HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 8/31/1987MOTION: To continue the hearing until September 14 and request new plans
showing elimination of the invert, wetlands replication, and
change in the wetlands boundary. (O'Neill; not seconded)'
MOTION: To continue the hearing until 7after the 'last scheduled hearing
for this evening. (O'Neill- Mandell; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - no file number:
Robert Meisterman- -315 Gilbert Street, Lot 7
Mr. Bianchi submitted a new plan which included information requested by
the Commission at the Aug. 17 meeting.'' The filled area of the ditch will be
approximately <575 square feet. - Mr. Bianchi stated that the 'maximum depth will
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Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Comms. Grady5fandell; O'Neil,
aUellette
The meeting was called to order at 7:33.
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MOTION: To accept the minutes of August 17, 1987 as written.
(Grady-Ouellette; all in favor)
VOTED
MOTION: To accept the minutes of July 27, 1987 as written.
(Ouellette - O'Neill; none opposed, Grady -- present) (
VOTED
MOTION: To accept the minutes of July 6, 1987 as written. '
(Ouellette-O'Neill; none opposed,' Grady -- present)
VOTED
MOTION: To accept the minutes of June 22, 1987 as corrected.
(Ouellette- O'Neill; none opposed, Grady -- present) >>
VOTED
MOTION: To accept the minutes of 'June 8, -1987 as corrected.
(Ouellette- Mandell; none opposed, Grady--present)
VOTED
WETLANDS HEARING CONTINUATION/ ORDER OF CONDITIONS -'File SE211 -208
Michael McClanahan - -Mary Alice Way -'
The hearing was re- opened at 7 :36. /'!y
MOTION: To issue 'Order of ConditionsAas drafted by Dick Lewis
and adding
a' condition stating that the issuance of the Order does not 'imply
approval of a ZBA waiver.
(Grady- Ouellette; all in favor)
VOTED
MOTION: To close the hearing at 7:40.
(O'Neill- Grady; all in favor)
VOTED
WETLANDS HEARING CONTINUATION/ ORDER OF CONDITIONS - File SE211 -207
Ronald Harrison - -12 Rustic Drive
MOTION: To issue Order of - Conditions --ii as written by Agent Dick Lewis.
(O'Neill- Grady; none opposed, Comm. Ouellette, who
absented
herself from the hearing, abstained.)
VOTED
MOTION: To close the hearing.
(O'Neill- Grady; none opposed, Ouellette abstaining)
VOTED
WETLANDS HEARING CONTINUATION /ORDER OF CONDITIONS - File SE211- 209:
Keith Development Corp. -- Connors Avenue
The hearing 're- opened at '7 :55. No additional information has been
received since the July 27 meeting. Discussion centered on how to
resolve the
discrepancy between wetlands shown on the plans submitted with the
Notice of
Intent for this filing and those shown on other plans held by the commission.
MOTION: To continue the hearing until September 14 and request new plans
showing elimination of the invert, wetlands replication, and
change in the wetlands boundary. (O'Neill; not seconded)'
MOTION: To continue the hearing until 7after the 'last scheduled hearing
for this evening. (O'Neill- Mandell; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING CONTINUATION - no file number:
Robert Meisterman- -315 Gilbert Street, Lot 7
Mr. Bianchi submitted a new plan which included information requested by
the Commission at the Aug. 17 meeting.'' The filled area of the ditch will be
approximately <575 square feet. - Mr. Bianchi stated that the 'maximum depth will
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be four feet. The Board of Health has approved the septic system ,plan, 1
waiving the 75 -ft, setback; a copy of ; the permit was submitted. The area is
located in Zone C of the 100 -year floodplain map. Mr. Bianchi suggested that
he was willing to move the trench over if field conditions permitted it.
MOTION: To continue the hearing to September 14 at 9:30 (no file no.).
(O'Neill - Ouellette; all in favor), VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING -r
" The Folkman Co., Inc. -- Winter Street -- Reconstruction of a 'portion of
Winter Street; construction of a new culvert and ditch.
The hearing :opened at 8:41. Mssrs. Paul Folkman and Ralph Maloon
explained that an earthen berm ;(V -notch weir), had initially, been proposed for
flooding problems in this area and had been included in the Order of
Conditions issued for Westhaver Farms (File SE211 -143). Flooding problems in
the spring of 187, prompted the :submission of a, plan to construct a new culvert
and ditch and to raise and widen the ;road in this area (20 feet width of
pavement, 2 feet of Cape Cod berm on each side). A concrete wall will be put
in at the level of the wetlands, with a 3 -ft.; spillway into the wetlands.
Abutters to the proposed project have given permission; Mr. and Mrs.
Greenberg, of ,135 Maple St., and Henry Piasecki of N. Main St. were present at
the hearing. The town will help to move the water line which will be in the
way. The planning board has approved the project, contingent upon Mr.
Folkman's entering into a financial contract with the town. The Folkman
Company will be responsible for the construction. :Mr. Folkman requested the
lifting of the earthen berm requirement included in the Westhaver Farms
Orders, although it could stay in place on ;paper until the -DPW and town
officials approve the construction.
In response to a; question ,by Comm. O'Neill about ,the . downstream effects,
Mr. Folkman replied that the Environmental Impact statement indicated a rise
for Whiteville Pond. Mr. Maloon stated that there would not be much reduction
of overall flow, and that peak flows would be the same. 'Commissioner
Ouellette asked; whether the proposed solution definitely has the same
capabilities as the V -notch weir. Mr. Maloon answered, "Not quite," stating
that ';the earth dike would hold back the peak :flow a little better, but ?I
think this is a better tradeoff." The wetlands will not be :drained. The
removal of the weir changes the compensation calculations, which will
constitute an amendment, of the ,Westhaver ;Farms plans. There will be other
changes to the plans as well, which will require Commission review.
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 9 :40 on September 14 (no file no.).
(Grady - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING
Rosemont .Development Co., Inc. - -1200 East Street, Lots lA and 2A - -Fill
wetland area adjacent to_; existing ;cart ! path to enlarge_ right of way;
create equivalent area of wetland nearby
Mr. Folkman and Mr. Maloon explained that this filing is for the cart path
only, not for any construction on house lots. All filling and replication
will take place on lots 2A and 2B as shown on the plans; the Notice of Intent
cover ,;page should read lots 2A and 2B, and not IA and 2A. Mr. Folkman stated
that approximately 1600 square feet will be filled. An existing cast iron
pipe will be replaced. Commisioner's noted that If 1600 square ,feet are
filled for the roadway, no more than 3400 addition square feet can be filled
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in this resource area. The developer wishes to have the option to pave the
driveway, which will be about 265 feet long; runoff would drain off the side
(3 :1 slope). Chairman Sweet noted that about 2400 square feet of filling were
shown on the plan, and requested a cross section with square footage
calculations for filling. Commissioner O'Neill noted that no elevations or
contours were shown; Dick Lewis requested at least spot elevations.
Commissioner O'Neill observed that the filling done under Orders for
Shannon Lane (SE211 -162), an adjacent area, should also be taken into account
when considering the 5000 sq. ft, filling limit for this resource area.
NOTION: To continue the hearing to September 14 at 10 :00 (no DEQE no.).
(Grady - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED
WETLAND PROTECTION ACT HEARING
The Folkman Co., Inc, -- 626 -632 N. Main Street -- Construction of roadway and
drainage facilities within buffer zone and 'existing wetlands; excavation
of compensatory storage area
Mr. Folkman described the project, known as the ",Concetta Drive" project.
He presented a double cul -de -sac plan, with duplexes, which has been approved
by the planning board. Drainage will run into wetlands. Some filling is
required. Profiles were included in the filing. Drainage for two roads dump
into wetlands via two separate drainage easements. Mr. Maloon calculated how
high the water rises for the 25 and 100 -year storms, :then proposed cutting out
enough storage capacity to compensate for all impervious surfaces. This
filing is just for the roadwork, Sanford Ecological Services flagged the
wetlands about two years ago. The site :3s not in the 100 -year :flood plan; it
is in Zone C. Mr. Folkman stated, "You're going to see some lot line
changes.; In response to a question by Comm. O'Neill, Mr. Folkman stated that
the buildings would probably be heated by oil; Commissioner O'Neill then
raised the issue of oil /water separators, which have not been proposed.'
Commissioner Ouellette, spoke :against oil /water separators in general,
preferring the requirement of an emergency plan, because of maintenance
problems associated with oil /water separators, iMr. Folkman requested that
lots be released in the Order if they are not near wetlands. Chairman Sweet
responded_ that the site walk can determine which lots will require review.
The commission requested. that the ,proposed compensation area be flagged.
The following abutters /residents were present to support the project: Pat
and Valerie Brunetti, 632 N. Main St.; Carol DePalma, 626 N. Main St. (owner).
MOTION: To continue the hearing to 9/14 at 10 :15 (no DEQE no.)
(Grady - O'Neill; all in favor) _`VOTED
Mr. Folkman requested that the Orders be written on the 14th if possible.
SITE WALKS: September 14: East St. (Rosemont) - -6:00; Winter St. site - -6:30;
N. Main St.- 6 :45.
STATUS OF WIND CHIME ACRES-- SE211 -57
Mr. Folkman stated that the compensation area for Lot 3A has not yet been
completed; it will be accessed through :Lot 25, where work is currently in
progress.
MOTION: To take a 5 -min. recess. (Grady - Ouellette; all in favor) VOTED
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WETLANDS HEARING CONTINUATION /ORDER OF CONDITIONS = File SE211 -209:
Keith Development Corp. -- Connors Avenue
The hearing resumed at 10:16. The applicant had not been told that any
additional information was required.
MOTION: To issue the orders as written by Dick Lewis with the following
changes:
(1) 'Substite' the phrase -';on -site work or construction of
any kind ', for "work on wetlands'; in condition no. 2.
(2) Add a'fifth condition: ',The issuance of these orders
shall not be construed as implying Commission acceptance of
limited project status."
and to authorize the Agent to write a cover letter referring to
the wetlands boundary discrepancy and the compromise agreement
reached In December 1986.
(Grady - Ouellette; all in favor) VOTED
MOTION: To close the hearing.
(O'Neill- Grady; all in favor) VOTED
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
File SE211 -134:
MOTION: To issue a Certificate of Compliance releasing Lots 3, 5,° 23,'33,
34, and 35 as recommended by the 'Agent.
(Ouellette- O'Neill; none opposed; Grady--present) VOTED
Dick Lewis noted that lots 13 and 15 will require additional review.
File SE211 -202:
The :Commission received a memo from its Agent stating satisfaction with
the work as completed on Mr. Bernstein's property on Brook St.
MOTION: To issue a Certificate of Compliance as recommended by the Agent.
Review of Plan for lot 7, Shiloh Estates, SE211 -169
Mr. Frank ,Allen presented a plan for lot 7 of Shiloh Estates. The '
leaching ,field swas 4shown 25 ft. from the 'detention /drainage area; the
proximity was of some concern to the Commission, although Mr. Allen noted that
25 ft. was sufficient distance since the retention area did not constitute a
"natural water body. Commissioner 'Ouellette 'suggested that a Request for
Determination be filed because of work proposed within the buffer zone.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. From D. Lewis to Sun Chronicle clarifying statements made in reference to
the filling in of a ditch on Carl Nelson's property.
2. From D. Lewis--draft of letter supporting Norton's Clean Lakes application.
3. Two letters from Atty. Mangiaratti appealing the Commission's denial of
Hallett Crossing II (File SE211 -205), disputing the rejection of limited
project status and disputing the amount of fill proposed.
4. Draft of memo from Dick to the Planning Board requesting clarification of
its position with regard to Hallett Crossing II.
5. JDC Co. response to- Commission's '6/23 'letter 're' its concerns about the
entrance road work. A separate notice of .intent will be filed for
additional improvements to 140/495.
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6. Superseding Order of Conditions from DEQE — File SE211 °187, allowing the
project.
7. Deposition from Al Turinese. Town Counsel Jack Dwyer requested a response
from the Commission as a whole.
8. Request from the Board of Selectmen about concerns regarding the
performance of the Town Counsel. The concensus of the Commission was that
performance had been satisfactory, and that any delay /lack of availability
was explainable in view of the necessity of prioritizing.
The meeting adjourned at 11:48.
Approved by:
Date to Town Clerk: )CIF-7
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