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Members Prasent. Chairman Powers, ommisslon2r �C 514yall ` Neill. Owens, Rhoads
The meeting was called to order ar'0 30 p.m. "
MASSAPOAG ESTATES: SE211 -1 74 91 . `_3 2 VI !A!
MOTION: To issue an Enforcement Order for end of Do7a4d Allen Drive
fpla7tings, etc.); and to require Q lira or all additional
;torte. ,Cauiduell 000113 al.,. �g;..�r,s i- VOTED
CORRESPONDENCE:
- -Memo from DEP regarding procedures for appealing Commission decisions: $30 fee,
special form.
- -RDA, lot on West St. which had been before the ZDA, to se't wetlands boundaries
and then return to ZBA. Dick suggested walking the site as soon as possible
while there is no snow on the ground. 700 a.m. 12 - -22 site walk.
CChai'rman Powers left the meeting.]
CComm. Owens arrived at the meeting.]
CONSERVATION AREA FENCE ESTIMATES: 4-ft, high fence, 20 ft. long, 0 $35/ft. - "`700
ft, total.
RULES AND REGULATIONS;
Consensus of those present; no problems with N1, 02, 14, 15 add "and
individuals" to the overnight camping regulation. No problems with 46, 7, S, 9,
10. Change 11 to: "Snowmabiling allowed in Maple Park and Great Woods parcels
only, with a minimum of 4" of snow cover, on existing trails only." Add new 12:
"No other motorized vehicles (including dirt bikes, atd "s, etc.? except in
designated areas." The suggestion was made to change 13 to allow no hunting
in the Sweet's Pond area. It was pointed out that the Maple Park area is also used
recreationally by people.
NOTION; To table hunting discussion until full board is present, Tan, 1.1,
10tens -- Cauld ;tell; all in favor? VOTED
CComm. Rhoads arrived at the meeting.]
CONSERVATION FAIR:
Resident David Kulick was present to ask what the conservation fair mentioned
in the newspaper was all about. Dick informed him that Natural Resource Trust was
the initiating party, and the fair was still in the preliminary planning stages.
Mr. Kulick serves as consultant to state, as systems analyst, he is familiar with
map- making technology, etc. and could be helpful in educating the public in how
technology is being used in conservation areas.
FISH AND GAME REPRESENTATIVES;
CComm. Cauldwell removed himself from the board for the duration of this
discussion.] A packet of information was submitted for the Conservation Commission
to read. Mike Millette, president of Fish ? Game, explained the packet of
information which details what has transpired in the quest for an indoor shooting
range. The deed restriction has not been lifted, the Fish and Game officers were
unaware of the deed restriction which required review by the Conservation
Commission and the Board of Selectmen. Activities which should have been approved
include gravel removal and the construction of the building (indoor shooting
range). The old building is slated for removal after the new building is complete,
additional gravel is proposed to be removed. Comm. Rhoads explained that the
intent of the deed rest'ric'tion was unknown to the commission, but felt that the
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commission should look at the project with regard to the wetland 'resource areas,
particularly with regard to recharge. He would like to see effort- made to
replicate the pre - development situation with re ..lard to recharge and protection of r
groundwater quality. He doesn't see the commission as having anything to do with
the zoning issues. Fish and Game representatives were informed that plans should
be submitted showing the condition of the property when it was acquired as well as
the current condition, in order to enable the commission to evaluate the impacts to
resource areas. Conms. O'Neill and Owens both noted that the ,jurisdiction of the
commission is probably broader- than just the wetlands act in this case, under the
town charter. Comm. Rhoads explained that he doesn't want to deal with the zoning
issues.
NOTION: To continue discussion on or about 9:30
(Rhoads - Owens, all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -239 - Piasecki Farm
Mr. Trowbridge represented the applicant; 'revisions have been submitted on 12-
17 -90. CComm. Owens abstained.]
MOTIOQ To close the hearing,
(Rhoads - aeldaell, all in favor.) VOTED
FISH & GAME (CUNT.)
CComm. Cauldwell removed himself from the board for- the duration of this
discussion.] Fish and Game representatives must supply a list of
changes /alterations; Dick suggested that a site walk would be appropriate. The
commission was reminded that it had made a determination allowing the removal of
gravel, although it had not been aware of the deed restriction at the time. Mr.
Morton submitted a photograph, dated 3 -4 -80, taken by U.S. Geological Survey.
Discussion was postponed until after the scheduled RDA continuation hearing.
RDA CONTINUATION: East Coast. Devt. - -24 Matthew Lane (Lot 36)
Revised plans show the work which has already taken place. Silt fence has
been installed. Work was stopped.
MOTION. To close the hearing,
CRhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
NOTION; To issue a neg. 13 determination: with the conditions that the area
disturbed beyond that specified on plan for clearing be restored,
with sketch plan submitted to agent showing details of restoration,
and that Dick be kept abreast of work at the site.
(Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in \favor) VOTED
FISH AND GAME (CONT.)
CComm. Cauldwell removed himself from the board for the duration of this
discussion.] There are currently test holes on the site, which indicate the levels
of the water table. The site will be walked on 12 -22 after the West St. site.
Mr. Morton feels that there are discrepancies in the "evidence presented," and
that the originally intent of town meeting was to prevent the hill of gravel from
being removed. Members of Fish : Game disagree. He feels the original intent was
to keep it a conservation area; and it has been turned into a 2 1l2 acre gravel
pit. The commission requested copies of assesso'r's map and ownership to see
relationship of town holdings to private property, location of 'river, etc..,
location of wells, as well as listing of improvements to property previously
requested.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00.
Approved by: m Date to town clerk:
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