HANSON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2015
TOWN HALL, 542 LIBERTY STREET, HANSON, MA
Called to Order at 7:00 PM under M.G.L. c 131, §40 and the Hanson By-Law 3-13, §5 and Rules and Regulations by John Kemmett, Chairman, in Meeting Room A at the Town Hall.
Present: John Kemmett, Chairman
Frank Schellenger, Vice Chairman
Brad Kirlin, Clerk
Brenna Audette, Member
Phil Clemons, Associate Member
Also Present: Laurie Muncy, Agent
Absent: Rebecca Nehiley, Administrative Assistant
Minutes
Mr. Schellenger requested that the minutes of May 26, 2015 and June 9, 2015 be tabled until the next meeting.
Public Hearings
7:00 PM Continued Notice of Intent for a proposal to repair a septic system at 6 Upton Street, Map 2, Lot 346 for Jane Tsoumas represented by Grady Consulting, LLC (DEP #SE175-0662)
Mr. Darren Grady, P.E. approached the Commission with a revised plan (dated 6/23/2015). The leaching field had been depicted on the Plan in the same location per Ms. Muncy’s advice after consultation with the Board of Health. Mr. Kemmett requested that the property owners remove the materials on the adjacent property which is Town-owned. The Drainage Easement document has been submitted but the property owner has not signed it and it shall be a condition of approval. Work shall be conducted within the 50’ buffer zone for the septic tank pump chamber and forced main in addition to excavation work for which they have requested a Variance for the disturbance. There is a drainage pipe that impacts the mitigation area. The relocation of the stockade fence on
the property line will satisfy the concerns of the encroachment issue.
Motion to approve the variance to work within the 50’ buffer zone subject to the mitigation: Frank Schellenger
Second: Brad Kirlin
Vote: 4-0-0
Motion to approve an Order of Conditions pending Board of Health approval and execution of the easement to be recorded at the Registry of Deeds:
Frank Schellenger
Second: Brad Kirlin
Vote: 4-0-0
Appointments
7:15 PM Appointment with Ken Anderson of Anderson Surveys, Inc. to discuss options regarding the previous complaint on 30 East Washington Street. (continued from 4/1/2015)
Mr. Anderson, P.L.S. approached the Commission with an old site plan (dated 4/13/1990) regarding the Dias property. He was there to seek guidance from the Commission as to what was required to maintain compliance. Mr. Kemmett suggested that the resource area and buffer zones are defined to prohibit vegetation removal and protect the property line. Mr. Anderson clarified that the Commission wanted a plan with a newly marked line with conservation posts. To this end, he proposed the use of fiberglass posts instead of cedar posts. He will check on the web and send the link to the Commission.
Discussions
Dean Anderson would like to approach the Commission and discuss violations/enforcement for property owned by Chuck Montgomery at 71 Ocean Avenue.
Mr. Dean Anderson approached the Commission requesting that Mr. Montgomery plant a tree prior to 7/17/15 when his Order of Conditions will expire under the Permit Extension Act. A review of the file indicates he has until 2017 to plant a tree of the same species to equal the diameter at breast height of the tree cut without permission. Mr. Anderson was of the opinion that “A wrong-doing is not considered for a violation and the extension does not apply.” Mr. Kemmett suggested a review the minutes from that time period to determine what is necessary. Mr. Montgomery paid a fine in March 2009. Ms. Muncy will review the file to determine a resolution and place on an upcoming agenda.
Thomas Mill – Ms. Muncy will check with the Thomas Mill Committee and ask that they call around to figure out who wants or can use the compost toilet or come up with a cost to remove it. Mr. Clemons suggested that we check with The Wildlands Trust to see if they want it. Mr. Kemmett said “we created the Mill Committee as a sub-committee to deal with the Mill.” Mr. Kirlin suggested that we check with the Town Administrator about disposing Town-owned asset. Perhaps the Historical Commission would like to take over the daily management of the mill with the Thomas Mill Committee.
Designation of representatives to various Town Committee’s
- Energy Committee – John Kemmett
- Oldham Pond Committee – Frank Schellenger
- Community Preservation Committee – John Kemmett
Motion to approve designee’s: Frank Schellenger
Second: Brad Kirlin
Vote: 4-0-0
Old Business/New Business
Amory Engineers/Invoice - signed
Advertising/Invoice – signed
Order of Conditions for 775 West Washington St. (Rear), Map 66, Lot 5A-2 for Priolo Realty Development (DEP #SE175-0663) - signed
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 PM: Frank Schellenger
Second: John Kemmett
Vote: 4-0-0
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