HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2010
TOWN HALL, 542 LIBERTY STREET, HANSON, MA
Called to Order at 7:30 PM under M.G.L. c 131, §40 and the Hanson By-Law 3-13, §5 and Rules and Regulations by Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman, in Meeting Room A at the Town Hall.
Present: Philip R. Lindquist, Chairman
Frank Schellenger, Vice Chairman
David Harris, Member
John Murray, Member
John Kemmett, Member
Also Present: Rebecca Nehiley, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Richard Vacca, Agent
Minutes
Minutes of January 12, 2010
Motion to approve: David Harris
Second: John Murray
Vote: 4-0-1 (Frank Schellenger abstained)
Public Hearings
7:45 PM Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for the determination of the validity of the boundaries of a wetland resource area at 1460 Main St., Map 44, Lots 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 & 5-4 for Roger Morton, Great Cedar Condominiums, LLC represented by Land Planning, Inc., 1115 Main St., Hanson, MA (DEP #SE175-0582) (New Hearing)
Motion to continue to 2/9/10 at 7:45 PM per request of applicant: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 5-0-0
8:00 PM Notice of Intent for the repair/replacement of a septic system with related site work within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and within 200 feet of the Riverfront (White Oak Brook) at 873 Pleasant Street, Map 3, Lot 13 for Deborah Nelson represented by Webby Engineering, Inc., 180 County Road, Plympton, MA 02367 (DEP #SE175-0583) (New Hearing)
Frank Schellenger read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutters were verified. Mr. Joseph Webby made the presentation for a septic repair. The system had been Board of Health approved with variances. All of the work proposed is within the 50-foot buffer zone. He explained that because of the small size of the previously developed lot, there wasn’t an alternative as to the location of the system. In response to Mr. Vacca’s comments, conservation posts and two white pine trees were proposed as mitigation, a variance request was submitted as well as a Functions and Characteristics statement. Mr. Kemmett asked how the Mean Annual Highwater Mark was determined. Mr. Webby answered that it was the “first observable bank”.
Mr. Schellenger requested that an Alternative Analysis be prepared as well as a dewatering plan.
No abutters were present.
Motion to continue to 2/9/10 at 8:15 PM: David Harris
Second: John Murray
Vote: 5-0-0
8:15 PM After-the-Fact Request for Determination of Applicability for tree cutting within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 9 Hanson Court, Map 2, Lot 2-957 for John J. Reilly (New Hearing)
John Kemmett read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutters were verified. Mr. Reilly apologized for clearing trees that he wasn’t aware were within Conservation jurisdiction. His mother has owned the house since 1990. It has fallen into disrepair and although it has sentimental value, he has convinced his mother to sell it. Mr. Reilly was clearing the property to enhance the value and requested to be allowed to do some more on the left side of the house. Mr. Vacca commented in his Agent’s report that as long as Mr. Reilly installed adequate erosion control and certain other conditions were followed, he saw no reason why Mr. Reilly couldn’t finish clearing. Mr. Lindquist asked for comments from abutters. Those present were:
Dean Anderson, Ocean Avenue - Was of the opinion that he was being treated unfairly.
Motion to approve and issue a Neg. 3 Determination of Applicability: David Harris
Second: Frank Schellenger
Vote: 5-0-0
Order of Conditions
Order of Conditions for the construction of a single family residence and associated site work and a proposed driveway construction that includes two wetland crossings at 0 Independence Avenue, Assessors ID 74-0-4A-12-R for Roland Desrochers, Monson Savings Bank
(DEP #SE175-0581) - signed
Request for Certificate of Compliance
Request for a Partial Certificate of Compliance for 249 Phillips Street, Map 50, Lot 125 for Francis & Patricia Nolan (Local By-Law #09-01)
Motion to approve an issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance: David Harris
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 5-0-0
Discussion
Thomas Mill – Mr. Lindquist mentioned that a 21E (hazardous waste assessment) is not required for the Mill property.
Town Forest – Mr. Harris commented that a sub-committee should be formed for planning an article for Town Meeting and that Phil Clemons should be involved. Ms. Nehiley mentioned that the deadline for the Town Warrant was February 19, 2010. A meeting was tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 3 PM. Ms. Nehiley will post the meeting and notify members of the Town Forest Committee.
Old Business/New Business
MACC Annual Conference/bill – signed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM: David Harris
Second: John Murray
Vote: 5-0-0
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