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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 6/16/1986MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMKMISSION J19%86P MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1986 ��� NOV 1 AGE ONE i ,p� p� Members Present: C hairman Sweet, Commissio e XVAZNYham, O'Neill, Ouellette CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Bonwood, re files SE 211 -123, 137: requests for information about what these cover; Chairman Sweet will look into this matter. 2. Letter from Office of Environmental Affairs stating that the Village at Mansfield Depot will not require the filing of an Environmental Impact Report. 3. Memo from R. Callinan regarding a site plan from Mansfield Health Center, Copeland Drive (SE211 -165). The Commission has written the Order of Conditions and will send Mr. Callinan a memorandum. 4. Memo from R. Callinan regarding a site off N. Main St. (Estate of Connie DePalma). Past minutes should indicate whether this plan has been reviewed; Chairman Sweet resolved to check on this matter. 5. Memo from B. Cook re Copeland Drive project, Sturdy Hospital; the response will be to send a copy of the memo written in response to number 3 above. APPEARANCE, MR. EDWARD BRODERICK, re CAMELOT ESTATES Mr. Broderick appeared before the Commission to review the status of the ( drainage installation at Camelot Estates. The drainage has been installed in Lancelot Lane; there is a connection to be made from Lancelot Lane to King Arthur. The drainage is in approximately to the bend [refer to plans]; the drainage will begin at the rate of about 85 feet per day; parts have had to be re- installed to match existing elevations. Within two and a half weeks, Mr. Broderick will be able to refer to station numbers and the progress relative to these. The large pile of fill will be removed over the next two days. As of June 16, the flow rate is extremely slow. The contractor (Mainline Construction) is stopping work at Westview Woods and will be moving the crew within two days to work at the Camelot subdivision. In response to a question from Commissioner Mandell, Mr. Broderick indicated that all six foundations are in now. Commissioner Mandell's recollections were that the estimated time of completion was much shorter than what has in fact taken place, and he requested an explanation for the delay. In response, Mr. Broderick indicated that the drainage installed was completed as indicated, months ago; however, part of the section had to be redone. On the second lot (two and a half weeks ago), the grades had to be relaid and reset, and the engineer took longer than anticipated, partially because the grades were verified from a new route. Air. Broderick offered to come in to update the Commission in three weeks, or to host a site walk. Commissioner Mandell suggested that he inform the Board by letter when the work has been completed. Mr. Broderick offered to update the Commission weekly, referring to station numbers so that these can be matched to the plans on file. Commissioner Mandell questioned the status of the detention basin. This will be redone when the sewer is done; Mr. Broderick hopes to file a Notice of Intent in the next couple of days. Though he has Board of Health approvals MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 16,•'1986 MINUTES PAGE T140 for septic systems for the lots, he estimates that they are about two and a half months away from needing them for occupancy. In the meantime a dry sewer system is being installed in the roadways, for which they have town and state approval; at the most, one or two septic systems may have to be installed. He has been given to understand that the permission from the Industrial Park's owner is in the works. The detention area will be completed within a three week period (barring rain or other circumstances). Mr. Broderick would imagine that vegetation will be planted soon after the loam is laid down. Commissioner Ouellette indicated that notification about the planting would be helpful in determining whether the area is functioning as a wetland. Air. Broderick then suggested that a schedule for the planting be given upon completion of the detention area. A security guard has been hired to guard the site at night. SHILOH ESTATES Commissioner Mandell noticed they are currently working on the site in question. MOTION: To issue a Cease and Desist order. (Graham) It was noted that a hearing regarding this site is on the agenda for the next meeting, June 23. Commissioner Mandell will check on this site during the week. OLD ELM STREET SITE Questions were raised as to what was going on there, and whether wetlands were being impacted. No decision was taken. CORRESPONDENCE (continued) 5. Memo from B. Cook re Copland Drive project, Sturdy Hospital; the response will be to send a copy of the memo written in response to number 3 above. 6. Memo from J. Campo stating that the town's drainage system is inadequate to sustain additional flow. A letter will be sent advising the developer that a Notice of Intent will be necessary; a copy will be sent to Mr. Campo. 7. Correspondence from the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife listing rare species and unique ecological communities; three species in the area are "of special concern." 8. Letter from DEQE stating that an appeal has been received regarding SE211 -161, Lot 2, Erick Road. 9. Budget printout was reviewed. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1986 10. A phone call was received (about 65 acres - lots 15 Commission; $500 /acre was this matter is in federal this land. Discussion to spend money allocated for MINUTES PAGE THREE from Frank Nozzolo regarding railroad land and 49), requesting a bid from the Conservation suggested. The railroad owes back taxes, but bankruptcy court. There is no legal access to 3k place as to whether this is the best way to conservation land. MOTION: To offer $50 /acre. (Mahoney) No decision made. CONSERVATION AGENT POSITION It was decided that the best day to advertise the Conservation Agent position in the Sun - Chronicle would be Wednesday. The position can also be posted on the bulletin board at MACC; a copy of the job description was given to Commissioner Graham for this purpose. BY -LAWS Commissioner initiated a discussion of the proposed by -laws. A suggestion was made that town counsel be consulted about what is enforceable. The consensus was that by -laws are a necessary first condition for regulations. Topics proposed for consideration in the by -laws were as follows: Notice to abutters Bonding Fees Design standards for plans Generic guidelines for de /retention basins, drainage ditches, etc. Standards for flagging wetlands and other pertinent land marks Wildlife Aesthetics A suggestion was made to appoint a subcommittee which would meet informally with its only topic of discussion being the by -laws; Commissioners Graham, Mahoney, and Ouellette agreed to spearhead this effort and report back to Commissioner Sweet. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 p.m. The next meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held on June 23, 1986. Approved by:_ Date to Town Clerk: /pkf