Conservation Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2007
Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room - Town Hall
1 – Chairman Peter Zawisza called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. Present: Chairman Peter Zawisza, Jean Moran, Peter Bergan, Frank Junga, Duncan Mcneil, Michael Graynor Bergan, Craig Wagner Absent: Town Planner David Dodes Others: Members of the Public; Denise Wojick, Recording Clerk
2 – Communications and Committee Reports/Public Comments (citizen commentary)
John Jordon, liaison between the Conservation and Lake Commissions. Reserve the right to inspect locations and monitor sites to make sure construction is compliant. He is working with Alan to get advanced notice. He has reviewed the Skyline Project and will discuss with his commission in their next meeting
John will not be able to attend the next meeting in February and has give Bob Hart as a contact in his absent. [Chairman of lake commission] John Ciriello, Vice Chairman can also be contacted for questions.
A quick review of the responsibilities of the lake commission was discussed.
Jean Moran discussed funding from State Grants to help with feral cats. It is believed that pollution in the lake is from feral cat feces. She will supply copy of reading material to John Jordon to review that shows detail on the programs. The state program is called Trap, neutered and return. This program is going on in Mansfield.
John Jordan touched on how phosphates are the main factor for the pollution in the lake as well as old septic systems that are in the ground and homeowners may not be aware that they are there.
3 - Review
A) 202 & 206 East High St., Hampton Woods development. Present for discussion of Hampton Woods development, Attorney Walter Twachtman Principle of Hampton Woods development Peter Carly and engineers Richard and Sean Dimmock. They are here to show a plan that they have proposed of property located on the Marlborough town line. These lands consist of 63.2 acres and will be used for 122 units of Elderly Housing for active persons off 55 and older. Each unit would have almost 2 acres. The actual development leaves 36 acres of land to open space. This would be for the residents that live in the development. The proposed open space would have many open pass ways, walkways sewer and on site water. Main access is off of Bear Swamp RD an emergency access is to be located on RT 66. Richard Dimmock: This would be known as 2
projects in 1. Broken down they would be called East Hollow and South Ridge. He discussed the sewer and pump station layout. They have agreed to install a sanitary sewer that would benefit the town and save about 50 thousand dollars. The storm sewer would be treated by drywells, 4 structures per building. For the road areas 4 retention bases will be installed. The water system will be served by 3 wells. A water system loop will be installed for the system. A sidewalk will be on one side, walking trail, a couple of picnic areas will be on site for residents. Questions about the open space layout, designation lot 1 located on RT 66 will be used for commercial purposes which incorporates right away marked Hampton 1. Each proposed residents will have a designated exclusive use area. Project will be broken down into 2 phases; once you get through the exclusive use areas everything else is open space and will remain open space permanently. Dedicated open space will be on the records. The
commercial structure does not have any firm plans at this time, but would be used for the residents, Maybe a small convenient store or medical use facility are some thoughts. Discussion of the run off from the street: The run off from the streets goes through a sediment control structure will remove about 80 percent of all nutrients and then flows through a water retention. Retention basis will be infiltration and then flows into wetlands. The catch basins will be maintained through the community. The community would hire maintenance persons to do the cleaning of the catch basins and retention basins. The catch basins design are a concern by members of the commission, they would like to see natural growth. Culverts: Each crossing will have boxed culverts that are 4 by 8 concrete boxes in the ground. Silt will help maintaining the existing stream bed and look natural. The brooks will remain undisturbed with exception of the culverts. This is intended so natural wildlife can move
through the culvert. A motion made by Jean Morgan and seconded by Frank Junga was made to draft letter of acceptance. The following recommendations will be submitted. 1. Have P&Z and wetlands to review biologist reports with the respect to additional wildlife needs and adjust design accordingly if needed, which reflects the culverts. 2. A recommendation for the service roads to be gated. 3. Sewer control intent to be more specific Vote: All in favor
B) Skyline Estates - Phase II, Residential Subdivision, Highland Terrace, Sunrise Terrace & Old Clark Hill Rd Jeff Dewey from Chattam Engineering, clarifying intitled project phase II, this is a separate project from the original Skyline Estates. It is called phase II of Skyline Estates because they will be tying in with 15 proposed lots out of Highland Terrance and 3 lots out of Sunrise Lane. The site has some frontage off of Old Clarke Rd. Described this development has 28 acres of residential property, that is located on the north side of Old Clark Hill Rd. Private on site wells and public sewer connecting into the existing Skyline Estates. This will have 15 lots designed to meet town requirements. There will be 4.7 acres of open space. No work in the wetlands or in a 100 foot upland area. Existing conditions show
.72 acres are wetlands and has a vernal pool. Wetlands flagged Mark Broggie. Survey sheets were included showing conditions and permit process. Each lot conforms to town zoning requirements. All lots will be connected into the Skyline sewer system. 1100 feet of rd to serve the 15 lots, 20 feet wide will meet town standards. Storm drainage 3 different discharge points road drainage will be collected into catch basins directed into gross partial separator and then into a base catcher then to the wetlands. Basins will have an open and lower catch. All storm water from the road way and other lots from Skyline will be collected into system before being discharged into the wetlands. Environmental consult is looking at the water quality to make some improvements. Maintenance and control of the site will be taking care by the homeowners association. This project is hinged upon Skyline Estate being completed due to the access needed from Skyline. If 20% is required for open space then they
will provide that has opposed to the 18% that have set aside. A roof interpretation system is in line to help with drainage and catch basins. Plans have been delivered to the town engineer. A Motion made by Peter Bergan and seconded by Frank Junga to pass favorable commentary. The following recommendations will be submitted. Recommendations to check open space requirement. Request to tighten up on general Skyline notes. Vote; All in favor
Moving back to item 3 David Dodes will be absent.
4 – Acceptance of minutes from December 12, 2006
A motion by Jean Moran and seconded by Peter Bergan to approve minutes of the December 14 2006 meeting. Vote: all in favor.
5 – Old Business.
A) Review of fee letter in regards of open space - bypass
B) Review checklist will be discussed in the next meeting.
C) Discussion of grant writer took place.
5 – New Business.
Jean Moran shared information regarding Earth Day which will help in the town on May 5, 2007. She has confirmation from the Human Society that they will bring their adoption bus to our Earth day celebration. The humane society will be offering lower cost for routine vaccinations and spading and neutering. Plants will be sold, a native American demonstration will be presented as well as a wildlife demonstration. More information on Earth Day Discussion on the feral cats and the state program. Fund raiser invitation handed out for the purchase of the Pine Brook Falls.
A motion by Craig Wagner and seconded by Jean Moran to adjourn. Meeting adjourned 10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Recording Clerk Denise Wojick
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