HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 1/12/1987MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMMISSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1987
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Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Comms. Mandell, O'Neill, Ouell ijcj ,8mith "'
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. JUN 15 1987
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REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: s �°u
File SE211 -170, Lots 1 and 2, Branch St., Home Developers`m '
MOTION: To issue a certificate for both lots 1 and 2 pending Conservation
Agent's inspection.
(MANDELL - OUELLETTE; all in favor, Smith abstaining) VOTED
TRANSFER OF LAND 495/140
Dick Lewis spoke about the transfer of about 88 acres from the State to
the Town in the area of Routes 495 and 140. The Parcel on the north(east)
side presents no access problems; the State has promised to provide access
by means of a foot bridge for the other parcels. The State requires a
plot plan. Greta Bohannon, who did the transfer for the Housing
Authority, is familiar with the regulations and has some of the work
already in hand. At least two other estimates of the cost of this
preliminary work must be obtained; Dick estimates that about $700 for the
parcel on the north side, and about $1600 for the other side will have to
be spent from the land acquisition account.
"BOILERPLATE" ORDERS OF CONDITIONS
Dick Lewis presented a list of potential "Special Conditions" to be used
as a reference for the writing of Orders of Conditions. Commission
members were asked to prepare comments by the next Commission meeting.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD /FRANEY - WEST STREET
Dick Lewis updated the Commission about the continuing problem between the
Assembly of God Church, the Town, and Myles Franey regarding drainage
issues on West Street. The DPW has put a concrete headwall in place. The
culvert was replaced by the Assembly of God Church, but the Town had to
install another, because the Church ran into a gas line. 'According to
Dick, the Town Manager and Town Engineer feel that the Commission may have
been mistaken in allowing the Church construction to cause water to flow
onto Mr. Franey's property. The Town Manager would like to set up a
meeting between Commissioners, the DPW, and the Town Engineer to work
things out; one solution offered would be to drain the water.
Commissioners did not agree totally with town officials' assessment of
these issues, noting that draining the water would also be draining a
wetland. Since an important factor in the dispute revolves around the
question of whether Mr. Franey's lots are buildable, Commissioners decided
to look further at the property, documenting problem areas with
photographs. The Commission will discuss the results of walking the site
at their next meeting, on Jan. 26.
TRASH -TO- ENERGY PLANT - Along with other town officials, Commissioner
Ouellette will visit an operating trash -to- energy facility in Oswego, NY.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Mr. Glassman of Old Elm Street has appealed the Order of Conditions issued
to Sandra Franey, File SE211 -185.,
2. Mr. Robert Brugliera has appealed the Denial issued on File SE211 -187.
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3. Copy of memo to DPW from Dick Lewis regarding the "no- salt" provisions of
DEQE's Superseding Orders for Matthew Estates, File SE211 -126.
4. Copy of memo to Paul Split from Dick Lewis initiating cooperative effort
on (Open Space Plan development.
5. Copy of memo from Dick Lewis stating that Lot 2A, Wind Chime Drive, is not
covered by an Order of the Commission. The Commissioners were reminded of
Mr. Folkman's promise of maps to "sort out" the area behind lot 3A and
adjacent areas.
6.- Copy of DEQE's Negative Superseding Determination of Applicability
regarding Nicholas Harris, Balcom Ridge Estates.
7. Letter received from Atty. Peter O'Brien on behalf of Leon Grant with
regard to inspection of town officials. This raised the question of DEQE
Superseding Orders requesting that he appear before the Commission.
8. Copy of Court decision regarding DEQE's Superseding Order of Conditions on
File SE211 -158, Bristol Arms. The Court found that DEQE lacked
jurisdiction in this matter; the original Order of the Commission now
stands. Commissioners observed that the Crow Pond issue was separate from
this particular filing. Dick will consult the Town Counsel about the
status of the Cease and Desist Orders issued regarding work done in this
area. Commissioners also questioned whether the original orders could be
amended in light of having received new information.
LIBRARY PLANS
Municipal Building Committee members and Dinah Amsden, Library Director,
presented plans for the new library, which _propose the relocation of a
drainage ditch closer to the town's property line. A Notice of Intent
must be submitted; the Commission will walk the site on Saturday,
January 24, at 9:00,
CLEAN LAKES - Dick Lewis will call re status of our proposal.
LITTLE LEAGUE CONTRACT
Dick Lewis will consult Town Counsel about drawing up the contract in its
final form and will raise the issue of the impact on Little League of the
boat ramp (with parking spaces) specified in the Clean Lakes proposal.
BY -LAWS
The Conservation Law Foundation maintains that bylaws are a necessary
condition for regulations. By -laws will be discussed before the January
26 meeting, since any proposal must be voted on by Jan. 26 or Feb. 9.
GREEN ACRES, File SE211 -131
In looking, at this site, Commissioners Ouellette and Graham noted that the
water line could not be put in according to plan because of ledge.
MOTION: To send a letter requesting Mr. Boutas to come before the
Commission to explain the change in plans.
(O'NEILL- OUELLETTE; all in favor) VOTED
Approved by: /—
Date to Town Clerk: 15' 87
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