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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 4/10/1989MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES I. MONDAY, APRIL 17 -- PAGE 1 n JUL 2 7 10 Members Present: Chairman Ouellette, Commissioners O'Neill, 1 :, �,GL{Pr3t�'•�u ;, Rhoads, Smith The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Donald R. Betts, Jr.-- Southeastern side, Canoe River Bridge, Mill St. -- Removal of one tree to enable house relocation One tree must be cut down in order to move a house. The applicant stated that no work will be done in the river or the bank. Comm. O'Neill asked that the applicant consider replacing the tree with a new planting; he also asked that the tree not be taken down until the Board of 'Selectmen approved the project. Some additional trimming will also be done, according to Planning Board correspondence. Mr. J. Gonsalves, of Mill St., came before the Board to express his desire that the tree be replaced and that the spillway not be damaged. MOTION: To issue negative determination 43 with 3 provisos: (1) a letter to the Board of Selectmen, supporting the idea of a replacement tree as acceptable to the tree warden; (2) a letter encouraging the safety officer to review the area (in case tree is functioning as a guard rail); and (3) a request that the Board of Selectmen consider potential damage to the spillway in any bond it sets. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED [Chairman Ouellette absented herself from the 'roam for the duration of the following hearing.] REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Edward Troy - -171 Ware Street - -Work in buffer zone for septic system breakout The applicant was not present. There will be approximately 7 feet of grading into the buffer zone, for a replacement septic system. Little chance of any sedimentation reaching the heavily vegetated wetland area, according to Dick Lewis. System cannot be relocated because of poor soils in other areas; there is currently a failed system on the site. John Burns, 151 Ware St., came to review the Plans with a view toward how the project would affect him. CComm. Smith arrived at this point in the hearing.] No stream shows on the plan. Mr. Burns maintains there may be a stream in the area. MOTION: To continue to the 4 -24 -89 meeting at 9:77, on the grounds that the information may be incomplete; there has also been no Board of Health approval at this time. (Rhoads - Owens; all in favor) VOTED REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Mansfield Parks and Recreation Dept. -- Southerly side of Memorial Park- - Removal of asphalt wading pool within 177 feet of a brook. Dick: Lewis described the plan to remove cement /asphalt and create a volleyball court. The area is clearly upland. There is a wall between the brook and the pool; siltation controls are unnecessary. Materials will be disposed of per regulations. MOTION: To issue a negative 3 Determination, with suggestion to the applicant that they consider recycling the demolition material. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 10 -- PAGE 2 WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATIONS - SE211 - -296 through 302 Tifdan Development -- Nelson Way Letter from Trowbridge & Hutchinson stating that the sites are outside the 100-year flood line, according to FENA. Lot 9 (SE211 -297) - Ed. of Health approval received. Robert Catanese, 231 Williams St. (directly behind lot 9) was present to review the plans and to request that his trees not be disturbed. Mr. Benoit stated he would be leaving the trees in. Comm. Rhoads suggested including a condition that after the hay bales have been installed, Mr. Benoit meet with the abutter to ensure that there will be no adverse impact. NOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Pohotek; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED Lot 10 (' E'211 -297), Work outside of 100-year flood zone. There is a sharp drop -off. Mr. Benoit suggested pulling the banks back:, and loaming and seeding with lawn, and then wildflower mix (gradually from 148 down to the bottom of the _lope). Dick concurred. Include in and -r' a request for a sketch plan for this wo k. - NOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Owens; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED Lot Il (SE211- 2:98). Same comments as lot 10. NOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Poholek:; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED Lot 1' (SE211 -299). Same comments as lot 10. NOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED Lot 13 (SE211 -300). Approved Bd. of Health plan received. Same type of wort: proposed as for lot 10. Boulders have been discussed as a retaining "wall" on this lot. The wetlands line is not accurate on plans for this lot. Comm. suggested shifting the house and perhaps having a garage under; Mr. Benoit would consider applying for a revised Order at a future date. MOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Pohole'r..; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED Lot 15 (SE211 -301). Same comments as lot 10. NOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED Lot 16 (SE211- 302). Approved Bd. of Health plan received. Same type of work proposed as for lot 10. New plan (rev. 4- 10 -89) shows house moved forward, with garage on other side of house. Septic system has been changed. Wetland line differs from plan for this lot. Sanford will be walking the site with Dick. NOTION: To continue hearing until 9 :15 on 4- 24 -89. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -2V5 i Necco Realty - -34 Marjac Way (lot 7) No additional information or questions. NOTION: To close hearing. (Rhoads - Owens; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -287 Bonwood Co., Inc. - -42 Fredric Lane - -tot 18 No revised .glans have been submitted as yet. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COl•MISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 19 -- PAGE 3 MOTION: To continue to 4 -24 -89 at 9:30. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -292 Harrington & Matto Co., Inc.- -Riverwood Estates, Tremont St. New replication plan /report submitted for pre- treatment area. Replication area has been moved to westerly side (10 -12 feet from driveway). The driveway will be included in this filing. A letter was submitted explaining change in drainage. Dick was satisfied that questions have been addressed in new info submitted. Clay dam detail has not yet been supplied. The applicant will be before the Planning Board on the l9tih, and will address the issue of the reduced crossing (five ft. instead of thirteen). The 4700 sq. ft. of fill would then be reduced. Comm. Rhoads encouraged the board to support the idwa by mean'_ of a. memo to the Planning Board. Ralph Maloon answered the Commissions questions about sheet flow and balancing of flows pre- and post -. Chairman Ouellette requested that the applicant minimize impervious surfaces (including lawn and landscaped areas) particularly for' the back lots of the individual house filings. The applicant was informed that the Commission will he looking closely at this area, date to its sensitivity. Roof leaders for dry wells were also mentioned. Chairman Ouellette expressed desire for bonding or similar protection in terms of the success of the wet basin. MOTION: To close the hearing. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED NOTION: To authorize Dick to write a letter to the Planning Board strongly supporting the reduction of the grass strip and the adjacent area, and the change in slope; and that the non- binding consensus of the Commission is in support of the pre - treatment marsh. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED DISCUSSION - Mansfield Manor Estates - SE211 -134 The applicant is requesting a change in the detention area. Ralph Maloon did a new, SC'1 based study of the area. Flows have been calculated for 10, 25, and 100 year storms and compensated for the full amount. Cross - sections have been provided. Chairman Ouellette asked for substantiation that the area would replicate as a wetland, if it is to be used as compensation for the filling. Ralph Maloon agreed to dig test holes to determine groundwater at least two locations. Comm. O'Neill had concerns about putting additional water onto other people's property in the "50 -acre swamp." Comm. Rhoads feels that the calculations are in order, by and large. The Commission's consensus is that the new plan suggested, backed by supporting data, is a better plan than the previous one. Comm. Rhoads suggested coming up with a "punch list" of items to give to the applicant at the next meeting of the Commission so that the process goes smoothly. CComm. Poholek abstained from the discussion of this project.] DISCUSSION - GREEN ACMES - SE211 -131 Originally designed detention area doesn't work, because there is ledge in that location: Comm. Rhoads suggested that maybe the answer is a basin; he suggested that a sketch be submitted to Dick. CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Letter from the Building Inspector re violations on Bird Road. He requests that he be notified of the Commission's actions regarding the provorty. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION CONNISSION MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 19 -- PAGE 4 2. Comm. O'Neill raised the question of lack of rip -rap along a steep slope around library building. ORDERS OF CONDITION. SE211 -294 MOTION: To approve Orders as written and amended (including finding that no discharge will be permitted to any wetland resource during the tasting). (O'Neill - Poholek; all in favor) VOTED SE'211 -295 NOTION: To issue orders as written and amended. (Rhoads - Owens; all in favor) VOTED CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE: SE"11 -IW NOTION: To issue Certificate of Compliance based on appropriate pootinq of surety and on the Agent's report. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED SE='11 -195 NOTION: To issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance. (Owen - Smith; all in favor) VOTED MEETING SCHEDULE: May 9, 1989; the second meeting of the month will be determined at a later date. FOUNDRY RD. - SE211 -233: The developers have expressed a willingness to move the issue along. The commission is willing_ to "wait and see" a bit longer before rescinding the Order. NOTION: To file the Enforcement Order on the Deed. (Owens - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED Dick suggested issuing an Enforcement Order on the original order (SE211 -136), stating that no more work be done. If any new activity is forbidden, the bond which is still outstanding could not be released. NOTION: To issue such Order with a cover letter, with copies to be forwarded to Town Engineer and Planning Board, and to file at the Registry of Deeds, (Rhoads - Owens; all in favor) VOTED SE211 -297: Lot 18, Gander Lane - Septic system has been moved. The Order requested that the results of the investigation be presented to the Commission, and the new plan represents an improvement. In order to issue an amended order, the Commission will require a plan with revision date and an approved Board of Health plan. The Board requested that the secretary send letter indicating the commission's support for the legislation s±tpporting right of entry, with copies to our local legislators. The meeting on the 24th will begin at 7.77 for the purpose of approving minutes. This meeting adjourned at 12:15. Approved by: CfJc Stny 40 .0LX!4�j Date to town clerk: -7 -1-7 "6--nJ