REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 20, 2009
Members Present: Jeffrey Walsh, Mark Coakley, Dan Duffy, Chip Burkhardt, Charlene Franz
Members Absent: Wendy Lonstein, Joe McGrath
Others Present: See Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
-- Nancy Colbert, Town Administrator, submitted a request for consideration that the Commission purchase GIS software at a cost of $400. After discussions, the Members decided against it at this time. C. Burkhardt will contact Nancy.
-- Gary Tuthill called the office concerning a tree in the water at Rocky Pond he would like removed. He will be informed that there are no conservation issues, but that should any equipment be needed to be brought in, he is to contact M. Coakley first.
-- Ron Aspero was in attendance regarding Lot 4, Redwood Circle. He wanted to know if he had to file for additional work outside the original construction area. He was told he should file a Request for Determination of Applicability and list the details.
-- Carl Hultgren, Quinn Engineering, attended with a Certificate of Compliance request for Kalamat, LLC, (81 Shrewsbury Street) DEP#115-317. J. Walsh motioned to issue a Certificate of Compliance; M. Coakley seconded; all agreed.
7:30 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.
In attendance were James Venincasa (Applicant), Glenn Krevosky (EBT) and Peter O’Connell (Protec Engineering). Mr. Krevosky submitted photos and a letter dated 1/20/09 in response to the Enforcement Order. Reports were supplied. Mr. Krevosky stated that no silt can get into the wetlands because there is a series of three basins it would have to go through first. He was reminded by the Commission that these were put in place because of the Enforcement Order and is not a permanent solution. M. Coakley motioned that they are substantially in compliance with the Enforcement Order, but not enough information was provided to lift the Order; J. Walsh seconded; C. Franz and C. Burkhardt agreed; D. Duffy abstained from voting.
Mr. Krevosky said that the area that contributed to the sedimentation was defined on the plan. J. Walsh had concerns with loaming and seeding and suggested the NOI submission include language about it for the Order to be lifted, or it would be addressed under the Enforcement Order. He wants the area stabilized. Peer review will be needed. Mr. O’Connell asked if the project falls under the new stormwater policy and was told it did. J. Walsh said that there are in Zone 2 and that 44% TSS removal was required prior to stormwater reaching an infiltration facility. D. Duffy would like to see an analysis of what is there now and what can be done to bring it into compliance.
Mr. O’Connell suggested showing finished grades around the houses. He said the lots will change and the plans are not practical. J. Walsh said there was too much fill taken out of the site and asked where the fill would be coming from. Mr. O’Connell said that it would be from on site. Mr. Venincasa stated that when he purchased the land from Michael Trotto, that Mr. Trotto maintained ownership of the mineral rights and any excess removed was required to be given to him. The Earth Removal Bylaw will be reviewed to see if the soil can be conditioned.
Mr. Krevosky supplied information on Spruce Pond Dam from Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers. He stated Tight & Bond suggested breaching as an alternative. Teresa Prunier (Water District) stated that the dam should not be breached. She will supply a copy of the recommendations submitted by Jay Billings (consultant). She said there was a Wellhead Protection study which is no longer valid since so much fill has been removed. In addition, she also asked the Commission to consider the recommendations in the feasibility study before continuing.
Mr. Venincasa stated that loaming and seeding will be added to the NOI submission and that any fill will come from the site. He asked for permission for the USDA regarding the beetle issue to come to the site to chip the stump. The Commission said if a letter is received from the USDA, they would not have any issues.
Mr. Venincasa was reminded that he still needs provide an additional $5,000.00 for monitoring before the next meeting. If it is not received, the application will be administratively incomplete.
Mr. O’Connell requested a continuance. J. Walsh motioned to accept the request for continuance; M. Coakley seconded; all agreed. It will be put on the February 17th Agenda at 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
J. Walsh motioned to approve the December 15, 2008 Meeting Minutes; C. Franz seconded; all agreed.
Correspondence was reviewed.
Statewide Stormwater Policy – Tabled for the next meeting.
M. Coakley motioned to adjourn the meeting; D. Duffy seconded; the Commission unanimously agreed. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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