The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Brendan Halligan, Barbara Kelley, and Arthur Vautrain. Joseph Messina was absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PM, MACKIN, 21 CRANBERRY DR., ADDITION
The applicant, Gregory Mackin explained the project, which was construction of a second-floor addition within a riverfront area. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the second-story addition. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 111 CANDLEWICK CLOSE, SEPTIC, SE 18-1253
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade. Mr. Boynton submitted a revised plan that extended the wetland line into the abutting property. Mr. Grady reported the wetlands line was accurate and that the proposed soil absorption system was in the best location. The Board of Health will review the plan at its next meeting. Abutters, John and Drew Wright, 21 Candlewick Close, indicated that they have a problem with roadway runoff into their yard and wanted to make sure the proposed project would not add water to their yard. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the septic system upgrade project. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, PASIUK, 41 KEENE ST., SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, SE 18-1251
Representing the applicant was Don Bracken of Bracken Engineering. The proposed project is construction of a single family dwelling located 52 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. Mr. Bracken indicted that the applicant would be requesting a variance from the Board of Health to locate the soil absorption system 102 feet and the reserve area 90 feet from the wetlands. Mr. Grady explained the history of the property in that the existing dwelling had burnt down. Mr. Grady had spoken with the Health Agent who indicated that the Board of Health may consider a septic system for the same number of bedrooms as existed. Mr. Grady recommended the hearing be continued until the Board of Health has acted on the proposal. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to March 30,
2004 at 8:20 p.m. A vote (6-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, STANDISH HUMANE SOCIETY, 622 CONGRESS ST., SEPTIC
Representing the applicant was Engineer Mark Flaherty. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade located in the buffer to a bog. Mr. Grady indicated the wetlands line was accurate and the proposed location was the best location for the new system. An abutter, John Andresen, 700 Franklin St. questioned if there was another location farther from the bog, but Mr. Grady indicated that separation to groundwater was less. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, SWEENEY, 3 BASSETT BROOK LN., ADDITION
The applicant, John Sweeney explained the project which was to convert the existing porch to a 3-season room, located 60 feet from a brook. The structure would be on hand-dug sonotubes. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, KELLER, 30 LINCOLN ST., ADDITION
The applicant, Deborah Keller described the project which is construction of an addition in the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The project also includes grading a section of the yard located 70 feet from the wetlands. The project conforms to the regulations. No DEP file number had been issued so the hearing needed to be continued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to March 30, 2004 at 8:25 p.m. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to expend from the Conservation Fund $28.05 for copies of the maps in the Open Space Plan and $429 for legal services from Town Counsel. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed requests for an extension permit for SE 18-1066 and SE 18-1052. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a three-year extension permit for SE 18-1066. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a three-year extension permit for SE 18-1052. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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