HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF APRIL 12TH, 2005
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 top floor of the Town Hall.
Members Present: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Ron Grattan, Vice Chairman
Craig Nicholson, Clerk
David Harris, New Member
Members Absent: Sean Chrisman, Member
Others Present: Janine Delaney, Interim Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Secretary
Approval of Minutes:
Motion to accept minutes of March 29th, 2005: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 3-0-1 (David Harris abstaining)
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Notice of Intent for the installation of a 24’ round, above-ground pool and a 40 foot fence at 87 Wagon Trail, Assessor’s Map 113, Lot 49 for Christine Allen (DEP #175-) (New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutter’s list was verified. Christine Allen made the presentation for a proposal to install a swimming pool and fence. The house was built in 1967 and the garage sometime in the 1980’s. This point was made as the house was built before the Rivers Protection Act was enacted. A DEP number had not been received as yet.
Motion to Continue pending a DEP # and site inspection: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
8:00 PM Continued After-the-Fact Notice of Intent to determine if an un-permitted fence constructed in the Riverfront area is allowed to remain in place at 7 Joshua Lane, Map 37, Lot 1-1N for Timothy Pratt, owner.
All of the abutters had been notified. The DEP # had not been issued. The Pratt’s have sent in the required fee and the Notice twice to the DEP. Rebecca will look into it. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt have promised to protect the remaining, undisturbed riverfront area in perpetuity in exchange for permitting the existing fence to remain in place.
Motion to approve After-the-Fact NOI and issue a Order of Conditions with special conditions pending the receipt of a DEP #: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan Vote: 4-0-0
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8:30 PM Continued Request for Determination of Applicability to determine whether the boundaries of resource areas depicted on the plan are accurately delineated for rights-of-way management (vegetation control) along the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad for TEC Associates, 46 Sawyer Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Motion to approve and issue a Neg. 3 Determination of Applicability: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
8:45 PM Request for Determination of Applicability for the repair of a sanitary system within 100 feet of Land Subject to Flooding at 54 Whitman St., Assessors Map 106, Lot 6B-1 for Albert Forrand represented by Alan Dias, P.O. Box 314, Monponsett, MA 02350 (New Hearing)
Craig Nicholson read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutter’s list was verified. Alan Dias made the presentation of the proposal for a new septic system.
Motion to approve and issue a Neg. 3 Determination of Applicability: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
Appointments
8:15 PM Appointment with Roy Vinton. Mr. Vinton discussed the drainage issue at Valley Forge Road. He had submitted plans to the Planning Board previously and wanted to keep the Conservation Commission informed. He had changed the location of a catch basin and cleaned out a previously clogged basin which dramatically improved drainage on the cul-de-sac.
Motion to allow Roy Vinton to excavate and install catch basin: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
Order of Conditions/Determinations of Applicability
Determination of Applicability for the installation of a 2,500 gallon tight tank and a new well at 118 Leon Court, Assessor’s Map 2, Lot 8 for George Turner - signed
Orders of Conditions for the construction of a single family home and septic system with associated grading at Lot 5 Deer Hill, Assessor’s Map 102, Lot 18-5 for Joseph Mara, 96 Glenwood Place, Hanson (Local Filing #05-01) - signed
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Discussions
Letter from Dick Harris, Highway Surveyor - Phil read the letter into the record regarding the maintenance of drainage easements at Brookside Estates
Pleasant St., Chapter 40B – Phil Lindquist informed the Conservation Commission that the project could possibly be scaled back according to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Dunham Farms, Chapter 40B on Main Street, site inspection report – Ron Grattan suggested that the agent should inspect. He had made an initial inspection. The haybales were installed and there apparently was cutting beyond the siltation control.
Biodiversity Week in June – see brochure
Motion to participate and sponsor the event in Hanson: Craig Nicholson
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Rebecca will gather information in regards to the event.
Dennis O’Connoll, an abutter to the owner of 81 Main St. made a complaint with regard to un-permitted construction of a fence and deck in his neighbors yard. He requested that a Cease and Desist be issued and that the Commission make an inquiry into the situation.
Old Business/New Business
The Duxbury Clipper (Hanson Express) – signed
Dorr’s Print Co. – signed
Janine Delaney, reimbursement for film development – signed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 PM: Ron Grattan
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
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