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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 08/22/1983MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 229 1983 PAGE ONE Members present: Chairwoman Royle; Commissioners Bonvie, Durbano, Johnson and Sweet The meeting was called to order at 7:3`8 p.m. Executive Session Minutes of June 30, 1983 for Shepard and Nelson. MOTION: To approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 30, 1983 for the Shepard and Nelson file. (Sweet -Johnson; all in favor) VOTED Minutes of July 25, 1983. MOTION: To approve the minutes of July 25, 1983 with corrections. (Johnson-Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED Minutes of August 8, 1983 will be approved at the next meeting of the Conservation Commission. Mr. and Mrs. 'Richard Drury. 52 Tremont Street Mr. and Mrs. Drury approached the Commission with their concerns regarding the construction of a log cabin by Mr. Marc Bouchard next door to their property. 'Their main concern was a change in the water table due to the con- struction plans and could flooding occur on their property. The Drurys, who own two acres, feel they live on property which has wetlands. The proposed location of the house to be built on the Bouchard property is approximately 25 feet from the Drug's property line. In April of this year the water table was measured to be 38 inches. Commissioner Bonvie stated it was because of the unusually wet winter we had. Members of the Commission felt there would be no problem with flooding, however, they agreed to visit the site on August 23 to determine if there are wetlands in the area. if there are wetlands, and if the site of the proposed construction is within 100 feet of the wetlands, a Wetlands Protection Act Bearing will have to be held for Mr. Bouchard. It was stated to the Drurys that the Conservation Oommission's jurisdiction in this case would be to assist the abutters with a potentialflooding problem, not take a position that Mr. Bouchard would be unable to build his log cabin. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 229 1983 Edward Tartufo, 9 Brookside Road MINUTES PAGE TWO A Wetlands Protection Act Hearing was held on the Abbreviated Notice of Intent dated August 8, 1983. Mr. Tartufo, applicant, plans on replacing a portion of the existing drainage ditch with pipe. The Conservation Commission agreed to issue an Order of Conditions within 21 days. Please see attached hearing summary for detailed information. A copy of the hearing summary and bearing tape will be filed in the Town Clerk's office. This hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m. Correspondence 1. August 18, 1983 letter from R. Victor Wade, Attorney for Christopher Curving to the Commission informing us he will be unable to attend our meeting due to his vacation. A letter will be sent to Mr. Curvin regarding the activity taking place in a stream which feeds into,the Dustin Well watershed, and that there will be an inspection of the area in question by the Commission. 2. July 21 letter from Joanne Colella enclosing a copy of a letter appealing the Order of Conditions for Bonwood Corporation, File No. SE211-92. 3. August 11 letter from Robert Fagan? Deputy Regional Environmental Engineer, DEQE, stating DEQE has received the appeal for Bonwood Corporation. 4. Payroll sheet for hours worked by Barbara Williams as secretary from July 25 to August 229 1983, totalling 31 hours. MOTION: To pay Barbara Williams $124.00 for hours worked as secretary. (Johnson-Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED 5. August 1 letter from Karl Clemmey requesting a one-year extension for project located at 352-390 West Street, adjacent to the new Route 140 to complete drainage and final grades in conjunction with Cardi Corporation. The Commission agreed to make an inspection before granting the extension. (File No. SE211-33) MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1983 6. July 29 Hospital of Complian4 the "As-Bui several rev Commission i Certificate r MOTION: from Thomas Theroux, SturdT ling a copy; of an "Aa -Built' Order of Conditions issued been ;met,, and requests a C After review of the origin plan, it was noted that the no. Therefore, it was agre an inspection will be made Compliance will be issued. Memorial plan indi- and been oerore a (File -No. SE211-79) To issue Certificate of Compliance providing on-site inspection is acceptable. (Durbano-Sweet; all in favor) VOTED 7. August 2 letter from David E. Grant, New England Engineering, Cabot Cabot & Forbes Co. requesting a'Certificate of Compliance. After a brief discussion, it was, agreed that Commissioner Johnson would inspect the site before the issuance of :a.Certiticate of Compliance be granted. (File No. SE211-81) Christian and Schromm Chairwoman Royle stated that in September 19829 she ,was informed by the Assessor's office that Christian and Schromm wanted to give -.the Conservation Commission a parcel of land near 'Village Estates. At that time, the Commission requested that Mr. Christian send a letter in writing stating his intentions, however, a letter was never received from him. 'Mr. Christian asked the Assessor's office to prepare papers and he would sign the land over to the Commission. The Commission is presently unsure of what parcel of land Mr. Christian intends on giving. It was decided to bring all papers in our file to the Assessor's office to have a deed drawn up. Correspondence Continued 8. August 119 1983 letter from Commissioner Anthony D. Cortese, DEQE issuing the final Order of 'Conditions for Shepard and Nelson (File No. SE211-84). Copies will be sent to: THE MANSFIELD NEWS; Board of�'Selectmen; Planning Board; Bert Cook; and Mrs. Margot Jellinek. Gloria Estates - Ware Street The Commission raised a question as to whether there were any wetlands on the proposed subdivision by Allen Willis. It was decided that a letter be sent to Mr. Willis asking him for a copy of the plans so that the Commission could review them. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 229 1983 PAGE FOUR Correspondence 9. Information on the Massachusetts Fruition Program site planning workshops for the fall. This information will be sent to Mr. James Grady, Mansfield School Committee. It was agreed by members of the Commission to send a memorandum to the Town Manager and the Finance Committee requesting for a transfer of funds in the amount of $125. If `,this request is granted, it will allow the Commission to purchase a new file cabinet and to cover expenses for six members to attend the November meeting of the MACC. Telephone Calls Chairwoman Royle received a call from Mr. Schultz who is interested in selling a parcel of land in the Great Woods to the Commission. Chairwoman Royle telephoned Marydee Flynn, Chairwoman of the Great Woods Study; Committee to provide informa- tion on this parcel and to receive any comments she may have* Chairwoman Royle received a call'.from Mr. Maynard Lawrence concerning the construction of a home on Old Elm and School Street. The Commission learned from Bert Cook, Building Inspector, that there were no wetlands on the site. However, the Commission agreed to inspect the site on August 23 - Hearing for Re uest_for Dote rmination es m saes- e e Chairwoman Royle; Commissioners Bonvie, Johnson, Durbano and Webb; and Ralph Maloon, Engineer for Applicant made an on-site inspection for West Elm Estates on August 15. Commissioners discussed the Request for Determination dated August 89 submitted by L.W. Millette. The Commission agreed the determination is positive because the area observed, southerly portion of Lot 9 within the high water elevation area shown on the submitted plan dated June 16, 1983 did not clearly define wetland areas (Determination of Applicabillty, Positive Determination No. l). A notice was sent to the applicant and.engineero howeven,they were not in attendance at the meeting. MOTION: To send Determination of Applicability, Positive Determination No. 1 to L.W. Millette that the area observed at the West Elm subdivision, southerly portion of Lot 9 within the high water elevation area shown on the submitted plan dated June 169 1983 did not clearly define the wetland areas. (Johnson-Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED *regarding the land. m u MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 229 1983 As voted at the June 27 meeting of agreed that Leon Grant would be gig the pond and that *n "As -Built" p11 than September 309 1983• Commissil inspect the site on August 31 with Inspector. If the pond is not COR be started at the next scheduled m on September 12. MINUTES PAGE FIVE is Commission it was i to August r31 to complete be 'submitted no later !r Durban agreed to court action will of the Commission MOTION: To adjourn at 10:00 p.m. (Sweet -Johnson; all in favor) VOTED The nest meetin¢ of the Conservation Commission will be September 12, 1983. Approved by �L/l �( Date to Town Clerk bjw