Revised Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting August 16, 2022

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on August 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in-person at City Hall Annex, 98 Washington Street on the first floor Large Conference Room, and via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 107 of the Act of 2022. - Gregory St. Louis, PE, Chair

Important Announcement:

In-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted and the public may also 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 the hearing designated for each agenda item. 

• 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.

REVISED Meeting Agenda

1. ROLL CALL
    
2. REGULAR AGENDA
   A. 1 and 2 Lee Fort Terrace – DEP# 64-756 – (REQUEST to CONTINUE to 9/20/2022) - 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. Railyard #49 Substation - 97 Margin Street – DEP# 64-759-  Public Hearing – Notice of Intent –of New England Power Company. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the proposed installation of underground conduit and duct bank between existing control enclosures located within the Railyard #49 Substation and the terminal structures on the S145E & T146E lines (located just outside the substation). 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.
   
   C. 60 Bay View Avenue - DEP# 64-### - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent -  The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the proposed repairment of a coastal revetment. 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.
   
   D. Certificate of Vote Authorizing Signatures Pursuant to M.G.L. c.110G
   A vote to allow for execution of documents either with electronic signatures or wet ink, both to carry the same legal weight and effect, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws chapter 110G (Uniform Electronic Transaction Act), which documents are then to be recorded at the registry of deeds.
    
3. OLD | NEW BUSINESS                 

A. Request for Certificates of Compliance – 7 & 9 Chanelle Circle – DEP# 64-665 & DEP# 64-664

B. Extension Request Order of Conditions – 417 Lafayette Street – DEP# 64-683

1. APPROVAL of MINUTES
   JULY
    
2. OTHER UPDATES
   FHOD – Flood Hazard Overlay District Ordinance Amendment
    
3. 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.

Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through § 2-2033.