CONSERVATION COMMISSION
July 16, 2008
7:00 PM
1130 Main Street
Holden Senior Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Anthony Costello, Michael Scott, Ken Strom, Robert Lowell, and Lenny Anderson
Members Absent: Matt Kennedy
Staff Present: Pamela Harding, Teresa McIntyre
Others: C. Mossman, K. Votruba, R. Gauvin, R. Sampson, D. Lindblom, G. Lindblom, and G. Krevosky.
The meeting began at 7:05 PM
NOTICE of INTENT – 2451 Main Street – J & K Ventures – Revised plan was submitted. As requested by the Commission, the Stormcepter was eliminated, the level spreader was added, and grass pavers replaced pavement. However, it was lacking a restoration plan and parking spaces, 15 and 16, were still noted on the plan. It was explained to the representative that these items were to be included in the revised plans. After some discussion, L. Anderson made a motion to recommend that the Order would be held until the Commission received the corrected plans. K. Strom seconded the motion. All in favor.
NOTICE of INTENT – 315 Mason Road – Continued until next meeting.
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY – 336 Sterling Road - C. Mossman presented a proposal to pump, crush, and remove an existing septic tank and install a new one. All wetlands were to be flagged. K. Strom made a motion to recommend a Negative Determination with the conditions that erosion controls be installed and inspected. M. Scott seconded the motion. All in favor.
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY – 45 Paugus Road – Proposal was presented to build a deck that is within 39 feet from a brook. No trees are to be removed and no grading is to be done. A. Costello walked the site and stated that the brook appeared to be perennial. After a short discussion, the Commission asked that the soil being disturbed be stabilized and that vehicles access the site from the side of the house. No erosion control was necessary. A. Costello made a motion to recommend a Negative Determination of Applicability. K. Strom seconded the motion. All in favor.
NOTICE OF INTENT – North Street – a proposal was presented that would require a wetland resource area crossing to access a construction site for a new home. The 48-foot long driveway will cross the road at a drainage swale and will be 12 feet in width with approximately 750s.f. of fill. Discussion ensued regarding drainage in the area and the issue that only one member received updated plans showing a stonewall and a smaller area to be cleared. R Lowell requested that the calculations for drainage be checked, as it appears that a larger pipe at the culvert might be needed, and that updated plans be available to all Committee members. Continued until next meeting.
EXTENSION PERMIT ORDER OF CONDITIONS – Lots 4 & 5A, Lots 13 & 14 - Chapin Road – Applicant has not begun work yet and has requested a 2-year extension. K. Strom made a motion to extend the Order for 2 more years. L. Anderson seconded the motion. All in favor.
CONSERVATION RESTRICTION – Holden Hills Golf Course – The Operation and Maintenance Plan was reviewed by the Committee members. A. Costello voiced a concern regarding the use of large quantities of insecticides and fungicides. A discussion followed regarding whether or not there should be a restriction on their use. A. Costello then made a motion to adopt the Conservation Restriction with the addition that the use of insecticides and fungicides is kept to a bare minimum. L. Anderson seconded. All in favor.
MINUTES – A motion was made by L. Anderson to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2007 and June 4, 2008. M. Scott seconded. All in favor.
L. Anderson made a motion to adjourn. K. Strom seconded. All in favor.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2008.
July 16, 2008 minutes approved September 3, 2008.
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Teresa T. McIntyre
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