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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 3/11/1991MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1991 -- PAGE 1 Members Present: Chairman Powers, Commissioners Cauldwell, O'Neill, Poholek, Owew5 Rhoads, Smith The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES: MOTION: To accept the ndnutes of 2- 25 -91. (O'Neill - cauldwell; all in favor? VOTED ORDER OF CONDITIONS - SE211 -309 (KELI GREEN) Comm. Rhoads suggested adding finding regarding recharge calculations, as well as accompanying conditions, including the possibility of an in situ test for infiltration. Discussion took place regarding the extent of changes which would result if infiltration methodology is not sufficient. Discussion was tabled until later in the evening. WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -345 National Development Associates -- Grading & construction of parking areas, retaining walls, drainage within 100 ft. of wetlands - -919 Hampshire St. The commission suggested that some commitment from the applicant regarding maintenance of drainage, sump pumps, etc. would be in order. Mr. Reilley stated that there is an ongoing maintenance program in the park, and this would be included as a matter of course. Catch basin cleaning is done twice a year. Comm. Rhoads 'reported that he had reviewed calculations with Duncan Wood over the telephone, and that Mr. Wood had answered Comm. Rhoads' questions. Mr. Reilley suggested that the applicant would rather install a standard oil /water separator at the loading dock area. Proof of abuttor notification was submitted. MOTIC +N, To close the hearing. (O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY CONTINUATION Folkman /Zola Builders Inc. - -House & grading within wetlands buffer zone- - lot 5, Rosewood Court (Maple St.) At the last hearing there was a question as to where the buffer zone was; the wetland line has been changed on lot 6, and was marked by RIM. Sanford will be reviewing the line. No plan showing the new line has been submitted. MOTION; To close the public hearing. (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To issue a positive #3 with provision that plan be filed showing the newly defined wetland line ftomm, has not accepted line as Yet), (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Mansfield Electric Dept. -- Trimming /removing trees in town right -of -way to provide utilities for approved house lots - -Poles 064 to 100, Maple St. /Bird Rd. Doug Maxwell represented the Electric Dept., which has to extend the line because of approved Crouse lots. Trees to be taken down have already been marked. Some will also have to be trimmed. There is no intention to remove stumps; trees will be cut as close to ground as possible. Comm. Poholek asked MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1391 -- PAGE 2 whether it wouldn't be better to bury the service lines, and possibly cheaper given that the trees must be replaced. Chairman Powers explained that.the Selectmen were told that trees would still be lost, because of the trenching % that would then be necessary, which might even be more invasive of the buffer i zone. NOTION: To close the hearing. (O'Neill - cauldwe11; all in favor) MOTION: To issue a Neg. #3 determination. (O'Neill.- C'auldwe11; all in favor) VOTED VOTED REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY N. E. Telephone -- Installation of 8 utility poles within public right of way -- Between Bird Rd. and Pole H64, Maple St. Ken Carlson represented the applicant. He stated in response to questioning that no pads would be installed. He also explained that town meeting would have to vote to bear the cost of burying the lines, were that to be done. MOTION; To close the hearing. (O'Neill - G'auldwell; all in favor, Owens abstaining) VOTED MOTION: To. issue a Negative ##3 with letting Dick know when the work will begin. (Cauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor, Owens abstaining) VOTED MOTION: To send memo regarding tonight's outcorzze to Selectmen, (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED Bruce Tyson, TGG Land Planning. Mr. Tyson brought a plan before the commission for informal review. The plan location, in CC & F park, showed changes in parking areas in proposed buildings at 21 Oxford Rd. The commission reviewed a similar plan about 1 1/2 years ago. Tim Briggs from Sanford Ecological Associates was present and stated that the site has been re- flagged and re- checked. The resource areas involved are a stream channel and main channel. A formal notice of intent will be filed, but Mr. Tyson sought commission input as to the direction in which planning is going. The proposed pool area might enhance habitat conditions, according to Mr. Briggs. The proposed replication will be for an artificial, man -made area, so easy to replicate. The plan brought forth is conceptually superior to prior plan, in Chairman Powers' opinion. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Dunn Engineering -- Review wetlands bounds close to proposed Tara Estates roadway - -South side of Easton /Mansfield town line James Dunn, of Dunn Engineering, represented the applicant. He showed a sketch map of wetlands area which the commission reviewed on 3 -9 -81. New flags have not yet been moved; the plan has not been re- drawn. The other _issue raised on the field walk was whether there was a need for a culvert to go under the roadway. The plan shown to the commission is not an approved subdivision plan, but an approved .plan does exist. Dick recommended a positive 3 including commission's reservations, and noting the time of the year. MOTION: To close the hearing. (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED �_, MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH li, 19SI -- PAGE 3 MOTION: To issue a positive 1131 indicating need for new plan and noting time of year. (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED Karl Clemmey - Discussion concerning activity at S. Main St. Map 16 Parcel 12 Activity has been initiated on a parcel just north of Great Woods Performing Arts Center which has altered wetland resource areas. Dick recommends having Mr. Clemmey's engineers do work to document what work took place and how area and resources were altered. Mr. Clemmey and Mr. James Dunn were present. Mr. Clemmey wants to develop access into his site for potential development. The 100 -year flood storage area and some wetlands may have already been filled in according to Mr. Dunn, who explained that his firm is currently preparing a Notice of Intent. The area disturbed will be measured and included in the NOI. MOTION: To require plans showing 1017 -year flood storage and resource areas affected within 30 days, but working with Dick for temporary siltation controls. (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED LKU:4:��E9�!I @Ib�l @[!ice -- Letter relating to Post Properties. Mr. Yettman, who was present at the meeting as a consultant for Guaranty Trust Bank, is working to resolve outstanding issues and is looking for guidance from the Commission with regard to remaining work on lot 3 t2 existing structures, one boarded up, one almost full occupancy.? Comm. Rhoads suggested that Dick establish with Mr. Yettman a proposal and a history of the project. ORDER OF CONDITIONS: Keli Green - SE211 -309 -- Segmentation issue raised. Straw poll of the commission: probably no segmertation.becau e. o. Ii l' g is"taking,place on Jess Realty Trust la d. U511 X, SMt+h T G'lJc�ll( 'tYU1Lf:E�.ri., In(A c" tX't . -Jk&v Wli/j 01ha"- 6W1M. NOTION: To deny the project, c� sc reek. COINeill; not seconded.) NOT VOTED NOTION: To issue the Order as written and amended. (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor, O'Neill opposed; Owens abstaining) VOTED ORDER OF CONDITIONS: National Development - SE211 -345 MOTION: To issue the order as written and amended. (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To issue orders for SE211 -339 as amended. (PIUSccki Fa�nz> (Rhoads - Cauldwell; ; all in favor, Owens abstaining VOTED LOT 25 MATTHEW ESTATES JACOB DRIVE PLAN CHANGE Send letter referencing new plan and indicating that the work is less than previously proposed. No driveway drainage water to sheet to wetland without passing through stone infiltrator. Berming or additional infiltrator, may be required. MOTION: To send such letter including above condition. (Rhoads - Cauldwell, all in favor) VOTED MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1991 -- FAOE 4 ,V_ - -,I (Comm. Owens left.] OTHER BUSINESS: MOTION; To send letter proposed by Dick to Board of Selectmen re access to Maple Park from Maple St, WWII - Rhoads; all in favor? VOTED LOT 9 -- Fredric Lane. Mr. Folkman proposed moving house location; the area to be disturbed has been minimized, with a shorter driveway, less impervious surface. A new plan submitted as an amendment to original order. MOTION. To send a letter permitting the amended plan. <Rhoads - Caeldwell; all in favor? VOTED The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Approved by: 1`(l F4 PCCL*Q-*'MOPA "Date to town clerk: ypf