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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm. 11/25/2024Town of Mansfield Nor, a4 G Paik Ii°w, tYlau feJd, t14acracbutettr 02048 RE C E I V F Q I U't'' CLERKS OFF Conservation Commission 1015'JAN 30 A 9: °^S^ Meeting Minutes 11.25.2024 Present: Mr. Michael Healey, Chair, Mr. Ryan O'Hara, Mr. Jonathan Hedlund, Mr. AAF^ MMIS [Mr. Aaron Roth and Ms. KatelynGonyer, Conservation and Environmental Planner '' MASSACHUSETTS Not Present: Mr. Robert Smith -MacDonald Guests: Mr. Matt Barry, Tata & Howard, Mr. Michael Trowbridge from Trowbridge Hutchins Trowbridge Associates, Mr. Craig Cygawnoski, Rim Engineering, Resident Ms. Suzanne Bosch, Mr. Cameron Gray, Bay Colony Group and online applicant Mr. David Oberlander Minutes: Ms. Sharon Varricchione 1. Call the Meeting to Order: Mr. Michael Healey, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:02pm. 2. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), Matthew & Dyann Dostoomian, 721 East Street, Mansfield, MA (Map 33,',Parcel 53) forthe construction of a deck, an addition and a pool associated with a single-family home within 100-foot buffer of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW). Ms. Gonyer stated that wetlands comes close to the flat yard. She talked about the bushes close to the house that need to be removed due to the house addition however she felt that the trees could stay. Mr Trowbridge stated that the land was very flat and they would not need to regrade. He then mentioned the RDA also had a pool in it as his client did not want to have to go through the whole process again. Therefore, they included a pool within the design plans and when it comes time to build it, they would meet with Ms. Gonyer first for her review and approval. Ms. Gonyer stated that she had no issues with the addition or the deck. Mr. Roth questioned If they were; approving the project without the pool? Ms. Gonyer stated that when they want to do the pool they need to submit new detailed plans which could be done with a change in plans on these current plans or they can file a new RDA for the pool when the time comes', Motion: To issue a Negative Determination for Reason #3 (no workwill adversely Impact the resource area) to Matthew & Dyann Dostoomian at 721 East Street, Mansfield, MA (Map 33, Parcel 53) for the construction of a deck, an addition and an in -ground pool associated with a single-family home within 100-foot buffer of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) with the following special conditions: (condition number 1-6, 8,11,12,13,16,17,22,24, see below) 1. RECORD ORDER 11. WETLAND FLAGGING 2. PLAN OF RECORD 12. SUBMIT AS -BUILT 3. LIMIT OF WORK 13. REVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED 4. ADDITIONAL MITIGATION 16. SIGNAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 5. STABILIZATION 17, NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS 6. ROOF RUNOFF 22. POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM 8. START WORK NOTIFICATION. 24. DUMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS PROHIBITED SPECIAL CONDITIONS: a detailed pool plan would be submitted to the Agent for their review to see if further review from the Commission is necessary:' Passes: 5:0 (Gallagher/Hedlund) 3. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), John & Suzanne Bosch,11 Dimascio Drive, Mansfield, MA(Map 374, Parcel 278) forthe'removal of an existing wood deck and paver patio and the construction of a house addition and new deck within a 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland: Ms. Gonyer gave a description of the project.She stated there is a'wetland that is in the back of the property; and grading would need to be done to match what is back out there. Mr. Cygawnoski from Rim Engineering explained that they would grade the land from the walkout area and that the trees in this area would need to 1 need to comedown. He also explained that the new deck would beat first floor level. Motion: To issue a Negative Determination for Reason #3 (no work will adversely impact the resource area) to John & Suzanne Bosch, 11 Dimascio Drive, Mansfield, MA (Map 374, Parcel 278) for the removal of an existing wood deck and paver patio and the construction of a house addition and new deck within a 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland with the following special conditions: (condition number 1-6, 8,11,12,13,16,17,22,24,'see below) 1. RECORD ORDER 12. SUBMIT AS -BUILT 2, PLAN OF RECORD 13. REVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED 3. LIMIT OF WORK 16. SIGNAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 4. ADDITIONAL MITIGATION 17. NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS 5. STABILIZATION 22. POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM 6. ROOF RUNOFF 23. STORMWATER O&M 8. START WORK NOTIFICATION. 24. DUMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS PROHIBITED 11. WETLAND FLAGGING Passes: 5:0 (Hedlund/Gallagher) 4. Request to Amend Order of Conditions (AOOC), issued on 11/02/23 (DEP SE 211-1007) to Keith Signorelli, 889 Maple Street, for the removal of an existing home and the construction of a single, -family home with associated grading and utilities within 100-feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and the 200-foot Riverfront Area. The Amendment includes the reclassification of the stream located on the property from a Perennial Stream to an Intermittent Stream and to re -issue the Order accordingly. Ms. Gonyer explained that they had reviewed this old lot that had been farmed many years ago. She explained that the stream onsite is labelled as a Perennial Stream and was flowing throughout the summer and not drying out, so the Commission determined the stream to be Perennial with a 200-foot Riverfront Area. The Commission did issue an order of conditions as a perennial stream and DEP had superseded and appealed our decision disagreeing with the area we had considered "Redevelopment". She then stated that she did review the site with DEP and they reconsidered their determination. During this time, the stream became dry in July and August which changed the classification of the resource area. Ms. Gonyer and The Bay Colony Group both submitted evidence proof to the DEP and the State to prove that it was dry. The DEP reviewed the evidence and said they could honor that in fact it was not a Perennial Stream and there is no Riverfront Area and that it was just an Inland Bank of an Intermittent Stream with a 100-foot buffer. An, Amended Order of Conditions (AOOC) was issued to the Commission verifying that it was an Intermittent Stream. Mr. Gray from Bay Colony Group stated that Ms. Gonyer covered everything and said there was no changes to the submitted plan. Mr. Roth inquired why DEP got involved. Ms. Gonyer stated in all her years, this has not happened and was perplexed as well. Motion: To issue an Amended Order of Conditions under DEP SE 211-1007 to Keith Signorelli, 889 Maple Street, for the removal of an existing home and the construction of a single-family home with associated grading and utilities within 100-feet of a; Bordering Vegetated Wetland and the 200- foot Riverfront Area. The Amendment includes the reclassification of the stream located on the property from a Perennial Stream to an Intermittent Stream and to re -issue the Order accordingly. Passes: 5:0 (Roth/Gallagher) S. Request for Order of Conditions (RCOC), Request for Certificate of Compliance (RCOC), David Oberlander, 18 Columbine Road, Mansfield, MA, (Map 036, Parcel 035 & 036) under DEP SE 211-1004 for the construction of a dwelling, subsurface disposal system and the associate site work within 100 feet of inland bank. Ms. Gonyer explained that this was a Town lot that was sold at an auction and that it was a very tight lot. The lot only had room for a home, a small lawn area and a septic system. Mr. Oberlander did the construction and she was happy to see such a tight construction site with minimal impact to the wetlands. It was constructed as requested and discs have been installed according to the plan of record. She had no issues and recommended to issue a Full Certificate of Compliance. The applicant Mr. Oberlander, was online virtually if there were questions. Motion: To Issue A Full Certificate of Compliance to David Oberlander, 18 Columbine Road, Mansfield, MA, (Map 036, Parcel 035 & 036) under DEP SE 211-1004 for the construction of a dwelling, subsurface disposal system and the associate site work within 100feet of inland bank/BVW. Passes: 5:0 (Gallagher/O'Hara) 6. (Continued from 9/30/24) Notice of Intent (NOI), SE 211-1015, Cathleen DeSimone, City of Attleboro, 250 Balcom Street, Mansfield, MA, proposed construction of a municipal water treatment plant with access road, site work and all associated utilities and site work. The work also includes partial demolition of structures of the existing water treatment plant within 100-foot buffer of an Inland Bank and within the 200-foot RiverfrontArea. Ms. Gonyer stated that Mr. Barry an Engineer from Tata & Howard had come before the Commission to review the project and was here again to continue the hearing with the Commission. She stated the project was for a brand-new water treatment facility located to the west of the Attleboro property at 250 Balcom Street. The design plan was described as an upland forested area and that the work is going to be sandwiched In-between two resource areas. The south has the intermittent stream and to the north of the project there is an isolated vegetated wetland that has the physical characteristics of a potential vernal pool. She then stated that she was able to meet with the Wetland Scientist, Art Allen, and they discussed the potential vernal pool and how to permit something like this under the regulations. She reiterated that this area was not listed as a priority habitat meaning there's no record of an endangered species on the property therefore there is no MESA or Natural Heritage jurisdiction, but there is the Mansfield local "bylaw. NHESP did however state that they would like to keep the infiltration the same around the vernal pools so that we are not starving any seasonal inundation that may happen. The Stormwater stayed where was. She then stated that she was comfortable with the plan as proposed and when the time is ready she will go to review the plantings as proposed. Mr. Barry stated that the plans were updated with all the stormwater calculations for the Town Engineer, Rick Alves, to review when he returns to work. Once Mr. Alves returns, Mr. Barry is hoping to receive the Order of Conditions from the Commission.Mr. Roth asked about the species and Ms. Gonyer stated that NHESP has no record of endangered or threatened species inhabiting this area . She also stated that she was comfortable with the plan as is and Mr. Barry can follow up with Rick Alves to satisfy the outstanding items on the Stormwater Management Plan checklist. She recommended to the Commission to move forward to issue the OOC and that it would be held until Mr. Alves approved the Stormwater Management Plan. Mr. Healey asked about a buffer for the potentialvernal pool and Ms. Gonyer stated that the new plan would have protection and would be amended to include a conservation seed mix to maintain any invasive species that try to come back. Motion: To issue an Order of Conditions to Cathleen DeSimone, City of Attleboro, for the proposed project at 250 Balcom Street, Mansfield, MA, to construct a`municipal water treatment plant with access road, site work and all associated utilities and site work, The work also includes partial demolition of structures of the existing water treatment plant within'100-foot buffer of an Inland Bank and within the 200=foot Riverfront Area. I recommend the following boilerplate special conditions (condition # 1-13, 15,17,18,19,20 21,23,24) and any additional special conditions that the Commission requires: 1. RECORD ORDER 12. COC WITH AS -BUILT, 2. PLAN OF RECORD 13, REVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED 3. LIMIT OF WORK 14. CONSERVATION RESTRICTION 4. ADDITIONAL MITIGATION 15. SIGNAGE FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECT 5, STABILIZATION 17. NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS 6. ROOF RUNOFF 18, WETLAND MONITOR 7. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE 19. WEEKLY UPDATES DURING 8. START WORK NOTIFICATION. 20. QUARTERLY REPORTING FOR REPLICATION AREAS 9, PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING 21.75%SURVIVAL RATE (2 or 3) GROWING SEASONS 10. DOC ON -SITE 23. STORMWATER O&M 11. WETLAND FLAGGING 24. DUMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS PROHIBITED Special Conditions: ` • Conservation Agent to meet onsite with Wetlands Scientist; before the buffer zone enhancement Plantings 3 are Installed. • Order of Conditions shall not be issued until Town Engineer's SWM comments have been satisfied. Passes: 5:0 (Roth/O'Hara) 7. Administrative items: o Conservation Updates • Expenses: Ms. Gonyer asked the Commission for approval to purchase a machete from the Wetland Protection Act fund. She explained that this fund was for field equipment. • Motion: To allocate $50.00 from the Wetland Protection Fund for field equipment • Passes: 5:0 (Gallagher/Roth) • Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Project:11/7/25 HMP Public Workshop- Ms. Gonyer explained that not many people showed up but they will continue to encourage residents to take the survey. o October 281h, 2024 minutes for review and approval. Motion: To approve the October 2801, 2024 minutes Passes: 5:0 (Roth/O'Hara) o Next Meeting Date 1/27/25 at 6pm. No December meeting. The 2025 Meeting Schedule is on the website 8. Adjournment: Motion: To make a motion to adjourn 6:49pm. Passes: 5:0 (Roth/Gallagher) %—Z ? — Zs — Date 4