HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin of conservation com 06/07/2004
r Conservation Commission Meeting
June 7, 2004
Present: Paul Boyden, Chair; Carole Matthew, Chris Flass (Weaver), Jerry St. Hilaire,
Jack Smith, Bob Bean
Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner
Motion: To go into executive session (Flass-Smith) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Lewis reviewed the project's status and the Order of Conditions. The commission
has requested a copy of the town's policy on snow storage, which will be added to
condition 5. At that point, the modified order will be issued.
Motion: To close the public hearing (Smith-Bean) All in favor. PASSES
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The application is for the construction of a garage with grading and associated activity
within 100 feet of a wetland resource area. Mr. Lewis said he found no issues during the
site walk.
Motion: To close the public hearing (Bean-Weaver) All in favor. PASSES
Motion: To issue a Negative 3 determination (Matthew-St. Hilaire) All in mvor.
PASSES
The applicant presented a plan for water retention, snow removal and use of catch basins.
The commission tabled the discussion on open space. The project engineer reviewed
current status, including a slight modification ofthe storm water basin. Mr. Lewis said
the plan appeared to be acceptable, but said the engineering department will have to
review the Order of Conditions.
Regarding the open space, Leonard Flynn explained the reasons the town would want this
land, including green belt expansion. Ed Tartufo expanded upon why green belt
expansion is important. Any plan changes are subject to planning and engineering
approval, after which the Order of Conditions will be issued.
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r Motion: To approve order as drafted pending engineering department approval.
(Weaver-Matthew) All in favor. PASSES.
Motion: To accept the open space associated with the project pending Planning Board
approval. (Smith-St. Hilaire) All in favor. PASSES
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Louis Masiello, Director of Development for WIS Development Associates presentation
the plans for a retail development at the corner of Route 1401R0ute 495 and School
Street, known as the "golden triangle."
Ann McMenemy, Senior Wetland Scientist with ESS Group, presented the wetlands
impact report. She highlighted spots of minimal wetland impact and
reconstruction/mitigation of same. She identified wetland and wildlife habitats. She said
construction would begin in the fall with replacement plantings installed in the spring.
After the Planning Board and ZBA meetings, representatives from the above companies
will come back to finish detailed presentations.
A letter from the residents of Cobbler Road was read regarding drainage of water onto
their properties.
Richard Hollworth, Vice President ofESS, spoke about grading, drainage and hydrology
issues.
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Kevin Garland, 145 School Street, asked about the culverts. Mr. Hollworth explained the
on-site pond will flow out to the Rumford River and then on to the Norton Reservoir.
There was a question about the snow removal plan and electrical service runs.
Len Grims, Mansfield resident, asked about the traffic flow entering and exiting the
development.
Leonard Flynn asked about pre and post-drainage effects on the development systems.
Wayne Carrigan, 170 School Street, asked about crossing the stream and road culverts.
Jim Palumbo, 155 School Street, asked about road curvature.
Motion: To continued the public hearing until July 12,2004 at 8p.rn.
(Matthew-Weaver) All in favor. PASSES
[Mr. Boyden left the table at this time]
Construction of expanded deck with excavation and associated activity within 100 feet of
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Motion: To issue Negative 3 determination. (Weaver-Matthew) All in favor. PASSES
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Certificate of compliance for 545 Maple Street, 211-495
Motion: To issue the certificate. (Weaver-Mathew) All in favor. PASSES.
Letter from Michele Grenier regarding her bill for certifying the vernal pools on Gilbert
Street.
Motion: To release the funds (Weaver-Boyden) All in fuvor. PASSES.
Letter from Attorney Jim Lewis regarding the Winslow land on Essex Street. The
purchase price is $800,000; the commission discussed sending a memo to the Town
Manager expressing concern about the purchase price.
Notice ofDEP workshop on regulation changes.
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Motion: To adjourn at 11 :00 p.rn. (Boyden-Bean) All in favor. PASSES
Date of Next Meeting: June 28, 2004 at 7:30 p.rn.
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