HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 2/9/1998TOWN OF MANSFIELD
CONSERVATION COMMISSION -
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9,1998 " n
Present: Chairperson Shirley Hanlon; Commissioners: Christopher Boyer; James Burko Mark: pol{ EVilGattr Ottaviani;
Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner; Patti Papagno, Conservation Commission Secretary
Chairperson Hanlon called the Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:31 p.m. Balcom Realty Trust -- Continued Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: 242 School Street
Construction of Office Buildings with parking areas and associated grading within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area.
SE211 -577: Ralph Maloon discussed the channges to the plans as follows: #1 - highlights plans for the equalizer pipe. #2 -
equalize field using new storm water management. This project requires a continuous maintenance plan. Isolated wetland
section in the front shall remain in -tact.
Motion: [Boyer/Burke] to close the Hearing. Vote: 5 -0 -0
7:45 p.m. Folkman & Zola Builders -- Continued Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: Bird Road and Homefield Farms Subdivision
Installation of water main from Bird Road to Homefield Drive with a proposed wetland crossing and
other associated work within the 100 foot buffer zone.
They are still working on the location of the water main
Motion: [Burke/Cook] to continue this Hearing at 7:45 p.m, on Monday, March 9, 1998. Vote: 5 -0 -0
7:46 p.m. Ralph I. Maloon - -- Request for Determination of Applicability
Re: Property near corner of West and Tremont Streets; Map 9, Parcel 66
Review of wetland boundaries as shown on Site Plan.
A request for continuation of this Hearing has been requested. Carl Drown will be contacted prior to a site walk.
Motion: [Burke/Cook] to continue this Hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 1998. Vote: 5 -0 -0
8:05 p.m. Village at Willow Crossing -- Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: Cobb Street
Development of a 20 acre site for residential uses with proposed crossings of Back Bay Brook and
associated grading and construction activity within the wetland resource areas and the 100 foot buffer zone.
James M. Dunn, Professional Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor, Dunn - McKenzie, Inc. presented a Notice of Intent and
Drain Calculations Form as well as detailed plans for the project. The drainage and crossing of the brook was discussed.
Motion: [Cook/Boyer] to continue Monday, February 23, 1998, at 8:10 p.m. and to schedule the site walk at 7:30 a.m. on
Saturday, February 21, 1998, the meeting place is Cobb Street. Vote: 5 -0 -0
9:00 P.M. Massachusetts Highway Department - Request of Determination of Applicability
Re: Routes 495 and 140
Review of wetland resource area and the proposed herbicide spraying program for selected roadside areas.
Town of Mansfield
Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
February 9, 1998
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Tom Maguire, District 5, and Alex Anselm were at the meeting to present two requests: 1) Interstate 95 and 2) Route 140
regarding carrying out vegetated management on roadways. No spray or limited spray areas shown on plan. A vegetated
management plan has been developed and approved. This will begin the end of June with a 21 day notice in advance. Mr
Lewis suggested a Negative 3 Determination, not in buffer zone impacting resource area.
Motion: [Burke/Cook] to close the Hearing.
Vote: 5 -0-0
Motion: [Burke/Cook] to issue a Negative 4 Determination including notification every year with operation plan 21
days in advance and must come in in three years to request a new determination. Vote: 5 -0 -0
Certificates of Compliance
SE211 -362 Tracy Circle — Full Certfcate of Compliance.
Motion: [Cook/Ottaviani] to issue a Full Certificate of Compliance. Vote: 5 -0 -0
Order of Conditions
SE211 -578 Folkman & Zola Builders — Order of Conditions
Re: Lot 10, 4 Kelli Lane
The Commission signed the Order based on discussion and vote at the January 26, 1998 Meeting.
New Business
Capital -Improvement Meeting: Shirley Hanlon and Dick Lewis will attend this meeting on Thursday, February 12, 1998 at
6:50 p.m. and put in a request for $150,000 for land acquisition money.
Acquisition of Great Woods: Two copies of the State Grant for the acquisition of Great Woods have signatures. Conservation
restrictions should be done at the same time.
Warrant Article: Mr. Lewis provided copies of the proposed warrant articles for: 1)littering; and, 2) Open Space Grant
Money. Mr. Lewis will look into a 1991 littering article that may have been voted through the Town Clerk.
Great Wares: Mr. Flynn met with the Commission to discuss Great Waves. Discussion on Zoning issues relative to whether
Great Waves is allowed to use land. Question raised by Mr. Flynn of Conservation Commission challenging discussion to
allow Great Waves by right.
Next Meeting: The next Conservation Commission Meeting will be on Monday, February 23, 1998, at 7:30 p.m.
Adjournment:
Motion: [BurkelOttaviani] to adjourn the Meeting at 10:15 p.m. Vote: 5 -0 -0
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