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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Minutes 1/27/1986MAR 2 11986 t MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISS - i� y_.'`./r�°`� +,o'< <'MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986 0UVIV h.�_Rl< AGE ONE -._q.. Members Present :---- Actirig Cliairmari Sweet, — Commis "signers- Mahoney; O'Neill, Barr, Graham and Ouellette *. The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. Minutes of December 23, 1985. MOTION: To accept as written. (O'Neill - Mahoney; Barr abstained) VOTED Minutes of January 6, 1986. MOTION: To accept as written. (Mahoney - O'Neill; Graham and Barr abstained) Correspondence 1. Payroll voucher for Barbara Williams for 28 hours from December 23, 1985 to January 10, 1986. MOTION: To pay. (Mahoney - Graham; Barr abstained) A0110?17 VOTED 2. Copy of letter dated December 10, 1986 to Board of Selectmen regarding failure of Mr. Bonvie to abide by Orders of Condi- tion issued by the Commission. It was decided to look into the matter before the next meeting. 3. Note from the DEQE assigning file number to Keefe project. 4. Copy of letter dated January 6, 1986 from the Board of Selectmen to Richard Mahoney reappointing him to the Commission. 5. Copy of letter dated January 6, 1986 from the Board of Selectmen to Andrew Barr appointing him to the Commission. * Commissioner Ouellette joined the meeting at 8:00 p.m. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986 MINUTES PAGE TWO 6. Letter from the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions regarding the 1986 Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 8, 1986 at the Hogan Campus Center, Holy Cross Col- lege," Worcester. -- 7. Flyer regarding Habitat Courses offered for the winter. 8. Flyer regarding pesticides and groundwater protection from the Audubon Society. 9. New England Environmental News. Old Business Discussion was held regarding the pre- hearing conference scheduled for February 4, 1986 in the DEQE's Boston office on the Titus matter (SE211 -129). It was agreed that Commissioner Graham would attend. [Commissioner Ouellette joined the meeting at this time.] Wetland Protection Act Hearing Robert Morrison - SE211 -148 A Wetland Protection Act Hearing continuation was held on a Notice of Intent dated December 2, 1985 for Robert Morrison. Proposal is to construct a stump dump within 60 feet of a wet- land and construction of a box culvert. See attached summary. Orders of Condition - SE211 -150 Brown's Quality Building, Lot 4, Otis Street (Commissioner Ouellette preferred not to vote on this matter, and left the meeting during this period.) 1. Hay bales shall be located as shown on the plan with the exception that the line of hay bales extend long the edge of the wetlands to Otis Street. 2. Any area within 100 feet of the wetlands that has been disturbed during grading shall be re- seeded and stabilized within 30 days of the final grading. MOTION: To issue the Orders as written. (O'Neill - Mahoney; Ouellette abstained) VOTED (Commissioner Ouellette rejoined the meeting.) MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986 PAGE THREE 1. Wetland Protection Act Hearing Edward J. Broderick, 255 Fruit Street - SE211 -153— A Wetland Protection Act Hearing was held on a Notice of Intent dated January 8, 1986 submitted by Edward J. Broderick and The Broderick Corporation. The proposal is to construct a drainage system for discharge from a subdivision into an existing pond, and construction of a retention basin as an extension of the existing pond. See attached summary. National Development Associates, Inc. Mr. Eugene Reilly of National Development Associates and Mr. Lawrence Beals of Beals and Thomas were introduced to the Com- mission by Mr. David Grant of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes. National Development Associates is proposing to build a two -story 100,000 square foot building in the industrial park which would be within 100 feet of a wetland. Because this would automatically trigger the filing of a Notice of Intent, they came before the Commission to outline their plans generally and to ask for any feedback the Commission might have. Commissioner Sweet pointed out that there might be some concerns from the Hodges Brook area residents with increased run -off. Other commission members also mentioned pos- sible concerns with pollution and the need for oil /water separators. Construction is expected to start in June or July. Notifying Other Departments When Commission Feels a Special Permit May Be Required A general discussion was held regarding notifying other depart- ments when a matter comes before the Commission that may need a special permit. There was specific concern regarding the stump dump proposed by Mr. Morrison and that the business of a garden center is proposed in an area zoned agricultural. It was decided to send a letter to the Planning Department outlining the Com- mission's concern. Commissioner Graham agreed to draft the letter. Orders of Condition - SE211 -149 Susan Brown, Lot 1, Otis Street 1. The leaching field shall be moved 5 feet northeasterly parallel from its present location shown on the plan. The purpose is to assure adequare minimum distance from the wetlands. 0 MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986 PAGE FOUR t .�1 2. Proper siltation control in the form of hay bales as shown on the-plan-shall-be-used. - -- __ _ -_ -- - - -- 3. A berm shall be provided along the property line the length of the driveway to the property line at Otis Street to pre- vent run -off onto town property. MOTION: To issue the Orders as written. (O'Neill - Mahoney; all in favor) VOTED Orders of Condition - SE211 -152 M. R. Keefe - 252 -258 West Street MOTION: To deny the application. (Mahoney - O'Neill; vote put aside for discussion) Commissioner Ouellette asked if the Commission could put a cease and desist order in effect and get Mr. Keefe to come before the Commission again with new plans. Commissioner Mahoney continued his motion: Any additional work on the property would require an additional filing because it is within 100 feet of a wetland. (Mahoney - Graham; all in favor) VOTED The Commission stated in its denial: The land proposed to be filled as an isolated land subject to flooding is in fact a part of the existing wetland. As a result, no work shall be done on the existing property developments as they fall within the 100 foot buffer zone of the wetland. MOTION: To send Mr. Keefe a letter inviting him to come before the Commission's next meeting to discuss the denial and notifying him that he still may appeal the decision to the DEQE within 10 days. (Ouellette - Mahoney; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986 PAGE FIVE 0 Town Meeting Articles General discussion was held regarding the need for a conserva- tion officer and how best to include the item in the town meeting articles - -as a separate item or as a line item. Commissioner Graham said that the town of Norton was paying $8.00 a hour for their officer. MOTION: To submit an article for the town warrant that the town raise or appropriate a sum of money to be used for the funding of a con- servation officer. - - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - (O'Neill - -- Ouellette; -all -in- favor) - -- -- VOTED Further discussion was held regarding approaching the town manager with the fact that the Commission is interested in having a part - time conservation officer and how would he suggest the Commission handle it. Discussion was also held regarding the Commission's land acquisition fund and the amount to be requested in the capital improvement budget for FY -1987. ( MOTION: To ask for an article in the town warrant requesting $10,000 for the Commission's Land Acquisition Fund. (Mahoney - Barr; all in favor) VOTED It was agreed that Acting Chairman Sweet would draft the articles for the warrant for the town meeting and request the sum of $10,000 for land acquisition in the capital items budget request for FY -1987. Boy Scouts Mr. John Kane and his son had talked to Mr. Sweet prior to the meeting regarding a project for the Boy Scouts. Mr. Sweet asked the Commission if anyone had any ideas about a project. It was suggested that Mr. Kane contact Harry Chase about cleaning up trails in the Great Woods area. Site Plan Reviews Shamrock Estates - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. Forest Park - Will require the filing of a Notice of Intent. St. Mary's Parish Center - Subject to an on -site inspection. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986 PAGE SIX MOTION: To adjourn at 11:59 p.m. _ -- (Mahone - Ouellette; all in favor) -VOTED The next meeting of the Conservation Commission is February 10, 1986. Approved by: Date to Town Clerk: J5 - a-/ - g /msh I