Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting February 21, 2023

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on February 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 107 of the Act of 2022.

- Gregory St. Louis, PE, Chair

Important Announcement:

The public may participate, listen and/or view this meeting while in progress via the remote participation platform Zoom, through any one of the following ways:  

• Follow this direct link or go to https://zoom.us/join and enter Webinar ID# 814 3741 4374
• Dial toll-free number 833 548 0276. When prompted, enter Webinar ID# 814 3741 4374 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password: 054062

Providing Public Comment Remotely During the Meeting: 

Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the portion of a public hearing designated for each item. Members of the public will be asked to use the virtual “Raise Hand” function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment.  

• Dial *9 on your phone’s dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number. 
• Click the “raise hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on your computer or phone. 

Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:

Members of the public can alternatively email their comment no later than four hours before the start of the meeting to: kkennedy@salem.com

The Zoom webinar will open 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to allow participants to connect and practice the audio and raise hand functions.
The link to access meeting materials may be found on the SharePoint site here.

Meeting Agenda

ROLL CALL

REGULAR AGENDA

A. 50, 52 Circle Hill Road – DEP# 64-764, DEP# 64-765 – (Request to Continue to March 21, 2023) - Public Hearing – Two Notices of Intent of Patrick Delulis, Pasquanna Developers, Inc. for proposed construction of two single-family homes, associated driveways, utilities, grading, and landscaping located at 50 and 52 Circle Hill Road, subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. 57 Memorial Drive – DEP# 64-771 – (Request to Continue to March  21, 2023) - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent of Scott Patrowicz, Land Development Engineering, on behalf Justin Mattera, 57 Memorial Drive, Salem, MA, location for the proposed construction of a fixed pier, landing, loading area, seasonal gangway and floating dock, steps and site work, within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

C. 67 Derby Street - Salem Wind Port Terminal – DEP# 64-### - Public Hearing - Notice of Intent of Crowley Wind Services at 67 Derby Street, for the construction of an offshore wind marshalling facility to assemble and deploy turbine components. The work includes construction of a Loadout Wharf and a Delivery Pier Trestle: filling and stabilization of the upland; installation of utilities; and dredging. The project is located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

D. 200 Fort Ave- Salem Willows Pier – DEP #64-### - Public Hearing - Notice of Intent for Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game- Division of Marine Fisheries and the City of Salem, for the construction of a recreational fishing pier and reconstruction of seawall, located at 200 Fort Avenue- Salem Willows Park, an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

E. Massachusetts Electric Company (MECO) - Request for Determination of Applicability- for Massachusetts Electric Company for the proposed installation of one distribution pole along Bridge Street cross section, adjacent to Flint Street, in Salem, MA- located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

OLD | NEW BUSINESS     

A. Request for Certificate of Compliance – Salem Harbor Power Station - DEP# 64-552 – Lot 2
B. 92 Orne Street - Emergency Tree Removal Request

APPROVAL of MINUTES

January 17, 2023 Minutes

OTHER UPDATES

•      Collins Cove to Willows Resiliency Study
•      MACC Annual Conference

ADJOURNMENT

Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program, or event.