Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda - April 16, 2024
CITY OF SALEM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Salem Conservation Commission will be held on April 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. via remote participation in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023.
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 825 6376 4692 and Passcode 653233.
- Dial toll-free number 1-833-548-0282. When prompted, enter Webinar ID and Passcode and follow the instructions to join 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 through on of the following ways:
- Enter *9 on phone dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number, proceed to enter *6 to unmute when called upon to speak.
- Click the “raise hand” button if you are using the Zoom application on a computer or phone.
Providing Public Comment Before the Meeting:
Members of the public may 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.
Meeting Materials
May be accessed through this direct link or at salemma.gov/conservation-commission.
- ROLL CALL
- REGULAR AGENDA
- 411 Lafayette St. – DEP #64-790 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Arthur Nichols and Barry Jones for the proposed installation of a pier and boat lift system and stairs to access the beach at the property located at 411 Lafayette St. (Map 32, Lot 382) within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
- 160 Federal St. – DEP #64-791 – Notice of Intent for the North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc. for proposed renovation of the existing church school building and parking lot into apartments with various site improvements, such as parking lot adjustments for pedestrian safety and accessibility, utility work, and a drainage system update. The site is located at 160 Federal Street (Map 26, Lot 2) partially within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
- 6 Lathrop St. – DEP #64-792 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Patrowicz Land Development Engineering for the proposed demolition of an existing house and construction of new house with associated landscaping, stormwater mitigation, and related improvements. The site is located at 6 Lathrop St. (Map 36, Lot 337) within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
- 23 Glendale St. – DEP #64-793 – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent for Patrowicz Land Development Engineering for the proposed demolition of an existing boat service and storage building and construction of a new building for the same use and associated site improvements including stormwater mitigation. The site is located at Dion Yacht Yard at 23 Glendale St. (Map 33, Lot 646) within an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act MGL c.131§40 and Salem Wetlands Protection & Conservation Ordinance.
- OLD | NEW BUSINESS
- Willow Ave. Elevated Sewer Line Emergency Certification
- Tedesco Pond Aquatic Management Program - #64-364 – Request to Extend Order of Conditions
- Mass Electric Company Bridge St. Utility Pole Installation Project – Request for Minor Change to Project Subject to a Determination of Applicability
- Update on Neptune Deepwater Port Decommissioning - #64-427
- Overview of Salem Sound Coastwatch & Division of Marine Fisheries - Eelgrass Study, Cat Cove Lab
- Reports of Non-Compliance or Unpermitted Activities
- 29 Willson St.
- 36 Clark St.
- 185 Loring Ave. Water Main Replacement
- 1-3 East Collins St. #64-681
- Cedarcrest Ave. house lots #64-753, 64-754, 64-755 (Resolved)
- Request for Support Letter for Salem Willows Park, Phase II Improvements
- Request for Conservation Commission funds for consultant support
- Overview of Proposed Zoning Amendments for Flood Resiliency
- Update Regarding Public Comment at Meetings
- 73 Lafayette St. (El Centro) Draft Environmental Impact Report
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.