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Mansfield Conservation Commission
Minutes of Meeting - September 24,2001
r Present: Commissioners Paul Boyden, Shirley Hanlon, Carol Matthew, Jack Smith; Dick
Lewis, Environmental Planner
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1. Motion [Hanlon. Matthew] to adopt the following meeting schedule for the rest of the
year - Oct. ISlh, Nov. 5lh, Nov. 19lh (if necessary), and Dec. IOlh. Voted 4-0-0.
2. Robert Anton - Request for Determination of Applicability
Re: 70 Oak Street, Septic System Repair
Mr. Anton and his engineer Bruce Babcock were present. House is being sold and the
inspection of the existing system did not pass Title V requirements. The proposed system
will meet Title V. Mansfield Board of Health has signed off on the system. A Variance
from DEP is the next step. Discussion about the shed; a condition will be added stating
that if the shed cannot be raised in place, then it will be removed. Question with the
existing clay pipe that runs between the bvw on the lot to across the street. This should
not be impacted since it will be outside of the excavated area. DEP number [211-651]
issued with no comments. Motions to close the hearing [Hanlon/Matthew] and issue the
order as discussed [Hanlon/Smith]. Both voted 4-0-0.
3. V. Boutas - Request for Determination of APPlieability
Re: Land at the end of Jennifer Drive-review wetland boundary & access for test pits
Letter received from RIM Engineering asking for a continuation due to shortage of time
to get revised plan prepared. Motion [Hanlon/Smith] to continue to 7:45 PM on
10/15/01. Voted 4-0-0.
4.
Informal with William Richard
Re: Property on South Main Street
W. Richard and his attorney Ed Valenzola present. Purpose of meeting to get feedback
from Commission on possible development and layout concepts on the property, which
has already been reviewed for wetland boundary. Plan presented showed approximately
1000 sq. ft. ofwet1and alteration. Proponent has already downsized the building because
of the wetland line. Different configurations discussed including a revised parking layout
that could reduce or eliminate need to alter wetland. [Mike Trowbridge, Project
Engineer, anived] Ifwas felt by the Commissioners that all alternatives should be
explored D. Lewis will sit down with M. Trowbridge and review possible alternatives.
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Other Business
a. Paul Boyden states that a couple of teachers at the High School are ready to go with
another group of students on some sort of science project similar to the Canoe River
Water Quality project that was done last year. He felt that this needed to be pursued,
and will work on establishing contact with the appropriate teachers and
administrative staff. Bridgewater College students may again be available to work
with the kids.
b. Carol Matthew raised concerns with the proposal discussed at the last meeting with
the environmental assessment work on Steams A venue and the relationship to the
Vernal Pools. She felt that the plans misrepresented the fact that vernal pools are
present on the site. She does not feel why any impacts to the pools needs to happen.
D. Lewis explained the communication he has had with the regional DEP office and
Pat Huckery at Natural Heritage on this issue. Possibly a meeting with all concerned
parties can be arranged to review issues and resolve the concerns.
Meeting adjourned by a unanimous vote.
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