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Mansfield Conservation Commission
Minutes of Meeting - March 26, 2001 RtCt\\J~Ot\~r \Ct.
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('resent: Commissioners Shirley Hanlon, Christine Flass, Diane Ready, Car~n:~~hhew, ~J~~t8mith;
Dick Lewis, Environmental Planner Q \ St.'? \ \
Vice-Chairman S. Hanlon called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. \,\?\'t~S\: \t.~~\'\S
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1. Continued Notice of Intent Hearing - Michael Fandel 53 Tanya Drive
Re: Construction of garage and house additions with grading and associated work within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area.
The Commission did a site walk and it was reported that everything looked okay. No letter from the
Natural Heritage has been received so the hearing will be continued until April 9th.
2. Continued Notice of Intent hearing for James Shalek -- SE 211-642
Re: 1283 R East street, Castle Hill Estates subdivision
Ralph Maloon presented a revised plan that shows the new 200-foot Riverfront zone and the layout of
the lots. All work, other than removal of the existing piles of debris and loam, will be outside of the
Riverfront area. As noted before, the Open Space Area marked as "G" will be deeded to the Town and
the Conservation Commission. Question of Landscaping and trees was raised. Mr. Shalek says he will
try to relocate as many of the valuable trees as possible if they are in a proposed work zone. It was
decided that the silt fence needs to be along the easterly property lines of lots B and C instead of where
shown on the plan, This will be referenced in the Order. Motion [Smith/Ready to close the hearing;
voted 5-0-0.
r. Continued Notice of Intent hearing for Steve Oberlander 2 North White Pine Lane
Re: Construction of in-ground pool with work within 100 feet of a resource area
Steve and Jennifer Oberlander, along with Dave Hodecker of Easton Pool and Spa, were present.
Neither a DEP File number nor a response letter from the Natural Heritage Program has been received.
The project involves a retaining wall at the edge of the existing lawn with the pool and associated areas
in front of the wall. The area in front of the wall will be brought up about 2 feet in height. A portion of
the work will be in a Drainage Easement, and the Oberlander's have gotten permission from the Town
Engineer and the Board of Selectmen. The filter system will be a closed system, with no backwash
discharge. It is suggested that a fiher fabric be placed on the inside of the rock retaining wall to prevent
migration ofloose soils. Motion [FlasslMatthew] to continue the hearing until 4/9/01 at 8:00 p.rn.;
voted 5-0-0.
4. Request for Determination of Applicability George Covett [continued from 3/26/01]
Re: Land off of Maple Street, adjacent to Eastfield Estates
Ralph Maloon presented the revised plan that reflects the changes to the wetland line resulting from the
Commission's site walk. All of the changes made by the Commission are on the plan. It is noted that
this Determination does not include any action on the question of the status of the stream present on the
site; it only deals with the boundary of the Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Motion [Ready/Matthew] to
close the hearing, and Motion [Matthew/Ready] to accept the line as shown on the revised plan. Both
Motions approved 5-0-0.
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Request for Certificate of Compliance for Lot 4, Mayhew Farm [School Street] SE 211-602.
All of the work on this house was completed and D. Lewis sees no problems in issuing a Certificate.
Motion [Smitb/Flass] to issue a Certificate; Voted 5-0-0.
Other Business
a. Review of proposed "Hunting signage" for Great Woods prepared by Lenny Flynn. One change
proposed by S. Hanlon. Change will be given to Lenny. Commission approves the signage on a
vote of 5-0-0.
b. Letter received from Laura O'Sullivan regarding Girl Scout project of Bluebird Houses at Oak
Street/Great Woods land. Also Scouts will be having an Earth Day fair at the South Main St.
Common on 4/22/01. Several Commissioners said they would be able to be present at a
Commission booth. D. Lewis will prepare some handout materials.
c. Discussion on proposed Conservation Restriction for Great Woods land which is adjacent to the TPC
Golf Course. Land is also adjacent to other existing Open Space in Mansfield, and will add a
protected buffer to the course. Motion [Ready/Smith] to approve the CR and sign-off on the
Certification form. C. Flass is concerned with such a CR on land controlled by a for-profit
organization. Voted 4-0-1 [Flass abstains].
d. Discussion on proposal to allow for some additional test well at the Witch Pond well site area off of
Plain Street. The Wells, to be installed by hand, are being required by the state for monitoring
purposes to track impacts the surrounding wetland resource area. Motion [Ready/Flass] to allow
this new work as modification to the previously issued Negative Determination; voted 5-0-0.
e. Discussion on proposal to allow for additional work as modification to the Order issued for the work
on Gilbert Street at the Electric Dept. substation. Proposal includes the installation of a couple of
new utility poles and manholes. Work will be no closer to the wetland line than previously
approved. Motion [Ready/Matthew] to approve this modification; voted 4-0-1 [Smith abstains].
Order of Conditions for J. Shalek, Castle Hill Estates, East Street.
Motion [Flass/Matthew] to approve and issue the Order as drafted and amended per the earlier discussion; voted 5-0-0.
The next meeting date is April 9th. The Town Manager will be present to discuss the Essex Street parcel.
Motion [Smith/Flass] to adjourn; voted 5-0-0/
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