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MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1997.
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In Attendance: Chairperson Shirley Hanlon; Commissioners: James Burke; Christopher
Boyer; William Ottaviani; Jack Smith; Dick Lewis, Environmental
and Conservation Planner; Patti Papagno, Commission Secretary
Chairperson Hanlon called the Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
MINUTES
April 28,1997 Meeting Minutes:
Amend as follows:
Page 2: `Mr. Folkman informed the Commission that the septic has
been approved.'
Motion: [Burke /Ottaviani] to adopt the April 28 1997 Minutes as amended. VOTE: 5 -0 -0
May 12, 1997 Meeting Minutes:
Amend as follows: James Burke opened the meeting.
Motion: [Burke/Ottiaviani] to adopt the May 12, 1997 Minutes as amended.
VOTE: 5 -0 -0
Self -Help Funding: Lennie Flynn discussed the Self -Help Funding through N.R.T.
This information was sent in to the State last Friday. Basically the N.R.T. will make
a gift of $4,000 for appraisal and will get reimbursed $2,000 out of the $4,000 back
to N.R.T. acquisition fund. The two issues are: 1) the gate; and, 2) the aproval of
N.R.T. contract. The use and access to the N.R.T. funds was outlined by Mr. Flynn
The gates, the placement of the stones and the signage in this area need to be reviewed.
Motion: To accept the gift from the N.R.T. with 50% reimbursement once Self -Help
Funding is received. [Burke/Smith] VOTE: 6 -0 -0
Conservation Land Management Seminar: Mr. Flynn informed the Commission that he
attended a seminar regarding how to best manage Conservation Land.
Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
June 2, 1997
Page 2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:45 P.M. Christian Dunlap — Request for Determination of Applicability
Re: 15 Jonathan Road
Construction of garage, driveway, and breezeway within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area.
The proposed map was enclosed in the Commission's package for review. The dry well area
was clarified. Mr. Lewis went over the plan for the house.
Motion: To close the hearing. [Boyer /Cook] VOTE: 6 -0 -0
Motion: To issue a Negative 3 Determination, with the proviso subject to plan.
VOTE: 6.0 -0
A copy will be sent to the Building Inspector. This work can begin in ten (10) days.
$ :00 P.M. Kevin Murphy — Notice of intent Hearing
Re: 61 Fox Street
Construction of house and associated grading within 100 feet of a
wetland area, with flood plain filling and compensation.
Ralph Maloon reviewed three issues: flood plains on the site; entire site is in the buffer
zone; and, wetland crossing. An alternative plan for locating the house was submitted.
There is no file number from D.E.P. at this time.
Motion: To continue this hearing until June 16, 1997 at 7:45 P.M. and to conduct
a site walk on Saturday, June 10 at 7:00 a.m. VOTE: 6 -0 -0
8:20 P.M. Peter Brennan — Request for Determination of Applicability
Re: 59 Deer Path Road
Construction of in- ground pool and associated grading within 100 feet
of a wetland resource area.
Environmental Swimming Pools, Chelmsford, will install the pool. The project is to
build a six foot security fence around the pool. The fence is in front of vegetation.
Motion: To issue a Negative 3 with siltation control. [Burke/Cook] VOTE: 6 -0.0
Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
June 2, 1997
Page 3
8:30 P.M. Informal Discussion with Jim Dunn
Re: Proposed Project at National Lumber, Francis Avenue
Mr. Katz and Mr. James M. Dunn, Professional Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor,
Dunn - McKenzie, Inc., presented the plan being proposed for the land on Francis
Avenue. No landscaping is planned. This was an informal discussion, no votes taken.
8:45 P.M. Angle Tree Development Corp.
Re: Construction of roadway, with proposed wetland filling and
replication, constriction of homes, and, associated grading and
drainage work within the buffer zones of wetland resource areas.
Mr. Ralph Maloon reviewed the proposed plan with the Conservation Commission.
The location of the project was discussed in detail. The drainage was outlined. The
addition of a swale was reviewed. Chairperson Hanlon also stated that there may be
three vernal pools on site and that she found a `facultated frog'.
There are a few issues that need to be resolved: where the lot is crossing; water levels;
and, if it is a level pond area, where is the proposed construction located. The individual
lots will be staked. The house will be marked.
Motion: To continue this Hearing until 8:10 F.M. on Monday, June 16, 1997 and
to schedule a site walk on Saturday, June 141h, at 8:00 a.m. [Boyer/
Cook] VOTE: 6 -0 -0
Certificates of
211 -540 George Fram Estates, Lot 17:
Motion: To issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. [Burke/Boyer]
VOTE: 6-0 -0
211 -374 MacHomes - Lots 55, 97 and 164 -- Canterbury Estates
Motion: To issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance [Burke/Boyer]
VOTE: 6.0 -0
211 -478 MayStar Realty -1190 East Street
A Partial Certificate was approved in August, 1996.
Motion: To issue a Certificate of Compliance [BurkeBoyer] VOTE: 6 -0 -0
Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
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211 -433 Fruit Street
Motion: To issue a Certificate of Compliance. [Burke/Ottiavani]
VOTE: 6 -0 -0
211 -519 Justin Drive, Lot 16, Balcom Ridge Subdivision
Motion: To issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance [Burke/Ottaviani]
VOTE: 6 -0 -0
211 -550 White Pine Lane
Motion: To issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance [Burke /Ottiavani]
VOTE: 6 -0 -0
211 -444 Balcom Street, Lot 7
Motion: To issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance [Ottiavani/Burke]
VOTE: 6 -0 -0
Two other issues were raised: 1) Mansfield Airport; and 2) tree cutting and paving at Grove
Builders on School Street. Dick Lewis will review.
Adjournment:
Motion: To adjourn at 10:30 P.M. All in Favor.