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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 8/8/1964914 S €IO -2 fir! 8• > 2 MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION :\ + MINUTES 1 'i;1:.,{ i L_:._ AUGUST 8,1994 1 �1tASSAC I 1USLITS Jerry Cormier, Gregory Cauldwell, Marilyn Powers, Paul Sadowski, Kerry Weidner The meeting opened at 7:30 p.m A motion was made to accept the minutes of July 25, 1994 as amended. (Sadowski/Powers). The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED AT 7:55 P.M.: REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY HEARING: (continuation) FORT REALTY TRUST -- LOT 1, 90 STEARNS AVENUE -- CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED GRADING WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND. Commissioner Powers gave an overview of the sitewalk. The edge of the driveway was misunderstood to be the bay bate line. The flags out back were not numbered. There were no other questions by the Conuussion. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 4 -0 -0. A motion was made to issue a negaiive three determination. (Sadowski/Powers). The motion passed 5 -0 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED AT 8:00 P.M.: NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: (continuation) GARY FORGET - -LOT 13 WEST STREET -- CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED GRADING WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND. A file number has not been issued. A MOTION WAS MADE TO CONTINUE THIS HEARING UNTIL 8122/94 AT 8:35 P.M. (SADOWSKI)POWERS) THE MOTION PASSED 5 -0 -0. Mr. Ron Bonvie, developer of Massapoag Estates addressed the conmussion. He would like to make some alterations to the plans lie had for a house lot in the development. He stated that the prospective buyer had requested some changes from the original plan that was reviewed by the Conservation Conmussion. The commission addressed the areas that he wanted to change. The alterations would be within 5 feet of the work limit line rather than 20 feet. No filling of wetlands would take place. He was requested to put a burro on the edge of the driveway to prevent the plowing of snow from entering any sensitive areas. Mr. Bonvi requested that lie be allowed to place a rolled berm rather than a Cape Cod berm. Commissioner Powers would like to see the elevation lines around the driveway. She is concerned that we are dealing with a conservation restriction within the habitat area. She would like to insure that the runoff flows towards the street. Commissioner Sadowski was concerned with the increase of the lawn size. He would like to see the lots and the plans marked with bounds. A motion was made to approve the concept of the changes (burro and grading) however no approval will be granted until the plans have been revised and submitted to the Commission. The motion passed 5 -0 -0. Commission Powers thanked Mr. Bonvie for being concerned about the protection of the wetlands Minutes- August 8, 1994 - Conservation Commission pg.2 PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:15 P.M NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING (Continuation) FOR MAYSTARREALTY -4180 EAST STREET -- CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED GRADING WITHIN FEET OF A WETLAND. Mr. Richard Leslie - Bay Colony Group represented the applicant. He stated that a file number has been received and it is SE211 -478. The commission was concerned with the wetland line. Mr. Leslie stated that it was reflagged and this is noted in the revised plans dated 7130194. Couunissioner Powers discussed double siltation controls and stated it was up to tlue contractor to decide which method the DEP siltration controls he would use. She also stated that no leakage should occur. Couunissioner Sadowski noted item #12 on the proposed order of conditions. The order of conditions should show the revised plan with the correct date. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Powers/Sadowski) The motion passed 4 -0 -1. (Weidner abstained). A motion was made to issue the order or conditions as discussed. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:30 P.M. NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING (continuation) TOWN OF MANSFIELD, D.P.W. - -SPRING STREET -- DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. Mr. Robert Swanson - Town Engineer presented to the Commission a revised set of plans for the Spring Street Drainage project Mr. Swanson stated that he will install 2 additional catch basins and 100 linear feet of 12" perforated pipe in a bed of crushed stone in the area. He feels that this will eliminate the drainage problems that have plagued the street. The Commission and Mr. Swanson feel that this is a public safety concern. For added protection he will install a sealed unit with sumps similar to what was installed on Maple Street. The Conuuission felt that the revised plan was much better. A motion was made to close the hearing (Powers /Cormier) The motion passed 4-0-1 (Weidner abstained) A motion was made to issue a Negative three determination. (Powers /Sadowski). The motion passed 4 -0 -1 (Weidner abstained) PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:45 P.M. NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING:FULCO, INC: - SADE'S WAY AND COOPER LANE -- CONSTRUCTION OF 6 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES AND ASSOCIATED GRADING WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND. Mr, Michael Trowbridge represented the applicant. No file number has been issued on this project. The Commission reviewed the plans. Several abutters were present and they were given the opportunity to review the plans. Mr. Trowbridge explained which lots had work to be done in or near the wetlands and buffer zones. The Cormmission was view this property in a site walk. Mr. Lewis requested that the plans be drawn on a 40 scale for the site walk. Couunissioner Powers stated that the house sizes are quite large. Mr. Trowbridge stated that they also show the largest house possible for the lot then can scale down from there. He also asked if the Commission would like all the house boundaries to be staked. The other Commissioners reserved their questions until the site walk. Before the concerned neighbors were allowed to speak, Chairman Cauldwell explained the role of the Conservation Commission. He stated that the Commission deals only with wetland areas or work within 100 feet of wetlands and the impact. Mr. Paul Fasoli of Shamron Lane expressed his concern for East Mansfield. He feels that there should be an overview of the entire East Mansfield on the overall effect on the water and wetlands that the individual projects are having. He also asked how long an Order of Conditions stays in place and what is the purpose of a site walk. Minutes 8 -8 -94 Conservation Commission Page 3 Ms. Jean Smith- -Fulco Inc. asked if the Conuuission would like to have hay bales or a silt fence installed Commissioner Powers replied the choice of siltration control did not matter so long as it functions properly. Mr. Jim Dei - abutter, asked how the Concussion determines the impact of wetland alterations. He was told that it was a limited view to peak flow prior to development and the peak flow after development,rather than volume.. The sitewalk has been set for 8:00 a.m. on 8/20/94 A motion was made to continue the hearing until 8:50 P.M. ON 8/22/94. (POWERS /SADOWSKI) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. Abutters are welcome to attend PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED AT 9:05 P.M. NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING:-- FULCO, INC.- - MONAHAN LANE, TARA ESTATES -- CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH PROPOSED 4600 SQUARE FEET OF WETLAND ALTERATION. Mr. Michael Trowbridge represented the applicant. No file number has been issued. Abutters from Monahan and Shannon Lanes were invited to review the plans. It was noted that after the Plauming Board Review a narrow grass strip would be added which would reduce the wetland alteration to 3700 square feet of wetland alteration. Mr. Trowbridge stated that he will be using box culverts and wing walls on both sides of the wetlands. He also stated that he reflagged the wetland areas. The Commission had a lengthy discussion on this project. They discussed if this was a crossing to access buildable lots or was it a project to maximize development potential. If this project goes forward all replication work but be completed and accepted before any other work can take place. The Concussion also discussed the capacity of the existing basin. They stated that they wanted comments from the Town Engineer on this project. Several abutters had questions and concerns: Ms. Diane Mello -- East Street stated that the changes in the area have affected the flow of the wetlands. Mr. David Polutchko --26 Monahan Lane stated that the Planning Board had requested that the EIS be done. He was told that this Nvas not a MEPA study and the Board was concerned with the impact this would have on Town Services. Mr. Jim Dei - Monahan Lane stated he was concerned with the replication area and the drainage easement. He stated that the water does not dissipate quickly and would like to know if this will turn into a pond. Mr. Miller of Shannon Lane feel that the water table is rising, especially under Shannon Lane. The residents are feeling the effects year by year. The site walk is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on 8/20/94. A motion was made to continue this hearing until 8/22/94 at 9:20 p.m. (Cornrier/Powers) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING: PAUL BOYDEN,- -LOTS 1 -4 HOWE STREET -- CONSTRUCTION OF 4 SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND AND IN A FLOOD PLAIN ZONE. Mr. David Grant represented the applicant: he stated that they would like to build four single fandly homes. He stated that we would like to put in some fill because of the flood plain. Mr. Lewis stated that the flagging in not up and there are no numbers on the maps. Minutes 8 -8 -94 Conservation Commission Page 4. The Cornrnission briefly discussed this project. The Commission will do a sitewalk on the property. Two abutters from Mary Alice Way were concerned with the drainage on their street. They were directed to speak with the Town Engineering Department. A motion was made to continue this (rearing until 8/22/94 at 9:50 p.m. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. The Conurrission discussed Lot 7 on Balcom Street. There was much deviation from the original plans Given the late hour of the evening and the possible length of discussion that this project would entail it was tabled for a future meeting. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. Respectfully submitted, r Maureen R. Doherty Secretary