bridge at Sally Milligan has been completed.
8. Approval of Minutes
a. June 6,2023
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The members review and offer edits to the June 6, 2023 draft meeting minutes.
Redmond: Motion to accept the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes as amended. Buchsbaum
seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion carries (4-0).
9. Adjournment
Redmond: Motion to adjourn. Squibb seconds. Bertoni takes a roll call vote. Motion
carries (4-0).
Meeting adjourns at 10:30 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Conservation Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,July
18, 2023.
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