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July 8, 2010 - 2:00 pm.
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Site visit to 23 Lakeview Avenue, Catherine Memory. 1012 SEP 25
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Present: Paul Boyden, Vice Chairman; Colin Cauldwell; Elizabeth Leidhold,j;�gnsq�ya�ipn and
Environmental Planner and Jane Doucette, Clerk. P "I;'i S S A C' 11)S T T S
Also present: Michael Trowbridge, Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates, Inc., and Catherine Memory, the
homeowner.
The meeting was held to discuss the buffer zone plantings to stabilize the bank of Greenwood Lake
and the removal of 161 sq. ft. of patio pavers. Mrs. Memory violated Section 2.4 of the Mansfield
Wetland Protection By -law and the replacement /restoration plantings are proposed as part of the
settlement package.
Elizabeth gave Michael Trowbridge and Mrs. Memory a list of native plantings that would be suitable
for the area. She told them any Zone 1 upland shrubs would be acceptable. A total of six (6)
shrubs /bushes will be planted to provide a buffer between the pavers and the grass area to
Greenwood Lake. Elizabeth said the plantings will have to be monitored for two (2) growing seasons
through reports and photographs.
Approximately 12 to 13 rows of pavers including 1 row of border will have to be removed. The area
will then be foamed and seeded as per the agreement. The buffer plantings would be on the edge of
the bank behind the new grass area.
Elizabeth would like to see some plantings on the left side of the property facing the lake to prevent
run -off from the grass area. Presently there is an area of small stones bordering the lake front. Colin
Cauldwell agreed with Elizabeth. He said this is the least stable area on the property and the
plantings would provide a better buffer to the lake.
Catherine Memory said this area was never disturbed. She said no work was done in this area and
was not included in the submitted restoration plan. She said this has been a huge expense for her.
She asked if the additional plantings on the left side of the property would off set the removal of the
patio pavers. She was told no, she would still be required to remove 161 sq. ft. of pavers.
Because the area to be restored already has mature trees, a blueberry bush and natural ground cover,
it was suggested that Mrs. Memory plant two (2) additional shrubs /bushes in this area and that four
(4) shrubs /bushes be planted on the southern side of the property to the left of the dock. The small
stones already in place will remain. The plantings should be 3 ft. apart and 3 to 4 ft. high. Two (2)
shrubs should be planted to the right of the dock along the western portion of the lot.
Mrs. Memory asked about a small area between the addition and the original house; should she
mulch the area, plant grass or plant a shrub in this area? Elizabeth told her to plant a shrub in this
area. Colin Cauldwell and Elizabeth said they would prefer Mrs. Memory did not place mulch in any of
the areas. The mulch could migrate into the lake.
Mrs. Memory asked Elizabeth if she could add top soil to the area where the new septic system was
installed. She would then re -seed the area. Elizabeth told her any work, because of the lake, would
require a filing.
Mrs. Memory also told Elizabeth she plans to put gutters on the addition by the landing. The gutters
would tie into the existing gutter on the old portion of the house. She was told it would be all right to
add the gutters as long as it did not change the foot print of the house.
Mrs. Memory is required to replace the landing and stair treads on the addition. She will be changing
out the pressure- treated lumber with a composite material. She will have to apply for a building
permit to do this work.
Mrs. Memory said her neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Verrochi of 27 Lakeview Avenue, have done a lot of
work in the water front area. She was told to write a letter outlining all the work done in the water
front area. If she has any pictures, she should submit them with the letter.
The site visit ended at 2:50 pm.
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