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Home My WebLink AboutCONSERVATION 06162014TOWN OF MANSFIELD CONSERVATION MINUTES JUNE 16, 2014 Present: Michael Healey, Chairman; Christopher Marcheselli; Carole Matthew; Ryan Maxwell; Katelyn Merrill, Environmental Planner. 1. Meeting started at 7:00 in Meeting Room 3 A/B 2. Request for Determination of Applicability: Gary Price Baybrook Farms Association, Baybrook Farm Road. The Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) was for vegetation management along the sidewalks of the sub - division within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Ms. Merrill explained the work includes the maintenance of the shrub layer along the previously existing road layout in the Baybrook Farms subdivision. She said there will be limited trimming to allow for passage on the sidewalks and for visibility for traffic entering and exiting the subdivision. She walked the site several times with Gary Price, the president of Baybrook Farms Association. Mr. Price included photos of all the applicable areas. If the project is approved, Ms. Merrill will oversee the vegetation management to ensure the limit of trimming. Mr. Price will repeat these activities annually. Ms. Merrill recommended a Negative Determination for Reason # 3 be issued with a special condition that she be notified of the start and completion of work. She also recommended that the Determination be valid for five (5) years instead of three (3) years. After five years, the association will re- submit the RDA application. Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to issue a Negative Determination for Reason 43, work will not alter an Area Subject to Protection, a Notice of Intent is not required, for Baybrook Farm Road, with the following special conditions: the Agent is to be notified of the start and completion of the work; the Determination will be valid for five years instead of the standasrd three years and once expired, the Association will reapply for the vegetation management. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Hearing ended at 7:08 pm. 3. Request for Determination of Applicability: James T. Flanagan, 69 Kerry Drive, Map 41, Parcel 130. The Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) was filed for the construction of a deck associated with an existing above - ground pool within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, ACEC and NHESP, Estimated and Priority Habitat. Mr. Flanagan, the homeowner, was present. Ms. Merrill explained she reviewed the replacement of an above - ground pool under Administrative Review. She said Mr. Flanagan would like to construct a new 12'x16' deck for the pool, requiring the filing of an RDA because the deck does not qualify for Administrative Review. Six (6) footings will be required for the deck, which will be dug by hand. All work is within the lawn area, approximately 30 feet from a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Ms. Matthew asked about the filtration system for the pool. Mr. Flanagan said it would be a Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Filter, with backwashing onto the lawn and gravel area, away from the resource area. Mr. Flanagan described how he would rake up the backwash area and discard any sediment that was trapped. Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to issue a Negative Determination for Reason #3, work will not alter an Area Subject to Protection, a Notice of Intent is not required, for 69 Kerry Drive with the Special Condition that the Agent be notified of the start and completion of the work. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Hearing ended at 7:20 pm. 4. Notice of Intent: Lawrence Gracer, 6 Sawmill Court, Map 37, Parcel 187. DEP SE #211 -0924 The Notice of Intent was filed on March 11, 2014 for the construction of an in- ground pool with concrete apron, proposed grading and fencing within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The applicant is still working on a plan around the new wetland line that was reviewed in the field and has requested a continuation to July 21, 2014. Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to continue the hearing for 6 Sawmill Court, DEP SE #211 -0924, to July 21, 2014. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Hearing ended at 7:23 pm 5. Benjamin Rear, 6 Dario Drive, Map 4, Parcel 115 — Change in plan. The Request for Determination of Applicability was filed December 3, 2013 for an addition, grading and septic within 100 feet of Greenwood Lake and the 100 -foot buffer of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. Ms. Merrill explained a deck, not included on the plan of record, has been added to the existing house. She said the deck is within the limit of work and not any closer than the approved work. An As -Built plan, dated May 22, 2014, has been submitted. Ms. Merrill said the rest of the project is in compliance and the disturbed areas are re- vegetating, Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to approve the change in plan ( "As Built 6 Dario Way', dated May 22, 2014) for 6 Dario Way. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Hearing ended at 7:29 pm. 6. Notice of Intent: Robert Welch, Airport Manager— Mansfield Municipal Airport Commission, 265 Fruit Street, Map 34 & 36, Parcels 34 -115; 34 -415; 36 -11; 36 -148; 36 -15; 36 -16; 36 -150; 34 -130; and Rail Trail Right -of -Way. DEP SE #211 -0923 The Notice of Intent was filed for tree cutting associated with the Vegetation Management Plan within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and the 200 -foot Riverfront Area of Back Bay Brook. At the last hearing, the Commission voted to hire a third party consultant for peer review of this project. Request for Proposals were sent out with the scope of work. The Commission reviewed the proposals from Mason and Associates LLC of Milford, MA and LEC Environmental of Plymouth, MA. 01 Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to hire Mason and Associates LLC, 221 East Main Street, Milford, MA to review the Notice of Intent for Robert Welch, Mansfield Municipal Airport Commission, 265 Fruit Street, Map 34 & 36, Parcels 34 -115; 34 -415; 36 -11; 36 -148; 36 -15; 36 -16; 36 -150; 34 -130; and Rail Trail Right -of -Way, DEP SE #211 -0923, under 53G, at the applicant's expense. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to continue the hearing for Robert Welsh, Mansfield Municipal Airport Commission, 265 Fruit Street, DEP SE #211 -0923, to July 21, 2014. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Hearing ended at 7:47 pm. 7. Notice of Intent: Raj Moholtra, Terminus of Wood Avenue, Map 20, Lot 124. DEP SE #211 -0921 The Notice of Intent was filed for the construction of one self- storage building with associated site improvements within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and requires wetland filling and replication. Ms. Merrill said the applicant is still working on updated plans, as requested by the Planning Board. Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to continue the hearing for Raj Moholtra, Terminus of Woods Avenue, DEP SE #211 -0921, to July 21, 2014. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. Hearing ended at 7:50. 8. Correspondence: 9. New Business: MACC — annual dues (July 1, 2014 —June 30, 2015) 10. Old Business: Steven Olsen, 16 Kybren Circle DEP SE #211 -0908 — update on Enforcement Order issued April 4, 2014 for the cutting of eight (8) trees outside limit of work and within 25 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland without approval. The Applicant was issued an Order of Conditions in October 2013 for the installation of an in- ground pool and associated appurtenances. At the April 14, 2014 meeting the Commission voted to require Mr. Olsen to plant three (3) trees, 2 -4 inches in diameter, with an additional five (5) saplings. Ms. Merrill met with the landscape architect on site and four (4) large Red Maple trees, 10 -12 feet in height, 2- 3 inch caliber have been planted along with five (5) low bush blueberry shrubs. She said Mr. Olsen is in compliance with the Enforcement Order. Minutes: Mr. Marcheselli made the motion to approve the March 17, 2014 as written. Ms. Matthew seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 -0 -0. 11. Adjournment: 3 Motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm. (Marcheselli /Matthew. Passed). Next meeting will be July 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm. Michael Healey, Chairman Date D