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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm. 08/19/2019RECEIVED Conservation Commission Town of Mansfield70�trd CLERKS OFFICE August 19, 2019 Minutes ?019 �SEP 11 4 q., Ob ' ri SS Al' FIEL1) Present: Michael Healey, Chair; Diane Simms, Aaron Gallagher, Aaron Roth, Kostas Loukos, tiUSE jjs Katelyn Gonyer, Conservation and Environmental Planner; Christopher George, Recorder; Guests: David Powers (18 Potash Rd), Jenna Powers (18 Potash Rd), Harrison Kipp (11 Donald Allen Dr), Alexandra Peri (54 Samoset Ave), Michael Trowbridge (200 Chauncy Street), Liisa Niemi (320 Ware St), Jason Krauchuck (320 Ware St), Alan Madden (780 Ware St), Marcia Madden (780 Ware St), Lauren Gluck (16 Lincoln Rd, Foxboro), James Cazzara (68 Spring St), Paul Jodice (39 Bella Vista Ave), Jonas Druggemann (82 Ware St), The meeting of the Conservation Commission was called to order at 7:02pm by Chair Michael Healey in Town Hall Room 3A/B. Mr. Kipp introduces himself. Ms. Gonyer says she's worked with Mr. Kipp on identifying an appropriate project at Mansfield Crossing. She explains there's been a lot of mismanagement around the pond at Mansfield Crossing. She yields the floor to Mr. Kipp. Mr. Kipp says he's a life scout of Troop 17 going for his Eagle Scout. He explains his project to build new tables and benches in the area of Mansfield Crossing. He explains how this will help the public use this space again. Ms. Gonyer displays Mr. Kipp's scope of work on the projector. She explains they'll be pressure treated benches, poison ivy signage, and picnic benches over by the backside of Bertucci's. Ms. Gonyer says they (Mansfield Crossing) do have a management plan for the pond. She says it's a good project and she recommends it. Mr. Healey fields for questions. Mr. Trowbridge asks if they're looking for donations. Mr. Kipp says yes. Mr. Trowbridge will follow up with Ms. Gonyer. The Commission wishes him good luck on his Eagle Scout Project. William McDermott, 445 Fruit Street, Map 36, Lots 161-164. Construction of a single-family dwelling with associated appurtenances, including an in -ground pool, within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. (Notice of Intent was filed by the Town of Mansfield, owner of the vacant lots, received Partial Certificate of Compliance May 20, 2019). DEP SE 211-0912 Ms. Gonyer explains they were waiting for the grass to come in in the back yard. Since that time, the grass has germinated. She displays pictures of the property via the projector and explains the project is in full compliance. She recommends issuing a full certificate. Mr. Healey fields for questions. There are none. *Motion to issue a full certificate to William McDermott, 445 Fruit Street (Map 36, Lots 161- 164) for the construction of a single-family dwelling with associated appurtenances excluding an in -ground pool, within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. (Notice of intent was filed by the Town of Mansfield, owner of the vacant lots; received Partial Certificate of Compliance May 201, 2019) under DEP SE 211-0912 made by Dr. Roth, 2"d by Ms. Simms. Vote 5-0 PASSED Michael A. Trowbridge, 320 Ware Street, Map 35, Parcel 45. Proposed garage for a single-family home with minimal grading within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Mr. Trowbridge introduces himself. He explains they're looking to add a garage to the existing driveway. He explains the agent has been onsite multiple times to examine the area. Ms. Gonyer says she's been to the area and it's been very dry. She displays an image of the property via the projector. She asks what the holes in the ground were that she found. Ms. Niemi explains that it's an old cesspool. Ms. Gonyer says the only other issue she found was an excess of yard debris. She recommends they find another location to store lawn debris. Dr. Roth asks about the roof run-off. Mr. Trowbridge says they don't have anything proposed. Ms. Gonyer recommends a gravel trench. Ms. Simms asks if the garage itself will still be 70ft away. Mr. Trowbridge says it's more like 80ft. Mr. Healey fields for questions. There are none. *Motion to issue a Negative Determination for reason #3, to the residents at 320 Ware Street, Map 35, Parcel 45. The proposed work will not impact the protected resource area with the following special conditions: "Erosion Control Shall be installed along limit of work shown on Plans. The erosion controls shall consist of an 8" diameter biodegradable mulch -filled silt sock with wooden stakes every 10 feet on each sides of sock or equivalent (do not pierce silt sock with stakes). The applicant shall notify the Agent when any such devices or measures are installed so that a site visit can be conducted prior to the commencement of work. Agent is to be notified of Start of Work. Agent is to be notified when work is completed. Dumping of lawn clippings and/or yard debris into wetlands and/or 25-foot no disturb zone is prohibited. Storage is prohibited in these areas as well. All roof runoff is to be directed in drywells or equivalent drainage components approved by the Commission. The Commission or its agent shall review the locations of the drywells:' made by Dr. Roth, 2"d by Mr. Gallagher, Vote 5-0 PASSED I David Powers, 18 Potash Road, Map 38 Parcel 168 Re -grading a portion of back yard within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetland. Ms. Gonyer explains she's worked with Mr. Powers on this project for some time now. She explains how it's a re -grading of the property. She says they have a very short -span area. Mr. Powers introduces himself. He says the only scope of work they've addressed has been within the buffer zone. He says it's a deck that's about 18' x 20'. Ms. Simms says when she drove by yesterday she did see a lot of disturbance. Ms. Gonyer explains the buffer zone on this property. Ms. Simms says it was in the back of the house. Ms. Gonyer uses a map to show which direction the buffer zone radiates. Mr. Powers says some work has been done behind the house. He explains that off of the back deck to the left that it hasn't been touched. Ms. Simms thanks Mr. Powers for the clarification. Mr. Powers says the intent was to regrade the rear of the house to be usable. Mr. Healey asks about the long piece on the plan. Mr. Powers says it's a grass strip moving into the woodlands. He says it's just a path. Mr. Healey says he does worry about people who use these paths to bring lawn pilings into the woods. Mr. Powers says this isn't their intent. Mr. Healey asks if a shed is currently in place. Mr. Powers says yes. Mr. Gallagher asks if they'll be cutting any trees down. Mr. Powers says no. Dr. Roth asks about the proposed path to the woods. He asks what they'll be removing. Mr. Powers says similar vegetation to that which is behind the house. Ms. Gonyer says its mostly two -foot tall grasses. Mr. Powers says there is a path there now, but they're looking to expand it. Dr. Roth asks if they're planning on doing anymore plantings besides grass. Mr. Powers says no. Mr. Powers says if they look towards the middle of the house and notice the small bump. He explains this is a three season's room. He explains where the position of the deck is on the plan. Mr. Healey says it's important to have items on a plan properly labeled. Mr. Gallagher says they'd like to see the deck on the plan to assess the buffer zone. Ms. Gonyer says they'll need to add the deck and erosion controls. Mr. Healey fields for questions. There are none. *Motion to issue a Negative Determination for reason #3, to David Powers, 18 Potash Road, Map 38, Parcel 168 for the re -grading of a portion of back yard within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The proposed work will not impact the protected resource area with the following special conditions: "Erosion Control Shall be installed along limit of work shown on Plans. The erosion controls shall consist of an 8" diameter biodegradable mulch -filled silt sock with wooden stakes every 10 feet on each sides of sock or equivalent (do not pierce silt sock with stakes). The applicant shall notify the Agent when any such devices or measures are installed so that a site visit can be conducted prior to the commencement of work. Agent is to be notified of Start of Work. Agent is to be notified when work is completed. Dumping of lawn clippings and/or yard debris into wetlands and/or 25-foot no disturb zone is prohibited. Storage is prohibited in these areas as well." made by Mr. Gallagher, 2nd by Mr. Loukos. Vote 5- 0 PASSED Alan Madden, 780 Ware Street, Map 35 Parcel37 Addition to a single family dwelling within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetland and Intermittent Stream Paul Jodice introduces himself. Ms. Gonyer explains that there's an intermittent stream with a thin Bordering Vegetated Wetland strip. She says it did have stagnant water in it. She says there are structures within the footprint. She displays pictures of the property via a projector. Ms. Gonyer says she would like to include having the break in land be where they stop maintaining the yard. Mr. Jodice says the plan is to remove and move forward a section of the house. Ms. Simms asks about ACEC. Ms. Gonyer provides some history on ACEC and how it effects this situation. She explains it's not based on wetlands but based on the watershed. Mr. Gallagher asks what the plan is for the roof rains. He recommends the install some sort of drywells. Ms. Gonyer says they'd ask if anything is to be staged that it not be staged within 25- feet of the buffer. Mr. Healey fields for questions. There are none. *Motion to issue a Negative Determination for reason #3, to Alan Madden, 780 Ware Street, Map 35, Parcel 37 for the construction of an addition to a single family dwelling within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and Intermittent Stream. The proposed work will not impact the protected resource area with the following special conditions: "Erosion Control Shall be installed along limit of work shown on Plans. The erosion controls shall consist of an 8" diameter biodegradable mulch -filled silt sock with wooden stakes every 10 feet on each sides of sock or equivalent (do not pierce silt sock with stakes). The applicant shall notify the Agent when any such devices or measures are installed so that a site visit can be conducted prior to the commencement of work. Agent is to be notified of Start of Work. Agent is to be notified when work is completed. Dumping of lawn clippings and/or yard debris into wetlands and/or 25-foot no disturb zone is prohibited. Storage is prohibited in these areas as well. All roof runoff is to be directed in drywells or equivalent drainage components approved by the Commission. The Commission or its agent shall review the locations of the drywells. Pull back cutting of the lawn to the land break:' made by Mr. Loukos, 2nd by Mr. Gallagher. Vote 5-0 PASSED Request for Amended Order of Conditions• 310 West Street proposed addition to single familv dwelling Ms. Gonyer recommends they continue this to the next meeting. *Motion to continue made by Mr. Gallagher, 2"d by Mr. Loukos. Vote 5-0 PASSED • Change in Plans and Extension of Order of Conditions- 130 Spring Street Ms. Gonyer says they worked on this project some time ago. She says the structures are all in. She says once the project was completed that it doesn't look as bad as it did before. Ms. Gonyer says there is a large amount of Knotweed that has grown in. She recommends they try and aggressively tackle the Knotweed. Ms. Gluck explains that the plan they're submitting will help manage the knotweed. She explains the plan includes maintenance over the next three years. She displays a presentation board to overview the plan. Ms. Gonyer provides some background on the project. Ms. Gluck overviews their invasive species restorations plan. Ms. Gonyer says this could do more damage than good considering the amount of invasive species present. Dr. Roth asks how the mechanical process of removing knotweed works. Ms. Gluck says a two -fold approach is most effective. She explains this process. Ms. Gonyer says the rest of the site looks good. Mr. Healey fields for questions. There are none. *Motion to extend the order of conditions for 130 Spring Street to 2023 made by Ms. Simms, 2"d by Mr. Gallagher. Vote 5-0 PASSED *Motion to accept the modifications for 130 Spring Street DEP 211-0964 on their invasive species management plan made by Ms. Simms, 2"d by Mr. Gallagher. Vote 5-0 PASSED • Update Mansfield Crossing Pond Vegetation Management Activities Ms. Gonyer provides some background. She says they have scheduled landscapers to manage the area. She also explains how they're outsourcing to a pond management group and they should see that plan shortly. Mr. Healey asks about the salination reports. Ms. Gonyer says she's still receiving these reports. • Update from Open Space and Recreation Committee Ms. Simms provides an update. She says she has one more site walk planned on September 11ih. She says she has had repeat residents in attendance. Ms. Simms says Ms. Gonyer is keeping in contact with VAM realty about keeping their fenced area clean. Ms. Gonyer says her goal is to walk the exterior with VAM and point out any issues with their parcel. Ms. Gonyer provides an update on the trespass issues. She says someone from engineering has contacted them a few years back in regards to this. She explains the property owner understands and accepts the risk. Ms. Gonyer says she's received a call back from National Lumbar in regards to the 7,000 square feet currently being used as a parking lot. Ms. Gonyer says she'll be talking to Town Counsel about how best to proceed. Ms. Simms says the trail work has halted but the DPW has contacted Ms. Gonyer to start addressing the safety issues. Ms. Gonyer says she now has a DPW liaison and this will streamline addressing the safety issues. Ms. Simms says they've started to brainstorm educational tools. Ms. Gonyer introduces Jonas, the Conservation Department intern. She provides some background on what he's been working on. • Department Updates- Printing of Mansfield Trails Brochure Ms. Gonyer provides an example of what the Town currently provides. She says they're currently out of stock. She says she's spoken to Lou Andrews about reprinting the guide. She says she'd like to work with NRT and Open Space to update the maps but she does find value in having them reprinted. Ms. Gonyer requests the commission use funds from the general wetlands account not exceed $3,000 to pay for the Trail Brochures. No audience members in attendance. *Motion to allocate funds for 1,000 brochures from the general wetlands account made by Mr. Gallagher, 2"d by Dr. Roth. Vote 5-0 PASSED • Approval of June 17, 2019 Minutes *Motion to approve minutes from June 17, 2019 made by Dr. Roth, 2"d by Ms. Simms. Vote 5- 0 PASSED *Motion to adjourn at 8:30pm made by Ms. Simms, 2"d by Mr. Gallagher. Vote 5-0 PASSED ✓ So Michael Healey, Chair Date