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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 5/23/1994MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES: 5.23 -94 - PAGE 1 Members Present: Chairman Cauldwell, Commissioners Powers, Sadowski, Weidner MOTION: To approve minutes of 5.9 -94 as discussed. POWERS - SADOWSKI; all in favor VOTED MILL POND DAM: - At a meeting with the selectmen, discussion took place about hiring a consultant to explore options with regard to Mill Pond issues. The commission would like to know the impacts, both positive and negative of the dam repair on water levels, habitat, fishery value, etc.; they also wished to have additional information about the change in "footprint" and shoreline and topo Lf the area; as well as whether the pond has been designed to the legal high limit. WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: Larry Bavis- Future Homes Inc,--Casa Drive -- Construction of single family home within 100 feet of a wetland No DEP number received. Comm. Sadowski noted that taking siltation controls out after grade is reached is more likely to encourage flooding and regrowth of the area. Comm. Powers voiced concern about siltation resulting from removal of debris and suggested wrapping the siltation control around end of culvert. This project will require close monitoring. MOTION: To continue hearing to June 13 at 7:55. POWERS - SADOWSKI; all in favor VOTED DISCUSSION WITH TRI- COUNTY BEAGLE CLUB: Lenny Flynn of Natural Resources Trust, Joel Lerner, Comms. Cauldwell and Powers, and Dick Lewis met with members of the Club about the possibility of conservation restrictions etc. The group indicated it would be cautious and would need to get a consensus as to whether there exists the possibility of protecting their land from development. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Michael A. Trowbridge - -Lot D Deer Path Lane -- Proposed Grading for House within 100 feet of a wetland A new plan was presented showing additional siltation controls shown. There is a small amount of grading in back yard. MOTION: To close. POWERS - SADOWSKI; all in favor, Weidner abst. VOTED MOTION: Neg. #3; apropriate controls be used to prevent siltation into drainage area. POWERS, SADOWSKI; all in favor, Weidner abst. VOTED REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY John Zambruski - -38 Fredric Lane --Clearing and Grading for the installation of an inground pool within 100 feet of a wetland MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES: 5.23 -94 - PAGE 2 Project involves installation of a swimming pool. Mr. Zambruski has made changes requested on site walk and presented the new plan showing a changed hay bale line, location of filter housing, and limit of construction. MOTION: To close SADOWSKI - POWERS; all in favor, Weidner abst VOTED MOTION: To issue a Neg. #3 per plan SADOWSKI - POWERS; all in favor, Weidner abst. VOTED GREAT WOODS LAND RETURN: Ceremony for the return of additional acreage ceremony took place and was attended by politicians and commissioners. MOTION: To send letters of thanks to Lenny Flynn, Barbara Hyland, Joe Pasquale, Bill Keating, Bill Vernon, Lt. Governor, and Kerasiotes, Gov. Weld. POWERS - SADOWSKI; all in favor VOTED Conservation Restriction requested by the Natural Heritage Program has been approved and was presented by Mr. Bonvie; there are no changes from what was approved in Orders,'kcr -5 FR11 -457. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Remus Realty Trust - -Elyse Rd -- Construction of subdivision road within 100 feet of a wetland Mr. Bonvie and Ralph Maloon were present. Double hay bales and siltation fence were shown on the plan. No additional comments. MOTION: To close the hearing. POWERS - SADOWSKI; all in favor VOTED MOTION: To issue Neg. #3 POWERS- WEIDNER; all in favor VOTED CONTINUATION OF MILL POND DISCUSSION: Reiteration of uncertainty about potential effects on wetlands or uplands of raising the pond level three feet. In general the commission supports dam rebuilding effort but doesn't know the advantages or disadvantages of the dredging construction. The commission wishes additional input about: Foot print of the pond, before and after; the impact on habitat; maximum elevation legally buildable for dam; procedures /impacts of dredging; Board of Health issues (septic systems around pond); ownership of the land which will be flooded; contour plan; potential benefits /drawbacks of dredging; best time of year for the work. The meeting adjourned at 10:30.