REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 17, 2008
Members Present: Chip Burkhardt, Joe McGrath, Jeffrey Walsh, Mark Coakley, Dan Duffy
Wendy Lonstein
Members Absent: Charlene Franz
Others Present: See Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
7:00 p.m. JAMES RICCIARDI – (1210 MAIN STREET) – To discuss work being conducted in a wetland.
Mr. Ricciardi was asked to come before the Commission because of work he was performing that caused discharge to a wetland. He stated that his intent was to do paving and run a line to the bottom of the driveway. He acknowledged that he was in violation. At the Building Inspector’s request, work was stopped and the trench filled in. He was asked to file a Request for Determination and submit a plan for the next meeting.
7:15 p.m. COMPASS POINTE ESTATES, LLC – PUBLIC HEARING (continued) – Notice of Intent (Main and Sewall Street – Compass Pointe)
Construct a portion of a subdivision roadway and two detention basins within the buffer zone of Spruce Pond to the north and a red maple shrub swamp to the south.
Glenn Krevosky stated that he would be asking for a continuance tonight. He submitted a letter which was a summary of tasks to be completed by the engineers and surveyors, EBT and the applicant. The plans submitted tonight were not the full set which were expected at this meeting. Some items were included (area limit of sediment deposition and mitigating measures). Not included were topographical site plan, written plan of what has been done and will be done, phasing. He said they would like to file separately for the dam project. He did not present the letter from DCR stating they would not take jurisdiction because it is not regulated by them. He presented an email to DCR for public records request for Spruce Pond dam. The consultant’s schedule for the project is needed. The stormwater application has not yet been filed, nor has any information been sent to Graves Engineering for review. The site plans from 2004 need to be updated. Regarding the stabilization, Paul
McManus feels that the area should be allowed to grow back, but have continuous monitoring over the winter. There was discussion whether other types of applications would be needed. Regular maintenance will be mandatory and any disturbed areas be loamed and seeded. Two reports will be required before the next meeting in December. Bob Osper (298 Sewall Street) had concerns about his well water which he said is discolored. It was explained that the Commission only has jurisdiction concerning wetlands and buffer areas (surface water) and erosion control. It was suggested that the applicant work out an agreement with Mr. Osper. He was also referred to the Board of Health. In addition, he was concerned about the 20’ ridge that is there and the impact it will have on his property if it is removed. He was told by the Commission that post-development runoff would have to be the same or less than pre-development. Mr.
Venincasa was told that Mr. Osper had valid concerns with the runoff issue and he should have the engineer look at the grade. He was also told that the Commission is still waiting for written response to activities under the Enforcement Order and was reminded that the Commission has the authority to fine them $300 per day dating back to when the Enforcement Order was issued and will do so if the required information is not received. Mr. Krevosky stated that information will be provided within two weeks. The engineer is required to attend the next meeting. The NOI cover sheet needs to be revised to include 24-hour contact information, not just a company name. Mr. Venincasa is to supply $5,000.00 for additional monitoring. M. Coakley motioned to accept the request for continuance; J. McGrath seconded; all agreed. It will be on the December 15th Agenda at 7:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
J. McGrath motioned to approve the Meeting Minutes dated October 20, 2008; W. Lonstein seconded; all agreed.
Correspondence was reviewed.
M. Coakley motioned to adjourn the meeting; C. Burkhardt seconded; the Commission unanimously agreed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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