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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 12/06/1982MANSFP;.LD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1982 Members Present: Chairwoman Dianne Royle, Coms. Stuart Sw( Boyden, Doris Webb, Keith Johnson*, Anth The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. Minutes: MOTION: To waive approval of the Minutes of November 2, until the next meeting. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) MINUTES PAGE ONE VOTED Correspondences 1. November 29, 1982 memo from Planning Director Folkman advising that the Planning Board received a Site Plan from Clinical Science Laboratory, Inc. This plan is being revised and will be forwarded to the Conservation Commission after Planning Board approval. 2. Copy of deed and plot plan for a parcel of land in Christian 4 Schromm's Village Estates off Elm Street. The Commission was contacted by Shirley McPhee of the Assessor's Office regarding the conveyance of this parcel of land from Christian & Schromm to the Conservation Commission. As the Commission never received a letter from Christian & Schromm stating their intent, it was agreed that before starting deed preparation, the Commis- sion request a formal letter from Christian & Schromm stating their intent. MOTION: To send a letter to Russell Christian stating the above. (Boyden - Webb; all in favor) VOTED 3. November. 23, 1982 letter from Town Counsel regarding the status of the Curves Piggery on East Street. This will be pursued further at the next scheduled meeting. 4. November 26, 1982 memo from the Health Inspector informing the Com- mission that the Curven Piggery case is scheduled for 9:00 AM, Decem- ber 9, 1982 at the Attleboro District Court. Willowdale Golf Course Inspection: Chairwoman Royle and Commissioner Boyden made an on-site inspection November 30, 1982 of the small pond at Willowdale and concluded that it does not fall under the Wetlands Protection Act. However, no determination could be made on the pro- posed cleaning and resloping of the stream until a hand -sketched plan is submitted to the Commission for study, along with the dates of com- mencement and completion. It was agreed that a letter stating the above be sent to Mr. Morrison, Treasurer of Willowdale Golf Course, also in- structing him that no work on the stream shall commence until this de- termination is made. Correspondence Cont'ds 5. November 17, 1982 letter from S R P E D D to the MEPA unit, EDEA, regarding the Shepard/Nelson Pond Environmental Notification Form. A copy of this letter was sent to DEQE November 29, 5982. 6. Copy of November 29, 1982 letter from the Planning Board to EOEA, MEPA Unit, commenting on Shepard's Pond and possible impacts from same, Mrs. Jellinek - Michael -Angela Estates II Subdivision, Foxboros Mrs, Jellinek came before the Commission to discuss this proposed sub- division, specifically that it is planned to be built on an acquifer, thus affecting Mansfield's groundwater resource. She gave the Commission a copy of a letter to the Foxboro Planning Board from the Mansfield Plan- ning Board suggesting an Environmental Impact Study be done, along with * Arrived at 6:35 PM MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1982 PAGE TWO a Development Plan Review for the proposed Subdivision from the USDA Soil Conservation Service. Mrs. Jellinek informed the Commission that this subdivision has been approved by the Foxboro Planning Board, sub- ject to Conservation Commission approval. A Wetlands Hearing has not been scheduled by the Foxboro Conservation Commission. Chairwoman Royle stated that she would contact Dave Risch for more details. Town Gravel Pit; Commissioner Webb reported that she received a call from Dick Lambos, former Maple Park Constable, stating that trees had been cut down on what appeared to be Conservation land adjacent to the Town gravel pit in Maple Park. Chairwoman Royle and Commissioner Boy- den stated that they would try to make an inspection of this area. MOTION: After an on-site inspection of the land adjacent to the Town gravel pit, and if it is deemed necessary, a letter of inquiry shall be sent to the Town Manager with a copy to the Board of Selectmen. (Webb - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Shepard/Nelson Pond Inspection by the E.O.E.A.; Commissioner Durbano attended the on-site inspection which was held following the filing of an Environmental Notification Form to the State by Messrs. Shepard and Nelson. The following were in attendance; Dave Shephardson of EOEA, Health Inspector Drown, Planning Director Folkman, Attorney Iddings, Elizabeth Kouloheras of DEaE and Mrs. Margot Jellinek. Commissioner Durbano felt that the developers contradicted themselves regarding wildlife habitat and historical value. Pictures of the area were taken by DEQE. Issuance of Order of Conditions for Appletree Realty Trust/Copeland Realty Trust sewer line. File No. SE211-89; The following conditions were set forth by the Commissioners; 1. From the manhole at station 13+78 to station 11+0, no further disturbance of soil shall occur once the sewer line has been established and soil erosion controlled within 10 feet of either side of the center line of the alignment. 2. There shall be 6 inches of loam and proper seeding to maintain and prevent erosion. 3. The Conservation Commission prefers the alternate "sleeve" method as described on sheet 2 of two. 4. Sand and gravel -type materials shall be used as temporary damming in the stream during construction and 'removed after construction with.no disturbance to the stream. MOTION; To issue the above four conditions for the sewer line from Wood Ave, to Chauncy Street (File No. SE211-89) (Johnson - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Issuance of Order of Conditions for Appletree Realty Trust, Appletree Diner. File No. SE211-88; The following condition was: set forth by the Commissioners; 1. No chemical melting agent shall be allowed on the parking lot. MOTION; To issue the above condition for Appletree Realty Trust, Appletree Diner (File No. SE211-88). (Boyden - Durbano; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To send Commissioner Webb to Town Meeting to represent the Commission until all can attend. (Boyden - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1982 PAGE THREE Issuance of Order of Conditions for the Old Elm Street Water Main, File No. SE211-90: The following conditions were set forth by the Commissioners: 1. Prior to construction, a sedimentation and/or siltation control plan, employing haybales or other methods, shall be submitted to the Conservation Commission for review and approval before work co;n+nonces. 2. Prior to construction, the proposed method of handling stream flow shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval and to the Conservation Commission for review and approval before work commences. 3. Two feet from the face of the headwall to the depth of the headwall shall be excavated and replaced with crushed stone upstream and downstream. MOTION: To issue the above conditions for the Old Elm Street water main installation to the Town of Mansfield. (File No. SE211-90) (Johnson - Durbano; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 7:34 PM. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Accepted by�� Date to Town Clerk djc