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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1988, 9� PAGE ONE
Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Comms. Da r dy,e Mandell,- O'Neill,
Ouellette, Smith y WA, N
The meeting was called to order at 7:30. 9 s'-
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REQUEST FOR "CONSULTING MEMBER" 'STATUS FOR JOHN 'RHOADS
Mi. John Rhoads, an engineer, has soffered ; his services as volunteer
consultant to the commission, but wishes to clarify his status so that it
falls within the town guidelines for such membership, Members of the
commission discussed issues such as potential conflict: of interest, oath of
office, the legality of associate membership on the Commission, etc.
MOTION: To accept his offer as volunteer consultant and to so inform the
Board of Selectmen. (0'NEILL - MANDELL; motion withdrawn),
MOTION: That Mr. Rhoads be designated an approved consultant to the
Conservation Commission. (GRADY - O'NEILL; all in favor) VOTED
Dick will write to Mr. Rhoads, with 'a copy of the letter to be sent to the
Board of Selectmen.
KEITH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SE211 -209
Dick proposed an Amended Order of 'Conditions for the project, having
received 'a new plan which eliminates filling of the wetlands.
MOTION: To accept the orders as written and amended by the Agent.
(O'NEILL 7 MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -220
Neponset Associates - -Witch Pond II
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 'March 28 at 7:35, per the applicant's
request; but to grant no 'further continuation without written
explanation of the reasons.'
(O'NEILL - 'GRADY; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING - SE211 -.232
Clinical Science Laboratory 51 Francis Ave; filling of 2400 square feet_
of wetlands proposed`
Mssrs. Neudorfer, Amoruso, and Elfbaum were 'present to describe and answer
questions about the proposed project. Mr. Neudorfer stated that, given the '
isolated, flat nature of the area to be filled, he felt it would be futile to
attempt replication by transplanting vegetation. Dick felt that the area is
not bordering vegetated wetland,', but isolated land. The commission will walk
the site at 9:00 on March 5.
MOTION: To continue the hearing to March 14 at 7 :35.
(01NEILL - OUELLETTE; all in favor), VOTED
AMENDED ORDER OF CONDITIONS - FILE SE211 -171
Mr. Blackman's plans have changed since his original Orders were issued.
Only one lot has been permitted instead of two; grading and the septic system
have been removed from the wetlands. The Board of Health is in the process of
approving the new plan, according to Mr. Blpckman.
MOTION: To approve the amended order as written by the Agent, adding a f
request for an approved Board of Health plan.
(MANDELL - OUELLETTE; all in favor) VOTED
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MONDAY, FEBAUA Y 8, 19„88 , PAGE TWO
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING = SE211 -231
Whiteville;Pond. restoration, Franklin St. area, Endriunas Brothers r
Mr. Al Endriunas, speaking on behalf of the members of the Whiteville Pond
Association (many of whom were present in the audience) explained a plan to
excavate the pond to a depth of about 20 feet, within a three -year time
frame. 'Mr. Bob Nelson added that all abutters were in favor of the project.'
The Army Corp of Engineers and Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will have
to be involved. Groundwater will be pumped during the project; excavated
material' will be stored on -site if wet, then sold, with the 'proceeds being
used to 'fund the project.
Dick`Lewi's noted that while the plans show one temporary sedimentation
pool, the Notice of Intent indicates more than one. He also suggested that
the use of hay 'bales as long -term siltation devices might be ineffective, as
they will be continually submerged. A'series of small pools may have to be
constructed, as well as a diversion channel, which will require siltation
control all along the way. These controls, as well as construction procedures
for channel, berm, etc.` should be detailed on the plans. Bottom sediment
material would not be suitable to prevent erosion and siltation. He also
explained that the size and extent of the project mandate a wildlife study,
before the Commission can issue any Order of Conditions for the project. Dick
will outline his concerns in a'letter to Arthur Borden of Hayward- Boynton &
Williams.
MOTION: To 'continue to March 14 at 8:00.
(O'NEILL - 'GRADY; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - SE211 -233
Golden Hill Homes-- Boundry,Road, Lot 8- -House grading and septic system
within 100 ft. buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands
MOTION: To 'continue the hearing to February 22 at 7:35, per request of
the applicant.
(OUELLETTE - O'NEILL; all in favor) VOTED
ORDER OF CONDITIONS - JACKSON VILLAGE, SE211 -228
Dick explained that new plans, dated Feb. 4, showed the roof drain system,
removal of scupper, and redefining of the slope on one section of the parking
lot. He explained that he was not totally satisfied with the test holes taken
in November, and therefore had requested new test holes in his proposed order
of conditions.
MOTION: To add a condition requiring that the (plans, methods,` and
timetable for cleaning out the Back Bay Brook before construction
shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission for review, at
a minimum, or public hearing under a Request for Determination of
Applicability or a Notice of Intent, at a maximum.
(O'NEILL - OUELLETTE; all in favor) VOTED
MOTI s
ON: To_i sue orders as recommended by'the Agent and amended by the
Commission.'
(O'NEILL - ;DAVISON; all opposed) VOTED DOWN
MnivSYIELD CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MINUTES'
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1988 +
`PAGE THREE'
Commission Grady stated his reservations about approving the project given
its scope and location within the buffer zone of the sensitive Back Bay Brook:
area, the concerns of the Board of Selectmen, and the concerns and past
experiences of the abutters. He pointed out that the Commission had no
guarantees that there would be no exacerbation of flooding conditions in the
area, other than the assurances of the developer's engineer. - He cited page 23
of a recently issued (Jan. '88) "List of Confirmed Disposal Sites and 4
Locations to be Investigated" which lists Merckens Chocolate Factory [upstream
of the proposed project] as 'a suspected hazardous material location.; Given'
such unknowns, added to the lack of test holes from appropriate locations and
the uncertainty about the functional capacity of some of the retention basins,'
Commissioner Grady suggested that caution was in order. Additionally, the
Commission noted that its policy has been to discourage and to minimize
construction within the buffer zone whenever possible.
MOTION: To deny the project for reasons above to be articulated by the
Chairman and the Commission's Agent'.
(GRADY - O'NEILL; all in favor) VOTED
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MOTION: To accept the minutes of January 28, 1988 as submitted.
(O'NEILL - OUELLETTE; all in favor, Smith & Mandell abstaining) VOTED
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter' regarding timetable for the Treetops subdivision (SE211 -193);
Commissioner Mandell has concerns about water in the area; Dick Lewis will
check on it.
2. Request for Certificate of Compliance for Danielle Lane (Lot 37), SE211 -134<
MOTION:! To issue the Certificate of Compliance for Lot 37, as recommended
by the Agent'. (OUELLETTE - O'NEILL; all in favor) VOTED
3. Notification of Wetlands Habitat workshop on Feb. 27.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Mandell raised the possibility of a local bylaw which would
not permit work within the buffer zone. Chairman Sweet added that he would
like to work out something with regard to major waterways, to provide an
"automatic" greenbelt.
Chairman Sweet and Dick Lewis have met with the Finance Committee and with
Town Manager Dwyer, who has proposed a full -time Agent position, which could
be shared with another department, for $3000 less than the Commission had
requested.
Approved by: ' -�
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