HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 2/24/1992e _ - TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACITUS' T.T�
50 West Street, Magq�eld` MP 020g$;
rOWN�N MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA hJ �4 <;: P j h 2S
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1992 0/j/
7:30 CALL TO ORDER
8:00 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE211 -362
Philip Beatty - -Ware St. -- Proposed detention area,
roadway, utility, grading for Deerfield subdivision
within 100 ft, of wetlands
8:15 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION:
Dajo Realty Trust -- Eastleigh Estates North (Route 106)- -
Road through buffer zone with culvert placed to provide
drainage for final construction
8:30 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION:
David J. Morrison - -55 Deer Path Lane - -To construct
single - family dwelling, related grading, with 100 ft. of
wetlands
8:45 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE211 -379
Zola Family Realty Trust -- Rosewood Drive (off Bird
Rd.) -- Grading with buffer zone during construction of
19 -lot subdivision
9:00 REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY:
Enzo Gardelli- -157 Pratt St. (Maple 30 Lot 9)-- Replace
diesel fuel tank in same location
9:15 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION:
East Coast Devt.- -Lots 12, 13, 22, 57, 58 - Forest Park
Subdivision -- Driveway, house, septic, grading within 100
ft. of wetlands
9:40 REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY:
East Coast Devt.- -Lots 41 & 43 Monahan Lane -- Grading for
two lots within 100 ft. of wetlands
9:55 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING
East Coast Devt. - -26 Monahan Lane and 23 Mystic
Lane -- Grading, dwelling, septic system for lots 45 & 46
in Alchemist Court
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Certificates of Compliance
MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION.MINUTES"
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1992 r- PAGE 1
Members Present: Chairman_ Cauldwell;.C,ommissioners Forbes, O'Neill, Powersy
(, Poholek, Smith
MINUTES:
'MOTION; To accept.the.minutes of 2-10-91 as corrected.
( O'Neill - Powers; "all `in. favor, Smith abstaining )_ VOTED
DICK LAMBOS, former Conservation Constable, called the chairman to complain
about trash on con servation ".l arid, - atv'.s.harrassing woman walking, "paint .war
games."
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE SE211 -196 (Dei/Blandori, "Perkins Ave..?
MOTION: To issue the Certificate.
(O'Neill - Powers; all in favor) VOTED
CONFIRMATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, for Sturbridge Estates: (signed last
meeting ). Regarding a. boulder observed just beyond hay bales, on wetland side:
Dick has gone on the site with an as- built; _the boulder doesri't.appear to. be in
wetland. Comm: Poholek observed that the commissioners had-felt that the back -
side of -the fence around detention" where v -notch i•s, should be mulched." Dick .
explained what his direction was regarding this area. He also noted that the
.riprap outside of v -notch was in need of attention. Cinder blacks are still
strewn about. - The. suggestion was made to send a "letter.to East Coast Devt:
stating that:as soon as weather makes -it possible, these various items must be .
attended to." Chairman- Cauldwell suggested a statement that there would be" no
more releases until such work is done.
MOTION_: To send a letter requiring deficiencies toibe. remedied before
the certificate'is issued:
( Poholek - O'Neill; all in favor,'Powers, Forbes abst.)'" VOTED.
WETLANhS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE211 -362
Philip Beatty- -Ware St.-- Proposed detention area, roadway, utility, grading
far Deerfield subdivision" within 100 ft..of wetlands
MOTION: To continue.the hearing fat the request of the applicant) to 4/6
at`8:.QO P.M.
(Powers - O'Neill; all in favor) ' VOTED
MANSFIELD "LITTLE LEAGUE: Renewal of contract." Brent Bonnyman; Pres., "'-and Ed'.
Jameson,:sec:.of "the Little'League appeared before the commission :to request.,
permission to use "some Herbicides this ,spring and -'to outline same improvements'
they'd lUe 'to make this spring, including cutting brush in some areas. The
contract, is up for renewal, and some of the changes can be'incorporated.
- -The Sweet :Conservation sign has been erected.
About, 525" participants in Little League; "Dick requested breakdown. of.-
figures.'for "his records.
Pesticides /herbicides'proposed:,putting "plastic down is insufficient "for_
weed'. "control,:and, weeds will also grow'in stone -dust; picking
-trash out of
crushed stone :is,'p- 6blematic as Well. 'Caution signs would be put up to: protect
pets. °Mr: Jameson isn't licensed to apply pesticides (no:one in town is_
licensed );•"but:he will be reviewing' ::requirements.With the state:" The* proposed
herbicide doesn't migrate, but 'is - good Jor one 'year.,..ROU.ndup to be used just
around fencing; other, which ;migrates a Iit tie .more than ",Roundup; would be;'used
around bleachers and infield. " Chairman Cauldw$11 indicated his desire
to read all "the `. information- before making any decisions about
herbicides /pesticides:- Other- commissioners - agreed. Decision is needed by
April:
MONDAY, - .FEBRUARY 24," 1992 -- PAGE-2
There is also a'poss.ibility that.bhe area under the bleachers will be
replaced with 'concrete if: funds become available. Commissioners agreed that'.
this solution was.preferable.to herbicides..(
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Little League, repres on tatives will come up with a parking plan: Changes
made over the. years.:(approved . by the Commission) will be added to e:ihibit B.of .'.= ":.:.:...
the'contract).'
MOTION:. To allow `ciutting of brush- i -in some locations', on the right side
(for public safety) at entra_nce.to'Otis St., and trimming of the
crown along the access' road,. -
<PQwers - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
Chairman`Cauldwell has no pro6lems.With- any :of the proposed changes; -
everyone concurs: that it Would -be preferable to put a, concrete pad in as. many .
places as posssible to- reduce application.of, pesticides under bleachers.
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION:
Dajo Realty- Trust-- Eastleigh Estates' North (Route 106) - -Road through buffer
.'zone with culvert placed to provide.drainage for final construction -
- MOTIQNe At the request of the:applicant,' to continue the hearing to `3 -9 at
8:00. Site walk:..3 -7 at 7.30 a.m.
(O'Neill = Smith; all in favor) VOTED
' WETLANDS 'PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION:
David J. Morrison -755 Deer Path Lane = -To construct single - family dwelling, "
related grading,, with 100 ft. of wetlands .
MOTION: At the request of the applicant, to continue the hearing to 3 -9 at-
7:55.
(0 'He ill - forbes;.all "in.favor) _ VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION.' SE211 =373
Zola Family Realty Trust == Rosewood Drive (off Bird Rd:)-- Orading within
buffer zone during construction 'of i9 -lot subdivision.
MOTION:_ At the ',request of_the. applicant, to continue to 3 -9 at 8:20..
(Powers - Smith; all in* favor) VOTED
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY:
- Enzo- Card.elli- -157 Pratt. St.- (Maple 30 Lot 9) -- Replace diesel fuel tank in
same: location
Randy Bragdon, *p,rojec t engineer for design, - represented the .applicant. 'Mr.
Cardelli. "discovered.water i'n.'his tank and .realized it should be replaced: ':He
began work within the' biuffer.zone . before filing with the commission, but "has
stopped
Comm. O'Neill asked about'a couple pf;dirt piles -:near the property', which
-Dick says are left over -from :the` instal lation . of sewer line-for library. :.Comm
O'Neill objected td:work.progressing without 'pro per. paperwork.
Comm. - 'Powers wished to make clear, through a cover letter, that thee. - '
commission would not _be approving anything-on- - e -plan 'except.the replacement of
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the tank itself, and that the wetland- the been- set..-
,Comm Forbes '.sUggested.that the'applicant and site. workers make sure'poly
is_seciured- over.:santl'pihe'so it doesn't blew away.-
Comm. 0!Hei1l questioned the "wetland -_line -Comm: Powers 4tated- that 'if a
new .plan comes before . the commission 'far any additional work -on the'aite,
existing grades and, numbered :flag locations should_ be shown, and all other
- requiYements:miust beget in accordance w7thi state and local'regs
Tte commission #elt -it was better to`have the: new tank in the:•gUu_nd; than
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to delay bureauicratically; - however, .prayer, siltation_ controls must be in.plece
MOTIONe .'To close the 'hearing _;
•�•�,.rcnitiuAKY 24, 1332 -- PAGE 3' ._
(O'Neill - Powers; all in favor)
MOTION To issue a- negative t,3 determination for installation of tank.
alone, accompanied b VOTED
(Pow ers'= Y Lover letter." .
Forbes; all in favor, O.rNeill abst.:�
MOTION.' To send cover letter making clear what rda is .for.
VOTED
(F.owers.- Forbes; aih in favori
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: VOTED
East Coast: hevt.--Lots.12; 13, 22, 57
Suhdivtsion-- Drivewa �$ - Forest Park
Y, house, septic
DPiave bben has been.issued,.biit, commission hasn't received it
, grading within.100.ft. of. wetlands '
Plans have been submitted to the Board of yet. All
the applicant. New `p lam submitted shows-changes resulting ofrom�se represented
eots
12 and 13 were re- topo�ed. -tot 13; septic system moved'tb front
driveway because water sheds toward_ drivewa
stone along•
Lot 22. Re- topored. Dry well moved y Dry wells to the side.
Lot 57: Driveway has been moved.. hay hay bales at 'least 10 ft.
Lot -58. Flag 1A was added to
a monitoring lan. Regarding" having the driveway g:well; Mr. .Trowbridge says Attleboro officials a drt care and are
not using them. .Review letter to that. effect in file. e over
MOTION: 7o continue.tF,e hearing to 9:20 on 3 -9.
(�rHei'li Smith; all in favor)
REQUEST FOR VOTED OF APPLICABILITY: VOTED
East Coast'Devt•- -Lots 41 Y, 43 Monahan L
100-ft- of wetlands ane -- Grading for two lots within
Mr. Trowbridge represented the applicant. According to the subdivision
order; tole commission reserved the right to limit .law& area in lots:- 41-46. The Plans show the entire lot 41 being.e;rcavated._ A mini- condition should stipulate _
that lawn size i$ limited..:_Lat 43: :Limit of clearing shown;
MOTION*. To close the hearing.
(O'Neill - Powers= all in favor)
MOTION: To issue a negative H3 determination for lo" ts 41. VOTED
condition limiting lawn size to 10,000 s and. 43, with mini
:impervious surfaces:: - q• fta o addition to all:
(Powers --. orNeiYl;.all in favor)
WETLANh5.PROTECTION'ACT VOTED
HEARING - SE211 -380
East Coast Devt. - -2E
Monahan. Lane.and.23 tryystic Lane -- Grading,- dwelling,
septic system for lots 45 f< 4E in_Alchemist. tic- La`.-:
Mr .Trowbridge represented the a
well in rea r,. stone trench- on outside corner of driveway, septic system about
applicant. .Lot 45. Drive -under garage, dry
85'90 ft. from wetlands. Lot 4E.. :Grading is very tight -on this lot.
to_ Mr. Trowbridge ,- li'miting,;the law n size to. 10, 060- sq:. -ft: on th•lot. According
not be a problem .:Septic system can onl
s�{99ested some changes moving ay o in one an. Chairman= Cauidwell
9 the driveway on the :plan." The" new Plan will be.
subMiMOTI MOTION: tlos ehohe. changes prior to the next hearing.night.
MOTION:; 7o close the' ...the