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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 03/15/1982f - MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1982 Members Present: Minutes: MINUTE PAGE 0 Chairwoman Dianne Royle, Coms. Ronal( Paul Boyden (arrived at 8:30 PM), Ant Durbano, Keith Johnson, Stuart Sweet, Webb Doris MOTION: In the interests of time, to postpone discussion of the Minutes of March 8, 1982 until the next meeting. (Johnson - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Correspondence: 1. Copy of letter to Pat Langmeyer, 4 Ledgewood Road, Framingham from Town Manager Maurer stating that the Town does not have any responsibility for maintaining a ponding area on her Oak Street property and suggesting that any cleaning out of that pond must be discussed with the Conservation Commission. 2. February 11, 1982 letter from Messrs. Chavaree and Willis requesting a one-year extension for the Order of Condit Dns for Cabot Pond dated April 25, 1980. (File No. SE211-54) MOTION: To invite Messrs. Chavaree and Willis to the Commission's March 29, 1982 meeting to discuss the status of Cabot Pond before making an on- site inspection and voting on the request for a one-year extension. (Sweet - Webb; all in favor) VOTED Whitman & Howard - Report on Water Resource Evaluation: Jay Bridges, who was accompanied by Arthur Stockus, briefly described each map being prepared at a scale of 1" = 600' by Whitman & Howard for the Town as a part of the water resource evaluation. Mr. Bridges explained that these maps had been developed by compiling all relevant existing information; no field work was done specifically for this project. The two stated main purposes of this project were: (1) to identify future water supply areas and (2) to identify areas that should be protected for future and existing water supply. Each map contained specific information in the following categories: 1. Indications of all wells in Town (private and town owned). 2. Surficial geologic map which shows geologic material at ground surface. (Swamp deposits would be of particular interest to the Commission.) MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1982 PAGE TWO 3. Water table contour map with 20 -foot contours indicating direction of flow and elevation of ground water. 4. Bedrock contour map. (This map would indicate areas where sand and gravel are deepest and therefore water supply is likely.) 5. Map indicating saturated thicknesses. (This map could delineate aquifers.) 6. Groundwater favorability map indicates areas where water supply might be present. 7. Water supply protection areas are indicated on this map. (i.e., cones of influence, recharge areas, etc.) 8. Water quality hazards are identified on this map. Com. Boyden arrived at this time. A mylar copy of thesamaps (suitable to be used as overlays) will be available at the Town Hall. Each board, etc., will receive a paper copy of these maps. Mr. Bridges solicited comments or suggestions the Commission might have on this project. When questioned by the Commissioners regarding the advisability of pond development, Mr. Bridges stated that it was his opinion that permission should not be given for the digging of ponds if the sole purpose is to sell the gravel. Mr. Bridges also indicated that Whitman & Howard has indicated to the Town that it is their recommendation that no gravel pit should be excavated lower than ten feet above water table. Allen Brown - Balcom Street: Mr. Brown was accompanied by his engineer, Ralph Maloon, and his attorney, James Lewis. When queried by Chairwoman Royle about the "Request to Determine..." form for Lots 1,2, and 3 on Balcom Street, Mr. Brown stated that since these lots do not contain any wetlands (as indicated by the Commission's vote of March 8, 1982 that no Wetlands Protection Act Hearing would be necessary for work on these lots), he did not feel it was necessary to file this form. Mr. Lewis backed him up by stating that this had been his legal advice to Mr. Brown. After the Commissioners protested such action, the conversation turned to Lots 4,5,6,7, and 8. Com. Webb reiterated her contention that the Commission should see on the plan submitted with the form the entire area owned by Mr. Brown. MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1982 PAGE THREE MOTION: To require that Allen Brown submit a "Request to Determine..." form for Lots 4,5,6,7, and 8 on Balcom Street together with a plan showing contours within 100 feet of the area he is planning to disturb (i.e., build the house, driveway, septic systems, etc.). (Bonvie - Boyden; in favor: Bonvie, Boyden, Durbano, Royle, Sweet; opposed: Johnson, Webb) VOTED Fairfield Park: (Com. Bonvie left the meeting during this discussion because of a conflict of interest.) Ralph Maloon, engineer of this project, answered some of the Commissioners' questions concerning the drainage ditch which will carry drainage from the site. MOTION: To stipulate that no Wetlands Protection Act Hearing will be required for this project. (Durbano - Boyden; all in favor) VOTED Correspondence (Cont'd.): 3. Notice of Intent dated March 15, 1982 from Mansfield Housing Authority for the construction of low-income family housing on Bicentennial Drive. It was agreed that this hearing would be scheduled for Monday, March 29, 1982, at 8:00 PM. MOTION: To waive the $25 filing fee forthis hearing since the project is proposed by a department of Town government. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Com. Bonvie rejoined the meeting at this time. 4. March 5, 1982 letter from Peter Fontanini requesting a Certificate of Compliance for his project at South Street (File No. SE211-47). Com. Boyden stated that he had inspected the pond and found everything to be in order. Ralph Maloon, engineer for the project, reviewed the as -built plan with the Commissioners. MOTION: To issue a Certificate of Compliance to Mr. Fontanini for his South Street project (File No. SE211-47). (Boyden - Bonvie; all in favor) VOTED Chairperson of Commission: Chairwoman Royle informed the Commissioners that she has served as Chairwoman for one year MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1982 PAGE FOUR and that it is perhaps time for another Commissioner to take on these responsibilities. MOTION: To open nominations for a new Chairperson of the Commission. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED No nominations were made. MOTION: To close nominations for a new Chairperson of the Commission. (Durbano - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED MOTION: To request Dianne Royle to continue as Chairperson of the Commission. (Boyden - Sweet; all in favor) VOTED Newly re-elected Chairwoman Royle thanked the Commissioners for their vote of confidence. Calculations for Projects: Ralph Maloon of RIM Engineering, commented to the Commission that he always prepares 100 -year storm calculations for projects to be presented to the Conservation Commission even though the Town builds to 1-5 year -storm calculations; subdivisions are required to plan for 25 -year storms; and the State builds with 10 -year -storm calculations. Mr. Maloon suggested that perhaps it should be checked to see if this 100 -year -storm calculations requirement is stipulated by the law and if not, perhaps the Commission might rethink this method of calculating. Adjournment: MOTION: To adjourn this meeting at 11:30 PM and to postpone the regularly scheduled meeting of March 22 to March 29, 1982. (Webb - Johnson; all in favor) VOTED Accepted by Date to Town Clerk -3 /-kms pem