Members Present: Joe McGrath, Mark Coakley, Charlene Franz
Members Absent: Chip Burkhardt, Jeff Walsh
Others Present: See Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
ROBERT FULLER – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent Application (Shrewsbury Street – Map 9, Lot 14). Complete stormwater plan.
The Fullers were in attendance. Ms. Fuller said the slope will be graded and rip rap will be used instead of a retaining wall. Mr. McGrath was satisfied with the Operations and Management Plan. They were asked if there was a phasing plan. Ms. Fuller said nothing had been done yet, but the hay bales will be put in first. The original hay bales are there, but have not been inspected. The Commission will require notification seven days prior to actively working so the hay bales can be inspected. Mr. Fuller said the site will have clean fill, possibly rock. Joe McGrath made a motion to close the Public Hearing; Charlene Franz seconded; all agreed. Mr. McGrath made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions to include Special Condition #33 – all previously
placed sediment control must be inspected and renewed, if necessary, prior to any construction. Mark Coakley seconded the motion; all agreed.
JOHN FINN – Public Meeting – Request for Determination of Applicability (485 Central Street). Plant lawn with work possibly in the buffer zone.
Mr. Finn was asked to file with the Commission after becoming informed of work possibly being conducted within a resource area (200’ of Cold Harbor Brook). Mr. Coakley informed Mr. Finn that the property is in a sensitive area and any work is jurisdictional. Approximately 30,000 square feet was cleared. Mr. Finn confirmed that he did put in approximately 20-30,000 square feet of loam and put the utilities underground. Mr. McGrath asked the members for their opinion as to what they would have done if he had filed before doing the work. Mr. Coakley said he possibly would have been allowed with limits and a buffer between the resource areas to minimize impact. Mr. Coakley was concerned with drainage and asked Mr. Finn where does the flow off the lawn go? Mr. Finn said it flows
toward the road. Mr. Coakley said he would be satisfied with a 24’ buffer of natural vegetation. Mr. McGrath said a plan is needed in order to make a decision. Mr. Finn said he is planning to hydro seed this week. The members agreed to supply a neighbor’s previously filed plan that Mr. Finn can use. Mr. Coakley was concerned with the forecasted rain and told him that speed is needed. He will meet with Mr. Finn tomorrow. Mr. Finn asked for a continuance. Mr. Coakley made a motion to accept the request for continuance; Mr. McGrath seconded; all agreed. It will be continued to June 18th at 7:00 p.m.
SUMMER STAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – Notice of Intent and Stormwater Control Permit Application (690 & 696 Linden Street). Construction of trail network and wildlife education building with associated drive, septic, landscaping and stormwater structures.
In attendance were Jim Pavlik (Outback Engineering), Tim Hess and David Chase (DSA Architects), Dan Stimson (SVT), Kaki Martin (KMDG) and Shalin Liu (Owner). Mr. Pavlik gave a presentation explaining that it is 46 acres west of Linden Street and consists of three parcels. He said other than the house, there is a small gravel access and some trails. The wetlands were recently flagged. They are proposing a network educational facility (5,000 sq. ft.) and will use the existing gravel driveway to provide access to the site. The building will be unique. He said they meet all of the DEP stormwater management requirements. Soil tests were completed and provided. Mr. McGrath asked about the driveway. Mr. Pavlik said only the impermeable surfaces will be paved and there are
very few. Mr. Coakley asked for an explanation on the slight changed delineation. Mr. McGrath asked for an explanation of the drainage flow. He also asked if it had to be before the Planning Board. Mr. Hess said as a courtesy they will, but believes by right it is an acceptable use of the plan. There will be single walking tracks. There will be four crossing (one has a culvert; three will be rustic boardwalks). Mr. McGrath said peer review is needed. A peer review account needs to be established with $5,000. Joe McGrath made a motion to have EcoTec perform the peer review; Mark Coakley seconded; all agreed. Mr. Hess said they intend to break ground in late August; early September. Mr. Pavlik asked for a continuance. Mr. McGrath made a motion to accept the request for continuance; Ms. Franz seconded; all agreed. It will be continued to June 18th at 7:30 p.m.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Mark Coakley made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes dated April 17, 2012; Joe McGrath seconded; agreed. Charlene Franz abstained from voting.
Newton Pond Dam (work being done by the Town of Shrewsbury) – Melanie will request a status report from the Shrewsbury Conservation Commission.
Consider issuing a Certificate of Compliance to John & Paula Peterson for DEP#115-348 (21 French Drive) – Joe McGrath made a motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance; Mark Coakley seconded; all agreed.
June 18th was confirmed as the date for the next Conservation Commission Meeting.
Reorganization of the Commission went as follows: Joe McGrath made a motion to nominate Chip Burkhardt as Chairman; Charlene Franz seconded; all agreed. Joe McGrath made a motion to nominate Mark Coakley as Vice Chairman, Charlene Franz seconded; all agreed. Mark Coakley made a motion to nominate Jeff Walsh as the representative for the Earth Removal Board; Charlene Franz seconded; all agreed.
Joe McGrath told the members we received the NPDES PII Annual Report and additional material from DCR for stormwater education.
The members agreed to authorize Joe McGrath to add a section of Stormwater to the website.
Mark made a motion to adjourn; Joe seconded; unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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