Conservation Commission Monthly Meeting May 30 2023

* New Notice | New Agenda of the rescheduled May 16, 2023 Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on May, 30, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Act of 2023. -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# 836 2786 5545
• Dial toll-free number 833 548 0276. When prompted, enter Webinar ID#: 836 2786 5545 and follow the instructions to join the meeting. Password:  665455

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

I. ROLL CALL 

II. REGULAR AGENDA
 

1. 50, 52 Circle Hill Road – DEP# 64-764, DEP# 64-765 – Request to Continue to June 20 –  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, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
    
2. 67 Derby Street - Salem Wind Port Terminal – DEP# 64-772 – Request to Continue to June 20   – 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.
    
3. 266 Canal Street – DEP# 64-775 – Request to Continue to June 20  –  Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Canal Street Station, LLC, for the construction of a 250-unit apartment neighborhood consisting of five apartment buildings, two access drives, parking areas, utilities, and associated infrastructure, located at 266, 282, 282R, and 286 Canal Street, and 2 Kimball Road, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
    
4. Palmer Cove Park – DEP# 64-700 – Public Hearing – Amendment to Order of Conditions for Palmer Cove Park Renovations; Modifications to the originally approved plan including new coastal plantings, tide gate installation, retention of existing parking area at Congress & Leavitt Streets, and reconfiguration of internal paths, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
    
5. YMCA – Request for Determination of Applicability - Forest River Park – For temporary structures, wood chip pathways, and active use of the YMCA summer camp, located within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.

III. OLD | NEW BUSINESS        
 

1. Request for Certificate of Compliance - National Grid, Waite and Planters Street- DEP# 64-520
2. Extension Request - Gateway Center – 44 Boston Street - DEP# 64-498
3. Extension Request - N192 Cable Relocation Transmission Project –Waite St-Veterans Memorial Bridge - DEP# 64-694
4. Extension Request - Gallows Hill Park Renovations –  53 Hanson Street - DEP# 64-677
5. Extension Request - Palmer Cove Park Renovations – 30 Leavitt Street - DEP# 64-700   

IV. APPROVAL of MINUTES

April 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes

V. OTHER UPDATES

Open Space and Recreation Plan Update & Conservation Restrictions  

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.

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