HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28TH, 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, Clerk
Members Absent: Sean Chrisman, Member
Others Present: Janine Delaney, Interim Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Secretary
Minutes to be Accepted
Motion to accept the minutes of September 14, 2004: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Request for Determination of Applicability for the repair of a sanitary system that would include tree, stump removal, filling and grading at 165 Forest Trail, Assessor's Map 101, Lot 5D-9 for owner Sharyn Florio represented by Alan Dias, P.O. Box 314, Monponsett, MA.
(New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. Alan Dias made a proposal for a septic repair that is 58-feet from the Bordering Vegetated Wetland. In order to install the haybales, Mr. Dias would like to remove 3 or 4 very large, dead trees that are falling into the yard. Ms. Delaney suggested that the trees be cut at the haybale line and to leave the dead tree matter in the wetland because it is considered wildlife habitat. Phil Lindquist read the abutters list. None were present.
Motion to approve and issue a Neg.3 Determination of Applicability with conditions: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 3-0-0
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 owner and rescheduled for October 12th at 9:15 PM.
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8:15 PM Request for Determination of Applicability to repair a septic system within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 1178 Main St., Assessor's Map 43, Lot 51 for Richard & Elizabeth Landis represented by Webby Engineering, 180 County Rd., Plympton, MA 02367.
(New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. Joseph Webby made a presentation for a septic repair. The Bordering Vegetated Wetland was delineated by Sharon LePorte. Ms. Delaney commented that it was a tough site, but recommended approval as it is an improvement. Phil Lindquist read the abutters list. None were present.
Motion to approve and issue a Neg.3 Determination of Applicability with conditions: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
8:30 PM Request for Determination of Applicability for a proposal to install a fence at 144 Union Street, Assessor's Map A4, Lot 3 & 26 adjacent to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland for owners Jeff & Janet Hillis. (New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. Janet Hillis attended the hearing and made a proposal to install a stockade fence that will abut a cranberry bog. She has two small children and it is for safety reasons. Also, she wondered if they could put a path through the bog to maintain it. Ms. Delaney answered no, not if it would impede water flow.
Motion to approve and issue a Neg. 3 Determination of Applicability: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
8:45 PM Request for Determination of Applicability for a septic repair within 100-foot buffer zone at 62/51 Ocean Ave., Assessor's Map 2, Lot 1518 & 8A for Dean Anderson, 62 Ocean Ave., Hanson, MA 02341. (New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. John Delano of John W. Delano & Associates represented Dean Anderson and made the presentation. The proposal, in addition to the septic, also called for the demolition of a house and the construction of a single family home in it’s place on lot 1518 as well as jacking up an existing house on lot 8A and replacing the foundation. The septic had been approved by the Board of Health pending DEP review and approval. Mr. Anderson is scheduled to meet with the Zoning Board of Appeals to ask for setback variances because of the proximity of the septic to the new foundation. Ms. Delaney recommends a positive Determination of Applicability and that Mr. Anderson file
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separate Notices of Intent for each lot with an accurate plan showing the wetland delineation and possibly a restoration plan for the disturbed areas in the Orders of Conditions. She presented recent photos depicting fill, oil tanks, engines, drums, etc. all within the wetland. She also suggested that we send a memo to the Zoning Board regarding our decision. Phil Lindquist read the abutters list for comments. Those present were:
Audrey & Allen Hayward, 60 Ocean Avenue: Mrs. Hayward commented that Mr. Anderson has been in violation for years. There are car parts, engine blocks, tires, etc. in the swamp. He has no permits. The road is a mess. The proposed dwelling is too big for the lot.
John Skarbinski, 48 Ocean Avenue: Mr. Skarbinski commented that the area that Mr. Anderson owns has historically been a dumping ground and a trash pit. He wants to make sure that whatever Mr. Anderson does, he is not impacted and having said that, any change would be a drastic improvement.
Linda Hauge, 45 Ocean Avenue: Ms. Hauge commented that Mr. Anderson does not have any variances to do anything. She is concerned with tree stumps all over, digging, and an oil tank is dripping. She wasn’t allowed to put a deck on her house.
Mr. Grattan addressed the abutters and said that Mr. Anderson is going through a step-by-step process. He would have to file an NOI and get DEP approval. If he can afford this, it will be a huge expense, but it will improve property values down there. Mrs. Hayward asked if the Orders of Conditions will specify that he get all the junk out of the wetlands. Mr. Lindquist said that if the Notice of Intent is filed, it will be decided at that time. At this time, only the Request for Determination of Applicability is being addressed. Ms. Delaney reiterated that Mr. Anderson needs to have the wetland flagged by a botanist and all Boards need to be working with an accurate plan.
Motion to issue a Positive Determination of Applicability for 62 Ocean Ave. : Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
Motion to issue a Positive Determination of Applicability for 51 Ocean Ave.: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
9:00 PM Notice of Intent for redirection, widening and regrading of 300-feet (+/-) of Rollercoaster Rd. at the intersection of Crescent St. and Route 14 for the Town of Hanson, Board of Selectman, 542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341 represented by Beta Group, 315 Norwood Park South, Norwood, MA 02062 (DEP #175-) (New Hearing) - continued on next page
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Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the green cards were checked. Al Hanscom of Beta Group made the presentation. Rollercoaster Road is currently a narrow, hazardous road. It is all gravel. They would like to eliminate a portion of Old Cross Street and widen Rollercoaster Road with a concrete sidewalk on one side. They are proposing an island at Crescent Street. Ms. Delaney commented that the project is definitely an improvement. She suggested that we send a letter to the abutters about landscaping debris in the wetlands. Phil Lindquist read the abutters list. Those present were:
Dana & Laura Willis, 388 Maquan Street: Mrs. Willis commented that she thought that the proposed island at Crescent Street would be beneficial for Route 14, but not for people coming out of Crescent.
Mr. Hanscom thought it a valid point and he will talk to the highway supervisor about it.
Motion to approve and issue an Orders of Conditions with special conditions: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
9:15 PM Continued Request for Determination of Applicability for the proposed installation of a Title V septic system in the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 662 West Washington St., Assessor's Map 75, Lot 18-C for John & Charlene Lydon represented by Vautrinot Land Surveying, Inc., 108 County Rd., Plympton, MA 02367.
Mr. Vautrinot attended and presented all the abutter notification green cards which had been missing at the previous hearing. No abutters were present.
Motion to approve and issue a Neg. 3 Determination of Applicability: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 3-0-0
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 Map
82, 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 attended with John Keefe. Ms. Delaney asked that they prepare a revised Notice of Intent, refigure the fees for buffer zone disturbance and submit a restoration plan and that any decision be conditional upon their receipt.
Motion to approve NOI with an Orders of Conditions pending receipt of above-mentioned: Ron Grattan Second: Craig Nicholson Vote: 3-0-0
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Orders of Conditions/Certificates of Compliance
Orders of Conditions for a septic upgrade at 770 Main St., Assessor's Map 33, Lot 4 for owner Bonnie Fulmine and Gary Siegel (DEP #175-0443) - Signed
Orders of Conditions for the repair of a septic system at 944 East Washington St., Assessor's Map 113, Lot 9-2 for Keith Rousseau (DEP #175-0444) - Signed
Orders of Conditions for installation of approximately 0.5 mile of new 8-inch diameter water main within an existing paved roadway along South Street from Monponsett St. to Pleasant St. for the Hanson Board of Water Commissioners, 1073 W. Washington St., Hanson, MA 02341 (DEP #175-0445) - Signed
Orders of Conditions for repair of septic system with associated piping and grading at 720 State Street, Assessor's Map 122, Lot 2 for Daniel Conway (DEP #175-0446) – Signed
Requests for Certificates of Compliance for: 8 Joshua Lane, Lot 11 (DEP #175-319)
10 Joshua Lane, Lot 12 (DEP #175-320)
7 Johshua Lane, Lot 13 (DEP #175-316)
4 Joshua Lane, Lot 9 (DEP #175-314)
6 Joshua Lane, Lot 10 (DEP #175-315)
It was decided that a letter be sent to all the homeowners and the developer of Joshua Lane to invite them to the next meeting to discuss some activity that Ms. Delaney believes to be a problem with a couple of the conditions in the Orders of Conditions.
Old Business/New Business
Memo / Board of Selectman regarding sale of Chapter 61A land on Main St. – agent will inspect
Update from agent on Whitman/Hanson Regional School Project - Ms. Delaney and Sharon LePorte went out last week. Ernie Sandlan was getting ready to loam and seed the crossing. They had already started without notifying the Commission. Ms. Delaney asked that they remove some sand and replace it with loam. She had approved alteration plantings under the supervision of Sharon LePorte.
Update from agent on One Ocean Avenue – Ms. Delaney suggests we send a letter to the homeowner telling him he’s blocking access to a public way and let him prove otherwise.
Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, it was decided by all to adjourn the meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 10:00 PM: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 3-0-0
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