Minutes of Meeting
December 16, 2010
To: Town Clerk
cc: Members
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Present: A. Tolland, J. Fournier, J. Livingstone, R. Willis, N. Alfieri, Conservation Agent
Absent: J. Senterman, C. Botchis, M. Allen
There was a motion to accept the minutes of the December 2nd meeting with 1 correction.
The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
Mr. Nick Alfieri’s Agent’s Report has been appended to the minutes.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Certificate of Compliance: 18 Concetta Way - CE159-985
Mr. Alfieri stated that the site has been constructed in conformance with the approved design plans with the exception of the south end of the pool deck area. The decking was extended further to the south than depicted in the original plan.
There was a motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance for 18 Concetta Way. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
Certificate of Compliance: 790 Washington Street - SE159-899
Mr. Alfieri stated that there was a recent site walk for the Commission to determine the impacts of the changes made from the approved plan. The consensus of the Commission members present were that the impacts were not significant in the outer riparian zone and no additional mitigation will be requested.
There was a motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance for 790 Washington Street. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
Minor Buffer Zone Activity: 95 Chestnut Street
The applicant has requested to install a 2’x3’ concrete pad with stairs and 3 sono tubes for support of the deck.
There was a motion to issue a Negative Determination subject to 4 special conditions; that the applicant notify staff when the work begins, when the work is completed, that the work be performed according to the plan and the decking must be composed of polymeric materials. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
Continued – Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 23 Beech Street – Needham Land Properties – CE159-1008
Mr. Richard Merrikin, Engineer of Merrikin Engineering, and Mr. Paul DeSimone, Engineer of Colonial Engineering, both appeared before the Commission for construction of infiltration basin and drainage piping. Mr. Merrikin stated that there was a recent site walk and he has also received Planning Board comments. Mr. Merrikin informed the Commission that more test pits were requested in the basin to determine if the groundwater was consistent throughout the site.
A project narrative has been submitted and added to the file. There will be 5 trees planted around the basin area for mitigation for the trees that will be lost. The loam taken out of the buffer zone will be used to vegetate the detention basin.
The direction of the outlet will be changed to direct water flow towards the river for the benefit of the neighboring abutters.
Mr. Alfieri informed the Commission that a letter was received earlier today from the applicant with a construction sequence and updated functions and characteristics.
A Commission member informed Mr. Merrikin that since the abutters have provided evidence that there is an existing flooding situation, the burden of proof is on the applicant to demonstrate
no significant adverse or cumulative effect. The issue was raised as to what is the perpetual access for the public to the river and how wide is it? Mr. Merrikin stated that it will be a 5 ft. wide walking trail. Bounds were requested to preserve the nature of this trail. It was observed that there are 3 oriental bittersweet plantings on the site and how would the seeds be prevented from relocating elsewhere?
Mr. Alfieri questioned the matter of invasive species being located in the muck in the detention basin.
Mr. David Seyfarth, an abutter of 22 Beech Street, expressed concerns regarding the location of the street and how it affects utility poles and traffic. Mr. Seyfarth was informed by the Chairman that he should direct these concerns to the Planning Board.
Ms. Mary Harrigan, an abutter of 31 Beech Street, expressed her appreciation to the builder and the engineer on how they have taken her concerns into consideration regarding groundwater.
Ms. Jill O’Connor, an abutter of 33 Beech Street, expressed issues regarding the infiltration basin and had concerns regarding water being directed towards her house. She also had concerns regarding the soil being tested in that area.
Mr. Mike O’Connor, an abutter of 33 Beech Street, expressed concerns regarding the groundwater on the site and regarding the water flowing onto his property.
The Commission Chairman opened the 8:00 p.m. continued public hearing for 505 West Central Street. There was a motion to continue the public hearing until the conclusion of this discussion. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
The Commission will take into consideration the concerns of Vine Associates addressed to the Planning Board. The Commission informed the abutters that it would be optimal if their concerns were addressed in writing to the Planning Board.
There was a motion to continue the public hearing for 23 Beech Street until January 13th, 2011. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
The Commission Chairman opened the 8:15 p.m. continued public hearing for Revision of Conservation Rules & Regulations. There was a motion to continue the public hearing until January 13th. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
Continued - Public Hearing – Notice of Intent – 505 West Central St. – James Daddario – CE159-1009
Mr. Donald Nielsen, Engineer of Guerriere & Halnon, Mr. James Daddario & Mr. Jack Daddario, the applicants, all appeared before the Commission for the construction of a building for Taco Bell & Wendy’s with an unknown medical or retail use.
Mr. Nielsen submitted revised plans for Commission review and gave a brief overview describing the changes made to the site since the last meeting.
A variance request has been submitted and 5 parking spaces have been eliminated in the 25-50 ft. buffer zone; thus eliminating some buffer disturbance; i.e., 1000 sq. ft. in the resource area.
Mr. Nielsen requested the Commission’s comments regarding the activity in the 25-50 ft. buffer zone. A Commission member stated that, in his opinion, it is not a large area of impact in this section of the buffer zone. When the stormwater management system goes in, it will be an overall improvement to the site and surrounding areas as well.
Another Commission member stated that he is in favor of moving the 2 dumpsters out of this area and questioned the location of the medical building dumpster.
Mr. Alfieri stated that all of his comments from the previous meeting still need to be addressed by the applicant.
The consensus of the Commission is that they are generally agreeable to the variance request in the 25-50 ft. buffer zone.
A Commission member informed the applicant of 2 items to be addressed:
- installation of a gravel trap at end of driveway at Rte. 140 to avoid silt running into the stream, and
- how will the invasive plantings that are located throughout the site be removed without spreading them into adjacent resource areas.
Ms. Donna Thompson, an abutter of 491 West Central Street, expressed concerns regarding the drain pipe located at the rear of the site and how will it affect this site.
Mr. Alfieri questioned the applicant if the dumpster could be located out of the Conservation jurisdiction. A Commission member requested that the applicant attempt to relocate this dumpster outside of the buffer zone.
There was a motion to continue the public hearing until January 13th, 2011. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
Signed Determination of Applicability & Certificates of Compliance
Determination of Applicability (Negative) 95 Chestnut Street – McWade Consulting
Certificate of Compliance – 790 Washington Street – Rozak – SE159-899
Certificate of Compliance – 18 Concetta Way – Cropanese – CE159-985
There was a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and accepted with a vote of 4-0-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Celorier
Conservation Secretary
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