Conservation Commission - October 9, 2024

Chapters

Call to Order 00:00:15


Roll Call 00:01:00


Informational Update 00:01:39

A. Arsenal Park Phase A (MassDEP #: 321-0169) and B (MassDEP #: 321-0181) updates: Pavilion, Athletic Field, and Community Garden


Public Hearings 00:12:58

A. (Continued from September 4, 2024 meeting) - 10-30 Manley Way (MassDEP #: 321- 0188). Notice of Intent submitted for the re-purposing of the existing structure at 10 Manley Way, Watertown, MA, for light industry, lab/R&D/non-nuisance manufacturing, or warehousing use. Proposed work is within the locally regulated 150 ft buffer zone and state-regulated 100 ft buffer zone that includes new landscaping, new stormwater retention system, and fostering connectivity from Walker Pond to the rear of the site. PPF Industrial 20 Seyon LLC c/o Morgan Stanley Real Estate (Property Owner) and Christopher Lucas (Representative).


Public Hearings 01:19:03

(Continued from July 10, 2024 meeting) - 550 Arsenal Street (MassDEP #: 321-0189). Watertown Mall: Notice of Intent submitted for the redevelopment of three parcels (31.4 acres) located at 480 Arsenal Way, 500 Arsenal Street, and 550 Arsenal Street in Watertown, Massachusetts into a campus of office, residential, lab, and retail uses with two multi-story parking garages. Proposed work is within the locally regulated 150 ft buffer zone and state-regulated 100 ft buffer zone and associated resource areas including inland bank, bordering vegetated wetland, riverfront area, and isolated vegetated wetland that includes an increase in open space and landscaping improvements, and stormwater improvements. Alexandria Real Estate Equities (Property Owner) and VHB (Representative).


Updates 02:03:15

A. CPC Updates


Updates 02:13:04

B. Administrative Update: i. 2025 Conservation Commission filing and meeting calendar


Updates 02:18:47

Agent Report: i. Arsenal Park Phase B Construction Updates (MassDEP #: 321-0181) ii. Ongoing site monitoring: 23 Elm Street (MassDEP #: 321-0172) iii. GSA Annual site inspection update iv. Walker Pond Project update v. Lowell School Playground equipment at Walker Pond siting area vi. MACC Fall Conference: Sat. 10/19 from 8-3:30 pm in Devens, MA.


Acceptance of Minutes 02:40:16

A. July 10, 2024, Conservation Commission Meeting B. September 4, 2024, Conservation Commission Meeting


Adjournment 02:43:11



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