Conservation Commission

C OM MI SS IO N ME M BE RS Diane Fratoni, Chair Devin Canton, Vice Chair Stuart Kirshner Lindsay Nystrom C ON T A CT Address: City Hall, 455 Main St, Room 404, CONSERVATION COMMISSION Worcester, MA 01608 MEETING AGENDA Hours: M-F 8:30AM – 5:00PM Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM Phone: 508-799-1400 ext. 31440 Worcester City Hall Email: planning@worcesterma.gov Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (Room 309), 455 Main Street Website: worcesterma.gov/planning-regulatory The Conservation Commission is committed to This Conservation Commission meeting will be held in-person at the ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to all. If you need reasonable accommodations to date, time and location listed above. Meeting attendees will additionally participate in the meeting, please reach out to the have options to participate remotely by joining online or by phone: staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if • Use the following link to join the meeting via computer requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for American Sign Language https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1604682366 interpretation must be made 10 business days or • Call 1-669-254-5252 (Meeting ID: 160 468 2366) more in advance of the meeting. Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y Note: If technological problems interrupt the virtual meeting otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. component, the meeting will continue in-person. ‫المسبق الطلب عند التيسير وسائل من وغيرها الفورية الترجمة تتوفر‬ अनवु ा द र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ाु उपल5ध Application materials may be viewed at the City Website at हु6छ। http://www.worcesterma.gov/planning- regulatory/boards/conservation-commission. Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. For more information concerning this meeting, please contact the Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në Planning Division by email at planning@worcesterma.gov or phone at dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. (508) 799-1400 x 31440. Please send written comments 2 business Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ days or more in advance of the meeting. If you need reasonable ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. accommodations to participate in the meeting, please reach out to the Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo staff contact listed. While boards and commissions do their best to yêu cầu trước. accommodate you, certain accommodations may not be available if requested within short notice of the scheduled meeting. Requests for DI V IS IO N S TA FF American Sign Language interpretation must be made 10 business days Michelle M. Smith, ACDO or more in advance of the meeting. Victor Panak, Chief Planner Eric Flint, Conservation Planner/Agent Para más información sobre esta reunión, comuníquese con el Planning Michelle Johnstone, Sr. Preservation Planner Division por correo electrónico al correo planning@worcesterma.gov o por teléfono al (508) 799-1400 x 31440. Envíe sus comentarios por Rose Russell, Senior Planner escrito 2 días hábiles o más antes de la reunión. Si necesita Olivia Houle, Planning Analyst adaptaciones razonables para participar en la reunión, comuníquese con Joseph Trebilcock, Addressing Coordinator el contacto del personal indicado en la lista. Aunque las juntas y Mattie VandenBoom, Asst. Conservation Agent comisiones hacen todo lo posible para atenderle, algunas adaptaciones Amy Beth Laythe, Planning Analyst podrían no estar disponibles si se solicitan con poca anticipación a la Jorjette Lewis-Tyndale, Admin. Assistant reunión programada. Las solicitudes de interpretación de lenguaje de señas estadounidense deben hacerse 10 días hábiles o más antes de la U P CO MI NG M EE TI N GS reunión. November 3, 2025 Call to Order – 5:30PM November 24, 2025 December 15, 2025 Requests for Continuances, Postponements, Withdrawals January 5, 2026 January 26, 2026 Public Hearings 1 New Business – Request for Determination of Applicability 1. 75 Quinsigamond Avenue and the Quinsigamond Avenue Right-of-Way (MBL 05-023-00093) File #: CC-2025-075 Applicant: Quinsigamond Gas and Market LLC Project: To determine if modifications to existing street median and lowering of manhole to create a full access driveway is subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance Old Business – Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation 2. 31 Randolph Road (MBL 22-016-00001) File #: CC-2025-051 & DEP#349-1424 Applicant: Luigi Romeo Project: To confirm the delineation of jurisdictional wetland resource areas affecting the subject property. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance Old Business – Notice of Intent 3. Lots 9, 10, 11, & 12 Chester Street (MBL 55-004-001C9, -01C10, -01C11, & -01C12) File #: CC-2025-053 & DEP#349-1428 Applicant: Modern Structures, Inc. Project: To construct four single-family homes, driveways, retaining walls, stormwater infrastructure, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 4. 555 Plantation Street (MBL 46-045-00001) File #: CC-2025-066& DEP#349-14xx Applicant: Notre Dame Healthcare Center Project: To remove thirty-four hazard trees, manage invasive Japanese Knotweed, plant native shrubs and saplings, related sitework and to request a discretionary allowance from performance standard 4.2.4. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 5. 134 Gold Street & 5 Sargent Street (MBL 05-012-0006A & 05-012-00010) File #: CC-2025-068 & DEP#349-1432 Applicant: Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance Project: Site work associated with the renovation of an existing building, including removal of existing site improvements, construction of a parking area, stairs, dumpster enclosure, sidewalk replacement, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance New Business – Notice of Intent 6. 17 Mill Street (MBL 08-024-005-9) File #: CC-2025-050 & DEP#349-1426 Applicant: Halfway River Realty Project: To demolish existing buildings, remove super structure of pedestrian bridge, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 7. 24 Lakeside Avenue, Garland Street Right-of-Way, and Lakeside Avenue Right-of-Way (aka Lakeside Apartments) (MBL 08-046-00001) File #: CC-2025-062 & DEP#349-1430 Applicant: Tremont Development Partners LLC and E3 Development LLC Project: To demolish existing site improvements, and to construct one multi-family residential structure, parking area, walkways, utilities, stormwater management infrastructure, landscaping and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 2 New Business – Notice of Intent 8. 30 Quinsigamond Avenue (MBL 05-022-0102A) File #: CC-2025-070 & DEP#349-14xx Applicant: Eversource Energy Project: To facilitate safety upgrades by removing all trash, construction debris, stumps and brush and disposing of offsite, excavate soil and stone to regrade slope, remove and replace existing fence and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 9. 483 Sunderland Road (MBL 38-032-00002) File #: CC-2025-071 Applicant: Luis Hernandez Project: To construct two 2-family dwellings, common driveway, retaining walls, utility connections, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 10. 284 Grove Street (MBL 13-039-00008) File #: CC-2025-072 & DEP#349-14xx Applicant: 278-284 Grove Street 2022 LLC Project: Site work associated with the redevelopment of a commercial lot, including the installation of new stormwater connection to existing drainage culvert and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 11. 449 Southwest Cutoff (MBL 45-008-00003) File #: CC-2025-073 & DEP#349-14xx Applicant: National Grid Project: To expand an existing parking lot and stormwater basin, and to install new sidewalk, fencing, catch basins, drainage piping, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 12. 485 Grove Street (MBL 20-030-00001) File #: CC-2025-074 Applicant: Colony Retirement Homes, Inc. Project: To demolish existing site improvements and construct a new 4-story residential building, driveway, parking lot, bioretention area, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance 13. 342 Lake Avenue (MBL 41-001-102-1) File #: CC-2025-076 & DEP#349-14xx Applicant: Royal CA Corp. Project: To construct a two-family dwelling, driveway, and related sitework. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance New Business – Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation 14. 18 Kiara Drive (MBL 17-024-2035L) File #: CC-2025-069 & DEP#349-1433 Applicant: Cleb LLC Project: To confirm the delineation of jurisdictional wetland resource areas affecting the subject property. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and City of Worcester Wetlands Protection Ordinance Other Business 15. Request for Certificate of Compliance a. 215 Lake Avenue (CC-2017-005 & DEP#349-1151) b. 215 Lake Avenue (CC-2021-067 & DEP#349-1312) c. 72 James Street (CC-2022-022 & DEP#349-1319) d. 30 Winfield (CC-2024-041) 3 Other Business 16. Enforcement Order and Violation Updates a. 133 Lake Avenue North (CC-2020-007) b. 175 Lake Avenue North (CC-2020-008) c. 99 Wildwood Avenue (CC-EO-2020-009) d. 166 Moreland Street (CC-EO-2020-011) e. 40 June Street Terrace (CC-EO-2021-004) f. 269 James Street (CC-EO-2021-007) g. 4 Tiffany Avenue (CC-EO-2023-001) h. 570 Lincoln Street (CC-EO-2023-010) i. 198 Granite Street (CC-EO-2024-001) j. 86 Webster Street (CC-EO-2024-003) k. Salisbury Hill (CC-EO-2024-005 & DEP#349-1253) l. 262 Mill Street (CC-EO-2024-007) m. 0 Grafton Street (CC-EO-2024-008) n. 22 Apthorp Street (CC-EO-2024-009) o. 142-158 Wildwood Avenue (CC-EO-2024-010) p. 51 Oriol Drive (CC-EO-2024-011) q. 1256 West Boylston Street (CC-EO-2025-001) r. 13 Holden Street (CC-EO-2025-002 & DEP# 349-1409) s. 270 Webster Street (CC-EO-2025-004) t. 34 Eskow Road & 224 Southwest Cutoff (CC-EO-2025-006) u. 148A Tory Fort Lane (CC-EO-2025-007, CC-2023-016, & DEP# 349-1356) v. 1259 West Boylston Street (CC-EO-2025-008) w. 145 Newton Ave North (CC-EO-2025-009) x. 757 Salisbury Street (CC-EO-2025-010 & CC-2023-005) y. 9 & 13 Elton Street (CC-EO-2025-011, CC-2024-083, & DEP#349-1407) 17. Discussion of Active Projects 18. Open Space Discussion 19. Discussion of Updates to Wetlands Protection Ordinance 20. Approval of Minutes – 9/29/2025 21. Policies & Procedures Adjournment 4