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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 3/27/1989MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES i! 1,) _ .. Q MONDAY, March 27, 1'984 - PAGE 1 Members Present: Chairman Ouellette, Commissioners Davison, 0 Poholek, Rhoads The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. l; WIND CHIME DRIVE: A copy of an Enforcement Order addressed to Folkman Co. was received from DEQE, re Wind Chime Acres Pond. He has been given a deadline of April 30, 1989 to complete the pond, and until May 31 to complete the loaning, seeding, and grading and removal, filling the pond with water, and final completion. Residents were present, and expressed the hope that this deadline would be let, POTENTIAL NEW COMMISSIONER: Michael Powers, a civil engineer with a master's degree in groundwater hydrology, attended the meeting and will submit an application to be on the Commission through the Town Clerk's office. DISCUSSION RE FULTON'S POND WORK Ed Jameson appeared before the commission, Mr. Jameson has been contracted to do the improvement work sponsored by the Lion's Club. Dick has ,net with Lorilee Fish, John Rhind and other officials regarding concerns about the bank, trash barrels, lights, etc. Mr. Jameson explained that the intent was to create a "passive part::," a "mini - arboretum" for walking through. He stressed that maintenance has been guaranteed by the Lion's, if the town cannot afford to maintain it. Comm. Ouellette asked where the high water marl: comes to in the spring, and how that would be handled. Mr. Jameson stated that no vegetation An the stream area will be disturbed. Native wood chips will be used on the slopes, because they don't move ton much. A primary concern will he to prevent erosion; eventually juniper and forsythia will spread to stabilize the bank. The parking area is proposed for the fourth year of the project; the concensus of the group is to move ahead with the first stages of the project and take a "wait and see" attitude towards the parking lot, depending upon usage. Work on the banks Ind blocking the flow of water will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. Clearing, cutting, etc. can be considered routine maintenance for the purposes of the filing, but wort; on the banks will be regulated. NOTION: To waive the filing fee, since the project will take place on Conservation Land. (O'Neill - Owens; all in favor) VOTED PROPOSED MAPLE PARK SIGN: National Lumber has agreed to replace the sign; Dick has drafted proposed language. They will also be installing a berm which will help in controlling motorised access to the property. The sign will be the same size as the large one in place. "Maple Park. Conservation Area" should be added at the top of the sign. MOTION: To approve the sign verbiage as discussed. (Davison - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - SE211- 94 Hatheway & Patterson Co., Inc. - -15 County St. -- Diversion of ground water; operation of water well William Haynes, President, Hatheway & Patterson, appeared before the board. Keystone Environmental Services advised them to file, for the activity of MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, March 27, 1959 - PAGE 2 testing and operating a well, The purpose of the well is twofold: hydrologic ( testing, and the use of groundwater in the manufacturing process if feasible. The present proposal does not include continuous long -term use of the well. A four -inch well, approximately sixty fleet deep, bottom twenty feet sealed in bedrock, is proposed, the purpose of which, at this time is a one -time high volume test. The activity does not affect the wetlands or the quality of the floodplain, according to Mr. Haynes. The project is part of a hydrogeologic survey under DEQE surveillance. Dick's question concerned whether pumping from the well continuously would drain the wetlands; Mr. Haynes stated they would return before the commission if they pump continuously at some future time. Mr. Haynes was uncertain whether abutters had been notified. Nike rowers stated that a 72 -hour test would have no effect on the wetlands, but would also not generate data sufficient to guarantee that there would be no effect from continuous pupping. NOTIOiN: To close the hearing. (O'Neill - Owens; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - Tifdan Development-- Nelson Way, lots 9 -13, 15 -16-- Houses, grading, septic systems within wetlands, buffer zone Steve Benoit described plans. The hay bate line is the limit of work: line, according to Mr. Benoit. The abutters have not been notified. Comm. Ouellette requested the approved Board of Health plan. Dry wells for purposes of recharge were requested. Lot 11 - work will take place beyond the hay bale tine shown, for }Deming and Planting, grading; Chairman Ouellette requested an additional hay bale line at the limit of work. Comm. O'Neill asked about the driveway runoff. Lot 12 - no garage shown; may be garage included, some changes may be made, some grading may be done outside the hay bale line. Lot 13 - hay bale line is not limit of work line as shown; mast be pulled back to do landscaping work. No garage proposed. Lot 15 - hay bale line is limit of work. Lot IN - hay bale line is limit of work. Mr. Benoit was informed that Lot 9 requires certified notification to abutter. Site will be walked 4/1/89 at 8100 a.m. NOTION: To continue to 4/10/89 at 81010. (O'Neill - Omen; all in favor) VOTED V -NOTCH WEIR, CAPT. JOHN WILLIAMS EST. (SE211 -264) Plan detail was submitted, along with a construction sequence. Bob Swanson has not yet reviewed. From the conservation point of view, looks. okay. EComm. Rhoads arrived at this point.] WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING - SE211 -295 Necco Realty - -34 Marjac Way (lot 7) -- Septic system, grading within wetlands buffer zone Re: abutter notification - this lot is the interior of a subdivision; the applicant is his own abutter. Garage under colonial, 40 x 28; septic system at rear of house, because front would not pert. Two corners of reserve area will be staked. Site will be walked 4/3'89 at 5 :30 p.m. NOTION: To continue to the field walk and automatically to 8:30 on 4/10. (Rhoads - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, March 27, 1989 - PAGE 3 BIRD ROAD, lot 107, formerly owned by Mark Audet Property has changed bands. May be gravel operation and debris burial currently ongoing. Dick has drafted an Enforcement Carder requesting the filing of a Notice of Intent and requiring siltation controls, as well as procedures to be followed for establishing restoration procedures. Dick: recommended a strongly worded letter should accompany the Order. Comm. Rhoads requested that access to wetland be temporarily blocked. NOTION: To issue Enforcement Order, including temporary blocking of access to site. (Rhoads O'Neill; all in favor` VOTED - Ct i 1 7 = I _-- WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211- 92 Harrington & Matto, Riverwood Estates ERC has flagged wetlands, in response to the Commission's concerns. Oil /Watt,- separator has been moved back toward the street. New plan has revision date of 3/27/89. Comm. Rhoads requested info regarding balancing of 'flows; sheet flow may not have been taken into account. Mike Trowbridge will r: avalUate. Dick isn't sure regarding whether the basin will function as a. Piet basin as currently designed. Mike will make any changes necessary in this area as well. The planning board gave the go -ahead for the commission to work out the design of the basin for the maximum conservation benefit. Test holes will be dug; bottom of pre-treatment marsh must be 1 1/2 feet above water level; types of vegetation to be used must be specified. Crossing area: 4799 feet of fill doesn't leave much margin for error. r Comm. Rhoads mentioned a five -foot strip instead of a 13 -ft, strip, adjacent to the 2 :1 slope. This issue had not been resolved at the planning board hearing; the applicant has no problem with it, if conservation backs it. Comm. Rhoads suggested an alternative placement for crossing, which is more upland. The applicant must meet the criterion for limited crossing with regard to the 100- year storm water backup. Conservation Commission will locate the clay barriers; Mr. Trowbridge will supply the detail. Dick Lewis suggested following DEQE policy memo regarding replication plan, which would require among other things measurement of seasonal high groundwater. NOTION: To continue the hearing to 4/1909 at 9:15 p.m. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEAPING CONTINUATION - SE211 -287 Bonwood Company -- Austin Farms NOTION: To continue hearing to 4/10/89 at 3 :45 p.m, (O'Neill - Owens; all in favor) VOTED WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION -- SE211 -291 Bauer -- 880 Maple St. No new information. NOTION: To close hearing. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED NOTION; To issue orders as written. (O'Neill - Owens; all in favor) VOTED SE211 -79: Sturdy Hospital clinic MOTION: To issue the endorsement of an Order for a project already completed and for which a Certificate of Compliance has been issued. (Rhoads - Davison; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, March 27, 1989 - PAGE 4 MILL STREET: Scenic road hearing has been held for moving a house on Mill Street. One tree must be cut in an area of Conservation Commission jurisdiction. A Request for Determination will be filed. BIRD ROAD: Resident on lot 108 called Dick. Used to be a house at the front of the lot. He wants to build his house at the back of the lot, but he will have to cross the wetlands, with 1500 square feet of alteration involved. He has enough room at the front of the lot for the house and the septic system. He would like a sense from the Conservation Commission as to whether he should purchase the property, i.e., whether he can develop it as he wishes. BOUNDRY ROAD: SE211 -233 The applicant has never submitted the replication plan as requested. No wort: has taken place. MOTION. To file the Enforcement Order on the Deed. (O'Neill - Davison; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To amend the above motion by including that Dick will notify applicant that the commission is considering revoking the order if no cooperation is forthcoming. (Rhoads - Owens; all in favor) VOTED WARE ST. Lot 108 - near TREETOPS A resident called notifying Dick that work was occurring within wetlands; Dick verified this account by walking the site. He proposed walking the site with the owner, Mr. Beatty, and request that he file; an Enforcement Order would be the next step. DRAINAGE CALCULATIONS FOR MANSFIELD MANOR ESTATES - SE211 -234 Comm. Rhoads has not yet reviewed. RIM Engineering is proposing a new compensation area. MOTION: To accept Comm. Davison's letter of resignation, with regret. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED MOTION To accept the voluntary consulting services of Mike Powers. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED NOTION: To notify the Board of Selectmen of the need for a new commissioner, and advocating the candidacy of Mike Powers. (O'Neill - Rhoads; all in favor) VOTED JOB DESCRIPTION: Chairman Ouellette requested that commissioners be prepared.to decide what action to take regarding the town meeting article. The meeting adjourned at 11 :40 p.m. Approved by: rn� � ; n„ (� Qy , Date to town clerk: p