HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005
HANSON TOWN HALL, LIBERTY ST., HANSON, MA
Called to Order: 10 AM under the M.G.L. Chapter 131, s.40 and the Hanson By-Law 1-13, s.5. by Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman at the Town Hall.
Members Present: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Ron Grattan, Vice Chairman
Dave Harris, Member
Members Absent: Sean Chrisman, Clerk
Others Present: Janine Delaney, Interim Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Secretary
This meeting was held to conduct business matters only. No hearings or appointments were scheduled.
Approval of Minutes: November 22nd, 2005 and December 9, 2005
Action on minutes was postponed until January 10, 2006.
Discussions
78 Forest Trail (DEP #SE175-0475) Dewatering/siltation event
Ms. Delaney explained that during a haybale inspection for the above-mentioned project, she noticed that the contractor had been digging and there was a blowout that resulted in the siltation of a stream. She suggested that in the future, dewatering should be discussed at hearings and possibly shown on the engineered drawings. Also, there should be a fee for additional site visits and violations. In the Town’s General By-laws, authority is given to the Conservation Agent to administer tickets (3-13, Sec.10). $300.00 is the maximum fine per violation of each condition.
Motion to issue contractor $300.00 fine for siltation of stream: Ron Grattan
Second: Dave Harris
Vote: 3-0-0
· If mailed, send certified. If hand-delivered, have police officer present.
FY07 Budget
Motion to designate Becky, Dave & Janine to work on budget & yearly report for December 30th submittal: Ron Grattan
Second: Dave Harris
Vote: 3-0-0
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Previously Developed Riverfront Area (310 CMR 10.58 (5)) (Narrative Standard-Draft)
Mr. Lindquist had composed a draft of standards for applicants to follow as guidance for redevelopment projects.
Motion to approve draft dated 12/0/5/05: Dave Harris
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
Standard Order of Conditions
Ms. Delaney recommended that our Order of Conditions needs work. Presently we use the DEP form with a separate form for standard conditions and another form for special conditions. As it is not consistent, she suggested that we standardize everything into one comprehensive document that combines the By-law and the Wetlands Protection Act. The Commission decided to review the matter and examine the MACC workbook to see what information is offered there and perhaps come up with some comments.
Acknowledgement of Order of Conditions
Motion to add the Acknowledgment to the Order of Conditions to be part of the recorded document: Dave Harris
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
Buffer Zone Setbacks
Ms. Delaney inquired whether the 95-foot setback for industrial projects is applicable to commercial projects in town. Ron Grattan commented, yes, definitely.
The following items were on the agenda, but not discussed:
Meeting Start times/2006 Meeting Schedule
Conservation Subdivisions as Combatants to Sprawl/Craig Nicholson
Order of Conditions
Order of Conditions for the installation of a well and a septic repair at 20 Fallon
Point Road, Assessors Map 69, Lot 6A for Martha Popoloski (DEP #SE175-485) – signed
Order of Conditions for the construction of a single family house, garage, driveway and associated
site grading at 293 Maquan St., Assessors map 70, Lot 24 for Preston Ripley (DEP #SE175-484) -signed
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Order of Conditions for the construction of a garage addition to a single family house and expansion of driveway at 265 Indian Head St., Assessors Map 47, Lot 7A for Susan Mills (DEP #175 -0483) – signed
Certificates of Compliance
Certificate of Compliance for 131 Whitman St., for James Arena (DEP #SE175-417)- signed
Old Business/New Business
Duxbury Clipper/bill – signed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 11:10 AM: Dave Harris
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 3-0-0
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