HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF JULY 26TH, 2005
HANSON TOWN HALL, LIBERTY ST., HANSON, MA
Called to Order at 7:40 PM under 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 at the Town Hall.
Members Present: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Craig Nicholson, Clerk (arrived at 8:30 PM)
Sean Chrisman, Member
David Harris, Member
Members Absent: Ron Grattan, Vice Chairman
Others Present: Janine Delaney, Interim Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Secretary
Approval of Minutes:
Motion to approve minutes of July 12th, 2005: David Harris
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 3-0-0 (Craig Nicholson was not present for this vote)
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Notice of Intent for the repair of a septic system and construction of a 22’ by 22’ addition at 78 Forest Trail, Map 101, Lot 5D-27 for Kevin Leahy, owner represented by Collins Engineering Group, 225 South Main St., W. Bridgewater (New Hearing) (DEP #SE175-0475)
David Harris read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutter list was verified. George Collins, P.E. made the presentation. The proposed septic system had already been approved by the Board of Health and is outside of the 50-foot buffer zone. The previous system, a cesspool, had failed. The owners need more living space and because of the structural and architectural layout of the house, an addition is feasible only on one side, which is in close proximity to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The subdivision was created in the late 1960’s to early 1970’s. The proposal calls for removal of an existing deck, installation of footings, and placement of erosion controls. The grade will stay the same. An alternative to this plan was not viable according to Mr. Collins. Phil Lindquist read off the abutters list. None were present. Ms. Delaney commented that the intermittent stream should be shown on the plan. She was convinced that this proposal was their only option. She
suggested the owners cease disposing of landscape debris in the wetland.
Motion to approve a variance to work within the 50-foot buffer zone with mitigation: David Harris
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 3-0-0
Motion to approve NOI and issue and Order of Conditions subject to submittal and approval of a revised plan: Phil Lindquist
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 3-0-0
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8:00 PM Request to approve a revised plan at 61 Ocean Ave., Map 2, Lots 1506 & 1507 for new owner Steve Nicoletta (DEP #SE175-0453)
Mr. Nicoletta asked the Commission to review a plan for a septic repair that had been revised by John Delano, P.L.S. on July 26, 2005 to show an extended haybale line all around the property line and an area for stockpiling. Mr. Nicoletta is going to demolish the house as it is in bad condition and construct a new house on the same footprint. Ms. Delaney felt that the changes were minor and did not require filing for a new Notice of Intent or an amendment to an Order of Conditions.
Motion to accept the revised plan: David Harris
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 3-0-0
8:15 PM Notice of Intent for the installation of an above-ground pool at 143 Brook Street, Map 105, Lot 4-2 for Lisa McGlone (New Hearing) (DEP #SE175-___)
Mr. and Mrs. McGlone attended the meeting, however, Mrs. McGlone did not have the Certified abutters list or proof of notification to abutters because she had sent it to the DEP without having made a copy for the Commission.
Motion to continue the Public Hearing to August 9th at 8:00 PM due to defect in abutter notification and receipt of a DEP #: Sean Chrisman
Second: David Harris
Vote: 3-0-0
8:30 PM Continued Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation to confirm the accuracy of a wetland delineation done at 208 Elm Street, Map 36, Lot 4 for John Webby, Ridgewood Custom Homes, P.O. Box 1663, Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 represented by Bennett Engineering, P.O. Box 297, Sagamore Beach, MA (DEP #SE175-0472)
Tom Roux, P.E. of Bennett Engineering presented a revised plan per request of the Commission to reflect the removal of the roadway structure from the plan and to show the original wetland line delineated by John P. Richardson as well as the revised wetland line, which was reviewed by Walter Hewitson, P.H.D., consultant for the Conservation Commission. Dr. Hewitson, after reviewing the revised plan, had sent the Commission a letter of approval. Mr. Lindquist asked if abutters would like to comment as there were quite a few people present. (Craig Nicholson arrived at 8:40 PM)
Bob Emory of the Hanson Rod and Gun Club and Kirk Obillo of 135 Elm St. had concerns with wetland violations, possibly filling that had gone on over the past few years.
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Ms. Delaney, in response, offered to speak to Dr. Hewitson and asked Tom Roux if the property owner would allow her to inspect the property. Mr. Lindquist reiterated that the Commission was making a decision only on the wetland line. Mr. Harris said that violations should be reported at the time of abuse.
Motion to approve the plan date-stamped July 26th, 2005 and issue a Determination: Sean Chrisman
Second: Dave Harris
Vote: 4-0-0
8:45 PM Continued Notices of Intent for the construction of three (3) new houses, septic systems, driveways, utilities and site grading at Lakeside Road, Map 79, Lot 26-2 (LOT 2), Map 79, Lot 26-2A (LOT 1) and Lot 26-2B (LOT 3) for Coleman Earner, P.O. Box 1041, Hanson represented by Land Planning Inc., 1115 Main St., Hanson (DEP #SE175-0470, #SE175-469 & #SE175-471)
Bernard Munro presented revised plans per request of the Commission. Ms. Delaney was adamant that revised plans should be submitted at least a week prior to give the agent and the Commission time to review them before the hearing. As requested, Mr. Munro had added more haybales at the edge of grading and put crushed stone entrance at the end of the driveways. Ms. Delaney had concerns with grading to the edge of bog and the yard/lawn associated with it. She suggested that the plans be revised to shift the grading out of the 50-foot no-build zone as this is a new project and it should comply with the regulation.
Motion to continue until August 9th at 8:15 PM: David Harris
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
9:15 PM Continued Notice of Intent for the construction of a 17,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse with associated site access, grading and utilities on the existing vacant lot at Industrial Blvd., Map 59, Lots 17-7 and 17-8 for Jack McGrail, J & G Mgmt., LLC, 162 Industrial Blvd. represented by Coneco Engineers & Scientists, 4 First St., Bridgewater, MA 02324 (DEP #SE175-0466)
Joe Harnois of Coneco Engineers and Jack McGrail, owner attended the hearing and presented a revised plan with changes per request of the Commission. Mr. Harnois suggested that the NPDES permit is required as a condition in the Order of Conditions. Tom Sexton, the consultant for the Conservation Commission arrived per request of Janine Delaney to respond to the rebuttal made by Coneco Engineering. Mr. Sexton affirmed that his original comments were significant. However, there was no additional funding available for further review. Ms. Delaney asked for his major concern with the project. He answered the size of the basins.
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Motion to close the hearing: Craig Nicholson
Second: Sean Chrisman
Vote: 4-0-0
Ms. Delaney suggested that we hold off on a decision regarding the Stormwater Policy. A condition should be added to the Final Order of Conditions regarding a two-foot separation from groundwater. She will review and write up any conditions for the next meeting.
Request for Extension
Request to Extend an Order of Conditions for Paula Todd, 52 Beechwood Road, Map 115, Lot 124 (DEP #175-377) – signed
Old Business/New Business
Complaint re: cutting of trees in wetlands adjacent 147 Woodbine Ave. – Ms. Delaney will send letter
MACC annual dues – signed
Discussions
Enforcing the 50-foot No-build setback
The criteria and procedure for hiring a consultant for review
1244 Main Street – Ms. Delaney will send letter
312 E. Washington Street-Ms. Delaney will send letter
Rainbarrel Program – extended until August 16, 2005
145 Whitman Street, James & Rita Gomes are requesting a letter regarding the property line and a planting of shrubs. (DEP #175-417) – Mr. Chrisman will make a site inspection
Request for re-inspection of 16R School Street – Ms. Delaney will review
Re-Organization of the Board
Motion to nominate David Harris as Clerk: Phil Lindquist
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 adjourn at 10:30 PM: Sean Chrisman
Second: Craig Nicholson
Vote: 4-0-0
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