Minutes of Meeting
March 8, 2007
Present: P. Boncek, R. Willis, M. Cohen, J. Fournier, P. Murphy, C. Botchis, Richard Vacca,
Conservation Agent
Absent: B. Mitchell
There was a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of January 25th. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 5-0-1; 5 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstention.
There was a motion to accept the minutes of the meeting of February 15th. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
Mr. Richard Vacca’s Agent Report has been appended to the minutes.
There was a motion to authorize reimbursement to Mr. Vacca for the cell phone expenses which he has incurred on behalf of the Conservation Department. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
Enforcement
Mr. Vacca informed the Commission that he met with Mr. Donald Nielsen, Engineer of Guerriere & Halnon, regarding the revised plan for 367 Summer Street on the Enforcement matter.
It was decided that the unauthorized berm on the property will be stabilized with either mulch or wood chips between mid-March and April 1, 2007. The berm will be maintained until the work is initiated sometime before August 31, 2007.
Mr. Vacca stated that all of the requirements have been met by the applicant and he recommends that the Commission ratify the Enforcement Order as soon as possible.
There was a motion to issue the Enforcement Order for 367 Summer Street. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
There was a motion to authorize Mr. Vacca to issue an Enforcement Order for 15 Mount Street requiring the violator to appear before the Commission on Thursday, March 22, 2007. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
There was a motion to authorize Mr. Vacca to issue an Enforcement Order for Lot 5A Hemlock Drive requiring the violator to appear before the Commission on Thursday, March 22, 2007. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Lot 4-7 Penny Lane – Jason Coras – CE159-934
Mr. Paul DeSimone, a representative of Colonial Engineering, appeared before the Commission for the construction of driveway, utility lines and grading. Mr. DeSimone presented the Commission with plans for the proposed work and stated that the subdivision in which this lot is located is off Summer Street. It is a 7-lot subdivision; The Homes at Strawberry Fields.
The haybales approved for the subdivision have been installed according to the original plans. The proposed work will take place approximately 55 ft. from the wetlands at the closest point.
Mr. Vacca inquired of Mr. DeSimone if the amount of grading could be limited and a retaining wall erected to pull the driveway a little further from the wetland. Mr. DeSimone stated that this could be done. Mr. Vacca recommended that the Commission conduct a site walk and he will review the plans and will consult with Mr. DeSimone before the next meeting.
Mr. DeSimone stated that he will stake out the house before the site walk so that the Commission can determine its exact location.
There was a motion to continue the hearing until March 22nd so that the Commission may conduct a site walk. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0. The Commission will walk the site on Sunday, March 11th at 10 a.m.
Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Summer Street Sewer Main – Town of Franklin – CE159-936
Mr. Ray Willis, a Conservation Commission member, recused himself from the public hearing due to a conflict of interest as the Town of Franklin is a client of his employer.
Mr. William Yadisernia, Town Engineer, appeared before the Commission for the installation of 700 linear feet of sewer main and house services between house #369 & 483. Three of these houses are currently on private sewer systems. There are 2 areas of bordering vegetated wetlands adjacent to the site. The work will be done on the existing roadway.
The materials will be deposited away from the wetlands during the work and then the trench will be backfilled. Haybales will be installed and maintained during the construction work.
Mr. Vacca informed Mr. Yadisernia of 4 items to be addressed in this Notice of Intent filing.
There was a motion to close the hearing. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 5-0-0.
Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – Bent Street Water Main – Town of Franklin - CE159-935
Mr. Ray Willis, a Conservation Commission member, recused himself from the public hearing due to a conflict of interest as the Town of Franklin is a client of his employer.
Mr. William Yadisernia, Town Engineer, appeared before the Commission for the installation of 3,500 linear feet of water main and house services from the intersection of Lincoln Street to the Medway town line. Mr. Yadisernia informed the Commission that there are 2 sections of wetlands along the area of proposed work. Almost 50% of the work is in the buffer zone. The trench will be open during the work and then backfilled and repaved. There will be no drainage involved in this work. The wetlands have been flagged for this project.
Mr. Vacca informed Mr. Yadisernia of 8 items to be addressed in this Notice of Intent filing.
There was a motion to close the hearing. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 5-0-0.
Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 87 Grove Street – Town of Franklin - CE159-937
Mr. Ray Willis, a Conservation Commission member, recused himself from the public hearing due to a conflict of interest as the Town of Franklin is a client of his employer.
Ms. Carol Harper, Director of Planning & Community Development, Mr. David Foss and Mr. Brian Kortz, representatives of Fuss & O‘Neill, and Ms. Stephanie Mercandetti, a representative of Norfolk County and Administrator of the two Grants for the project, all appeared before the Commission for the removal of one underground storage tank at the former Nu-Style property on Grove Street, which is now owned by the Town of Franklin.
Mr. David Foss informed the Commission that the work will consist of excavation in an area adjacent to Mine Brook, which is the removal of one storage tank. The tank is within an enclosure and erosion control will be installed around the work area on the downgradient side.
There will be no ground excavated outside of the limit of work. The work will take approximately 2 days to complete. The tank is a 5,000 gallon tank, which was used to hold No. 2 heating oil.
Mr. Vacca informed the applicant of 4 items to be addressed in this Notice of Intent filing.
There was a motion to close the hearing. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 5-0-0.
Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 6 Lena Circle – Calabrese - CE159-938
Mr. Steve Donatelli, a representative of Shea Engineering, and Mr. Ron Calabrese, the applicant, both appeared before the Commission for the construction of an addition to existing single-family house. Mr. Donatelli stated that there is approximately 3,200 sq. ft. of disturbance within the buffer zone. The proposed addition will be added to the side of the house. The pavement of the driveway on the side of the house where the proposed work will take place will be extended. There is a staked haybale line which will be in place for the duration of the work.
In front of the proposed addition, the pavement will be removed and landscaped. This area consists of approximately 200 sq. ft. There will be no trees removed for this project. Also, there will be no additional roof drains installed. The closest point to the resource area in conducting this work will be 50 ft.
Mr. Vacca informed the applicant of 4 items to be addressed in this Notice of Intent filing. He also recommended that the Commission conduct a site walk of the property.
There was a motion to continue the hearing until March 22nd so that the Commission may conduct a site walk. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0. The Commission will walk the site on Sunday, March 11th at 10:30 a.m.
Continued - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 3 Peters Lane - Dolan - CE159-931
Mr. Donald Nielsen, Engineer of Guerriere & Halnon, and Mr. John Dolan, the applicant, both appeared before the Commission to extend, level and regrade the rear yard by removing 14 trees, adding loam and installation of new swing set, shed and patio.
Mr. Nielsen presented the Commission with revised plans and informed them of the location of the 4 trees to be cut down. At the last meeting, an additional site walk was scheduled for Mr. Vacca to meet with Mr. Nielsen at the site to choose the location of the trees to be cut down. There will be 2 maple trees and 1 oak tree to be removed from the site. Also, the pine tree in the yard will be replaced. The replacement trees will be planted by hand with no machinery to be brought onto the site. These trees will be at least 2” in diameter and will be white pine trees.
Mr. Vacca informed the Commission that he met with the applicant and Mr. Nielsen at the site on March 2nd to discuss the planting plan. This plan has been reviewed by Mr. Vacca and he is satisfied with it and recommends that the Commission close the hearing at tonight’s meeting.
There was a motion to close the hearing. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
Continued - Public Hearing – Amendment Request to Orders of Conditions – 438 West Central Street - SE159-862
The Commission Chairman stated that a letter has been received from the applicant’s representative dated March 8th requesting a continuance of the public hearing until March 22nd, 2007.
There was a motion to continue the hearing until March 22nd. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Minor Buffer Zone Activity: 4 Fannie Way
The proposed work is for the construction of a 12’x16’ sunroom and stairs to grade on 10 sono tubes. The work will take place approximately 90 ft. from the resource area.
There was a motion to issue a Negative Determination with the 2 Special Conditions listed in the Agent’s Report. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of
6-0-0.
Signed Determination of Applicability
Determination of Applicability (Negative) - 4 Fannie Way – Flaherty
There was a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 6-0-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Celorier
Conservation Secretary
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