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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 05/08/2023`Qt i Town of Mansfield 6 Park How, Alause/el tllassachuseas 02048 `.i �rP ��E COASA09 Conservation Commission1Q ree�tinjAAiWtgs%B23.2025 Present: Mr. Michael Healey, Chair, Mr. Ryan O'Hara, Mr. JUoLnath;an'4 nd, Mr. Aaron Gallagher, Mr. Aaron Roth, and Ms. Katelyn Gonyer, Conservation and Envirorimental(Pla�ner Not Present: Ms. Konick and Mr. MacDonald Guests: Mr. Cameron Gray, Bay Colony Group, Inc., Mr. Craig Cygawnoski, RIM Engineering Co., Inc., and Mr. Rich Riccio, Field Engineering Co. Inc Minutes: Ms. Sharon Varricchione 1. Call the Meeting to Order: Mr. Michael Healey opened the meeting at 6:03pm. 2. Notice of Intent (NOI), SE 211-1022 Benjamin Cavallo, 885 Maple St, Mansfield, MA (Map 40 Parcel 172), for the construction of a single-family dwelling with associated grading and utilities within the 100- foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Ms. Gonyer stated that this hearing was continued from the last Conservation meeting held on April 2812025. She had worked with Mr. Gray from Bay Colony Group, Inc., to try and adjust the plans for this small upland property surrounded by wetlands. At the last meeting the Commission requested that the house be flipped and that the driveway footprint be reduce. These revised edits were included in the newly revised plan. Mr. Gray explained that now the driveway is located on the western side creating more space from the wetland. and the limit of work was reduced on the eastern side. Permeable pavers would be used for the construction of the patios located on the rear of the house. A split rail fence is proposed along the eastern limit of work which wraps around the rear property line to prevent encroachment of the resource areas. They also put dimensions on the chicken coup out back. Ms. Gonyer also suggested that they do additional plantings along the driveway especially on the isolated wetlands side. She also wanted to include a Knotweed Management Plan as a condition so it does not spread Ms. Gonyer reiterated that this was a large house proposed on a small upland piece of property and confirmed the 5-bedroom house size did not change. Mr. Gray confirmed that the house was not reduced in size; however, it adheres to all the local zoning regulations and most work is more than 50- feet from the wetlands. Mr. Gallagher inquired about the NHESP-Estimated habitat and Mr. Gray mentioned that they are awaiting their comments from them. Ms. Gonyer stated that they could not move forward until they hear back from NHESP. The Commission and Ms. Gonyer discussed how any waste products from the chicken coup needed to stay out of the resource areas. Mr. Healey asked about the proposed future well and its purpose. Mr. Gray explained that the owners would like to have the home run entirely on well water. Ms. Gonyer then reiterated that this was a large house on a small lot with a chicken coup, septic system, and wanted to make sure that none of this activity impacted the four surrounding wetlands. Ms. Gonyer inquired about the size and location of the leaching fields and Mr. Gray explained it was sized for 5 bedrooms and he placed it as far away from the wetlands as possible. Mr. Roth asked the square footage of the house and Mr. Gray answered about 3,500 square feet. Ms. Gonyer stated that it was such a large house with a large septic system on a small lot so we really need to think about minimizing things like the impervious surface run off and reducing the size of the enclosed patio. Mr. Gray stated the family is willing to work with the Commission on reducing the size but they do need the 5 bedrooms. Mr. Gallagher stated that his house is 5 bedrooms and It's 2,700 square feet so a smaller house could work. Mr. Healey mentioned that on the Cape they have a limit of allowable nitrates due to the size of the septic system/leaching fields, house and number of bedrooms. Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 6.23.2025 Page 1 of 5 area (originally proposed with the layout of Synder Street) in the back and bought together within the layout of Noonan St per the request of the Commission. This would also avoid having to clear a substantial amount of trees on the other side. A split rail fence with plantings around the property was suggested as well. She stated that only 8-10 trees would need to be removed for this project and she would like to see replacement saplings to be planted. Mr. Cygawnoski offered that the driveway was 16 feet. He Also said that Mr. Feck owned the abutting property and that during construction it could be used to store material and soil outside of the 100-foot buffer zone. He offered that on either side of the driveway that there would be 4-foot trenches for drainage and the driveway will be paved. The intention is not to have any grading, filling or dredging but if the other Boards and the Town Engineer request it, that could change. Mr. Cygawnoski then suggested that between the end of the driveway and the Mason property roughly 40-50 feet that could be stone swale or rock to stop erosion. He then suggested a berm on the side of the driveway so they could force the water to where they want it to go in that area and less impact in that area. Ms. Kathy Travers, 9 Webster St., stated that her property is on the right side of the driveway. She asked if the plans would affect her driveway. Mr. Cygawnoski explained that it shouldn't as they were not proposing to change the driveway in anyway. Ms. Gonyer said the question was valid, although it was not in the Conservation Commissions jurisdiction. She bought this up as she does not want her house and garage to get run off water. Ms. Gonyer stated that the berm should help with the run off to help keep it off her site. Mr. David Losiewicz, 31 Perkins Ave, said his property abuts to the left side of 0 Noonan St. He mentioned this at the last hearing and reiterated that he's lived there for 32 years and never has had any flooding which he contributes to a very delicate balance. He was happy the Snyder St utility proposal was removed from the plan, which gives him more confidence that his land will not be affected by flooding. If it happens to go back on the plan, he asked if he would be notified and Ms. Gonyer stated he would have to be notified. He also wants to make sure to minimize any type of water that would go onto that wetland. He asked about drywells and Ms. Gonyer stated they have the same goals. Motion: To issue an Order of Conditions to Stanley Feck, 0 Noonan St, Mansfield MA, (Map 19 Parcels 126-138), for the construction of duplex residential building, grading and utilities within the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland with the following special conditions: 1-13,16,17, 24 1. RECORD ORDER 9. PRE -CONSTRUCTION MEETING 2. PLAN OF RECORD 10.000 ON -SITE 3. LIMIT OF WORK 11. WETLAND FLAGGING 4. ADDITIONAL MITIGATION 12. CDC WITH AS -BUILT S. STABILIZATION 13. REVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED 6. ROOF RUNOFF 16. SIGNAGE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 7. CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE 17. NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS 8. START WORK NOTIFICATION 24. DUMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS PROHIBITED Special Conditions: • Install split rail fence along limit of work surrounding yard. • Install 8 hard wood saplings along the wetland side of the rear fence line. • Remove the Utility Easement label from the plan of record. • Install a berm on east side of Noonan to direct sheet flow to rip rap swale at the end of driveway to slow down runoff and prevent erosion. Agent to meet onsite to determine drainage design. • Show drywells on the plan. Passes: 5:0 (Hedlund/Gallagher) Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 6.23.2025 Page 3 of 5