The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, and Holly Morris. Joseph Messina, Thomas Gill, and Corey Wisneski were absent. Since Mr. Messina was absent Mr. Butcher was Acting Chairman. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH, LOJKO, 84 MARSHALL ST., SE 18-1449
The applicant requested a continuation of the public hearing. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to May 13, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, WEISS, 158 MARSHALL ST., PAVE DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1468
The applicant Manuel Weiss described the project which was to pave the existing gravel driveway with pervious asphalt to alleviate a problem with gravel washing into the wetlands. The Commission had concerns about the performance of the material and recommended that the Conservation Administrator inspect the site after a rain storm. Mr. Butcher recommended approval of the project as a case exception to the coverage regulation since it prevents the gravel from continually migrating into the wetlands on this particular site. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, INDUSTRIAL TOWER & WIRELESS, LLC, 454 FRANKLIN ST., CELLTOWER, SE 18-1467
Representing the applicant were John Camp and Rick Voci. Mr. Voci described the project which was construction of a 170-foot monopine tower and 20’ x 40’ equipment shed in a 60’ x 60’ leased area of the property. Mr. Grady noted that the Commission had previously approved the wetland delineation in the immediate vicinity of the celltower site and that the Commission would need to review the wetland delineation along the access driveway. Because of the complexity of the site and ongoing commercial activities, Mr. Grady recommended that the Commission hire a consultant to review the project. Mr. Grady recommended Lenore White from Wetland Strategies, but the applicant requested that they have an opportunity to review a few proposals before deciding which consultant. The Commission discussed
whether current commercial activities on the site should be reviewed as apart of this application. Abutters questioned the proposal and had concerns regarding the current activities on the property. Frank Prousl, 474 Franklin St., Amanda McLeod, 589 Franklin St., Nancy Sharpe, 465 Franklin St., Roger Walsh, 460 Franklin St., and Jennifer Maas, 333 Franklin St. commented on the environmental sensitivity of the area, concerns of flooding, driveway expansion into the wetlands, and illegal dumping and stockpiling of brush and logs. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to June 10, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to request two - three proposals for a consultant to review the project and to have the applicant approval the proposals prior to hiring a consultant. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 –
opposed. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 9:00 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to go into executive session.
Motion: to go into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 4– in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:05 p.m. Kelley made a motion that was seconded.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-798, 216 Washington St. and SE 18-1186, 28 Huckleberry Lane. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-798. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1186. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for a 3-year extension permit for SE 18-1362. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue a 3-year extension permit for the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1362. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 11/13/07, 11/27/07, and 12/18/07. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting on 11/13/07, as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission postponed action on the minutes for 11/27/07 and 12/18/07.
The Commission reviewed a revised plan for SE 18-1453, 685 Washington Street that requested the extension of the retaining wall. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to accept the revised plan as a minor change that falls within the scope of the original Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1453. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed requests for expenditures to be paid from the Conservation Commission. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to authorize the following expenditures to be paid from the Conservation Fund: $50 – nature scavenger hunt; $103.75 – trail marking paint; $350 – bike; $600 – additional funding for open space plan maps; and $204.24 for the Department’s vehicle repair for a total amount of $1,307.99. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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