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Home My WebLink AboutConservation Minutes 7/11/1994MANSFIELD CONSERVATION C&M1% SSTON` `' ` MINUTES � JULY 11, 1994 l4 AUG °3 ii`) dls Gregory Cauldwell, Marilyn Powers, Paul Sadowski, John Smith, Kerry Weidner The meeting opened at 7:45 p.m A motion was made to accept the minutes of June 27,1994, as written.(Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed 4-0-1 (Smith abstained) PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 7:50 P.M. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION: MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, RTE 495, MANSFIELD SECTION RESURFACING AND MINOR DRAINAGE WORK, WITH SOME ACTIVITY WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND. Mr, Thomas McGuire and Mr. Mark Carmichael of the Massachusetts Highway Department presented the project to the Conservation Commission. The scope of the project Nvas discussed and it was determined that this was a maintenance project. The work will consist of repaving 495, clean out of silt build up in the double 60" culverts by the airport and the reconstruction work on the concrete slab. The cleaning of the culverts will be done by and with the appropriate measures taken to protect the surrounding area. A motion was made to issue a negative 3 & 4 determination. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed 4- 0- 1(Smith abstained) A motion was made to issue a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE for SE211 -416, Lot 69 1S Longwood Dr. The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 -0. (Sadowski/Weidner) NOTE* Marilyn Powers had previously abstained from voting on SE211416 due to an employment conflict, Ms. Powers stated for the record that the conflict no longer exists and she is able to vote,after conferring on this issue with the State Ethics Commission. A motion was made to issue a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SE211 -465 AND SE211 -456 Donald Allen Drive - Massapoag Estates The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 -0 (Powers /Sadowski) The Conunission discussed the replications of wetlands and the drainage easements. PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:10 P.M. NOTICE OF INTENT HEARING (CONTINUATION): TOWN OF MANSFIELD, D.P.W. , WARE STREET, ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION AND DRAINAGE WORK WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND. Mr. Robert Swanson - Town Engineer and Mr. Shawn Scully - Beta Engineering presented to the Conservation Commission the revisions that were requested at the site walk. The revisions were: moving the sidewalk in 3 112 feet by the entrance of the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School Complex, additional catch basins, replacement of the concrete swails with catch basins, additional hay bails at Branch Street, and including oil separators in the catch basins. The Commission discussed snow plowing maintenance and suggested that D.P.W. and the Board of Selectmen be notified concerning the sensitivity of the wetlands in the area. A memo from the Board of Selectmen declaring that this was a public safety issue on 2 -2 -94. A motion was made to continue this hearing to July 18,1994 in anticipation of receiving a DEP file number by that date. The hearing was continued (Powers /Sadowski) 4 -0 -1 (Smith Abstained) PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:30 P.M. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY (CONTINUATION), TOWN OF MANSFIELD, D.P.W., MAPLE STREET, RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND. Mr. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer discussed the project with the Comuission. He stated that be will be installing a precast sewer - manhole that is watertight to prevent spillage into the wetlands. Dick Lewis reviewed the site and made recommendations to the hay bale placements. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Sadowski /Powers) The motion passed 4 -0 -1 (Smith abstained) A motion was made to issue a negative three determination and note the revised plans. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed 4 -0 -1. (Smith abstained) PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:45 P.M. WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING (CONTINUATION),FOLKMAN -ZOLA BUILDERS -- LOT 22B BIRD ROAD -- CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED GRADING WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND AREA. No file number has been received on thus. A motion was made to continue this hearing to July 25, 1994, at 8:55 p.m. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed unanimously 5 -0 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: OPENED 8:50 P.M. WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING (CONTINUATION), WILLIAM ROMERO- -lot 8,116 YORK ROAD.--CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSE AND ASSOCIATED GRADING WITHIN 100 FEET OF A WETLAND AREA. Mr. Ralph Maloon presented to the Commission the plans. Mr. Chuck Magee, an abutter on Lot 9, expressed his concerns about this project. He asked that we note that he feels that this is a violation because of protective covenants. The Commission stated that we are not involved in the covenants. The Commission assumes that the plans that are submitted are legally conforming, if they are not then it is up to the zoning and planning boards to enforce the regulations or the abutters can file legal action. The Conservation Commission can only work within the Wetlands Protection Act. Ms. Powers noted that any changes in the plan of record must be highlighted in the Order of Conditions. A motion was made to close the hearing. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed 4-0-1 (Weidner abstained). The Commission issued the following CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE: SE211 -452: PERRY DIMASCIO 90 WILLOW STREET (POWERS /SADOWSKI) 5 -0 -0. SE211 -422: PARTIAL DENNIS BAKER - EXCLUSIVE HOMES, LOTS 2 & 4 SHADY LANE (POWERS /SADOWSKI) 5 -0 -0. SE211 -426: PARTIAL 39 FIELDSTONE DRIVE LOT 56, AS DISCUSSED (POWERS /SMITH) 4- 0- 1(SADOWSKI ABSTAINED). The Commission will review SE211 -436 and SE211 -362 on July 25, 1994. The Conmuission reviewed the proposed ORDERS OF CONDITIONS: SE211 -473: LOT 106 BIRD ROAD. The Commission discussed the restoration of test holes. A Motion was made to issue the Order of Conditions with the amendment of #13 to include the restoration of the test hole area. (Sadowski/Powers) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. SE211 -474: A motion was made to issue the Order of Conditions as written and discussed. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. SE211 -472: A motion was made to issue the Order of Conditions as written and discussed. (Powers /Sadowski) The motion passed 4-0-1 (Weidner abstained). SE211 -475: A motion was made to issue the Order of Conditions as written and discussed. (Sadowski/Powers). The motion passed 4 -0 -1 (Weidner abstained) NEW BUSINESS: The Commission discussed the certification of Vernal Pools. There is a 50+ acre parcel on Massapoag Ave. that abuts the conservation restriction. It is believed that this area contains vernal pools. A vernal pool subconwiittee may be established to investigate the identification of vernal pools throughout all seasons. The DEP -Matt has guidelines set for Fall, Winter and Sumner identification of these pools. According to Town Counsel, the Town's insurance company will provide coverage on the Vadala case. Site walks will be set for Stearns Ave and West Street so that these properties may be discussed on July 25, 1994. David Oberlander has submitted his resignation. The Camnission will send a letter thanking Mr. Oberlander for this service to this board. The open space plan will be revised in the fall Mr. Lenny Flynn of NRT will do a trails presentation and Mr. Phil Barske will do the Mill Pond Presentation on July 18, 1994. During many sitewalks the Commission has observed many home owners disposing of yard waste in wetland areas. The Commission discussed this avid a motion was made to direct Mr. Lewis to draft a press release and a letter to homeowners. (Sadowski/Weidner) The motion passed 5 -0 -0. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 pan. Respectfully submitted, Maureen R. Doherty, Secretary