Members Present: Chip Burkhardt, Charlene Franz, Jeffrey Walsh, Joe McGrath
Members Absent: Mark Coakley
Others Present: See Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
Signature Homes Communities, LLC – PUBLIC HEARING – Notice of Intent – Main Street Lot 49 (Map 7, Parcel 51) Construct a duplex and perform site grading in the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland and red maple shrub swamp.
Glenn Krevosky and James Venincasa were present. Mr. Krevosky stated that as requested by the Commission at the last meeting, he flagged from 3G to 8G, identified and labeled the test pits and put them on the plan, included the concrete structure, and staked the front corners of the lot. They have not yet received Board of Health approval for the septic. Joe McGrath told them that the connection to the septic tank on the right hand side is missing. Mr. Krevosky said they will revise the plan for the Board of Health. Jeff Walsh made a motion to close the Public Hearing; Joe McGrath seconded; all agreed. Jeff Walsh made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions for DEP #115-355; Charlene Franz seconded; all agreed.
James Venincasa (Compass Pointe Bond Reduction) – Jeff Walsh recused himself from the matter. Mr. Venincasa is requesting a bond reduction since some of the work has been completed (loamed and seeded). He referred to the Graves Engineering letter dated June 22, 2010 regarding Compass Pointe Site Stabilization Estimate Revised. Joe McGrath suggested that Graves Engineering evaluate the site and prepare a revised estimate. After review, the bond can be reduced by the amount between the two estimates. It was suggested to Mr. Venincasa that he install the catch basin frames and grates as soon as possible. He was also told to remove the tree out of the permanent catch basin. An email will be sent to Mike Andrade asking him to visit the site and prepare an estimate.
W. Timothy Hess (Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Informal Discussion) – Timothy Hess (DSA Architects), Caki Martin (Architect) Dan Stimson (Sudbury Valley Trustees) and Dave Chase were in attendance. Mr. Hess explained that he was before the board informally last summer. The client is proposing to create a wildlife sanctuary on Linden Street (previous Jameson Ridge property). There will no longer be a caretaker’s residence. They will use the residence that was purchased. There will be a land swap to make the lot conforming. They would like the driveway and access as close to Linden Street as possible to create a primary pedestrian experience. They are looking at alternate access, but are in the buffer zones. Ms. Martin presented a compare and
contrast for the members. She explained the levels of impact and how it will be decreased. She asked what materials would be acceptable for a walkway. She said they are considering permeable pavers, asphalt with chip and seal, or maybe a combination of both. It will be constructed for all seasons. Joe McGrath told them a stormwater permit will be required which has to do with disturbance, not wetlands. A Notice of Intent will also need to be filed. The Commission agreed that they are not opposed to building in the buffer zone as long as it is done correctly. Impact during construction is a concern of the Commission. Jeff Walsh would like to see all work outside of the 25’ buffer. They will look into the point of access with respect to site distance and speed.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Jeff Walsh made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes dated December 19, 2011; Charlene Franz seconded; all agreed.
Chuck Jasiak Status Report – Mr. Jasiak called the office today to say he hired engineers and requested to be on the February agenda.
Consider issuing a Certificate of Compliance to Gene Muller for DEP#115-307 (186 Mile Hill Road) – Tabled until February pending a site visit.
Consider issuing a Certificate of Compliance to Shrewsbury Homes for DEP#115-314 (Redwood Circle, previously 377-386 Central Street) – Tabled until February pending a site visit.
February 27th was confirmed as the date of the next Conservation Commission meeting.
Phillips Precision submitted their annual stormwater report. They will be asked to include a “comment” column on future reports to show the findings of the inspections.
Joe McGrath asked if the building inspector visited 55 Linden Street per the email from Dave Getman (DCR) in December about possible work being conducted within the buffer zone. Melanie said he did and found nothing. Joe will contact Dave Getman for more information.
Joe McGrath said there is an excavator on Main Street at the Wrights. Members will watch for any activity.
Jeff Walsh would like a notation added to the agenda to let people know why items are not always addressed in the order as listed. The Members agreed. The items will be asterisked and the notation will read “This is not a public hearing item. This business may be taken out of order or discussed earlier than noted on the agenda as meeting progress allows.”
Chip Burkhardt made a motion to adjourn; Jeff Walsh seconded; unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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