HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 9/11/1989MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES?, , ,' r f 1FFB I
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 -- PAGE 1
Members Present: Chairman Ouellette, Commissioners O'Neill, Po holelr,`kNd�s'+
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW /DISCUSSION
Dick Lewis reviewed the thinking behind cluster development as presented in
the proposed Master Plan, and described the "residential compound" concept
proposed for R -i areas. Comm. Rhoads asked whether there is any language which
restricts such open space from use as a community recreation facility (e.g.,
club house /community building /stables /greenhouses); he suggested language
specifying passive recreation /conservation. If the area is strictly for use of
homeowners assn. members only, it should not be included in the open space
definition. Attention also must be given to the wording of percentage of
wetland in the amount of open space.
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -313
DUrbano Construction - Remove parking lot /construct dwelling within 100 ft.
of Rumford River
The site walk resulted in suggestions that the area near the bank be
cleaned up and that drywells for recharge be incorporated into the orders. The
applicant was reminded that any use of chemicals to remove the poison ivy in the
area is regulatable. Construction will be very tight, and an as -built should be
required to show that none of the flood plain was filled. Two abutters were
present; they had no questions or comments.
MOTION: To close the hearing.
(O'Neill - Owens; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - SE211 -315
Greenland Co.- -South Park Lane (Forest Park)- -House /grading within buffer
The applicant's representative, Mr. Trowbridge, was not present. Abutters
have been notified. Dry wells and siltation fence are shown on the plan.
Septic system is. outside of the buffer zone. Sanford delineated the wetland
line.
MOTION; To continue the hearing to the site walk (9- 1G -89, 7:00 a.m.) and
then to 9-25 -89 at 7:38.
(Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
HEARING SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER: Meetings on 10 -10 -89 AND 10 -23 -89
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - SE211 -314
White -- School St.-- Removal of material stockpiled after construction of
pond
Mr. White described the project. DEP suggested that the applicant provide
additional information about siltation and erosion control. There are roughly
35,000 yards of loam which was never removed; it was leveled off at a maximum
depth of six, feet and re- seeded. The grades will be returned to the original
grade. The applicant was advised that anything submitted to DEP must be
submitted to the Mansfield Conservation Commission as well. The meadow will be
baled before excavation. A wind row can be made, or fully baled hay can be
used to protect from siltation /erosion. The excavation which lies outside of
Conservation Commission jurisdiction will be done first. Rebecca White's
attorney was present to represent her interests. His only concern is the value
of the estate and whether that value would be impacted by the work being done.
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MOTION: To continue the hearing to the site walk (9- 25 -89, 7:35) and then
to 9 -2S -89 at 7 :35.
(O °Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
[Comm. Poholek left at this point.]
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE21l -311
Sturbridge Estates -- Eastman St. lot 25, Map 41
Ralph Maloon presented information on the wetland at the intersection of
Sturbridge Dr.; Dr. Carr flagged it. He submitted a sketch which approximates
the flagged area, though it is not exact as yet. Regarding the two kettle holes
at the back of lot 19, Mr. Maloon performed an SCS study for the one -year storm;
they do not meet the criteria for isolated land subject to flooding. Comm.
Rhoads would like Dick to walk to check the wetlands line with regard to its
proximity to poorly drained soils and the issue of whether it is a bordering
vegetated wetland. Comm. Rhoads and Cauldwell felt there might be a hydraulic
connection.
MOTION: To continue to the site walk (9- 23--99, 7:38 a.w_) i0 -10 -89 at
7:35_
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING
Folkman & Zola- -Lot 10, 12 Jonathan Rd. -- Construction within 100 feet of
wetlands (Sandy Hill Estates)
Ralph Maloon presented the plans. House is 42 feet from the wetland, but
septic system is considerably farther away; one trench in buffer zone. Most f
abutters have been notified. The remaining paperwork will be given to the
commission.
MOTION: To continue to the site walk (9- 16 -89, 8:15 a.m.) and then to the
meeting on 9 -25 -89 at 9:30.
(O'Neill - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION
Wood, 223 Franklin St.
MOTION: To continue to 9-25-89 at 0:90
(Cauldwell - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -316
Town of Norton - -South Main St.-- Construction of Norton interceptor
MOTION: To waive the notification of abutters for this project.
(Rhoads -
Cauldwell; all
in favor, Owens abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION: To close
the hearing.
(O'Neill
- Rhoads; all in
favor, Owens abstaining)
VOTED
MOTION: To issue
the ordgrs as written
by the agent and amended by
Comm.
Rhoads_
(O'Neill
- Cauldwell; all
in favor, Owens abstaining)
VOTED
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY
David Christianson - 35 Tanya Drive - Landscaping and backyard improvements
The applicant wants to improve the grading to reduce the slope; the project
involves about 200 yards of fill. Dick has been to the site; it's an old
project (pre- DEOE). Not much detail on the old plans, but swale7drainage etc..
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 -- PAGE 3
are not being disturbed.
to extend the hearing in
NOTION; To continu
7:20.
(O'Neill -
MOTION: To meet at
(O'Neill -
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
The applicant will submit a letter granting permission
order for a site walk to take place.
to site walk (9 -I6 -89 at 9:13) and then to 9-25 -89 at
Owens; all in favor) VOTED
7:15 on 9- 25 -89.
Rhoads; all in favor? VOTED
SE211 -316 - Norton interceptor
NOTION: To issue the order as written by Dick.
(O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED
SE211 -310 - Hickory Lane (Treetops)
Comm. Rhoads suggested clay darn to prevent migration of groundwater. Dick
noted that the sewer is not within an area of the commission's jurisdiction.
MOTION: To issue the order as written by Dick.
(Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
VANDALISM AT LITTLE LEAGUE BUILDING ON OTIS STREET. The Little League season is
over. Bumping has been a problem, and Dick proposed locking the gate to prevent
vehicular access, with a sign to explain why it is being locked.
NOTION: To authorize Dick to get sign and lock.
(Rhoads - ,Owens; all in favor) VOTED
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE:
SE211 -116 - Great Woods Performing Arts Center.
NOTION: To issue the Certificate, with cover letter by Dick.
(Owens - Cauldwell; all in favor, O'Neill abstaining) VOTED
SE211 -167 - Sewer, 60 Forbes Blvd.
MOTION: To issue the Certificate as recommended by Dick.
(Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
SE211 -299 - Lot 12, 15 Nelson Way (Capt. John Williams Est.)
NOTION: To issue the Certificate contingent upon on Dick's satisfaction
with the seeding program.
(Rhoads - Cauldwell; all in favor) VOTED
CAPT. JOHN WILLIAMS ESTATES - LOT 14. Due to re- configuration of lots,
attorneys are requiring a partial certificate for this lot from SE211 -301 for
that part of lot 15 which is now part of lot 14. (lots 60 and 61).
MOTION: To issue a partial certificate.
(Rhoads - Cauldwell; Cauldwell, Rhoads, Ouellette,
Owens - aye; O'Neill opposed) VOTED
CORRESPONDENCE
1.• Mike Trowbridge was not the representative (as listed on the NOI) for the
bridge project for the Suilivans, proposed by Steve Benoit.
2. Letter from Trowbridge regarding Commission support for a Zoning Board of
Appeal petition. Mr. Thibeault wishes to minimize wetland alteration; the
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ii, 1989 -- PAGE 4
easement for access through an adjacent lot will avoid the wetland.
Comm. Rhoads suggested that the commission is always in support of
minimizing wetland alteration, but questions that the lot is buildable. No
resolution of support was taken.
3. Cottage St. extension - Dick requested feedback from Commission so he can
respond to Planning Board. The commission advised that a Request for
Determination should be filed on the project.
4. Lakeville - DEP workshop, 9- 23 -89, 8:30 -4:00 "advanced wetlands delineation
techniques ". Winter wetlands delineation, Stony Brook., 11- 18 -89.
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT AMENDMENT:
As of 11 -10 -89 the Wetlands Protection Act has been amended, stating that
Orders can specify that plans be recorded at the Registry of Deeds.
KELLI GREEN, SE211 -309. Dick wrote lel,ter outlining additional concerns and
requests for information: Outside consultant will be employed. Land under
water body has not been addressed. No wetland evaluation report has been
submitted. Documentation required to support allegation that stream is
intermittent. Wetland replication info is lacking. Dates of test holes.
Missing flags in field. One -foot contours should be shown, at least for lot
7 and part of lot 6 within drainage easement. Impact of all 8 interests of
the act -- particularly of groundwater. Insufficient data addressing
segmentation issue, including extent of adjoining parcels owned by the
applicants now or formerly.
MOTION: To require outside consultant to evaluate wetland land
(O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED
MOTION: To send letter requesting info wentioned above.
(O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED
NEW SCHOOL COMPLEX. No EIR is required.
LIBRARY /COA
MOTION: Dick will send letter to Municipal Building Committee asking for an
as -built and expressing commission's concerns regarding the deficiencies in
the building and asking that they get in touch with the commission with copy
to town manager and town_ treasurer, a�- �a�u3 -lding tommi tee /� library —
(0'Neill)
MOTION: The above motion with the addition of bu44ding- E-omm- i#ttee /library
trustees/ Gpp fg,rn)
(Cauldwell - Owens; all in favor) VOTED
The meeting adjourned at 12.00 a..mm..
Approved by: (Ylc�u4u(�- �U�4Q�i>� Date to town clerk:
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