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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 8/29/1994TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MA`S SAC IibSETUS ; _L,u 50 West �tieet, 4ansfiertId, MA 02048 91, SPP i I, Pill 12; 54 MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMIS$l illjET 15 MINUTES AUGUST 299 1994 MEMBERS PRESENT: Cmegory Cauldwell, Marilyn Powers, Paul Sadowski, Jack Smith The meeting opened at 9:05 P.M. (no quorum was present until this tune) The public was told that the Commission was waiting for a quorum. The applicants said they would wait until the necessary Commissioners arrived. A motion was made to accept the minutes of August 22, 1994, as amended. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) Paul Boyden, - -Lots 1 -4 Howe Streetconstruction of 4 single family houses within 100 feet of a wetland and in a flood plain zone. (SE211 -479) The Commissioners discussed the issue of a habitat study being required by the applicant. Dick Lewis, Environmental Planner for the Town stated that this was a "gray" area. He felt that the issue needed further investigation with the engineer on this project and with the D.E.P. Mr. Lewis felt the habitat question should be resolved before an Order of Conditions is written. A motion was made to continue the hearing until 9/12/94, at 7:55 P.M. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 4 -0 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) Folkman & Zola - -Lot 1- -Maple Street -- construction of a single family house and associated work within 100 feet of a wetland. (SE211 -483) Mr. Ralph Maloon represented the applicant: He presented the Commission with a revised set of plans dated 8/29/94. He stated the plans were revised to reflect the site walk recommendations. Commissioner Powers stated that her concerns were very well addressed. The slope and grading concerns were covered and there will be an installation of a field stone retaining wall in the rear of the site. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 4 -0 -0. Conservation Commission Minutes 8/29/94 Pg. 2 PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) Allen Willis -- Willow Street -- construction of roadway and drainage systems within 100 feet of a wetland. Mr. Ralph Maloon represented the applicant. The Commission had viewed this property on the previous Saturday morning. Commissioners Powers and Sadowski stated that the plans that were presented had some inaccuracies. There was a flower area, containing Jewel Weed, that was not shown. There was also a discrepancy with the distance between the bordering vegetated wetland and the stone wall. Mr. Maloon stated that this is a popular "hang out" area and he's noticed that some of his flags had been relocated. However, he did state that he would look at the site again to correct and errors on the plan. A motion was made to continue the hearing until 9:00 P.M. on 9/12/94. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) Fulco, Inc. -- Monahan Lane. Tara Estates -- construction of roadway and drainage system with proposed 4600 square feet of wetland alteration. (SE211 -481) The Commission had viewed this area on two different sitewalks. Commissioner Powers briefed Mr. Lewis on the concerns with this particular application. (Mr. Lewis had been on vacation) Ms. Powers stated that it was the opinion of the Commission that they were not in agreement with the applicants flagging. The site walk showed two sets of flags and the plan prepared by Drown Associates only showed one. Tire Commission would like to see the revised the plan as discussed on the sitewalk. Mr. Lewis stated that he will discuss the Commissions concerns with the applicant. A motion was made to continue the hearing until 9:20 on 9/12/94. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to issue the Orders of Conditions as written for SE211 -480. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to issue the Orders of Conditions as written for SE211 -482. ((Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed unanimously. The Commission discussed the request for a bond reduction for Jennifer Drive. Tire applicant stated that the replication work was completed. The Commissioners viewed this area on a sitewalk and had reservations about issuing a bond reduction. A motion was made to request that the applicant review the area for adequacy and particularly note: 1) If the work to date in the replication area is in compliance with the Order of Conditions, 2) If the soil definition is comprised of the materials that were agreed upon by the applicant and the Conservation Commission and where was this soil obtained from, 3) If the plantings are done according to the accepted planting Conservation Commission Minutes 8/29/94 pg.3 scheme -- if not -- then the applicant must take any remedial measures necessary to insure that the plantings are done according to the schemes specs and illustrations, 4) To take the necessary measures to insure the survival of the wetland's vegetation and review the appropriateness of the stabilization vegetation, 5) This work will be reviewed by an acceptable party to the Commission. Powers /Smith) The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Cauldwell updated the Commission on the Trail Development. He stated that he and Colin Cauldwell had explored several of the possible entrance areas. Some ofthese areas were thick with thorns as well as very swampy. In order to access the trails through this area, the construction of bridges would be necessary. He expressed his concern over the potential for dumping to occur. The Commission is scheduled to appear before the Board of Selectmen on September 7, 1994. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 1994, at 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, c Maureen R. Doherty Secretary