1998-06-30BEVERLY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
JUNE 30, 1998
A regular meeting of the Beverly Conservation Commission was held
on June 30, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., third floor, City Hall, 191 Cabot
Street.
Those Present were: Richard Benevento, Dr. Mayo Johnson, Jay
Donnelly, and Patricia Grimes. Also present was Assistant Planning
Director Debbie Hurlburt, and Susan Akerman, Secretary to the
Commission.
Meeting called to order by Acting Chairman Benevento at 7:00 p.m.
Reguest for Determination of Applicabilities:
111verson Road - construction of a 3-season Dorch/Barnico
Mr. Barnico addressed the Commission and explained a proposal to
construct a simple 3-season porch at 11 Iverson Road. Mr. Barnico
explained that the porch will be approximately 40 feet from the
intermittent brook at the rear of his property, but that it will be
no closer than the existing house foundation, that the area is not
very intrusive, the brook is protected by trees and bushes, and
that it will be built on concrete sono tubes.
Richard Benevento asked if the distance between the porch and the
brook will be all lawn. Mr. Barnico responded yes.
Jay Donnelly suggested that Mr. Barnico also use haybales and silt
fencing during construction to protect the brook. Mr. Barnico
stated fine.
Jay Donnelly asked if the proposed deck area grade was equal to the
road grade. Mr. Barnico stated that all the work can be easily
done from the road.
Dr. Johnson stated that he visited the site and that this will be
a reasonable project.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter,
a motion was made by Pat Grimes to issue a Negative Determination
#3 with the condition that hay bales are used during construction,
seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to recess for the purpose of
holding public hearings, seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved
unanimously.
Public Hearinqs
Continuation: 38 Paine Avenue
poolhouse/Seeliq
retaininq wall, inqround pool &
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to continue the public hearing on
38 Paine Avenue to the Commission's special meeting scheduled for
July 7, 1998, seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved unanimously.
Continuation: Svlvester Avenue house construction/Trentini
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to continue the public hearing on
Sylvester Avenue to the Commission's special meeting scheduled for
July 7, 1998, seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved unanimously.
Continuation: L.P. Henderson Road - Mini Storage Facilitv/T Ford
Company
Debbie Hurlburt read a letter from the applicant Thomas Ford,
requesting an extension of this public hearing to the Commission's
August meeting. (On File)
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to continue the public hearing on
L.P. Henderson Road - Mini Storage Facility to the Commission's
meeting scheduled for August 11, 1998, seconded by Dr. Johnson and
approved unanimously.
New: 181 Elliott Street - construction of Darkin~ qara~e/Beverly
Commerce Park
Bruce Oveson with Cummings Properties addressed the Commission and
explained a proposal to construct a 3-level parking garage at the
Cummings Center. Mr. Oveson noted that this is the same parking
structure that has been going through the Planning Board. Mr.
Oveson explained that the garage is located in a flood plain, that
the structure will be 120' x 420', that it will be a concrete
structure with a pile foundation and that they have applied for a
Chapter 91 Waterways License.
Jay Donnelly asked if the proposed garage foundation would disturb
the existing culvert. Mr. Oveson stated no.
Jay Donnelly asked if they anticipate any interferences between the
culvert and the proposed utilities. Mr. Oveson stated no.
Mr. Oveson reviews the landscaping and noted that there will be no
increase to the impervious area.
Debbie Hurlburt suggested that the Commission schedule a site
visit.
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to continue the public hearing on
181 Elliott Street to the Commission's special meeting scheduled
for July 7, 1998, pending a site visit to take place on Monday,
July 6, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved
unanimously.
New: 171 West Street - uDqrade seDtic sVstem/Cushinq
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to continue this public hearing on
171 West Street to the Commission's special meeting scheduled for
July 7, 1998, seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved unanimously.
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to table the remainder of the
agenda to the Commission's special meeting scheduled for July 7,
1998, seconded by Dr. Johnson and approved unanimously.
Adiournment
A motion was made by Pat Grimes to adjourn the meeting, seconded by
Dr. Johnson and approved unanimously.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.