0 Reed Street wetlands filing continued after commission says survey data is missing

The Arlington Conservation Commission on July 23 continued a wetlands Notice of Intent for 0 Reed Street after commissioners said the filing lacked stamped and flagged survey evidence the panel needs to evaluate impacts.

David Swanson of Kinvar Capital introduced the project and said a wetlands delineation had been completed but that the flags and final survey mapping were still outstanding; he asked for guidance and requested a continuance so the team could deliver flagged and stamped plans. "We should have that next week," Swanson said, noting the survey material would be added to the application.

Commissioners pushed back on the timing. Chair Chuck Tierney emphasized the commission’s reliance on verifiable data: "We rely on data, and we'd like to see the data stamped and signed," he said. Susan Chapnick and others said a map now in the packet appeared to be a desktop approximation and warned the lot may not be buildable under Arlington’s local wetland regulations, which include a 100-foot jurisdictional area and stricter local protections than the state baseline.

Several abutters spoke; Nicholas Corso identified himself as a nearby resident and said neighbors were concerned about flooding, wildlife and tree loss. Patricia Alejandro said she had collected letters and signatures opposing the proposal and raised flooding concerns tied to the wetland that borders her yard. Chair Tierney and other commissioners encouraged written submissions describing observed water patterns, vegetation and wildlife and told the applicant to provide the stamped survey by July 29 for consideration at the August 6 meeting.