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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 10/26/1987MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MI UTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1987 Members Present: Comms. Grady, Mandell, Ouellette, Smith I{ The meeting was called to order at 7 :35. " Nov 2 5 1987 MOTION: To appoint Comm. Ouellette acting chair.' f7r' (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED LITTLE LEAGUE CONTRACT Mr. Jack Cauley requested information about the status of the lease between the Conservation Commission, Recreation Commission, and the Little League. He asked whether a paved apron around the concession stand would be permitted. The stand is 300 -500 feet away from the pond. MOTION: To request that the Agent send a memo to Town Counsel requesting the Little League contract by the first of the year. (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To change the provision in top apron around the stand. (GRADY- SMITH; all in favor) CORRESPONDENCE the lease regarding paving to allow a hot VOTED 1. From Natural Heritage Project: a copy of a U.S.G.S. map showing where rare species of wildlife have been identified within Mansfield, to be used in conjunction with the new wildlife habitat regulations. 2. Request for extension permit, File SE211 -119, Mr. Paul Thibeault. MOTION: To grant a one -year extension as recommended by the Agent. (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED 3. Request for Certificate of Compliance, File SE211 -134, Pasco Construction, for Lot 15. MOTION: To grant the Certificate subject to Dick Lewis' review. (MANDELL- GRADY; all in favor) VOTED 4. Request for Certificate of Compliance, File SE211 -139, Highland Ave., Folkman Co. As -built has been submitted. Commissioners Ouellette and Mandell wish to review before issuing the Certificate. The request will be addressed at the next meeting. WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING National Development Associates of Mansfield -- Mansfield Corporate Center, 777 West St., Lot 3001 -- Construction of a two -story 83,400+ square ft. office building; some work within the 100 ft, buffer zone. Representatives present: David Dankens, Margaret Prevot, Beals and Thomas, Inc. The. project involves work on a storm drainage system and easements within the 100 -ft, buffer zone. According to the representatives, the system is designed to handle a 25 -year storm. Erosion controls are proposed at the limit of work line. Dick Lewis commented that DEQE may want to see calculations for a 100 -year storm event. MOTION: To continue the hearing until 8:30 p.m., Nov. 9. (GRADY- MANDELL; Smith -- present; Comms. Grady, Mandell, Ouellette in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COM MISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1987 REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY Cabot, Cabot and Forbes - -an area south Boulevard -- Construction /development of parking and utilities MINUTES PAGE TWO i� of Route 495 and west of Forbes a building along with related Mssrs. Vernon Johnson, Joseph Howard, H. W. Moore, and David Grant represented the applicant. A plan presented, but not submitted, showed flagged wetlands as well as proposed building locations. The plan also showed proposed work within the buffer zone. Representatives from Norwood Engineering have calculated that the wetland areas shown on the plans submitted will not store a quarter acre foot of water; they contend, therefore, that the area is not significant. MOTION: To issue a positive determination for the work proposed within the buffer zone, including the statement that the two areas on the plan submitted with the filing do not meet the criteria for isolated land subject to flooding as specified in 310 CMR 10:57 (2)(b)l. (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION Nicholas C. Harris, Jr. -- Gilbert St., Lot 14 (AP -3) -- Underground utilities, new roadway; improvement of drainage on existing roadway The hearing was re- opened at 9:22, with Steven Clarke and Karen Dupont of Commonwealth Engineering in attendance. The representatives stated that they have not been successful in obtaining an easement from an abutting private landowner, and that they have no objections to riprapping the pipe outlet. MOTION: To continue the hearing to November 9 at 8 :40. (GRADY- SMITH; all in favor) VOTED WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION Gino & Mary Scarpellini -- Wessel St., Lot 1 -- Proposed house and parking to require work within 100' of bordering vegetated wetlands A revised plan was submitted, dated October 26, 1987. Commissioner Ouellette proposed a no -work line along part of the town drainage system. Commissioner Smith suggested specifying size and placement of riprap, and possibly a Cape Cod berm. The wetlands on the site may not meet the 50 percent criterion as defined in the regulations. MOTION: To continue the hearing to Nov. 9 at 8:50. (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED WASTE ON ANDRADE PROPERTY According to Dick Lewis, Mr. Andrade had requested and was denied a Class III license for a junkyard. There are currently timbers and old beams in the stream. MOTION: That the Agent send a letter, with a copy to the Building Inspector,-asking that all "junk" be removed from within 100 ft. of wetlands as soon as possible (and within 30 days), requesting written notification when the work has been done. (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED a MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1987 FRANEYNEST STREET MINUTES PAGE THREE MOTION: To send Mr. Franey a copy of the Enforcement Order with a reminder that he is still in a state of non - compliance. (GRADY- MANDELL; all in favor) VOTED The detention basin for the Assembly of God construction project has been doubled in size. MARK AUDET /BIRD ROAD PROPERTY Dick Lewis noted that there is a potential buyer for part of this property who may be willing to improve the situation at this site. MOTION: To request the Agent to consult with Town Counsel and Acting Town Manager as to what course of action to pursue with regard to the outstanding enforcement order on the Bird Road property formerly owned by Mr. Audet. RAY GODDARD /LEON GRANT COMPLAINT Mr. Goddard contended that Mr. Grant has constructed a ditch to drain his property into the Canoe River, and that the Conservation Commission has reason to curb and intervene in Mr. Grant's activities. The Agent will research the files on the Goddard /Grant case and receive an accounting of Mr. Goddard's complaints. MINUTES MOTION: To accept the minutes of October 19 with the addition of Comm. Grady to the list of Commissioners in attendance. (MANDELL- GRADY; Smith -- abstaining; Comms. Grady, Mandell, Ouellette in favor) VOTED The meeting adjourned at 1 40. Approved by: Date to Town Clerk: //',?5 -g"/ /pkf