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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 2/12/1996r /t t r r Mansfield Conservation Commission') Monday, February 12, 1996 Minutes In Attendance: Acting Chairman Greg Cauldwell; Commissioners Jill Druhan- Albanese, James Burke, Shirley Hanlon, Greg Pastore; Dick Lewis; Patti Papagno, Commission Secretary Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m. Superior Realty Trust -- Notice of Intent Hearing Re: Keli Green Subdivision - continuation. Ralph Maloon presented a plan encompassing necessary replication for historic wetland filling on Maple and Winter Street lots. Mr. Cauldwell asked about the water flowing into the area, whether more water would be generated. There is some surface flow which goes to culvert on the far west on other side of road. Last culvert they show and then goes to surface water. What's flowing through will continue to flow through. Motion: [Hanlon /Pastore]To close the Hearing; Vote: Unanimous - [5 -0]. Andres Gazzolo - Rectuest for Determination Hearin Soccer facilities: Bill Buckley,represented the applicant. Based on site walk of 1/27/96, flags were adjusted by Carl Drown. The Conservation Commission was given a revised plan showing changes to the line, and a cover letter with quick description of the changes. The plans show old and new conditions. 100' buffer zone. Carl Drown discussed flagged areas. Karl Clemmey was given a copy of the cover sheet - he previously received the revised plan. Forrest Emery, of Phoenix Environmental Company, hired by Mr. Clemmey, discussed a variety of issues concerning the area including:the catch basin locations as depicted on the February 8, 1996 plan; grade lines; and, specific vegetation. Mr. Henry requested written permission from the owner to do another site walk. He felt that the wetland boundary should be determined by use of the State's Data Sheets. Mr. Lewis stated that since work is clearly in the buffer zone the detailed data sheets are not necessary. Mr. Emery feels that the isolated wetland pocket is under Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 2 Federal jurisdiction. Lastly, he did state that he felt wetland boundary would not move substantially if additional review was carried out. It was pointed out that there will be a burm around the parking lot. Paved swale will discharge into natural depressions where settling can occur. Catch basins will have to be cleaned. If leaching basins fail, they will have to come back in for additional basins. Motion: [Pastore /Druhan - Albanese] to issue negative 3 -- Conditions (litter cleanup; and, extend haybales).Dick Lewis will walk the site. Vote: Unanimous. Motion: [Burke /Pastore] to close Hearing. Vote: Unanimous, to issue as discussed. Folkman & Zola Builders - Notice of Intent Hearin [Druhan- Albanese abstains] (George Fram Estates - Bird Road) Ralph Maloon - 1991 zone approved with 19 lots done by DMG Engineering. Abuts Town of Foxboro /Sharon -- no wetland filling , work within buffer zone - 3 detention areas on site. Flow out to Little Canoe River. The Conservation Commission needs to do site walk. Reference points will be marked for the Conservation to review at the next meeting. DMG flagged in -house (1991). Abutter Kevin Donnelly -- Concerned with public /private water supply; site is in Mansfield Water Protection Zone. Groundwater discharge important especially since it is an aquifer. Discussed the flow of water including peticides. Run -off is concern with more homes. Abutter contends poorly draining soils. Mr. Maloon pointed out that every single family home will have to pass soil testing. Abutter Frank Tibbet - Concerned with runoff from road through detention and how much will flow into swamp? His only concern is water runoff. Abutter Doug Young asked about the permit process and if there are any other meetings the Commission plans to hold to ask questions. Mr. Lewis stated that this would be the case if there is a proposal to modify subdivision. Mr. Cauldwell informed Abutter John Harrington about the site walk procedure. Mansfield Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 1996 Page 3 Mr. Lewis noted that there are three detention basins with compacted gravel bottoms. Drainage will go through oil /water seperator per requirement of Planning Board. Motion: [Pastore /Burke] to continue Hearing until after the site walk scheduled on February 24, 1996 at 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. ,(2nd walk on March 2) to March 4 at 8:00 p.m. Vote: Unanimous. Chris Marcheselli - Notice of Intent Hearing (Lot 1, Maple Street) Mr. Maloon presented the plan. Proposed grading is about 60' from wetland. Mr. Lewis will take a site walk. Motion: [Druhan- Albanese]to continue the Hearing until 7:45 p.m. on February 26, 1996. Vote: Unanimous [5 -0]. Superior Realty Trust - Notice of Intent Hearing (LOT 2 - MAPLE STREET - DRIVEWAY ON KELI LANE) Mr. Lewis will do a site walk. Mr. Burke pointed out that the grading line is missing. Engineer will review. Motion: [Pastore /Burke] Hearing to be continued until 8:00 p.m. on February 26, 1996. Vote: Unanimous [5 -0] Mac Homes - Notice of Intent Hearing (Lot 185 Canterbury Estates) Mr. Maloon representing ownjer: Lot on sewer, road built with base coat. Everything done on road except seeding and grass. Order on subdivision issued in 1992. Flags are still out. Members will individually walk through site. Motion: [Pastore /Hanlon] to continue Hearing until February 26, 1996 at 8:10 p.m. Vote: Unanimous [5 -0]. MINUTES Changes: Carl Brown to (p. 1) Carl Drown /Lowey to Loving. Motion: [Pastore /Hanlon] To approve the Meeting Minutes of January 22, 1996 as amended. Vote: Unanimous 4 -0 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE 211 -451 - LOT 6 - York Road - Mr. Lewis recommended a partial. Motion: [Hanlon /Pastore] to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. Vote: 4 -0 -0 Lot 1 Dean Street SE- 211 -539: Motion: [Hanlon /Patore] to issue an Certificate of Compliance. Vote: Unanimous NEW BUSINESS The Board of Selectmen will be holding a meeting on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.with Chairmen of Boards and Committees> Wegarding the Williams Street Bridges Greg Cauldwell does not feel it is appropriate to use Conservation Land for a new bridge. Additional reviews and discussions will be carried out. We have not received further information. 75% of the drawing is not yet on file. Project reviewed. Space Bond Bill signed today. Motion: [Pastore /Druhan- Albanese] to adjourn at 10:10 p.m.; Vote: Unanimous [5 -0]