CONSERVATION COMMISSION
April 2, 2008
7:00 PM
1130 Main Street
Holden Senior Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Anthony Costello, Robert Lowell, Matt Kennedy, Michael Scott, N. Rocheleau, L. Anderson, and Ken Strom.
Members Absent: Leonard Anderson left at 8:43 PM and returned at 8:55 PM.
Staff Present: Pamela Harding, Teresa McIntyre
Others: J. Zingarelli, R. McWater, D. Fillow, B. Hughes, K. Votrube, J.Votrube, J. Lee, R. Ball, J. Lowe, C. Cole, K. Trudell, C. Hanson, D. Getman, A. Carr, D. Lawton, K. Lawton, D. McLaughlin, T. Briggs, C. and G. Marshall, S. Jordon, J. & B. Erickson, A. Stone
The meeting began at 7:00 PM
Town Engineer - J. Zingarelli presented a plan that proposed improvements to an area of Mason Rd. The work would be done in two phases: drainage work would be completed this year, and the road reconstruction completed next year. The Commission had some concerns that the detention pond was too close to the wetland boundary. Suggested pulling back 10’ feet from current edge.
Forest Management Plan – Holden Town Forest – J. Lee presented a proposal for wood cutting in the Town Forest. Stands #1 and #2 are ready to start. The plan creates 1600 feet of new trail. Patch cuts will be ¼ to ½ acre in size. There were concerns from the bidders regarding the size limitation of the access gate and the height of the sign over the roadway. There could be additional costs replace the gate and to relocate the sign. Also proposed was a new road and grading. Concerns regarding wildlife in the proposed areas were expressed. After discussion, K. Strom suggested that a site walk be scheduled to observe the areas of interest. Discussion was opened to the public. D. Fillow and R. McWaters, abutters to the site, disputed the boundary shown on the plan. The Commission asked
for the dispute to be settled out of the hearing. The Chairman stated that the boundary issue needed to be resolved before filing. Also, there needed to be some discussion with DPW regarding the issues with the gate, road improvements, and sign. Continued until next meeting.
ANRAD – Pine Tree Lane – Pine Hill, LLC – The Commission moved to continue until the next meeting in order to observe a potential vernal pool under the local wetland bylaws.
Notice of Intent – 2451 Main Street – Site walk was conducted earlier today. Title search was presented to the Commission as requested from the last meeting. Discussion ensued questioning whether the site can be considered degraded or not. The Commission will pose this question to DEP. Continued until next meeting.
Certificate of Compliance – 2451 Main Street – waiting for as built. Continued until next meeting.
Notice of Intent – 18 Industrial Drive – T. Briggs addressed property boundary issues from last meeting. Abutter’s representative stated that they need time to resolve the issues and are unable to make a decision at this time. Also discussed were some restoration issues. The Commission requested that the slope be reduced from 2:1 to 3:1. They also requested a more detailed maintenance plan. Continued until next meeting to allow further conversation with abutters.
Notice of Intent – Lot 2, Highland Street – Proposal to build a single family home within 100’ buffer of a wetland area. Drainage issues were discussed at length. Satisfied with the proposal, R. Lowell moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions. A. Costello seconded the motion. All in favor.
Notice of Intent - 407 Highland Street – S. Jordan, from Eco-Tech, presented a proposal to demolish a home and construct a new one as far away from the wetlands as the setback will allow. The Commission led a discussion regarding the area where the wetlands are affected. Following this discussion, the Commission agreed to issue an Order of Conditions with the following conditions: No more mowing will be done in the marked wetland area. There will be an area of demarcation made with a permanent material, such as stone. Also, the pool must not be discharged into the wetlands. N. Rocheleau made a motion to close. K. Strom seconded. All in favor.
Notice of Intent – Salisbury Street – NSTAR – Gas Line Installation – C. Schell presented the proposal to install a gas line in a wetland area. During construction, only 400 feet at a time will be exposed. All fill will be used and excess will be trucked off site that day. It will be determined whether they will go over or under the culvert at Dawson Pond at the time of excavation. M. Scott made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions. K. Strom seconded. All in favor.
Rondeau Road – Lot 3 – an informal Request for Determination regarding a driveway that abuts wetland area. After reviewing the proposal, the Commission stated it was ok to use the driveway as access, but to file a RDA to make improvements after the building permit is issued.
Boy Scouts – Eagle Scout Project – C. Hanson presented his Eagle Scout project to the Commission for their review. He proposes to replace small bridges with telephone poles and 2 x 6 boards in the trail area behind Mayo Elementary School. The telephone poles will be cut to 10-foot lengths and hauled by hand. The Commission agreed with the proposed project.
Minutes – A motion was made by M. Scott to approve the March 5, 2008 meeting minutes with the addition to the description of the perennial brook under 2451 Main Street as reading, “ to the left and rear of the building.” N. Rocheleau seconded. All in favor.
N. Rocheleau motioned to close the public meeting. M. Scott seconded. All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2008.
April 2, 2008 minutes were approved on May 7, 2008.
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Teresa T. McIntyre, Recording Secretary
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