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MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1990 -- PAGE 1
McT�Ors Present: Chairman Powers, Commissioners Cauldwell, O'Neill, Poholek,
Rhoads [from 9:353, Smith
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES:
MOTION: To approve the winutes of 3- 12 -90. r, i Lip ? ;? j 1: ( 1
(C•auldwell - O'Neill; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED
CORRESPONDENCE: j {''s ` Ci1U`al'_ I I v
1. Partial Certificate from DEP for work in Matthews Estates (SE211 -126)
2. Letter to Planning Board from the Commission
3. Letter to Pasco Construction re separation of storage /detention from
replication issues. Dick reported that at a recent meeting of concerned
parties on this issue, including Comm. Rhoads, it was suggested that Ralph
Maloon re -do some calculations and that the site be walked again and the
topography re- examined.
4. Request from Mo Prasad regarding a negative Determination from about three
years ago regarding construction; the sewer line work about to commence,
he has the opportunity to get free fill and questioned where it could be
stored without adverse impact on wetlands.
LAND USE MANAGEMENT
Dick distributed to the commission a document on land use management and
a decision of Supreme Judicial Court regarding what factors a Planning Board can
take into account in denying a form A lot.
MILL FARM SITE WALK -- copies of report were passed out.
EARTH DAY - The commission agreed to carry out at least one clean -up /educational
walk 4- 21 -90.
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -321
Dante Zamora - Old Elm St.
Sanford Ecological Services has flagged and walked the site. Mr.
Trowbridge presented revised plans. The house has been moved and shortened.
Filling has been eliminated. Dry wells are shown on the plan. A gravel
driveway is specified an plan, which could be recorded at the Registry to ensure
that the driveway remain gravel.
MOTION: To close the hearing. .
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
JOINT PROPOSAL BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND RECREATION - Conservation Corps
The clean -up, rails to trails, etc. programs proposed were not recommended
by the FinComm. due to budgetary constraints. The commission gave Dick the go-
ahead to apply to the Bristol County Training Consortium for grant assistance
for summer employees to do some of this work. Lorilee Fish e::plained that they
would like to apply for four workers and one supervisor. There would be only
indirect costs in terms of fuel and time, for the Parks Dept. The program is
for financially disadvantaged youth, who work a maximum of 30 hours per week.
MOTION: To endorse the process of application, with report back by Dick.
(O'Neill - cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
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MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1990 -- PAGE 2
WINTER CLOSING POLICY:
MOTION: To adopt the policy as presented by Dick.
(O'Neill - Smith; all in favor) VOTED
The commission agreed that it is the responsibility of whoever purchased
the property to see that work is done and procedures are followed. The orders
stand if not appealed.
REMOVAL OF TREES IN AND NEAR WETLANDS:
Mr. Flint questioned Comm. Cauldwell about conditions governing removal of
trees from his own property. Comm. Cauldwell researched the WPA and regulations
and discovered that such activity shall not occur within 25 feet of wetland or
bank. When cutting is permitted, it shall be only during the dry season, and
slash must be evenly distributed over the area. He will so inform Mr. Flint.
MR. DAVID GRANT, FOR CABOT, CABOT & FORBES
Mr. Gary Sanford, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Moore asked for the commission's
opinions regarding Lot 864, Plymouth St. (Nissan parcel >. The site has been
flagged, and they want to get some agreement an the wetland line. Chairman
Powers advised them to use the RDA process to set wetland bounds. Dick
requested an innovative approach to stormwater handling.
They also asked the commissions opinion on the feasibility of piping a
a brook in another parcel on which there is currently vegetation and habitat ,
in order to increase the amount of land available for parking area. Chairman
Powers asked the applicant to investigate other alternatives to piping, since
c- ;there would have to be bank replication as well.
MAPLE PARK BATH HOUSE -- Selectmen were surprised that it had not yet been
removed and directed that it be done as soon as possible.
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY - Mill Farm Estates
In one of the areas which might qualify as isolated land subject to
flooding, commissioners walked near a large wetland area; there appeared to be
areas of discrepancy with the plan; following the walk, Comm. Rhoads suggested
that in this area botany stations be taken, to ascertain any possible hydraulic
connection and to clear up discrepancies. Flagging was incorrect in certain
" areas, and commissioners asked that it be corrected.
[Comm. Rhoads arrived.]
MOTION. To continue the hearing to 4 -9 -90 at 8:15.
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor, Rhoads abstaining) VOTED
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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CONSERVATION PROPERTIES
The commission will walk conservation land before advertising hearing.
The issue of regulations was tabled until the walks have been completed.
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MONDAY, MARCH 2E, 1990 -- PAGE 3
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
Carol & Daniel Sullivan, 242 Williams St.
Mr. Sullivan presented the revisions requested upon the field walk: the
pitch of the driveway and the amount of fill below driveway (pitch should be
towards slope as much as possible). Revised plan dated 3- 20 -90. Commissioners
felt that the plan met requirements.
MOTION: To close the hearing.
CCauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
18 Down Lane, lot 31 - Bonwood
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 6 -11 at 8:00.
(Cauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
31 Fredric Lane, lot 26 - Bonwood
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 6 -11 at 8:15,
CCauldwell - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
15 Down Lane, lot 32 - Bonwood
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 6 -11 at 8:30.
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
At the meeting between the FinComm and Conservation Commission
representatives, it was announced that there may be additional monies which may
ameliorate the town's budget situation.
MOTION: To go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion land
acquisition.
CCauldwell - O'Neill; Powers, Cauldwell, Rhoads, O'Neill,
Smith, Poholek - aye) ' VOTED
The meeting adjourned at 10:45:
Approved by: Date to town clerk:
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