Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting September 20, 2022

Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on September 20, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with a Chapter 107 of the Act of 2022.

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# 829 9428 7468
• Dial toll-free number 833 548 0276. When prompted, enter Webinar ID#: 829 9428 7468 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password: 371475

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 5 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

I. ROLL CALL

II. REGULAR AGENDA

A. 1 and 2 Lee Fort Terrace – DEP# 64-756 – (Continued) - Public Hearing- Notice of Intent – of BC Lee Fort Terrace LLC, 2 Center Plaza, Boston MA. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the proposed replacement of 50 apartments with 124 apartments, associated garage, surface parking, outdoor community space and   new public open space at the property located at 1 and 2 Lee Fort Terrace, Map 41, Lots 242 and 249, Salem MA. The proposed work is located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

B. 10 White Street – Salem Harbor Marinas - DEP# 64-### –Notice of Intent for Safe Harbors Marina –10 White Street, Salem Ma. The public hearing is to review the replacement of existing timber floats, installation of new mooring piles, and minor relocation of floats and mooring piles located at Hawthorne Cove Marina 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 Wharf - DEP# 64-### - Notice of Intent for Crowley Wind Services on behalf of Fort Point Associates, 31 State Street, Boston, for geotechnical borings and test pits for the Salem Wind Port Project, 67 Derby Street, located in Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. -* Richard Jabba NOI –22-28

D. 286 Canal Street & 2 Kimball Street ANRAD –DEP# 64-###– Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for Juniper Point Investment Company, 886 Hale Street, Beverly MA. This is to consider boundaries and extent of wetland resource areas, including Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, Riverfront Area to South River, and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, for the properties located at: 282, 282R, 266, and 286 Canal Street; and 2 Kimball Road, subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance 

E. 57 Memorial Drive NOI  - DEP# 64-### –Notice of Intent for Justin Mattera, 57 Memorial Drive for proposed house and deck additions, renovation and repair to existing house, and driveway and landscaping site work, within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. 

F. Forest River Conservation Area – RDA  - Request for Determination of Applicability for the City of Salem, 98 Washington Street, Salem, MA for the rehabilitation and access improvements of the Forest River Conservation Area Volunteer Bridge subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance. The public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:30pm via remote participation with instructions posted to salem.com no later than September 13, 2022 in accordance with Chapter 107 of the Act of 2022.

III. OLD | NEW BUSINESS               

A. Request for Certificates of Compliance –

30 Osborne Hill Drive, DEP# 64-585 Lot 47
32 Osborne Hill Drive, DEP# 64-581 Lot 87
34 Osborne Hill Drive, DEP# 64-582 Lot 86

B. Request for Certificate of Compliance – 16 Freeman Road, DEP# 64-734

C. Request for Certificate of Compliance – 40 First Street & 45 Traders Way, DEP# 64-655

IV. APPROVAL of MINUTES

JULY
AUGUST

V. OTHER UPDATES

FY 23 Community Preservation Plan – Request for Comment

VI. 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.