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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 3/31/1986MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION � � MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 , PAGE ONE Members Present: Chairman Sweet, Commissioners Barr, Mahoney, Mandell, Ouellette, O'Neill and Graham The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. Dennis Dutra - Soccer Program Mr. Dutra advised that the Little League has offered the Soccer League an area at their West Mansfield complex in exchange for the Soccer League building a refreshment stand at the complex. Mr. Dutra stated that the Soccer League felt that in order to make it worth their while, they must have enough land to building two fields instead of one (or instead of a "smaller- than - regulation- size" field. Mr. Dutra asked if the Commission was aware of any other land that they might look at. Chairman Sweet ex- plained that the original contract was between the town as represented by the Conservation Commission and the Recreation Department and the Little League. He stated that this contract had expired and even if there was enough land, the Little League really couldn't enter into such an agreement without the town's approval. It was suggested that since the original con- tract has to be renegotiated anyway, perhaps now was a good time for the Soccer League to try to get involved. MOTION To accept the minutes of February 24, 1986. (Mahoney - Ouellette; all in favor) Correspondence VOTED I• Letter from the DEQE regarding the withdrawal of Mr. Keefe's appeal. 2. Memorandum from Judy Scott regarding the posting of meetings. 3. Letter from Lea Group regarding pre- construction conference in connection with Mansfield - Foxboro interceptor on April 2, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. in the Foxboro Town Hall. Wetland Protection Act Hearing - SE211 -159 Eastland Farms - East Street A Wetland Protection Act Hearing was held on a Notice of Intent dated March 18, 1986. This project involves the construction of a nine -lot subdivision within land bordering vegetated wetlands. See attached summary. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 PAGE TWO Mr. Andrews - Mrs. Flynn Re: Great Woods Mr. Andrews and Mrs. Flynn appeared before the Commission to give them an up -date on the Great Woods project and to show the members the conservation land at the Great Woods. It was also suggested that perhaps we could get together at some point to clear some trails, etc. at the site. Edward Broderick - Cluster Zoning By -law Mr. Broderick appeared before the Commission and passed out copies of the Planned Residential Zoning By -law which will be presented at the town meeting He wanted to point out some of the significant points of the by -law before the town meeting. Mrs. Phillips - 285 Hope Street Mrs. Phillips appeared before the Commission regarding some land on Hope Street that she wondered if the town would be interested in purchasing. She said there was a pond on the site and she was concerned about a rumor that the land had been purchased by a developer who had plans of putting houses up. She was not able to confirm this. Orders of Condition - SE211 -156 Assembly of God 1007 West Street 1. There shall be a three -foot wide stone - filled trench identical to that presently shown on the plan. It will start at and intersect the present trench at the drop inlet basin and continue in a straight line northeasterly to the edge of the disturbed area and clear the corner of Lot 95 by a suitable distance. 2. In any areas requiring siltation control, hay bales shall be appropriately staked during construction. MOTION To issue the Orders of Condition as written. (Mahoney - O'Neill; Ouellette abstained) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 MINUTES PAGE THREE Orders of Condition - SE211 -158 Turner Brothers Construction - Erick Road - Lot 3 1. The septic system serving Building No. 1 shall be relocated as per plan of revision dated February 20, 1986. 2. The septic system serving Building No. 4 shall be located as shown on plan dated February 20, 1986 and also incorporate the impervious barrier between the leach field and the boundary details shown on drawing of March 31, 1986. 3. In any areas requiring siltation control, hay bales shall be appropriately staked. MOTION To issue the Orders of Condition as written. (Mahoney - Mandell; Ouellette abstained, Barr and O'Neill opposed) Orders of Condition - SE211 -154 Steve Benoit - Williams Street 1. All work on the site shall be according to the revised plan dated March 4, 1986. 2. Make sure that the leach fields at their closest point are at least 75 feet from the edge of the wetlands. MOTION To issue the Orders of Condition as written. (Mahoney - Graham; Ouellette abstained, Barr opposed) 4. Letter from Camp Dresser & McKee enclosing the ENF regarding Lyons Brook Lateral Sewers. 5. Letter from the DEQE regarding pre- hearing conference on Javitch. 6. Letter from Cardox Corporation enclosing the ENF regarding proposed carbon dioxide storage and distribution site. VOTED VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 PAGE FOUR 7. Letter from Plymouth County Wildlands Trust regarding a nature walk. Site Plan Reviews I. Wood Park - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. 2. Massapoag Estates - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. 3. Plantation Estates - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. 4. Autumn Acres - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. 5. Mill Farm - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. Discussion of Articles for the Town Meeting MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse Article 44 and ask for a indefinite postponement of Article 24. Articles 44 ' 24. (O'Neill - motion put aside for discussion) Chairman Sweet said he will oppose both articles because most of the land is already accounted for or is purchased or protected in some way. MOTION That the Conservation Commission go for an indefinite postponement of Article 24. (O'Neill - Graham; all in favor) VOTED MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse Article 44. (O'Neill - Barr; Mahoney and Sweet opposed) VOTED article 28 MOTION That the Conservation Commission vote in favor of Article 28. (Ouellette - Graham; all in favor) VOTED .rticle 27 MOTION That the Conservation Commission support Article 27 as is. (Mandell - O'Neill; Barr, Mahoney, Graham and Ouellette opposed; Sweet abstained) Article 29 Article 31 Article 34 AiI le 36 Article 37 Article 38 Article 39 MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 MINUTES PAGE FIVE MOTION That the Conservation Commission vote in favor of the alternate for Article 27. (O'Neill - Mahoney; Barr abstained) VOTED MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse the article as written. (O'Neill - Mahoney; Ouellette opposed) VOTED MOTION " That the Conservation Commission take no stand on this article. (Barr - Mahoney; all in favor) VOTED MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse Article 34. (O'Neill - Graham; all in favor) VOTED MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse Article 36. (Ouellette - Graham; all in favor) VOTED MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse Article 37. (O'Neill - Ouellette; all in favor) VOTED It was decided that Commissioner Mahoney would present the article for the hiring of the Conservation Agent. MOTION To endorse Article 38. (O'Neill - Mahoney; all in favor) VOTED MOTION That the Conservation Commission endorse Article 39. (Mahoney - O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 Article MOTION That the Conservation Commission not support 50 Article 50 because it is too loosely written. (O'Neill - Barr) Commissioner Ouellette amended the motion to say that the Commission is in favor of the concept, but not this particular by -law. (Ouellette - Mahoney) A suggestion is made to table the matter. Article MOTION That the Conservation Commission oppose Article 58 58. (Graham - Mahoney; all in favor) MINUTES PAGE SIX VOTED A discussion was held regarding ways in which the Conservation Commission could insure that all plans submitted to the town for approval be routed to the Conservation Commission as well. MOTION That a letter be written to the Building Inspector suggesting that all.plans be sent to the Commission for review. (O'Neill - Graham; all in favor) VOTED A discussion was held regarding a house being built on Dean Street by a Mr. Bruglieri and its proximity to the river. It was suggested that someone speak with him about checking with the Conservation Commission. There was also some concern about three houses being built on Branch Street that are close to wetlands. It was agreed that some of the Commission members would view the site. MOTION To adjourn at 12:13 p.m. (Mahoney - Mandell; all in favor) 9S The next meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held on April 15, 1986. Approved by: Date to Town Clerk: ! -I -$L /msh Article 50 Article 58 MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1986 MOTION That the Conservation Commission not support Article 50 because it is too loosely written. (O'Neill - Barr) Commissioner Ouellette amended the motion to say that the Commission is in favor of the concept, but not this particular by -law. (Ouellette - Mahoney) A suggestion is made to table the matter. MOTION That the Conservation Commission oppose Article 58. (Graham - Mahoney; all in favor) MINUTES PAGE SIX VOTED A discussion was held regarding ways in which the Conservation Commission could insure that all plans submitted to the town for approval be routed to the Conservation Commission as well. MOTION That a letter be written to the Building Inspector suggesting that all.plans be sent to the Commission for review. (O'Neill - Graham; all in favor) VOTED A discussion was held regarding a house being built on Dean Street by a Mr. Bruglieri and its proximity to the river. It was suggested that someone speak with him about checking with the Conservation Commission. There was also some concern about three houses being built on Branch Street that are close to wetlands. It was agreed that some of the Commission members would view the site. MOTION To adjourn at 12:13 p.m. (Mahoney - Mandell; all in favor) VOTED The next meeting of the Conservation Commission will be held on April 15, 1986. Approved by:tiu Date to Town Clerk: /msh i Applicant: Eastland Farms File Number: SE211 -159 (This had not been received at the time of this hearing.) Location of East Street Project: Purpose of Construction within land bordering vegetated Project: wetland. In attendance: Michael Trowbridge, RIM Engineering Abutters: Benjamin Flint, 832 East Street Joe Gonsalves, Canoe River Campgrounds The Wetland Protection Act Hearing on the Notice of Intent dated March 18, 1986 opened at 8:02 p.m. It was noted that the DEQE had not yet assigned a file number to this project. Mr. Michael Trowbridge of RIM Engineering made the presentation. This project involves the construction of a 650 foot road through a nine lot sub- division which drains into a detention area in the back. There will be an oil /water separator. There will be a stone rip rap channel running through the detention area with a 12 -inch pipe which will allow the water to run out slowly. Mr. Trowbridge stated they would actually be reducing peak flows going to the wetlands in the back. Commissioner O'Neill questioned why the brook was not shown on the plans and stated that if it was within 100 feet of the development, it should be. When questioned by Mr. Flint, an abutter, Mr. Trowbridge stated there would be no filling of wetlands, but that they would be excavating the detention area. Mr. Flint had some concerns whether there had to be a buffer zone between the excavation area and his property. Mr. Gonsalves of the Canoe River Campgrounds expressed some concern over the added water flowing from Stearns Avenue and East Street in the direction of his property. After discussion, it was agreed that the Commission would like to see new plans showing (i) rip rap detail; (ii) a cross - section of the 12 -inch pipe; and (iii) the brook. Mr. Flint and Mr. Gonsalves stated they would like to go on a site walk with the Commission members. It was agreed there would be a site walk on April 12 at 10:00 a.m. Since a file number had not been assigned yet and the Com- mission had asked for new plans, it was agreed to continue the hearing until the next meeting of the Commission. MOTION That the Conservation Commission continue the hearing on this matter until April 15, 1986 when the new plans would be submitted and a file number would be assigned. (O'Neill - Barr; all in favor) VOTED The hearing closed at 8:43 p.m, and will be continued until April 15, 1986.