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TOWN OF MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
50 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1991
7:30 CALL TO ORDER
8:00 Paul Folkman, Discussion re Wind Chimes subdivision
8:15 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE211 -374
MAC Homes, Inc. -- Between Eastman St. and Stearns
Ave. -- Subdivision road /utility construction within 100
ft, of wetlands; 2200 sq. feet wetland filling
8:16 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE211 -373
Jess Realty Trust- -180 Acres between Eastman St. and
Stearns Ave. -- Subdivision road /utility construction
within 100 ft. of wetlands
8:50 DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY
Howard B. Baker - -30 Reservoir St. -- Construction near
wetlands -- parking area /meeting house for St. James AF
( & AM and the Mansfield Grange
9:20 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING
Mansfield DPW - -East, Mill, Essex Streets -- Construction
of +19,000 linear ft. of sewer, some within buffer
zone
AS TIME ALLOWS:
MINUTES
CORRESPONDENCE
NEW BUSINESS
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1991 -- PAGE 1
Members Present: Chairman Powers, Commissioners O'Neill, Owens, Poholek, Smith
MINUTES: MOTION: To accept the minute=_. of 12 -2 -91.
(O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor) VOTED
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
SE211 -371 - Lot 7 - Forest Park. Sodded, work complete, all in order.
MOTION: To issue the Certificate.
tO °Neill - Smith; all in favor, Cauldwell ahst.? VOTED
SE211 -236 - Lot 10 Austin Farms - work never commenced; check. off 43
SE211 -144 - Lot 9A and Lot 10 - needs partial from subdivision
MOTION; To partially release 99 from SE211 -144
(Cauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor, Owens ahst.) VOTED
To issue certificate #3 for lot 13 which .is now part of 9d fro »r
211 -236.
(Cauldwell - O`Neill; all in favor, Owens abst.) VOTED
Paul Folkman, Discussion re Wind Chimes subdivision
Mr. Folkman explained that when the town accepted Wind Chime Rd., there was
a meeting with various abutters, town officials, etc. with concern over piddling
at outlet; a pipe had been put in 6 -8" low; the error was not picked up until
the as -built was submitted. Drainage system is operational: to keep peace in
the neighborhood, a decision was made to return to Conservation Commission and
apply for a pipe extension, which will involve filing with the commission. Mr.
Folkman asked for the commission's guidance given that the applicant will be
making changes to a plan approved by DEP. The change being considered is
in the range of 25 -50 ft. of pipe extension. Dank and bvw loss will result.
( Wind Chime residents present expressed their desire to have the work done as
soon as possible; it was explained that the commission does not take enforcement
actions unless_- there is a problem with the design or function. The timetable
for this submission is up to Mr. Folkman. The project was inspected by the
town and released; DEP has issued its certificate.
The proposed pipe extension enhances the value of the lot, but the lot is
buildable in its current state. The current proposal is a result of interest by
the abutters. The commission asked whether the area of piping become part of
the town drainage system if the project goes forth. The maintenance of the
pipe/ditch would be the responsibility of the lot owner, according to Mr.
Folkman.
Bob Faretra, 34 Wind Chime Dr., stated his concern that the bank is
eroding and may breach again. Stagnant water is also a equal concern. He asked
know wiry a year has gone by since the on -site discussion of the problem with
town and state officials and the abutters; it was explained that the commission
responds to applicants, except in the case of an emergency. Mr. Folkman
answered that he couldn't afford to do it this year and also explained that
since an Order of Conditions would be valid for three years, he is not promising
the project will be done immediately after the permit is received. The
responsibility for any future breaching belongs to the landowner where the
breach occurs.
Steve Wright, 14 Windchime Dr., noted that the landowner downstream from
the ditch has rights to water at a particular level; he asked whether the town
has the right to have him lower the level, which would ameliorate the problems.
This issue would have to be explored with a legal expert in water rights. Carol
Salzman, 42 Windchime, asked how far DEP would allow the ditch to be piped under
t current regulations. Commissioners explained that twenty -five ft. of the ditch
(50 ft. of bank, counting both sides) is all that is allowed without
replication.
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WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE210374
MAC Homes, Inc. -- Between Eastman St. and Stearns Ave,
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION: SE211 -373
Jess Realty Trust- -180 Acres between Eastman St. and Stearns Ave,
The applicants have requested a one -month extension. They have received
John Rhoadsy comments regarding the project and will seek other geotechmical
estimates.
NOTION: To endorse Jahn Rhoads' memo (referred to 4hov0 as commission
memo to applicant,
(O'Neill - G'auldwell; all in favor)
NOTION: To continue hearings to 1_27_91 at 8 ;2 VOTED
CCauldupil - O'Neill; and 8:21.
2i 11 ; }11 in favor)
V OT ED
LOT 14/15 STURPRIDGE ESTATES: Fill removal is about 80 -851 complete according
to nick's inspection this afternoon. Stabilization plan has been submitted.
Chairman Powers noted that the problem was discovered in September, before the
difficulties with the detention area surfaced, and questioned the delay in work,
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY
Howard B. Baker - -30 Reservoir St, -- Construction near wetlands -- parking
area /meeting house for St,
NOTIO r, To continue to James AF AM and the Mansfield Grange
the conclusion of the next Qrin;_
001He.ill - Cauldwell 411 in favors
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WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - SE211 -377
Mansfield DPW- -East, Mill, Esser; Streets -- Construction of +19,000 linear
ft° of sewer, some within buffer zone
CComms. Owens and Cauldwell are abstaining from this hearing.] Most
( abutters have been notified. Bob Swanson, Town Engineer; Greg Martin and Sean
Scully, Beta Engineering were Present. Five locations within buffer zone
included in this filing: Mill St, at pump station, Mill Pond crossing of Mill
St., East St, just down from Flint Farm, drain crossing on Eastman St. C10Eiv
two drains on Penney Lane.
Mill St. crossing: submersible pump station includes two concrete
structures that are below grade; dewatering operation necessary, emergency
generator. Wetland line and buffer zone line shown; fence around station, with
Plantings as a buffer for the neighbors. Existing grades, except for E -8" of
concrete structure which will be above grade. Fence line is limit of work. Hay
bales and silt fence shown on Plan. Areas of alteration must be calculated by
the next hearing.
Stream crossing on East St.: two culverts. No alteration. One -two days
work time frame. Hay bales shown, Chairman Powers asked that the applicant put
together a written statement of what will be expected of the contractor.
Include in orders that if there is a problem the contractor will notify the town
engineer and the conservation agent.
place to which a C A pre - construction conference will take
onservation Commission representative will be invited.
On Eastman St., crossing similar to East St., as are the two crossings on
Bonney Lane. Supporting with screened gravel after pipe is put through, and
backfilling. Crossings will be no more than eight feet deep. No resource area
to be altered in these areas. Regarding catch basins: catch basin sediment
traps, hay bales secured around them. Stream crossing on Mill St. is only area
of alteration, all other work is within buffer zone only.
Regarding pump station: work within buffer zone, fence is extent of work.
area, Chairman Powers; work. will be coming very close to the bvw in that area.
Calculate the area of the easement which falls within the bvw° Dick suggested
MONDAY, DECEMBER iG, 1991 -- PAGE 3
possible cutting the corner of the fence, which the engineers felt is also a
possibility.
Joe Gonsalves, 37 Mill St. suggested moving the pump station at the Mill
St. crossing across the street to the town -owned land; Bob Swanson stated he'd
look into that. However, the other side of road is flood plain, according to
Beta Eng., and is three feet lower on that side. Mr. Gonsalves also expressed
concern about the work being done in camping season, down middle of the road.
500 gallons of diesel fuel will be stored on site for the emergency generator.
Specifications on the enclosure and leak detection, and spill prevention systems
will be submitted at the next hearing. The applicant will be filing for (Dater
Quality Certification with DEP. Wetlands are flagged. Site will be walked
12 -28 -91 at 7:30 a.m.
NOTION: To continue to 8:00 at 1 -13 -92 with site walk as above,
(O'Neill - Smith; all in favor, CauldWell and Owens ahst.) VOTED
DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY CONTINUATION
Howard D. Baker - -30 Reservoir St.-- Construction near wetlands -- parking
area /meeting house for St. James AF & AM and the Mansfield Grange
Dick recommends continuing it until the 13th, given that the applicant was
not present and that there were some unresolved issues resulting from the site
walk.
MOTTO0 To continue to 030 on 1-13-92-
(Ouen5 - Cauldwell, all in favor' VOTED
Request from Folkman & Zola Builders regarding release of lots 2, G, 10, 117 iG,
Sturbridge Estate=_.. Drainage system is not done.
MOTION: To deny the request for the partial releases.
(O'Neill - Owens; O'Neill in :_._ _ Powers, Ouenrf ,°?hole,, Smith
opposed) NOTION f4£L.E
MOTION= To issue a partial Certificate subject to be held and signed when
a majority of commissioners are satisfied by ' site inspection!
cCauldwell - Smith; O'Neill against, rest all in favor? VOTED
The commission must first get an engineer's statement that work is per
plan and then will inspect the site. Future releases will be discussed at a
meeting in January where guidance will be given to the applicant.
The meeting adjourned at 11:30.
Approved by: Date to town clerk:
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