HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 1/27/1997Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
January 27, 1997
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:45 P.M. Folkman & Zola Builders - Notice of Intent Hearing
Balcom Ridge Estates II
Re: Lot 2, 10 Frain Drive
Construction of house and associated grading within 100 feet of wetland
resource area. Jack Sullivan, RIM Engineering, presented the plans.
Wetland line is shown on original subdivision plan. Dick Lewis does not see
any problems. No D.E.P. file number at this time.
Motion: [Boyer/Pastore] to continue this Hearing to February 10, 1997
at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
7:55 p.m. Robert Smith - Request for Determination of
Applicability
Re: 26 -28 Pine Needle Lane
Construction /upgrade of a sewage disposal system within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area. Mr. Jack Sullivan, R.I.M. Engineering, discussed the
proposed plan for this project. The existing system is failed and repair needs
to occur as soon as possible. James Burke asked about setback from wetland
contributing to water supply. Mr. Lewis will review this issue.
Motion: [Cauldwell/Pastore] to issue a Negative 3 Determination.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
8:00 p.m. Folkman & Zola Builders - Notice of Hearing continued
Re: Homefield Farm Subdivision
Construction of roadway, utilities, and drainage work within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area. Mr. Jack Sullivan, R.I.M. Engineering, discussed to
proposed plan for this project. Two outstanding issues: 1) D.E.P. File
number, which has been received, SE211 -560; and, 2) letter from National
Heritage Program. Their letter indicated that although work is near the
habitat area, there will not be any impact. Mr. Lewis explained to Mrs. Carol
Matthews that any lots would have to file with the Conservation Commission
Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
January 27, 1997
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:45 P.M. Folkman & Zola Builders — Notice of Intent Hearing
Balcom Ridge Estates II
Re: Lot 2, 10 Frain Drive
Construction of house and associated grading within 100 feet of wetland
resource area. Jack Sullivan, RIM Engineering, presented the plans.
Wetland line is shown on original subdivision plan. Dick Lewis does not see
any problems. No D.E.P. file number at this time.
Motion: [Boyer /Pastore] to continue this Hearing to February 10, 1997
at 7:45 p.m.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
7:55 p.m. Robert Smith — Request for Determination of
Applicability
Re: 26 -28 Pine Needle Lane
Construction/upgrade of a sewage disposal system within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area. Mr. Jack Sullivan, R.I.M. Engineering, discussed the
proposed plan for this project. The existing system is failed and repair needs
to occur as soon as possible. James Burke asked about setback from wetland
contributing to water supply. Mr. Lewis will review this issue.
Motion: [Cauldwell/Pastore] to issue a Negative 3 Determination.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
8:00 p.m. Folkman & Zola Builders — Notice of Hearing continued
Re: Homefield Farm Subdivision
Construction of roadway, utilities, and drainage work within 100 feet of a
wetland resource area. Mr. Jack Sullivan, R.I.M. Engineering, discussed to
proposed plan for this project. Two outstanding issues: 1) D.E.P. File
number, which has been received, SE211 -560; and, 2) letter from National
Heritage Program. Their letter indicated that although work is near the
habitat area, there will not be any impact. Mr. Lewis explained to Mrs. Carol
Matthews that any lots would have to file with the Conservation Commission
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January 27, 1997
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and they would have to go through the same review process. Mr. Cauldwell
noted the Applicant will need to define the habitat line for Lots 3 and 4 file.
Motion: [Burke/Pastore] to close the Hearing.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
An Order of Conditions will be prepared by Mr. Lewis for the February 10,
1997 Meeting. Mr. Lewis will also provide information about the criteria and
process used to define a vernal pool.
8:30 p.m. Folkman & Zola Builders — Notice of Intent Hearing
Re: Lot 3B, 9 Keli Lane
Construction of house, driveway and associated grading
within 100 feet of a wetland resource area.
Mr. Paul Folkman presented the proposed plans for this site. There.is no
D.E.P. file number at this time. Mr. Folkman suggested that the
Commission go on a site walk to review this area.
Motion: [Cauldwell/Boyer] to do a site walk on Saturday, February 8,
1997 at 8:00 a.m. and to continue this Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
on February 10, 1997.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Motion: [Cauldwell/Pastore] to go into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m.
by voice vote to discuss proposed land acquisition appraisal
strategy:
Vote: Hanlon - yes; Burke - yes; Boyer - yes;
Cauldweil - yes; Pastore - yes
The Commission returned to Open Session at 9:05 p.m.
Adjournment:
Motion: [CauldwelllPastore] to adjourn the Meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Vote: 5 -0 -0
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