HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2003
HANSON TOWN HALL, LIBERTY ST., HANSON, MA
Called to Order: 7:30 PM under the M.G.L. Chapter 131, s.40 and the Hanson By-Law 1-13, s.5. by Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman, in Meeting Room A on the second floor of the Town Hall.
Members Present: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Ron Grattan, Vice Chairman
Amy Gardner, Clerk
Craig Nicholson, Member
Members Absent: Phil Clemons, Associate Member
Bob Dillon, Associate Member
Others Present: Patricia Cassady, Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Secretary
Minutes to be Accepted
Motion to accept the minutes of November 25, 2003 as written: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Appointments
7:30 PM with Jim Comeau from Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Comeau informed the Board that the organization had bought a parcel of land off Whitman St. and plan to build a single-family, two-story house. Since they are a non-profit, Ms. Cassady suggested we waive the fees, but they would still have to file an NOI.
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Continued Abbreviated Notice of Intent for construction of an addition to replace an existing deck at 32 Country Lane, Assessor’s Map 88, Lot 8-20B with George and Karen Duclos (DEP #175-414)
George Duclos and builder Jim Mientkiewicz presented revised plans showing the wetland line. Ms. Cassady reiterated that this is an addition that was originally approved as part of the house plan and recommends allowing a variance. The Board will require a letter requesting the variance. Also, because of the proximity of the wetlands, they would like the plans to reflect the following changes: 1. To reduce the size of the addition by 5’ in width. 2. To construct the addition on sonar tubes, instead of a full basement. 3. Add a silt barrier in addition to haybales.
Motion to continue to hearing to January 13th at 7:45 PM: Craig Nicholson
Second: Amy Gardner
Vote: 4-0-0
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8:00 PM Request for Determination for construction of a portion of a driveway, crushed stone apron and placement of a well at Elm Street, Assessor’s Map 36, Lot 8-3 with owner Donald Shute represented by Robert Ocko of Chilmark Company, Inc., 345 Washington St., Pembroke.
Mr. Nicholson read the hearing notice. However, the green cards from the certified mailing were missing. Therefore, the meeting was tabled so that Mr. Ocko could search his car.
Motion to table the meeting: Craig Nicholson
Second: Amy Gardner
Vote: 4-0-0
8:15 PM Continued Notice of Intent for partial construction of dwelling, driveway, well and site grading within the 100’ buffer zone at 90 Pratt Place, Assessor’s Map 89, Lot 1 with Christine Fiske, owner represented by C.W. Garvey Co., Inc., 36 West St., Whitman, MA (DEP #175-411)
Carl Garvey presented revised plans showing the new flagged wetland line. Ms. Cassady had made a site visit with Brook Munroe to establish the mean annual high water of the perennial stream. The garage had been modified slightly to move it out of the 50’ buffer zone. Some of the grading had also been modified. Ms. Cassady would like permission to certify the isolated wetland as a vernal pool. Ms. Gardner would like the haybales moved closer to the buffer line.
Motion to close the hearing and accept the NOI pending an Order of Conditions: Amy Gardner
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
8:30 PM Continued Notice of Intent for construction of an addition and two decks to an existing single family home at 91 Forest Trail, Assessor’s Map 101, Lot 5D-4 with owner Bruce Boyd represented by John Delano, 220 Hudson St., Halifax, MA (DEP #175-413)
Mr. Delano presented plans. The addition would be in close proximity to the wetlands. However, Ms. Gardner pointed out that this is a pre-existing house and the owners have no other options. Mr. Lindquist asked about drainage. Mr. Boyd answered that French drains and a dry well are planned. Ms. Cassady recommended downspouts. Ms. Gardner would like a barrier of mulch and plantings at the border of the buffer zone. The Board would need revised plans addressing these issues as well as a formal request for a variance.
Motion to continue the NOI to January 13th at 8:00 PM: Amy Gardner
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
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8:45 PM Continued Notice of Intent for construction of a single family dwelling with on-site septic and grading at Indian Head Street, Assessor’s Map 54, Lot 1-3 with owner Paul Nawazelski represented by John Delano. (DEP #175-415)
Ms. Cassady has been to this property several times. Ms. Gardner asked that the haybales be repositioned closer to the house. Everything is out of the 50’ no build zone.
Motion to close the hearing and accept the NOI pending an Order of Conditions: Amy Gardner
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
*At this time Mr. Ocko from Chilmark Co., Inc. came back and said he had misplaced the green cards. It was decided to continue the hearing until January 13th at 8:15 PM.
Motion to continue RDA for Elm St., owner Donald Shute: Amy Gardner
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
9:00 PM Request for Determination for construction of a swimming pool and landscaping/ grading at 92 Litchfield Lane, Assessor’s Map 118, Lot 19-7 with owner Paul Wynne.
Craig Nicholson read the public hearing notice. The green cards were checked. Mr. Wynne gave a proposal showing the grading and location of an above-ground pool. Ms. Cassady pulled the old file which shows the BVW 50’ from the corner of the back deck. The Board asked him to revise his plans and change the location of the pool. Mr. Wynne said that he had been misinformed by the builder about the location of the wetland.
Motion to continue the hearing to a later date: Amy Gardner
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Old Business/New Business
Agent’s hours and mileage - signed
Bill from Duxbury Clipper for ads in the Hanson Express - $150.00 (Escrow Account) - signed
MassWildlife News - FYI
* Ron Grattan notified the Board that he would be leaving on vacation January 20th, 2004 and returning February 12, 2004.
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Discussions
The Citizen Government Watchers had been in earlier and asked Ms. Gardner if it was advisable to have them tape the meetings for a permanent record. It was the consensus of the Board that they didn’t have a problem with that.
Letter from Hanson Recreation Commission in regards to expanding the waterfront at Camp Kiwanee. - A discussion ensued and it was decided to have them file an NOI, but waive local fees.
Letter to applicants that have a pending expiring Order of Conditions – Mr. Lindquist signed, Ms. Nehiley will send out Certified Mail.
Letter from Merrill Assoc., Inc. re: Definitive Site Plan Review- Stonebridge Commons – Ms. Cassady believes the EPA are involved in a dispute over whether the cart-path off Liberty Street is actually wetland and therefore disturbing more than 5,000 sq. feet of land by digging there. If so, the ANRAD (Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation) would have to be filed again.
The proposed Budget for FY05 was examined. Amy will write a letter to the Selectman regarding increasing the agent’s hours to full time next year.
Motion to approve Budget Proposal FY 05: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
Nathaniel Thomas Mill update – Ms. Cassady will write a letter to the Mill Committee asking for input
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, it was decided to adjourn the meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 9:50 PM: Amy Gardner
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
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