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Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Comms.` O'Neill, Ouellette, 11 nde 1,Jw46; f E
entered at 8 :46 prior to Whiteville Pond disco s� n Rhoads ��'
The meeting was called to order at 7 :35 p.m. , I I.'j
MINUTES MOTION: To accept the minutes of July 6�
(OUELLETTE - RHOADS; all in favor)�,f. =tom
` WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -260
Richard A. Silva - -68 Williams Street `
SCS flood calculations have been submitted. Comm. Rhoads felt that the
submission met the requirements mandated by the regulations and the Wetlands
Act.
MOTION: To close the hearing (O'NEILL - OUELLETTE; all in favor) VOTED
FOREST PARK RELEASES - SE211 -191
Mr. Broderick requested signatures of the entire Commission on the ;letter
written by the Chairman releasing certain lots from the Order of Conditions.
Comm. Rhoads suggested creating a boilerplate condition which could indicate
i that a particular Order has been prepared for road construction, utilities,
and drainage only.'
MOTION: That all members present sign the 'letter written by Chairman
Sweet dated June 29, 1988 and specifying lots which are not
governed by Order of Conditions SE211 -191.
(RHOADS - OUELLETTE; all in favor) ' VOTED
On a related matter, the Commission determined that the replication area
should be ,inspected in October to verify its status.
ORDER OF CONDITIONS - SE211 -263
MOTION: To issue the Orders of Condition for the drainage improvement at
491 -495 Fruit St. as written by the Agent, adding a minimum
rip -rap size requirement of 6 "*
(OUELLETTE - 'RHOADS; all in favor) VOTED
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
SE211 -134, Lot - Dick Lewis has inspected and approved.
j MOTION: To release lot (O'NEILL - OUELLETTE; all in favor) VOTED
SE211 -160 - Dick Lewis has inspected and approved.
MOTION: To issue a Certificate (OUELLETTE - O'NEILL; all in favor) VOTED
WHITEVILLE POND DISCUSSION
Additional written information and oral responses have been submitted by
the applicant's representative; however, not all concerns have been addressed
adequately, Commissioner Rhoads raised several issues, including the
possibility of breaking the project down into phases to lessen the impact; the
necessity of a monitoring program to demonstrate that there will be no adverse
- impact within the sphere of influence for the town wells; a contingency flood
control /storm damage prevention ;plan, identifying the existing storage
capacity of the pond; the need to ascertain that the pond will indeed be able
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to be filled; the delineation of the 100 -year flood plain and the wildlife
habitat which will need replacement; the adequacy of the control structures as
a 'permanent solution. A letter, will be drafted and sent to the applicant
stating the Commission's; concerns.
NEW BUSINESS
1,` Regarding Capt. John; Williams Estates (SE211 -264); the notification from
DEQE that that ,this ;proposal may change flood stage. This project takes
place :next to Attleboro!s water supply. Wetlands alteration will take
place.!
2.1 With regard to the proposed Sandy Hill development,;the Planning Board is
negotiating regarding`a large wetlands parcel with a view towards securing
it as a ,green belt,'area.
MOTION: That Richard Lewis represent the Conservation Commission in
negotiations with Keith Development,
(OUELLETTE - 'MANDELL; all in favor); VOTED
3. Comm. iOuellette summarized plans for a hayride, sponsored jointly with the
Recreation Commission, which would educate the public as to the history of
Maple 'Park and its value to the community. ;A tentative date has been'set
for Sept. 24, 1988. Recreation Commissioner Steve Jackson and Commission
Ouellette have volunteered to replace the existing sign.
MOTION: To accept Commissioner Ouellette's` report and urge that. plans
proceed. (RHOADS - O'NEILL; all in favor) VOTED
The meeting adjourned at 10 :38 p.m.
Approved by, ,__ Date to Town Clerk
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