HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2010
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
John Murray, Member
John Kemmett, Clerk
Absent: David Harris, Member
Also Present: Richard Vacca, Agent
Rebecca Nehiley, Administrative Assistant
Minutes
The minutes of July 27, 2010 and June 30, 2010 were postponed until 8/24/10 for revisions.
Public Hearings
7:30 PM Continued Notice of Intent for a proposal to control aquatic nuisance vegetation by the Town of Halifax to treat the algae in the eastern and western basins of Monponsett Pond utilizing low-dose treatments of aluminum sulfate (alum), to preclude severe algae blooms and to lessen the likelihood of toxic algae blooms (DEP #SE175-0580)
Motion to continue to 9/7/10 at 7:30 PM per request of applicant: Frank Schellenger
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 4-0-0
Appointments
7:30 PM Appointment with Larry Lundin of Hanson Fuel and Eli Youseff, owner regarding the installation of a septic system at 1158 Main Street.
Mr. Vacca gave an overview of the situation to the Commission. It was brought to his attention that a septic system had been installed at the above mentioned address. Subsequently, Mr. Vacca found that the owner Mr. Youseff had installed a new system after receiving Board of Health approval. However, a Conservation Blanket Permit issued to Mr. Al Vautrinot of Vautrinot Land Surveying was for “test pits only” and had expired last year in 2009. The BOH plan dated 2006 showed the system as 53’ from an adjacent resource area. Mr. Vacca directed Mr. Vautrinot to have the wetlands re-delineated and provide the Commission with an as-built to show whether the system was constructed within the 50-foot buffer zone.
Motion to issue a $100 fine to the Engineer, Al Vautrinot: John Kemmett
Second: John Murray
Vote: 4-0-0
7:45 PM Appointment with John Barrows, P.E. of Marchionda & Associates, L.P. to discuss a one-year Extension for an Order of Conditions for Stonebridge Commons (DEP #SE175-396)
Mr. Barrows, representing Pulte Homes updated the Commission as to the status of the construction of the project. Pulte has constructed three new buildings, two of which are outside of jurisdiction. They are complete except for grading and final landscaping, after which Mark Ridder will take over the project. Mr. Ridder has already started Phase II by installing erosion control and clearing. Mr. Vacca suggested that at some point in the future, a meeting is scheduled to look at the wetland line and the 2nd Phase of the project.
Motion to grant a one-year extension: Frank Schellenger
Second: John Murray
Vote: 4-0-0
Continued Public Hearings
8:00 PM Notice of Intent for a proposal for a four (4) lot residential subdivision with 640 linear feet of roadway with some disturbance within the 100 foot buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 1460 Main Street, 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 Street, Hanson, MA
(DEP #SE175-0597) (New Hearing)
*Certificate of Non Completion for Roger Morton, Trustee of Great Cedar Condominiums, LLC for 1460 Main Street, Map 44, former Lots 5F & 7C (DEP #SE175-0478)
Motion to issue a Certificate of Non Completion: John Kemmett
Second: Frank Schellenger Vote: 4-0-0
Mr. Schellenger read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutters were verified. Mr. Steve Wry made the presentation for the roadway drainage. Because the previous Order of Conditions had expired (DEP #SE175-0478), a Certificate of Non Completion was issued. Mr. Wry reminded the Commission that a new Order of Resource Area Delineation was issued in the Spring and was incorporated into this plan. The roadway is 80% complete with the exception of two detention basins both within 100 feet of the BVW but outside the 50-foot no disturb zone. Mr. Wry commented that the Board of Appeals had approved the stormwater calculations in the context of the previous filing. Mr. Schellenger inquired as to who did the independent review of the calculations and did documentation exist. No
abutters were present.
Motion to continue to 8/24/10 at 8:15 PM to find out who did the review, their qualifications and review of the calculations: Frank Schellenger
Mr. Lindquist requested a recorded deed with a right to pass over for an easement into the conservation property out back. Mr. Schellenger also mentioned that the applicant consider a conservation restriction for the remainder of the undeveloped land.
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 4-0-0
8:15 PM Request for an Amendment to an Order of Conditions for a minor modification to the approved septic plan for 430 Liberty Street (Shaw’s Plaza), Maps 73, 81 & 82, Lot 7 for NP Hanson, LLC c/o Northstar Centers, LLC represented by H. Thomas French, Jr., Land Use Consultant, 20 Gilbert Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 (DEP #SE175-0569) (New Hearing)
Frank Schellenger read the Public Hearing Notice and the abutters were verified. Tom French made the presentation for an Amendment to an Order of Conditions that was issued about a year ago for a septic remediation to alleviate groundwater. During test pit inspection, remnants of an old abandoned clay pipe leaching field were found. After meeting with the Board of Health, it was determined that the old scenario wasn’t feasible anymore and an entirely new septic system was designed outside of conservation jurisdiction. Mr. Vacca recommended approval and suggested that at the pre-construction meeting, the conditions be pared down to reflect the new plan. No abutters were present.
Motion to approve an Amendment to a plan called Shaw’s Plaza – Septic Repair dated 7/21/10 and pending Board of Health approval: John Kemmett
Second: John Murray
Vote: 4-0-0
8:30 PM Continued Notice of Intent for a proposal to construct 119,957 feet of new cranberry bog within the buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 125 South Street, Map 24, Lot 34 for Barbra & Richard Duncan represented by Webby Engineering Associates, Inc., 180 County Road, Plympton, MA 02367 (DEP #SE175-0594)
Motion to continue to 8/24/10 at 7:45 PM per request of applicant: Frank Schellenger
Second: John Murray
Vote: 4-0-0
Orders of Conditions
Order of Conditions for the restoration of a wetland resource area at 786 East Washington Street, Map 113, Lot 6A for the Hanson Water Department (applicant) and Paul Dauksevicz (DEP #SE175-0596) - signed
Order of Conditions (Denial) for the construction of an addition to a single family home at 58 Sandy Lane, Map 32, Lot 30-11 for Theodore Baker (DEP #SE175-0593) – signed
Order of Conditions to construct a single family house and septic system at 9 Hanson Court, Map 2, Lot 957 for Michael Nasuti (DEP #SE175-0595) - signed
Old Business/New Business
Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc./bill – signed
Clipper Press/bill – signed
Signatories for payroll/invoices - signed
September meetings
Because the State Primary is being held on September 14h, the meeting for that date was rescheduled for September 7th.
Act Relative to Economic Development Reorganization
Mr. Vacca reported that the Tax Holiday bill included a 2 year extension for all permits issued between the dates of August 15, 2008 and August 15, 2010. The bill was to stimulate recovery for developers hard hit by the economic slump. More details will follow.
Enforcement
Mr. Vacca reported an enforcement issue that was dealt with today. He was alerted by concerned residents and after an inspection found that the owner of a parcel for sale on Pleasant Street had contracted with Glen Tree Service and cut a 200’ long walkway for prospective buyers within 100 feet of an isolated wetland and through a vernal pool. Mr. Vacca will issue an Enforcement Order and a fine. The owner will be required to hire a wetland scientist and prepare a restoration plan.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:00 PM: Frank Schellenger
Second: John Murray
Vote: 3-0-0
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