HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 1/26/1998TOWN OF MANSFIELD
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES`.;' i'
JANUARY 26,1998
PRESENT: Chairperson Shirley Hanlon; Commissioners: Chris Boyer; James
Burke; Greg Cauldwell; Mark Cook; William Ottaviani
Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner; Patti Papagno, Conservation
Commission Secretary
Chairperson Hanlon called the Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:45 p.m. Folkman & Zola Builders >> Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: Lot 10, 4 Keli Lane
Construction of home within 100 feet of a wetland resource area and an
intermittent stream.
File # SE211 -578. The site walk went well and the line was acceptable. Mr. Burke suggested an Order of
Conditions be issued stating that the grading should be no closer than 10 feet.
Motion: {BurkelCauldwell} to close the Hearing. Vote: 6 -0 -0
Motion: {Burke/Cook} to issue an Order of Conditions including the setbacks for
the structure of the house symmetrical to wetland lines and grading no
closer than 10 feet of the wetlands. Vote: 6 -0 -0
8:00 p.m. Balcony 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.
File #SE211- 577. Ralph Maloon was present at the Hearing. The Commission briefly reviewed these
plans at the January 12`h Meeting. The following issues were discussed: the storm water management form
needs to be filled out; equalizer pipe; and, a maintenance plan for the catch basins. These items are to be
presented at the next Hearing.
Motion: {Cauldwell/Ottaviani} to continue this Hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
February 9, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. and to hold a site walk at 8:05 a.m. on
Saturday, January 300i. Vote: 6 -0 -0
8:15 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 boundaries as shown on site plan.
Ralph Maloon reviewed the 16 acres of flagged wetland. Mr.Maloon will contact the abutter concerning
entrance to this lot through his property.
Town of Mansfield
Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
January 26, 1998
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Motion: {Cook/Cauldwell} to schedule a site walk at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 7,
1998, Carl Drown to flag the boundary portion, and, to continue this Hearing
at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 1998. Vote: 6 -0 -0
NEW BUSINESS
♦ Willow Street: Mr. Lewis discussed the work on site. Culverts in the sluiceway will not be installed
at this time.
♦ Capital Budget: A letter was prepared by Mr. Lewis requesting $150,000 for capital. This needs to
be voted and forwarded to the Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Commission and a warrant
article submitted by February 2d.
Motion: {Boyer /Ottaviani} to give back $6,000 from Wetland Reserve account to General Revenue.
Vote: 6 -0 -0
♦ Filing Fees: Mr. Lewis will contact other communities and prepare a proposal to bring before the
Commission in anticipation this will be submitted an a warrant article in the Town Warrant.
♦ Mayhew Estates: The Commission discussed proposed changes. Mr. Trowbridge will prepare a
sketch of the area with the changes.
Motion: {Cauldwell/Cook} to hold a site walk on Saturday, February 7"', immediately
after the Mayhew Farm site. Vote: 6 -0 -0
York Road - Lots 2 & 10 — Conservation Area/Williams Street Bridge: General discussion on
status of Williams Sheet Bridge. Town Counsel needs to formulate ideas and will meet with Mr.
Lewis, the Town Engineer, and, the Town Manager, to put together this plan. There will be something
in writing submitted at the next meeting. The Meeting Minutes accepting this area occurred in 1988-
89. Mr. Lewis will furnish the Minutes at the February 91h Meeting. Mr. Cauldwell did note that the
Commission does not want to set a precedent involving the return of Conservation Land.
♦ 311 West Street: There is still a problem with water going over the road. Mr. Lewis will walk the
site with Commissioner Cook. The pipe under 311 West Street is full.
♦ Great Waves: D.E.P. reviewed the area and will issue a Superceding Determination in two areas.
Vernal pool status will be reviewed.
Adjournment:
Motion: {Cauldwell /Cook} to adjourn the Meeting at 9:30 p.m. Vote: 6 -0 -0
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