HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 12/11/1989MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1989 -- PAGE 1 j JJJ
Members Present: Chairman Powers, Commissioners Cauldwell, O'Nei,7'1Ower)s,
Poholek, Rhoads, Smith ly '1` I 4�z_r
The meeting was called to order at 7.30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: To accept the minutes of 7 -31 -89 as corrected.
Request for Certificate of Compliance for SE211 -262, Mansfield Corporate Center,
Building 3.
MOTION: To issue the certificate for SE211 -262.
(O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED
Request from Folkman Co. for release of $3,000 escrow for lot 5, Austin Farms 1.
MOTION: To release the escrow as requested.
(Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor, Owens abstaining) VOTED
Request for Partial Release for Lot 5, Jason Lane
Dick Lewis reported that Mr. Lanchanski is willing to post an 88,000 bond
to cover the work remaining. Chairman Powers expressed reluctance to release
this lot because three of the lots have already been closed. Comm. Cauldwell
feels that this amount would be more than enough to cover the berm work on the
other lots; lot 4 is still owned by Mr. Lanchanski, although lots 2 and 3 are
in other hands. Comm. Smith commented that lot 4 is the one that needs the berm
work. Comm. Rhoads raised the question of what the commission's objective was;
Comm. Cauldwell responded: to repair the berm and get vegetation growing. The
commission discussed writing Mr. Lanchanski a letter indicating the reasons for
the denial, informing him that the commission requires a schedule of completion
for the remaining work, tied to the bond. The commission is concerned about the
entire subdivision, not just lot 5,' after a field walk and some response by the
applicant, the commission would consider requests for release of individual
.lots. Comm. Owens reminded the board that posting a bond is a privilege that
(Cauldwell
- O'Neill;
all
in favor)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
8_•144 =89 as corrected.
(O'Neill
Cauldwell;
all
in favor)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
8- 28 -89.
(O'Neill -
Poholek; all
in
favor, Smith abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
9 -111 -89 as corrected.
(O'Neill -
Poholek; all
in
favor, Smith abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
9- 25-89.
(Rhoads -
Cauldwell; all
in favor; Smith, Cauldwell abst.)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
9s30 -89:
(Rhoads -
Cauldwell; all
in favor, Smith, O'Neill,
Cauldwell
abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
10- 10 -89.
(Rhoads -
O'Neill; all
in
favor, Smith abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
10 -23 -89 as corrected.
(Owens - Smith;
all in
favor,
O'Neill abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION.
To accept
the minutes
of
11 -6 -89 as corrected.
(O'Neill -
Rhoads; all
in
favor, Owens abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
11 -13 -89 as corrected.
(Rhoads -
Cauldwell; all
in favor)
VOTED
MOTION:
To accept
the minutes
of
11- 27 -89.
(O'Neill -
Owens; all
in
favor, Smith abstaining)
VOTED
Request for Certificate of Compliance for SE211 -262, Mansfield Corporate Center,
Building 3.
MOTION: To issue the certificate for SE211 -262.
(O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED
Request from Folkman Co. for release of $3,000 escrow for lot 5, Austin Farms 1.
MOTION: To release the escrow as requested.
(Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor, Owens abstaining) VOTED
Request for Partial Release for Lot 5, Jason Lane
Dick Lewis reported that Mr. Lanchanski is willing to post an 88,000 bond
to cover the work remaining. Chairman Powers expressed reluctance to release
this lot because three of the lots have already been closed. Comm. Cauldwell
feels that this amount would be more than enough to cover the berm work on the
other lots; lot 4 is still owned by Mr. Lanchanski, although lots 2 and 3 are
in other hands. Comm. Smith commented that lot 4 is the one that needs the berm
work. Comm. Rhoads raised the question of what the commission's objective was;
Comm. Cauldwell responded: to repair the berm and get vegetation growing. The
commission discussed writing Mr. Lanchanski a letter indicating the reasons for
the denial, informing him that the commission requires a schedule of completion
for the remaining work, tied to the bond. The commission is concerned about the
entire subdivision, not just lot 5,' after a field walk and some response by the
applicant, the commission would consider requests for release of individual
.lots. Comm. Owens reminded the board that posting a bond is a privilege that
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1989 -- PAGE 2
the commission extends to the applicant who has shown good faith, and that there
is a distinction between a good faith applicant who has been hampered by the
weather, and the applicant who has not completed the work for unknown reasons.
MOTION: To deny the request because no additional work has been done on
the lot.
(O'Neill - Cauldwell)
Comm. Rhoads suggested sending a letter to the applicant stating that the
board's action on a motion to deny was delayed in order to inform the applicant
about the preceding discussion, and in order that the commission could do a
further site work and explain clearly in a letter what the shortfalls have been.
MOTION: To table the motion until 12 -18.
(Cauldwell - Owens; all in favor, O'Neill, Smith abst.) VOTED
A field walk will be done at 7:30 on Sat., December 16.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Comm. Rhoads feels that in order to justify a request for $100,000 the
commissioners will have to have facts, figures, and specific proposals at their
fingertips.
MOTION; To support the request for $100,000 each year for four >vore years
in addition to the $100,000 previously voted for next year.
(O'Neill - Owens; all in favor) VOTED
CLEAN LAKES
Since this program is dead, Dick suggested that the commission should make
a decision, by January, about an article redistributing the money previously
voted for a study of Sweet's Pond. All commissioners agreed that they would
prefer to use the money for conservation land acquisition. Dick will draft an
article for the commission's review.
TRAIL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
This aspect'of the capital improvement program which Dick has proposed as a
joint effort with recreation, would make use of volunteers and employees to
maintain a system of trails /conservation land in Mansfield. The selectmen want
to do it with no costs. Dick's proposal: $90,400 cost estimated for paid
employees, feasibility study, equipment. Chairman Powers' compromise /fallback
position: minimum of $500 equipment funding with volunteers to maintain trails
we now have, so people become familiar with currently -held land /trail resources
and feel positively disposed to acquire additional land. Comm. Rhoads'
fallback: aerial survey of the town, to aid in planning; Yankee Magazine has,a
summer intern program in which college interns are placed on environmental
projects. Commissioners also proposed commemorating Earth Day by holding a
series of walks. Dick will investigate areas where compromises could be made if
necessary to avoid losing the whole idea.
MOTION: To support the proposal for creativnlimprovement of trails in
conjunction with the Recreation Dept,
(Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
REQUEST FROM PAT DEPILLO FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR VARIANCE FROM ZDA
The original minutes of 8 -28 -89 were reviewed; support for variance
regarding lot D was indicated, but reservations were expressed regarding lot C.
Chairman Powers suggested it would be better to delineate the concerns and
observations of the commission with regard to the project, without taking a
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1989 -- PAGE 3
position of support. Comm. Rhoads drafted a letter reviewing the commission's
concerns, etc. and stated that the board could consider supporting the proposal
if the applicant could answer these.
NOTION: To send the letter drafted by Co)?m?. Rhoads
(Rhoads -• O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
Richard Blandori, Perkins Ave.
Mr. Blandori has requested support from the commission for proposed sewer
easements and lines out to Central St. Dick doesn't feel that commission
involvement is warranted. Chairman Powers noted that the proposal does not
involve wetlands and therefore the commission need not take a position; although
the commission might like to see the house on sewer but it will not
endorse /recommend how the sewer gets there as long as it doesn't involve the
Wetlands Protection Act.
MOTION: To send a letter indicating the above to the applicant.
(Owens - O'Neill; all in favor, Rhoads abstaining) VOTED
WETLANDS REPLICATION POLICY
Change VI. delete "cash bond" and replace with "surety ".
MOTION: To adapt the policy,
(Owens - O'Neill." all in favor) VOTED
Letter on Life Care
The commission advised Dick to respond to Mrs. Lestan stating that at this
time we have no filings before us, and to generally explain the jurisdiction of
the commission.
The meeting adjourned at 10 :45.
Approved by:mo_T�jQ A.R(OLLC -Q )(19L1� Pate to town clerk:
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