HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 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, Member
John Kemmett, Member
Absent: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Ron Grattan, Member
Also Present: Richard Vacca, Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Administrative Assistant
Minutes
Motion to approve minutes of 2/12/08: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-0-0
Motion to approve revised Executive Session Minutes of 1/22/08: John Kemmett
Second: David Harris
Vote: 3-0-0
The Agent’s Report has been appended to the minutes of February 26th, 2008.
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 4/22/08 at 7:45 PM per request of applicant: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-0-0
8:00 PM Notice of Intent for a proposal to gain access to a site to perform observation holes and perc tests at 0 Independence Avenue, Map 74, Lot 12A for Roland Desrochers, Monson Savings Bank represented by SITEC, Inc., 769 Plain St., Unit C, Marshfield, MA 02050. Accessing the site requires entering the 100’ buffer zone and crossing a small portion of wetlands. (New Hearing) (DEP #SE175-0543)
John Kemmett read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutters were verified. Asa Mintz from SITEC made the presentation for a proposal to cross a wetland in order to gain access to an upland portion of the site. They will enter from the existing access road that was previously constructed to maintain the drainage easement. The machine will run along the top of the berm
of the basin and then cross through the wetland so that the perc tests can be performed. There will be approximately 500 square feet of disturbance. Mr. Schellenger inquired what the future plans for the site were. Mr. Mintz answered a single family house is planned with a driveway crossing and mitigation. Mr. Kemmett commented that the plans were not colored as required. Mr. Schellenger asked if there were any other alternatives to get into the site such as through an abutter’s yard. Mr. Mintz answered that going in this way would cause much less buffer zone disturbance and cutting of trees. Mr. Harris requested that any abutters that were present to identify themselves and comment at this time.
Dan Sullivan, 153 Independence Ave. – Asked what the projected path would be and how wide it would be. Mr. Mintz answered about 10’ to 11’ wide.
Bruce Dele, 142 Independence Ave. – Was concerned about the drainage ditch being maintained.
Motion to continue until 3/11/08 at 8PM pending a Request for a Variance and colored plans: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-0-0
8:15 PM After-the-Fact Notice of Intent for the removal of a safety hazard (large puddle) from the road surface at Spring Street, Map 108 for Richard Harris, Highway Supervisor for the Hanson Highway Department (New Hearing) (DEP #SE175-0544)
John Kemmett read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutters were verified. Dave Harris recused himself because of a conflict of interest. Therefore, there wasn’t a quorum. Mr. Schellenger asked if any abutters were present. There were none present.
Motion to continue until 3/11/08 at 7:45 PM: John Kemmett
Second: David Harris
Vote: 3-0-0
8:30 PM PM Continued Notice of Intent for a proposal to repair an existing septic system which is partially located with the 100’ buffer zone and 200’ outer riparian zone to the Shumatuscacant River at 903 West Washington Street, Map 67, Lot 9A for Daniel and Tammy Maurano represented by Outback Engineering, Inc., 165 E. Grove Street, Middleboro, MA 02346 (DEP #SE175-0542)
Frank Schellenger reported that the Commission had conducted a site inspection on 2/20/08. An area on the southerly portion of the site was in question as to the location of the wetland flags. Standing water was visible at the surface, although the area had been mowed. Mr. Vacca suggested that additional transects should be taken to determine the soils and depth of ground water. John Kemmett commented that the structures in the field are not shown accurately on the plan. Leanne Bradley of Outback Engineering arrived at the meeting at 8:35 PM. Mr. Vacca reiterated his and the Commission’s comments to her.
Motion to continue until 3/11/08 at 8:15 PM pending the results of the transects and a revised plan to accurately depict the structures on the site: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-0-0
Orders of Conditions
· Order of Conditions to replace an existing 1000 gallon septic tank with a 1500 gallon septic tank at 712 Monponsett St., Map 7, Lot 1640 for Guy Thompson (DEP #SE175-0541) – signed
· Order of Conditions to construct a single family dwelling with associated driveway, septic system, grading and landscaping at Lot 2 Lakeside Road, Map 88, part of Lots 7 & 8 for RHD Realty Trust under the Hanson Wetlands Protection By-law only (Hanson By-Law #08-01) – signed
Certificate of Compliance
· Partial Certificate of Compliance for 36 Industrial Blvd., Map 59, Lot 17-2 for Glen Valley with ongoing conditions (DEP #SE175-0494)- signed
· Request for Partial Certificate of Compliance for 70 Puritan Drive, Map 113, Lot 0008-06 for Greg & Paula Hommel (DEP #SE175-0519) – Mr. Vacca reported that the project is in substantial compliance with the exception of the stabilization of the slopes of the septic system.
Motion to approve and issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-0-0
Enforcement Issues
62/51 Ocean Avenue
Mr. Vacca reported that during a site inspection of 62 Ocean Ave. on 2/21/08, he found Mr. Anderson to be in non-compliance with the Enforcement Order originally issued on 12/12/07 and amended on 1//23/08 that states “The erosion control barriers along the entire perimeter of the project must be re-installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans (e.g. staked haybales and silt fence) by Monday, 2/11/08. Because the silt fence was not installed, Mr. Vacca issued Mr. Anderson a fine that accrues each day that Mr. Anderson remained and still remains in violation. Those fines totaled $3,375.00 thus far. Mrs. Audrey Hayward submitted a letter to the Commission, a copy of which as attached to these minutes.
Discussions
Andrew Lane – resident had question about responsibility of Conservation Commission to remove an over-hanging tree onto their property – Mr. Vacca will do some more research on the subject for discussion at the next meeting.
Memo from Walter Amory, consultant for the Commission regarding Stormwater Management – For information purposes at this point. May be discussed at an upcoming meeting.
Old Business/New Business
Reimbursement/mileage/parking to Rebecca Nehiley – signed
Reimbursement to Rebecca Nehiley for Notary Public Fee – signed
Reimbursement to Rebecca Nehiley for Notary Public Stamp – signed
Memo to Town Accountant regarding payroll - signed
Activities
Fireworks Site Hanover/Hanson – DEP Meeting February 27th, 2008 @ 7:00PM
OS&R Plan – Visioning Session March 5th, 2008
Rare Animal & Plant Seminar – February 28th, 2008 in Halifax
Mr. Vacca advised the Commission of the above-mentioned and up-coming meetings.
Letter to Selectmen - OS Re-name (Article for Town Meeting)
Mr. Vacca will forward a copy of the Article to the Commission for review before submittal.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:45 PM: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 3-0-0
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