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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSERVATIONminutes11172008-20090114181242 Conservation Meeting November 17, 2008 Present: Joseph Mulkern, Chair; Paul Boyden, Vice Chair; Jack Smith; Carole Matthew; Linda Falk; Derek House; Michele Grenier, Conservation and Environmental Planner. 1.1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm. I 2. Discussion with Earl Mason: Memorial at Maple Street Conservation Land. Earl Mason and Kevin McNatt of the Mansfield Historical Society and John Hogan, Mansfield's Veteran Agent were present. Mr. Mason would like to re-name Maple Street Park in honor of Korean War Gold Star Veteran Corporal Robert Francis Hardy. Mr. Hardy was a life long resident of Mansfield and was the only Mansfield resident to have lost his life in the Korean War. It was thought that Mr. Hardy had never been recognized for his service but Paul said Mr. Hardy's name has been added to the monument. Derek asked if there would be a stone, sign, etc. to give name recognition to Mr. Hardy. Kevin said they hope to replace the entrance sign to honor Mr. Hardy and later maybe a granite or stone marker. John Hogan was very pleased with the work done by Mr. Mason and Mr. McNatt. He told the Commission once the sign and marker are in place it will be his job to make sure the memorial is treated and cared for properly; by state law, any veteran memorial given to the town is under Mr. Hogan's jurisdiction. Mr. McNatt told the Commission that there is no monument or memorial dedicated to Mr. Hardy; World War I veterans have the Dough Boy Statue on the South Common, World War II veterans have a memorial on the North Common honoring all 36 Mansfield residents that were lost. Mr. McNatt told the Commission there are different town squares, the high school and the bridge on South Main Street that have been dedicated to veterans, so it is not unprecedented that we have something in town that is named after a veteran. Mr. McNatt told the Commission Mr. Hardy was just lost and forgotten. Mr. Hardy lived at 369 Maple Street, adjacent to Maple Street Park/Conservation land and was one of ten children. Mr. Mason said it would mean a lot to the Hardy family to have a memorial for Robert. Paul made the motion to accept the plan for the memorial to honor Mr. Hardy with an entrance sign at the Maple Street Park and at a later date a granite marker. Linda seconded. Passed 6-0. Paul told Mr. Mason he might want to let the Selectmen know what is going on. Paul told him Michele will write the letter and send it to the selectmen. Hearing ended at 7: 15 pm I 3. Eagle Scout Discussion: Nathan and Kenneth Meyers. Scout Nathan Meyers and Troop Leader Kenneth Meyers wanted to discuss the possibility of doing something in the Maple Street Park Conservation area as an Eagle Scout Project. Nathan would like to clean up and mark the trails. Because of the scope of the project, Mr. Meyers thought this would make a good project for Troop 17. Because there are wells on site Paul thought the Water Department should be contacted about the project. Gary D'Ambra of the Electric Department told the Commission there are 2 wells in the area of the trails. He was a member of Troop 17 and helped clear the trails years ago. Paul told Nathan to put a presentation together, outlining the work to be done and come back to Conservation. Hearing ended at 7:25 pm 14. Lifting of Enforcement Order, 230 West Street. Christopher & Kristen Lyle, the homeowners, were present. Michele performed a site walk October 27, 2008 and took photos before and after everything was restored. The plants were all very healthy nursery stock. They were planted according to the enforcement order and the land has been cleaned up and the grass seed has been planted. She recommends lifting the enforcement order. Derek made the motion to lift the enforcement order for 230 West Street; the job has been completed as specified. Passed 6-0 Hearing ended at 7:27 pm. 5.. Certificate of Compliance: Perry DiMascio, Perry Be. Feck, LLC-Lot 11, DiMascio Drive {Essex Street, Autumn Park #211-0797 Perry DiMascio, the applicant was present. Michele performed a site walk on October 28, 2008. The grass is in, the house has been built according to the plan. The "Environmentally Sensitive" signs,S in all, have been placed on the 50 ft. line. Michele recommends the Certificate of Compliance be issued. Paul made the motion issue a Certificate of Compliance for Lot 11, DiMascio Drive, #211-0797, plan dated March 26, 2008. Paul asked that Mr. DiMascio submit a new plan with the square footage of wetlands and uplands added. Linda seconded. Passed 6-0. Hearing ended at 7:30 pm. .().cert;i~gttef:)fc:001~Ual1~E!: Perrvl)iMascio,Perry.8r. Feck,I.L<:-Lot 12, DiMascio.Drive. (Essex.$treet;. Autuml1.Park#211"0796) Perry DiMascio, the applicant, was present. Michele performed a site walk on October 28, 2008. All work is in compliance with the Order of Conditions issued July 10, 2007. Required signage has been placed on the 50 ft. line. She recommends a Certificate of Compliance be issued. Paul made the motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance for Lot 12, DiMascio Drive, #211-0796, plan dated October 30, 2007. Linda seconded. Passed 6-0. Hearing ended at 7:30 pm. 7. Request for Determination of Applicability: Mansfield, Municipal Electric . Department-Bird Road. ' Ann Lanille and Chris Cox of the Mansfield Electric Department were present. The proposed work includes performing soil borings with a 4-wheel drive well-drilling rig. Some pruning of tree limbs and brush may be required The boring tests are for the future tower for the proposed sub-station. Part of the land is owned by the Town of Mansfield and part owned by National Gird and is adjacent to an open electric power line right-of-way. Michele performed a site walk on October 31, 2008 to confirm the wetland line. Of the 7 test pits,S are outside the 100 ft. buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands. The remaining 2 are either on the 100 ft. line or just over the line. She recommends issuing a Negative 3 Determination. Hay bales will be placed around each test pits Linda made the motion to issue a Negative 3 Determination for the Mansfield Electric Department to do borings, proposed soil testing, and wetland delineation inside the 100 ft. buffer and she would like the applicant to keep the disturbance to a minimum when accessing points within the buffer zone with the well-drilling truck. Jack seconded. Passed 6-0. Hearing ended at 7:40 pm. !is...Gary..D'Ambra, fi9 Charles Street Continued from October 20, 2008 meeting. The Commission asked Gary D'Ambra to come before the board to discuss a possible wetland violation on NRT land and what can be done to remedy the situation. Joe and Michele performed a site walk on October 30, 2008 to take soil samples. She has tested 15 areas from the wetlands through Mr. D'Ambra's yard. The soil through the yard is consistent. There is no elevation change with the surrounding areas or on the lot. She would like Mr. D'Ambra to plant 15 highbush blueberry trees, placing a couple on the property line and the rest on NRT property. Mr. D'Ambra is no longer mowing the area. Jack said there has been no disturbance or change on the site for over 20 years. Paul suggested Mr. D'Ambra submit a planting scheme. He would like both NRT and Mr. D'Ambra's approval of the plantings. Hearing ended at 7:45 pm. 19. Old BlIsil1ess Paul made the motion to accept the minutes of October 20, 2008 as put forth. Jack seconded. Passed 4-0. Linda and Derek abstained. 110. Adjournment. Derek made the motion to adjourn at 7:55 pm. Carole seconded. Passed 6-0. Next Meeting - December 8, 2008. C}/YUL Joseph Murkern, Chairman ChA/~ I-/~ - 0 '7 Date