HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 3/12/1990MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1990 -- PAGE 1
Members Present: Chairman Powers, Commissioners CaulOW�1',1, O'N All.1fr.,om 8 :30)
Poholek, Rhoads (from 10:10 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. E 28 1A ( tr,
MINUTES:
MOTIO& To approve the minutes of 3 -5 -90 as correct "'I
11 CCauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor? lill`i�51 C i10� L1 , VGTEI!
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -309 - Keli Green
Since no quorum was present for this hearing and since the applicant has
requested a continuation, the chairman continued the hearing to 4 -9 -90 at 8:30.
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY - Sanford Ecological for Amtrak
A field walk /ride was held on 3 -10 with a Sanford representative. An
additional wetland (not flagged) found in an area north of the station, west of
the tracks near the bleachery and in the vicinity of Tighe Trucking. The
Sanford representative stated that this area will be delineated.
NOTION: To close the hearing.
CCauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor? VOTED
NOTION: To issue a positive #1, noting that the additional wetland
observed on the field inspection shall be included as a limited
spray zone.
?O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY - John Cleary, 473 Elm St.
Mr. Tim Boswell, installer, explained that project involved the repair of
Mr. Cleary's septic system, which will be about 80 feet from wetlands. Dick
feels, after seeing the site, that these are vegetated wetlands which are
probably part of a larger system. He recommended a negative 03 determination,
consistent with previous commission decisions on septic system repairs.
MOTION: To close the hearing.
(O'Neill, Poholek; all in favor) VOTED
NOTION: To issue a negative #3 determination with the provisions that the
system not be any closer than shown on the plan, that hay bales be
installed as needed, and that an approved board of health plan for
the final location be shown to the commission or its agent.
(O'Neill, Poholek; all in favor) VOTED
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: SE211 -177
The applicant has requested release of what was formerly lot 7 (now known
as lot 13). There is no work near wetlands, but the lot is encumbered by the
subdivision order on Robinson Court.
MOTION: To send letter to the applicant explaining that the order of
conditions expired, and that before a certificate can be issued
for this lot, either an extension permit must be requested for the
subdivision, detailing what work remains, or a certificate for the
entire subdivision must be requested,
(Cauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: SE211059
Mr. McKenna requested a certificate of compliance for lot 2.
MOTION: To deny the request until the conditions mandated by the commission
have been met.
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; O'Neill - Aye; Cauldwell, Powers) Poholek -
Against) FAILED
RUMLPHY, PJAMM 1E, 177U -- rHUa G
MOTION: To give a partial release of lot 2 from SE211 -159.
( Cauldwell - Poholek; all in favor, O'Neill abstaining) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING -
Carol & Daniel Sullivan, 242 Williams St.
Mario DiGregorio of Sabatia, and a representative from Eagle Surveying
represented the applicant, Mr. Sullivan, who was also present. Abutters have
been notified. The proposal is to construct a gravel--based driveway to access
an existing dwelling. The Sullivans have purchased property to enable wetland
alteration to be reduced to 490 square feet. Siltation controls are shown on
the plan. Mr. DiGregorio stated his reservations about replication on such a
small scale in such a small area, and so close to the river itself. (See 10.55
Par. 4 (c) 1 -3.)
There will be a minimum width of 10 ft. at the crossing, 12 ft. elsewhere;
6" of cover over a 12" pipe, with small rip -rap, small stone keyed into the
base. Existing grades (i.e., very flat) will be matched on either end.
Mr. Sullivan mentioned his intention to put a slight bermed apron at the
end of the driveway to keep street runoff off of the driveway.
Field walk 7:30 a.m. on 3 -17. Applicant was told that orders could be
ready at the next meeting.
The commission's consensus was to waive replication requirement in this
case.
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 3- 26 --90 at 9 :45 p.m.
(O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
10 Down Lane, lot 31 - Bonwood
Dick proposed getting a letter to the applicant, asking for a more detailed
wetlands report, including numbered stations. The commission advised him to do
SO.
MOTION: To continue to 3 -26 -90 at 9 :50.
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
31 Fredric Lane, lot 26 - Donwood
Site was walked, had problems with line the entire length; need for
detailed wetlands report.
MOTION: To continue to 3 -26 -90 at 9:55.
(O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor) VOTED
EComm. Rhoads arrived.]
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -
15 Down Lane, lot 32 - Donwood
MOTION: To continue to 3 -26 -90 at 10 :00
(O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor)
MOTION: That Dick send a letter requesting
report for lots 31 & 26,
(O'Neill - cauldwell; all in favor)
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY --
Hutchins- Trowbridge - Mill Farm
0:30 a.m., 3 -17 -90 site walk.
MOTION; To continue to 3 -26 at 9 :30,
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor)
VOTED
written wetlands delineation
VOTED
VOTED
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BUDGET:
FinComm has asked all departments to reduce the proposed fy 1991 budgets by
12 percent. Dick's draft includes 7.5 percent reduction. Comm. Rhoads
'suggested taking the approach that a 12,5 percent reduction is not feasible,
because even if expenses were eliminated entirely, salaries would have to be
k reduced too greatly. Comm. Rhoads observed that lack of proper salary increases
does not promote the continuity necessary for an experienced staff to do an
efficient job, and may well promote lowered morale. Commission representatives
will meet with FinComm 3 -24 -90 at 3:30 p.m. Dick will draft a letter for
Marilyn's signature.
MOTION: To send such letter with cc to Ed, of Selectman, & Town Manager,
(Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
CORRESPONDENCE:
WORKSHOP BY SRPEDD:' Beyond ,Title V. Dick has information.
Letter from people in Matthews Estates requesting that road be brought to specs.
Dick will,forward a copy to DEP, with cc to Planning Board and residents'
representative, with explanation.
Update on Zamora property: .Dick walked with Sanford representative, who was in
agreement with the delineated line, :up to a certain point. hick feels pretty
confident about the line following this walk. New plan shows swale discussed at
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,the last public hearing, and the finger -like projection noted by Dick.
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'Dick .wiII also''send,a letter regarding the leveling of the bath house.
LIBRARY MEETING (see ',minutes of 3 -5)
Meeting attendees included library trustee, building inspector, librarian,
Comm. Cauldwell, engineering firm rep., conservation agent. Library is now
_occupied on a temporary basis, and afire egress from the back of the building
is required for permanent occupancy permit. Pre -fab, structure which would be
bolted to the building on one side was discussed. Library point of view leaned
towards trying to get town forces to do the work. Roof leaders come down the
back and the outfalls are right onto the riprap, which is only one layer thick.
Bert suggested digging a trench, and setting pipes below grade surface. An old
(and inaccurate) survey was used, which contributed to multiple problems on the
construction site. Dick has observed that more indigenous vegetation is
required in the replication area.
NOTION; To resolve the fire egress and downspout issues as above,
(Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
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MOTION: To send letter detailing the remaining items: removing siltation
fence, stabilizing banks, indigenous vegetation needed in
replication area, riprap on 90 degree turn, riprap near proposed
fire egress is sliding into the river (key riprap into some
horizontal surface, large base stones),
(Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
MANSFIELD MANOR
Chairman Powers presented the draft of a letter regarding Mansfield Manor.
MOTFON: To send letter as written and discussed, with cc to Shaun Burke,
Dick Lewis,.Town Manager, Board of Selectwan, Bob Swanson, Pasco,
and RIM; with addition that compensation for wetlands filling must
be addressed, but leaving open the flood storage /storm damage
prevention issue, and indicating willingness to work with all
parties involved to achieve a solution that meets the requirements
of both boards. '
=' (Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor, Poholek abstaining) VOTED
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Comm. Rhoads volunteered to write memo to board drafting a procedural memo
to applicants on difficult problems like this, and also consider the storm water
management 4tsUe.to develop guidelines.
MOTION: $end letter to request that applicant address replication
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separate I from storm water damage prevention (so as not to lose
+' entire const"Ation?growing'season).`
CRhoads,- ,Cavldwell;'all in favor, Aoholek abstaining) VOTED
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