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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 04/29/1985MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSIONW0W_NCLER1(4 N - 41955MINUTES ( MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1985 x'PAGE ONE Members Present: Chairman Durbano; Commissioners Bonvie, Graham and O'Neill The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. MOTION: Move the Commission go directly to the Wetlands Protection Act Hearing for Ann Louise Javitch. (O'Neill-Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED Wetland Protection Act Hearing Ann Louise Javitch - SE211-126 Proposal is to fill 20, 304 sq. ft. of wetland to get to upland for roadway purposes. Michael Trowbridge presented plans for the proposed roadway and drainage in the Matthew Estates subdivision. This subdivision has been approved by the Planning Board. Matthew Estates subdivision is off of Tremont with the Wading River at the rear of the site. A pipe shall be placed across the proposed Jacob Drive. The -pipe will not drain the wetlands but will catch the high water and take'it into the drainage system. Mr. Trowbridge mentioned that if flooding conditions occur, the two flared -end pipes will take the excess drainage and deposit it into the Wading River. The site presently sheds to the Wading River. The point of discharge in the Wading River is about five miles downstream of the beginning and about eight square miles of surface drainage pass through this point. A large portion of the total drainage area passes through Lake Mirimichi which is of sufficient size to reduce and retard 'peak flow. There will be a reduction of flow to the Wading River due to development after 51 minutes of storm time. This is due to the reduction in flow time caused by the installation of storm drainage. Since the peak flow of the River itself will be at least two hours after the start of the storm, the net effect will be a slight reduction of peak flows in the Wading River. It was mentioned that the only access to the site is througl wetlands. Mr. Robert Gordon, abutter, voiced concern that the easement along his property line would not be disturbed. Mr. Gordon was informed that when the time came to do any work on the lots adjacent to his property, a new hearing would be required if wetlands were involved. Mrs. Ruth Guenard, abutter, voiced her concern about more back-up on her property. Mrs. Guenard was informed by Mr. Trowbridge that with the new drainage system there would be no additional back-up and would even help present conditions. Mr. Ronald Gomes, abutter, was concerned, in particular, MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1985 MINUTES PAGE TWO with Lot 25. He was informed that Lot 25 would be discussed at another hearing. Members of the Commission agreed to close the hearing. An Order of Conditions will be written within 21 days. This hearing was held in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40 (as amended). All fees have been paid. The hearing closed at 8:40 p.m. Forestry Management A letter was received from Warren Archey, Berkshire County Extension Service concerning the forestry management study to be undertaken by University of Massachusetts forestry students. Mr. Archey plans to have the study undertaken this summer. Also received from the Bristol County Training Consortium was a form in regard to stream - cleaning. MOTION: To fill out the form. (O'Neill-Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED Minutes of March 25, 1985• MQTION: To approve as written. (O'Neill -Graham; all`in favor) VOTED Minutes of April 10, 1985• MOTION: To approve as written. (O'Neill -Graham; all in favor) VOTED Surplus Properties South MainStreet & Route 140 An April ]-8 letter was received from Deputy Commissioner Tunney Lee, Division of Capital Planning and Operation; Office of Real Property. concerning surplus property along South Main Street. The Conservation Commission is interested in obtaining this property. A response is to be made to Mr. Lee before May 3, 1985•following motion was made: MOTION: To send the letter. (Bonvie;.O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To adjourn at 8:50 p.m. (Bonvie-O'Neill; all in favor) VOTED The next meeting ,of t e Co er on Commission is May 13, 1985• Approved by: Date to Town Clerk: