4.1.24 Conservation Commission

Fall River Government TV Apr 1, 2024 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Conservation Commission held a meeting on Monday, April 1st, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Several agenda items were tabled to the May 6th meeting, including a notice of intent for 2450 Indiantown Road, an update on B Rock Road, discussion of adopting fee structures, and an update on 1262 Brighton Avenue. Requests for a certificate of compliance for 700 Wilson Road and a determination of accessibility for 10 Fair Street, both from the Department of Community Utilities, were also tabled due to outstanding requested items. A significant discussion involved an after-the-fact filing for 20 Hayfield Lane and Zero Field Stone Lane by Ropes and Tiffany Burdine, represented by Alex Keski. The applicants sought to address unauthorized wetland alterations caused by an inground swimming pool and patio, proposing 860 square feet of wetland restoration and 750 square feet of replication on an adjacent parcel. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue an order of conditions, contingent on approval from the Department of Community Utilities and the installation of a 3x3x3 crushed stone pit for pool backwash, 25 feet from the wetlands. Another major item was a notice of intent for the Quequechan Rail Trail Phase 4A, presented by Nate Goshgarian and Elise Nao. The project involves constructing an 800-linear-foot multi-use path with minor permanent alterations to bordering land subject to flooding and riverfront areas. The Commission voted 5-0 to issue an order of conditions, requiring a revised plan showing Dean Street ownership and improvements on 69R Alden Street. Other decisions included removing a cease and desist order for Bart Street and Bronson Street from the agenda, as the owner, Clayton Manchester, is working with a consultant on a restoration plan. A certificate of compliance was issued for 185 Napoleon Street for work that involved cleaning up trash and existing slopes, which brought the work limit closer to the buffer zone but had no negative impact on the resource area. Chris Bo was re-assigned to the CPC committee with a 5-0 vote. Several correspondence items and notifications from GATRA, MassDOT, and South Coast Rail were placed on file. The minutes from the March meeting were approved 4-0-1, with Lewis Ferrera abstaining.

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