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7-5-17 OSRC MinCITY OF BEVERLY PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES SUBCOMMITTEE: DATE: BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: RECORDER: Mann opens the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Open Space and Recreation Committee July 5, 2017 Charlie Mann (Chair), David Brewster (Vice Chair), David Alden -St. Pierre, Elizabeth Dunne, David Gardner, Rick Grandoni (not sworn in), Marilyn McCrory, Wayne Miller, Gregory Sharp (not sworn in) Barbara King Darlene Wynne, Assistant Planning Director Jane Dooley The Committee meets new member David Alden -St. Pierre and introduces themselves. Approval of Previous Minutes Brewster moves to approve the May 14, 2015 minutes as amended. Seconded by Gardner. The motion carries 5 -0 (Mann, Brewster, Dunne, Gardner, McCrory). Dunne moves to approve the June 7, 2017 minutes as presented. Seconded by Gardner. The motion carries 5 -0. (Mann, Brewster, Dunne, Gardner, McCrory) Principal Items of Business Priority Parcel List Discussion Discussion ensues about how the OSRC will flag properties on its list for the Mayor to review as worth pursuing (i.e., Moraine Farm — Project Adventure). There is interest in Greenwood Ave. parcel. The City has less interest in purchasing unbuildable parcels. Not all parcels identified on the list are acquisitions. Donations are always a possibility (bask land contiguous to Greenwood Ave. owned by AMG). A meeting request with the Mayor is in the process of being scheduled with Williams to address possible easement for Pole Swamp Lane trail. Generally, the OSRC's next step would be to send letters to property owners who own land that is landlocked by other preserved land that is not buildable. Follow -up would be done by the Committee where these property owners could be invited in individually or to a public meeting. Talking points suggested by City officials have been identified. Open Space & Recreation Committee July 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Discussion addresses how the Committee is interested in understanding what steps are necessary to get the Mayor's support to move forward with a CPA application relative to a priority parcel. The Committee agrees to review a priority parcel list defined by Mann and members will send comments to Wynne to compile with intent to give to Mayor at an upcoming meeting with OSRC representatives. Folly Hill discussion The Committee discussed ways to work with the landowner to achieve the best possible outcome if there is future development. The zoning has been changed to reduce by two thirds the number of units that can be located on the parcel (down from approximately 800). However, a process has been completed to freeze the prior zoning. If the parcel is sold, the project would be required to get Site Plan approval from the Planning Board. Discussion ensues on if the Committee would do a site walk to decide what special features it would like to see preserved for open space. There is a 200 -foot no development buffer around the property. The project is not subject to OSRD but conditions could be added to an approval. Discussion addresses if a trail would be possible for use by bicyclists and pedestrians. Members asked for a consolidated map to be used for the site visit. Wynne suggested that Mann seek permission from the property owner. Pole Swamp Lane The Committee agrees to discuss with the Mayor alternatives as to how to approach the area. Encroachment Protocol Wynne sent the Committee a revised draft. Community Preservation Committee There are no updates since the last meeting. Planning Board There are no updates since the last meeting. Coastal Resiliency Grant The application for the grant is completed. Other Business & Updates Report from Committee The OSRC requested that the charter be changed so that the semi - annual report will now be given annually. Wynne asked members to review the charter for any other requested changes. Open Space & Recreation Committee July 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Greens Hill Trail Opening This date will be coordinated with the schools' PTO. Bass River Walkway Wynne will follow up with Aaron Clausen about next steps on the walkway. Discussion addresses the evolution of the trail that was in the area in 2008. Sylvan's Bench Research will be done to get a status update. There is possible interest in integrating the bench with mural project. The Harbor Management Authority is on board with funding for the bench. Other discussion The Committee discusses how it should do site walks of open spaces (i.e., Pole Swamp Lane). It was noted that the OSRC will not be meeting in August. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Miller moves to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Seconded by McCrory. The motion carries 6 -0. The next meeting of the Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee will take place on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at City Hall, 3r Floor Conference Room at 7:00 p.m.