HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 09/27/1977Conservation Commission Minutes
September 27, 1977
Members present Frederick J. Rys, Chairman; Paul F. BoUen, Vice -
Chairman; Pauline Montaquila, David Devnew, Doris
Webb
The meeting opened at 7.50 p.m.
Minutes were read and accepted with a motion from Mr. Boyden and a
seoond from David Devnew.
Mr Rys reported that he will meet with Daniel Pelton, Mansfield
Bicycle "Shop 'to learn about the more definite plans for bike races
on Sweet property. .Mr. Rys will ask Mr. Pelton to draw his plans
Correspondence:
1. Notice of Intent, dated September 21, 1977, from Mass. Dept.
Public Works, construction of 495.
2. Letter dated Sept. 23rd, from Board of Health re: Lot l3,
Rustic Drive; Rustic Acres, Boutas--aHome Developers.
3. Letter dated Sept. 15th from Vincent Lestan, re: cutting
of tree limb on Willow St. Motion by Webb to inspect tree and then
make decision.
4. Letter dated Sept. 14th from Herb Gross, Sharon, requsting
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permission to make a beach on Whitenvil:l.e Pond, Franklin St A
Request to Determine Applicability of Wetland :was sent to Mr. Gross.
Inspection will be made when he returns the form filled out accordingly.
5w September 15th letter from Angelo's Sub Shop to be oonstr>uctod
on Copeland Drive. Letter requests approval of drainage and. parking
lot. Determination will be made when the plans are obtained and
reviewed,
6. :Copy of letter from Mr. Grady to Town Manager, dated Sept.
20th, re: title exams for Sweet and Hutchason properties.
7.,: Certificate of Compliance for F. Allen,,Lot 7759 211-23..
6. Letter dated Sept. 22nd, from Evelyn Murphy, Executive
Office of Environmental Affairs, re. submission of applications
to Self -Help.
9. Bili. from Chad Maurer for $20.00 for filing fee at
Registry of Deeds. °Motion to pay Mr. Maurer by Mr. Devnew, second
by Mrs. Montaquila.
On Sunday, September 18th, Mr. Rys and Mrs, Webb viewed Ron Bonvie's
property on Ware St. with Mr. Maloon. The area which outlines the
present swamp is in question. Lots 11,'12 and 13 are buildable, but
lots 9 and 10,.do not meet size requirements." Mr. Bonvie reported at
tonight's meeting that Shell Oil ,Co.°rep, Joe Logan, will ocoperate
and send us a letter'to that effect' The Commission requested from
Mr. Maloon a letter stating that the red lines on the plans. -indicate
a:100 -year storm line. Mrs. Webb's motion; if the red line,"ind3�
cate the'100�yoar storm, the Conservation Commission will.
according to the zoning law;, lots 11, 12 and 13. Sepond b""y .P. Boyden.'
Mr. Rys asked for a member to accompany Me. Doug Kraus, Dept.fof EQE,
on a tour of Mansfield's scenic rivers. David Devnew agreed and will
meet Mr. Kraus at the Town Hall on Monday, Oct. 3rd at 8;00°a.m.
The Scenic Rivers Act states that every river will be considered
separately, there will be 100 yards of mean high-water mark,
input will be considered before plans are drafted.
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September 27,'1977
Mr: Rys sent a letter to Board of Selectmen telling them that the
Commission did not authorize En $8,00 expenditure without Selectmen's
approval`.
Mr. Boyden will receive the list of parcels for land -taking that the
Commission agreed to and will attempt to obtain by eminent domain as
stated in the February 28th, 1977 letter to Board of .Assessors.,
Hearing'date of October 11, 1977 at 8;00 p.m, was set for Dept. of
Public :Works for construction of Rt. 495. Notice will be posted in
Mansfield Newson October 6th.
A letter was sent to Zoning Board stating that the Norman (Tray ditch
In the gravel pit on South Main St. is not in violation of the Wet-
lands Protectle Aoto Mr, Rys and Mrs.; Webb attended the September
20th Zoning Board hearing for Norman Gray. Mr. Rys inspected the
ditch and said that there is no silt entering the Rumford River
from the ditchy' in fact, he did not even see; water in the ditch.
Mrs. Margot Jellinek stated: that there has been siltration. She
recommended that the Commission hold a Wetlands hearing and:oontaot
the Corp of Engineers since the ditch flows into the ;Rumford River,
Rumford River into Norton Reservoir and Reservoir into Taunton River.
Mr. Rys disagreed with Mrs. Jellinek and stated that since the ditch
is no* down into the river and does not fall within 100' of wetlands,
Itis not under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission.
Mrs. Jellinek also stated her concern for the 45,OOP fee from Norwood
Engineering for plans on Gray's property. She feels the townspeople
should not have to pay for'Ahis wank:
Capital Improvements Program was discussed and written. Three requests
were; Tend appraisals for our acquisition plan, Land acquisition;
and two dams restored on Mill Pond. Capital Improvement forms were
typed and handoarried to Town Manager's office.
A letter was sent to the Selectmen by a motion from Mr. Boyden and'a
second from Mrs. Webb. The letter asked for a joint meeting with
Selectmen and Mr. Provost and Commission to discuss MUXU111= Cabot
Pond dams owned by,Mr. Provost.
Two letters were sent to the Zoning Board, One stated that Mr. Norman
Gray's ditoh ib not in violation of the Wetlands Law and the other
letter included a guide to determine whether a.project falls under
the Vo tlands Law, which may be helpful to the Zoning Boards for future
use ini sending?us plans.
Adjournment at-lo;10 p.m. Motion, by Mr. 'Boyden, second by l+irs.
Montaquila.
,She)1 00 has agreed to fill ih'the low, wet sport that they caused.
Approved
Sent to Town Clerk �� / lq 77