Members Present: Jeffrey Walsh, Joe McGrath, Mark Coakley, Chip Burkhardt
Members Absent: Charlene Franz
Others Present: See Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Joe McGrath/Melanie Rich
JOHN & PAULA PETERSON – PUBLIC HEARING – Notice of Intent (21 French Drive) Replace failed septic system and related grading within the 100’ buffer zone of a BWV.
Steve Sears (D.E. Ross Associates) was present for the applicant. He proposes to replace the failed septic and related grading within 100’ of the buffer zone. He has received approval from the DCR and the Board of Health. He is still waiting for DEP approval which is needed due to the location near the tributary. The plan showed silt fence & hay bale location; it will be hydro-seeded post-construction. There was no audience comment. J. McGrath motioned to close the Public Hearing; C. Burkhardt seconded; unanimously approved. M. Coakley motioned to issue a standard Order of Conditions; J. McGrath seconded; unanimously approved.
BILL MAHER (Nitsch Engineering) – Informal discussion regarding the Tahanto school project.
Bill Maher (Nitsch Engineering, Inc.) and Deborah Collins (HMFH Architects, Inc.) were present. They showed the potential plan for new Tahanto High School. The construction of the new school and the demolition of the old school will be included in one filing. Mr. Maher said that DCR requires approval beforehand. They don’t believe they need Planning Board approval. All impervious areas will be outside the 200' riparian zone. Mr. Maher asked and the Commission described the peer review and engineering fee collection process. Site walks were also discussed. Mr. Maher was told that plans are needed, and the area needs to be staked out and re-flagged before peer review in order to have a productive site walk. Mr. Maher stated there should no issues with infiltration
or roof runoff. They plan to start construction in 10 months.
FULLER MOTOR HOMES – PUBLIC HEARING – Abbreviated Notice of Intent (150 Shrewsbury Street) Remove island including rock ledge, level and pave for driveway and parking.
Sherry & Bobby Fuller were in attendance. Green cards and the DEP approved filing notice were received. The intent is to remove the island in front of the garage with rock ledge; level and pave for driveway and parking. Mr. Fuller said there is currently 500’ line of sight. When the rock ledge is removed, it will increase to 800’. The applicant does not intend to create new access to Route 140. M. Coakley had concerns with the water quality and runoff since the site has been a problem for years. Mr. Fuller said the parking lot runoff will head back behind the garage to the stream. The new area to be paved represents about a 10% increase in paved area, but will not have a significant impact on the total runoff situation. C. Burkhardt made a motion to close the
Public Hearing; M. Coakley seconded; unanimously approved. C. Burkhardt made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions; J. McGrath seconded; unanimously approved.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Joe McGrath made a motion to accept Surety Bond for Compass Pointe as approved by Town Counsel; Chip Burkhardt seconded; approved unanimously (Jeff Walsh abstained).
Chip Burkhardt made a motion to authorize Mark Coakley, Vice-Chairman, to sign the Compass Pointe Surety agreement on the Commission's behalf; Joe seconded; approved unanimously (Jeff Walsh abstained).
A motion to accept the Meeting Minutes from June 21, 2010 was made by Chip; seconded by Jeff; unanimously approved.
A motion to accept the Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2010 was made by Mark; seconded by Chip; unanimously approved (Jeff Walsh abstained).
The Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program Application received from New England Forestry Foundation will be sent to all Members for review.
A Motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance for DEP #115-293 (35 Reservoir Street), was made by Joe after review of the as-built plan; seconded by Mark; unanimously approved.
Joe McGrath made a motion to adjourn; C. Burkhardt seconded; unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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