HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2008
TOWN HALL, 542 LIBERTY STREET, HANSON, MA
Called to Order at 7:30 PM under M.G.L. Chapter 131, s.40 and the Hanson By-Law 3-13, s.5. by Frank Schellenger, Vice Chairman, in Meeting Room A at the Town Hall.
Present: Frank Schellenger, Vice Chairman
David Harris
John Kemmett, Member
Ron Grattan, Member (arrived at 7:40 PM)
Absent: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Also Present: Richard Vacca, Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Administrative Assistant
Minutes
Motion to approve minutes of 11/27/07: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett Vote: 3-0-0
Motion to approve minutes of 11/28/07: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett Vote: 3-0-0
Motion to approve minutes of 12/4/07: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett Vote: 3-0-0
Motion to approve minutes of 12/11/07: John Kemmett
Second: David Harris Vote: 3-0-0
The Agent’s Report has been appended to the minutes of January 8, 2008.
Enforcement Issues
Enforcement Order for Dean Anderson, 62 Ocean Ave., Map 2, Lot 1518
Dean Anderson was present for the meeting. Rich Vacca reported to the Commission what Mr. Anderson had accomplished since the meeting of 12/11/07. He had substantially cleaned up the debris from the wetland and installed temporary erosion control measures as per the Enforcement Order. However, Mr. Vacca also mentioned that during a site visit, it was noted that Mr. Anderson’s shed was surrounded by barrels and various junk. Mr. Vacca inquired the Commission if they would consider conditioning removal of said debris into a decision. Ron Grattan arrived at 7:40 PM. Mr. Kemmett reiterated that the shed is in Conservation jurisdiction and it was a violation to leave debris in the buffer zone. Mr. Anderson protested that it was a construction site.
Motion to extend the Enforcement Order for 6 months so that Mr. Anderson can install new haybales: David Harris
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Mr. Anderson asked if that decision could be appealed. Mr. Vacca answered that he could appeal it the Superior Court, not to DEP. Mr. Schellenger stipulated that Mr. Anderson could finish construction of the septic system under the Enforcement Order. Mr. Vacca further clarified this by saying that only the erosion control was conditioned tonight. When Mr. Anderson is ready to complete the septic, the Enforcement Order can be amended at that time.
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Continued Notice of Intent for a proposed driveway crossing of wetlands to gain access to an upland area of a lot and work within the buffer zone for the construction of the driveway and utilities at Adams Circle, Lot 2B, Map 119, Lots 122, , 5-2 for Paul Nicol represented by Land Planning Inc., 1115 Main Street, Hanson, MA (DEP #SE175-0540)
Motion to continue hearing until 2/26/08 at 7:45 PM per request of applicant: David Harris
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
8:00 PM Appointment with Paul Mirabito of Ross Engineering to discuss the outstanding issues at the Bonney Hill Lane roadway. (DEP #SE175-357)
Mr. Mirabito attended the meeting and presented a revised roadway as-built dated 10/17/07. The plan demonstrated that a spreader trench had been brought up to the level of the ground surface and additional rip-rap and re-grading of the stormwater basin had been completed. An easement for access to Town property had been recorded at the Registry of Deeds as well. Mr. Mirabito asked on behalf of the Doolittle’s that their construction bond be refunded. Mr. Vacca had made a site inspection today and had several comments. He questioned the functionality of the spreader trench and inquired if there was a detail for it. Also, it was of his opinion that the site was not completely stabilized and in that he saw evidence of erosion. There was debris in the wetland that needs to be removed. In addition, he questioned the elevation of the outlet structure for the detention basin as it seemed higher than the top of the basin. Mr. Mirabito suggested that a meeting be set up onsite to do
some spot elevations with the Commission and the Agent present. A tentative meeting was set up for this Friday as rain was in the forecast.
8:15 PM Continued Request for Determination to perform deep hole and perc tests for the proposed primary and reserve leaching areas within the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at Lot 2 Lakeside Road, Map 79, Lot 26-2 for Coleman Earner represented by Land Planning, Inc., 1115 Main Street, Hanson,
Motion to continue until 1/22/08 at 8 PM per request of applicant: David Harris
Second: Ron Grattan
Vote: 4-0-0
Discussions
· Letter from Phil and Jane Clemons proposing re-naming a Conservation Area in Hanson
The Commission had received a letter from the Clemons’ proposing to re-name an area currently known as “The Hoder Property” which references the name of the developer from whom the Town took the parcel by eminent domain, the “Dana & Norma Billings Conservation Area”. The parcel of conservation land is 64 acres in size and is in the Indian Head Brook corridor. Their letter (appended to the minutes) enumerated Dana and Norma’s many civic contributions to the Town of Hanson. Mr. Billings was not only a past member but was at one time Chairman of the Conservation Commission.
Motion to endorse request to rename the parcel the “Dana & Norma Billings Conservation Area”: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-1-0 (Ron Grattan against)
· Memo regarding date of Fincom Budget Review Meeting
The Commission marked their calendars for the February 12th meeting.
· Town Report
Frank Schellenger volunteered to work on the Town Report which is due on Janaury 25th, 2008. He’ll have it ready for the next meeting scheduled for the 22nd.
· Septic upgrade for 712 Monponsett Street, Map 7, Lot 1640
Mr. Vacca advised the Commission that Land Planning had submitted a Blanket Determination for a septic repair. However, since the work was proposed within 20 feet of the adjacent wetland, it was not applicable to this project. Mr. Vacca asked the Commission how to proceed. The previous work was done under a Determination of Applicability. Mr. Vacca explained that a 1,000 gallon septic tank needs to be replaced and erosion control is already in place. The Commission had questions about the type of tank that would be used as well as other concerns.
Motion to require a Notice of Intent for the proposal: Ron Grattan
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 4-0-0
Old Business/New Business
Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc./bill – signed
Agents Mileage – signed
Map Works/bill for professional services – signed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett Vote: 4-0-0
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