HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 9/14/1998TOWN OF MANSFIELD
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 _ ' I v
Present: Chairperson Shirley Hanlon; Commissioners: Paul Boyden; Christopher Boyer; Mark
Cook; Greg Cauldwell; William Ottaviani; Richard Lewis, Environmental and
Conservation Planner; Patti Papagno, Conservation Commission Secretary.
Chairperson Hanlon called the Meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
Public Hearings
7:45 p.m. B & M Realty Trust -- Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: River Edge Estates, Ware Street; Map 33, Lots 5 & 6
Construction of residential subdivision with grading and storm water drainage system
within the 100 foot buffer zone from a wetland boundary and the 200 foot buffer zone
from the edge of the Canoe River.
James Dunn, Dunn - McKenzie, Inc., presented and discussed various aspects of the plans -- 1) drainage
ditch and the intermittent stream; 2) the buffer area., and, 3) the small isolated areas. The drainage area
will need to be cleaned in order to see it flow properly and this can be put into an Order of Conditions. An
Order of Conditions will be prepared for the next meeting.
Motion: [Cook/Boyer] to continue the Hearing to Monday, September 28, 1998 at 8:00 p.m.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
8:15 p.m. Stan Feek -- Continued Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: 494 Steams Avenue
Crossing of wetland to gain access to upland for the construction of house with site work
within 100 feet of a wetland resource area.
Stan Feck presented the revised plans. The replication area was discussed. Abutters present at the
Meeting discussed the presence of various endangered species (i.e. Mystic Valley Anthropods) and veinal
pools. Mr. Lewis will contact the National Heritage and ACEC to get these matters resolved. The Order
of Conditions will be available at the September 28th Meeting.
Motion: [CauldwellfCook] to close the Hearing.
Vote: 6 -0 -0
8:45 p.m. Folkman & Zola Builders -- Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: Lots 1, 4, and 7, Homefield Drive; land between Homefield Drive and Bird Rd.
Construction of homes on Lots I, 4, and 7 Homefield Drive, and installation of
Water Main between Homefield Drive and Bird Road; with work taking place within
100 feet of wetland resource areas, and the water main going through a bordering
wetland area.
This is a continuation of the Hearing process on the water main for Homefield Farms to Bird Road
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included in the Planning Board subdivision approval with water main agreement relating to site.
Engineering submitted a revised plan for water main. There was discussion regarding adjacent property.
This Hearing dealing with the water main is referenced as File 4SE211 -593. Dick Lewis read a letter
received from D.E.P.
Motion: [Cauldwell/Ottaviani] to close the Hearing for the Water Main. Vote: 6 -0 -0
Lot 1 -- Next to wetland line at the bottom of a steep hill. The wetland line delineation was approved.
Concern raised about proximity of work to wetland edge.
Motion: [Cook/Cauldwell] to continue the Hearing on Monday, September 28th, at 8:20 p.m.
Vote: 6 -0 -0
Lot 7 -- The drive in garage is on the side.
Motion: [Boyer /Cook] to continue the Hearing on Monday, September 28th, at 8:20 p.m.
Vote: 6 -0 -0
Lot 4 -- Vernal pool map - the did not exist when subdivision plans were filed. The Commission discussed
vernal pools. Several abutters raised issue of vernal pool location relative to proposed work on the lot.
Motion: [Cook/Boyden] to hold a site walk on Saturday, September 26, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. and to
continue the Hearing at 8:20 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 1998, at 8:20 p.m.
Vote: 6 -0 -0
Certificates of Compliance
SE211 -516 Chavaree & Associates - 98 Old Elm Street - Partial Certificate of Compliance
Motion: [Cauldwell/Boyer] to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. Vote: 6 -0 -0
SE211 -518 Riccio Builders - Lots 26 - 28 - Mill Farm Drive - Partial Certificate of Compliance
Motion: [Cook/Ottaviani] to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. Vote: 6 -0 -0
Order of Conditions
SE211 -592 Fruit Street Realty Trust -- 200 Fruit Street, Lots 48 & 53 - Order of Conditions
Motion: [Cook/Ottaviani] to issue Order of Conditions. Vote: 4 -0 -2
(Boyden/Cauldwell abstained.)
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General Business
Camp Dresser McKee: Dick Lewis discussed the site meeting that took place and the installation of
monitoring wells. No RDA is required at this time.
1120 East Street: A status report was provided.
Adjournment:
Motion: [OttavianiBoyden] to adjourn the Meeting at 10:25 p.m. Vote: 6 -0 -0