HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF AUGUST 24TH , 2004
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 the Conservation Office on the second floor of Town Hall.
Members Present: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Ron Grattan, Vice Chairman
Craig Nicholson, Member
Sean Chrisman, Member
Members Absent: Amy Gardner, Clerk
Others Present: Janine Delaney, Interim Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Secretary
Minutes to be Accepted
Motion to accept the minutes of August 10, 2004 with minor corrections: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Continued Notice of Intent for the proposal of an addition and parking with associated grading at 2 Main Street, Assessor’s Map 38, Lot 5 for V.S.H. Realty/Cumberland Farms, 777 Dedham St., Canton, MA 02021 represented by Land Planning, Inc., 1115 Main St., Hanson, MA (DEP #175-438)
This hearing had been continued from July 27, 2004. Mr. Bernard Munro of Land Planning, Inc. presented a revised plan showing the gas trap detail and another catch basin off Main Street at the edge of the pavement. The haybale line is shown right along the 50-foot no disturb zone. Also, a roof drain had been added. Ms. Delaney would like the Stormwater Management plan to specify who will be cleaning the catch basins and the infiltration system. Also, she would like the wording to be changed from “should be” to “shall be” maintained. A Mr. Richard Boyle representing Cumberland Farms discussed with the Board the drainage plan and infiltration system. Mr. Lindquist wants a revised plan to clarify the detail of the system and the correct labeling for it.
Motion to approve the NOI with an Order of Conditions pending the receipt of revised plans and a revised Stormwater Management Plan: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
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8:00 PM Continued Notice of Intent for construction of an addition to the existing structure at 1139 Main St., Assessor's Map 43, Lots 36A & 36B for owner Angelo D’Emilia, Demco Enterprises, 31 Perkins St., Bridgewater, MA 02324. (DEP #175-) - cancelled by request of applicant and continued until September 14th at 8:45 PM
8:15 PM Notice of Intent for construction of 615 linear feet of new roadway and infrastructure, including two detention ponds at a)1443 Main St., Map 44/Lot 10 and b) Elm Street, Map 36/Lot
8-2 for applicant Donald Shute, Chilmark Co., 345 Washington St., Pembroke MA represented by GCG Assoc., Inc., 226 Lowell St., Wilmington, MA 01887 (DEP #175-0441) (New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. A Mr. Jeremy Downs of GCG Associates made the proposal for a new roadway (Progress Way) off of an already approved subdivision (Brookside Estates). Five new lots have been created, some of which will require individual filings. Haybales and silt fence are proposed at the limit of work. Ms. Delaney had made a site visit and written a draft letter itemizing a list of concerns. She would like a written response to all of her comments. Also, Mr. Downs was informed that the Board would require a consulting fee for the wetland delineation confirmation. Mr. Lindquist read off the abutter’s list. The son of deceased abutter Thomas Brine of Elm Street, Preston Brine, asked if the
subdivision would be using town water. Mr. Downs answered no, individual wells would be dug. However, town water would be used for fire hydrants. Mr. Brine also wanted to know who delineated the wetland line. The botanist report from Mr. John P. Richardson was read by Phil Lindquist. Ms. Delaney will finalize her letter and check the wetland line.
Motion to continue the hearing indefinitely pending inspection of the wetland line and a response from the engineer to issues raised in the letter: Craig Nicholson
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 4-0-0
8:30 PM Notice of Intent for the proposed repair of the subsurface sewage disposal system, including the installation of a septic tank, pump chamber, sewer force main, soil absorption system, grading & landscaping at 204 Phillips Street, Assessor's Map 50, Lot 104 for applicant Richard Roderick 127 Mountainview Dr., Wells River, VT represented by Land Planning, Inc., 1115 Main St., Hanson, MA. (DEP #175-0440) (New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. Bernard Munro made the presentation for a septic repair. The new system is going in the front yard. It has been Board of Health approved, however they are awaiting a sieve analysis from the State. A rubber barrier will be installed all around the system to prevent breakout. Mr. Lindquist read the abutter’s list. None were present.
Motion to approve NOI pending an Orders of Conditions: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
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9:00 PM Continued Notice of Intent for repair of an existing septic system partially located within the 100-foot buffer zone and 200-foot outer riparian zone and replacement of formerly existing kitchen, bathroom & porch previously destroyed by fire at 903 West Washington St., Map 67, Lot 9A for owner Richard Maurano represented by Outback Engineering, 165 East Grove St., Middleboro, MA 02346. (DEP #175-435)
This hearing had been continued from July 13, 2004. Leanne Bradley of Outback Engineering reported that the septic had been Board of Health approved. Also, Ms. Delaney had made a site visit and determined that the wetland delineation was accurate. The only change to the plan was to take down a dead pear tree, a diseased hemlock tree and two, very old apple trees. The apple trees will be replaced with new ones. Mr. Grattan would like to see all the debris, i.e. cars, junk, tires, etc. taken out of the riparian zone.
Motion to approve NOI with special conditions to clean “debris within the riverfront area”: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
9:15 PM Notice of Intent for repair of the subsurface sewage disposal system, including the installation of a septic tank, pump chamber, sewer force main, soil absorption system, grading and landscaping of disturbed areas for 588 Brook Street, Assessor's Map 88, Lot 114 for owner Marylou Stock represented by Land Planning, Inc., 1115 Main St., Hanson, MA (DEP #175-)
(New Hearing).
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. Bernard Munro made the presentation. The Board of Health is requiring a couple of changes to the plan.
Mr. Lindquist read the abutter’s list. None were present.
Motion to approve the NOI pending the submittal of the new plan and the receipt of a DEP #: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
9:30 PM Continued Notice of Intent for construction of access drive, utilities, buildings and related grading partially within the 100-foot buffer zone at 255 rear Liberty St., Assessor's Map82, Plot 6-1 for Dennis Leary, 2 Columbia Rd., Pembroke, MA represented by Keefe Assoc., Hudson Park Realty Assoc. RT, 2 Columbia Rd., Pembroke, MA 02359 (DEP #175-433)
Dennis Leary and representatives, John Keefe and John Burnes of Keefe Associates attended the hearing as well as Brook Munro who did the delineation. A revised plan was submitted showing the existing conditions at the site. Janine Delaney and Craig Nicholson had made a site inspection and used an auger to determine the soils on the roadway. They went down about two
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feet. No hydric soils were observed. It was the opinion of the agent that the roadway was pre-existing and the wetland area was created by bringing in fill. However, she would like a determination to be made as to how much buffer zone was altered as there is a disturbance fee for such activity. Mr. Lindquist voiced concern over the neighbor’s yard flooding and drainage from rainwater across the road. He would like to see a revised plan with water going under the road. At this point, the Commission agrees with the wetland delineation only.
Motion to continue the hearing pending an Amended NOI and buffer zone disturbance fee: Craig Nicholson
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 4-0-0
Appointments
Dean Anderson of 62 Ocean Avenue at the request of the agent came before the Board to explain what he was doing at his property. He was observed clearing trees and working with a backhoe. He stated that he has started work on his septic. He has also installed some haybales. John Delano was doing the plan. The Board told him to continue and to file an After-the fact Notice of Intent.
Orders of Conditions/Determination of Applicability
Orders of Conditions for the installation of a septic system and leaching field within the 100-foot buffer zone at 105 South St., Assessor's Map 24, Lot 37A for Judy Binder, 28 Elmer Ave., Pembroke, MA represented by Grady Consulting, LLC, P.O. Box 308, Kingston, MA 02364
(DEP #175-439) – SIGNED
Determination of Applicability for the excavation, grading, tree removal, stump removal, septic tank and pump chamber installation within the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 99 Andrew Lane, Assessor's Map 80, Lot 152 for owner Charles Albert represented by Alan Dias, P.O. Box 314, Monponsett, MA 02350. – SIGNED
Old Business/New Business
Agent’s hours & mileage –not submitted
Request for Certificate of Compliance from Bud Doolittle for Bonny Hill Lane – gave to agent
Inspection of 108 Pleasant Street, Assessor's Map 32, Lot 37-1, applicant, GosCon, Inc. – Ms. Delaney at the request of Goscon, had made a site visit. The haybales depicted in the plan had not been installed. It is the Commissions position that the agent should decide at the final field
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inspection whether or not particular erosion controls are needed. However, Goscon will pay for the extra inspections that were incurred.
Inspection of 999 Main Street, owner Ed O’Donnell – Ms. Delaney had made a site visit and talked with the owner. She advised him to do no more exterior work and to come in and speak with the Commission. He is working on a site plan.
Letter of resignation from Amy Gardner –submit to Clerk’s office
Re-Organization of the Board
Motion to nominate Craig Nicholson as Clerk: Ron Grattan
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 4-0-0
Motion to nominate Phil R. Lindquist as Chairman and Ron Grattan as Vice Chairman: Craig Nicholson
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 4-0-0
Motion to nominate Sean Chrisman as delegate to the Drainage Committee: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, it was decided by all to adjourn the meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 10:10 PM: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
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