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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 9/26/199494 NOV 17 Pii 12, 19 MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26,1994 Gregory Cauldwell, Shirley Hanlon, Marilyn Powers, Paul Sadowski The meeting opened at 7:40 p.m. The following Certificates were issued: SE211 -425 Lot 7 Baybrook Farms (Sadowski/Powers) 4 -0 -0 (Partial) SE211 -429 Essex Street (Powers/Sadowski) 4 -0 -0 (Full) SE211 -431 Oak Street (Sadowski/Powers) 4 -0 -0 (Full) REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY HEARING: (continuation) Town of Mansfield- -Maple Street -- Installation of sidewalk between Jennifer Drive and Franklin Street. Mr. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, presented for the Town. The Commission and the Mr. Swanson discussed the sitewalk. Commissioners Sadowski and Powers agreed that there were no problems with the plan. However, they wanted to be sure that the conditions were clear so that there would not be any misunderstandings about them. Ms. Powers also stated that if there was a change in plans that Mr. Swanson come before the Commission. Ms. Powers stated all work should be done per plan dated 9/14/94 Revision #1, per the regulations. Mr. Swanson stated that he would do that and he informed the Commission that the top coat of asphalt would be applied as soon as the water connection was made with Kelly Green Subdivision. A motion was made to close the hearing: (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed unanimously 4 -0 -0. A motion was made to issue a RDA with a negative 3 and mini conditions, the revised plan for the project, dated 9/14/94 is the plan of record and all work shall adhere to this plan: all work, including the placement of any material, shall stay on the road side of the haybale line. No fill shall be placed into any wetland area. (Powers/Hanlon) The motion passed unanimously 4 -0 -0. NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) Edward Jerome, Lot 108 Bird Road, Construction of a driveway across a wetland to access and area to build a single family home: SE211 -486 Mr•. Edward Jerome - owner presented the Commission a letter from Mr. Ralph Maloon - RIM Engineer and a new set of plans dated 9/26/94. The new set of plans showed the house situated in the fiont of the lot which eliminated the crossing of the wetland. Commissioner Sadowski stated that this plan was much more satisfactory. He commented on the need for additional siltation control around the existing foundation, if the foundation was to be removed. Ms. Powers stated that the notation of a 48x28 footprint 2 of house was a good size and she felt that this was a good use. She was also concerned with the siltation control around the existing foundation. The commission and the owner discussed the possible removal of the existing foundation. It became apparent that the notation of the plans were left from the previous plan. Mr. Jerome will relay this information to Mr. Maloon and have the notation removed. Now that the house is being situated on the front of the lot there is no need to remove the foundation. Amotion was made to close the hearing. (Sadowski/Hanlon) The motion passed unanimously 4 -0- 0. A motion was made to issue an order of conditions; with one of the conditions stating that the Plan of Record should have the note (removal of the foundation) eliminated. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed unanimously:4 -0 -0. ABBREVIATED NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) Andres Gazzolo - -10 Reservoir Street -- regrading of approximately 50 square feet of site adjacent to parking area within 100 feet of a wetland. SE211 -485. It was brought to the Commission that there was a situation that occurred and the regrading area had expanded from 50 square feet to approximately 2700 square feet. Mr. Lewis had discussed this with the engineer from Bay Colony Group and also with representatives from the D.E.P. Mr. Lewis informed the Commission about this conversation with the D.E.P., he stated that the review process for an abbreviated notice and a full notice of intent were identical. The D.E.P. recommended that to eliminate any confusion that a new file not be opened and to proceed on with the File SE211 -485. A note would be made in the file that the applicant had submitted an application for a Full Notice. Chairman Cauldwell stated that he was concerned at the situation and would like an explanation of how this happened. He also told the Commission that he had recently viewed the area and noticed that the siltation fence was secured, as requested, and the slope was cut so that any run -off would shed towards the parking lot. Mr. Bill Buckly presented the plan for the applicant. He told the Commission that he was unsure how the area was enlarged and clearly it was an error. The revised plans were dated 9- 14 -94. He stated that other than the grading there was no additional work to take place in the buffer zone. Mr. Karl Clemmey, South Main Street, an abutter, had some comments. He was concerned that there was not an additional notice to abutters sent regarding the grading change. He also stated that Shirley Hanlon was not a member of the Conservation Commission at the time the project was filed. Chairman Cauldwell assured Mr. Clemmey that Ms. Hanlon had attended site walks and was familiar with this project. Chairman Cauldwell also stated that he was concerned that the grading area was enlarged without notification to the Commission prior to the commencement of work. Mr. Clemmey also brought up some other questions and he was directed to talk with the other boards or committees that deal with those issues. Chairman Cauldwell stressed that the Conservation Commission is concerned with the wetlands and the impact that the work may have on them in accordance with the Wetland's Protection Act. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed unanimously. 4 -0 -0. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY HEARING: Thomas Hamilton- -819 Maple Street -- Paving of an existing gravel driveway. Mr. Thomas Hamilton presented the project to the Commission. Mr. Thomas stated that he would like to pave his driveway. He mentioned that since Maple Street was repaved that there is no runoff into the wetland in his fiont yard. Commissioner Sadowski stated that on the sitewalk he was concerned with the accuracy of the plan measurements. He expressed his concern over the possibility of there being a hydraulic connection with the wetlands on the adjacent lot at the rear of the property. Commissioner Powers stated that in her opinion this wetland was an Isolated Land Subject to Flooding (ILSF) and that this project was not a buffer zone issue. Chairman Cauldwell wanted to know why the driveway paving was not allowed originally. According to Mr. Lewis no reason was given. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Powers/Hanlon) The motion passed 4 -0 -0. A motion was made to issue an RDA with a negative 1 (Powers/Hanlon) The motion passed 4 -0 -0. WILLIAMS STREET BRIDGE: The Commission reviewed the draft letter that was prepared by Mr. Lewis. A motion was made to send the letter to the Town Engineer and Board of Selectmen as discussed. (Powers/Hanlon) The motion passed 4 -0 -0. The meeting dates for October are 10 -3, 10 -17 and 10 -24. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 6 v) Maureen R. Doherty Secretary