CONSERVATION COMMISSION
December 2, 2009
7:00 PM
1130 Main Street
Holden Senior Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Robert Lowell, Anthony Costello, Matt Kennedy, Michael Scott and Ken Strom.
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Dan Hazen, Teresa McIntyre
Others: Paul McManus, Bruce and Carol Daigneau, Gretchen Folsom, Cheryl Tremblay, Julian Votruba, Marcia and Bradley Cummings, David Cyganski, Kris (not legible), Marilyn Vars, Carl Hultgren, Arthur Allen, Jim Robinson, Donna Ripley, Joe Kalinowski, Raymond Wisniewski, Joe Evangelista, Dave Brunelle, Albert N. Cecchini, C. Keratsis, Steven Gallo, Hossein Haghanizadeh.
The meeting began at 7:00 PM.
NOTICE OF INTENT - Winterberry Hollow - P. Graves, who represented the applicant, pointed out substantive issues in the draft of the Order of Conditions. After reviewing the reference documents, K. Strom asked for clarification on (h) of the Special Conditions regarding the ORAD. M. Scott asked that the O&M be filed as a reference document. M. Kennedy asked that on #31 - that the ">" symbol be replaced with the words, "greater than", and that the word, "inches" should be used rather than quotation marks. Also requested by the Commission was that the blue comments should be removed on (d), (e), and (f) and the red comments should remain the same. M. Scott made a motion to issue the Order of Conditions as presented with the changes discussed. To be included, is the O&M plan to be referenced as a
current condition. K. Strom seconded the motion. All were in favor.
NOTICE OF INTENT - Lot 21 Larkspur Rd - J. Votruba, representing the applicant, presented plans to build a single-family home within 15' of the wetland area. The Commission discussed the position of the driveway and possible changes to its location. M. Kennedy suggested that the representative return with a plan that shows respect to the wetlands. He also suggested that the applicant should check with the Town regarding the turn-around. The floor was then open to the public. An abutter informed the Commission that there was a 4'x4' sinkhole in the wetland area. Information was noted. With no further comments or questions, the Commission agreed to continue the hearing until the next meeting.
NOTICE OF INTENT - Lot A & B - Malden St - A. Allen, representing Sunshine Land Development, presented his proposal to build a single-family home on each lot. There was dicussion between the representative and the Commission regarding stream statistics and flooding issues. The floor was then opened to the public. An abutter questioned the representative as to the size of the homes and whether or not there was a study done of the flooding issues. Several other abutters made comments regarding the lots and what had been told to them in the past regarding what could and could not be built on the lots.
With no further comments from the public or the Commission, K. Strom made a motion to close the hearing on both lots. M. Scott seconded the motion. All were in favor. K. Strom then made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions with the special conditions that the applicant provides a recharge drywell for roof run-off, and prepares a plan illustrating permanent demarcation structures to delineate the wetland boundary. R. Lowell seconded the motion. All were in favor.
NOTICE OF INTENT - 40 Nelson St Addition - a proposal was presented to build an addition within the 100' buffer zone. R. Lowell did the site walk and found no concerns. K. Strom asked that the hay bale line be revised to run the shortest distance between the limit of the project disturbance and the wetland boundary. No questions from the public. R. Lowell made a motion to close the hearing. K. Strom seconded the motion. K. Strom made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions with the special condition that the hay bale line be moved to run directly from the northeast corner of the shed to the corner of the deck. R. Lowell seconded the motion. All were in favor.
ALDEN WOODS SWALE - Abutter, Joe Kalinowski, addressed the Commission as to whether a swale was still needed. K. Strom stated that the Commission was waiting for soil maps and updated calculations. The applicant's representative was not present to respond, so the hearing was continued until the next meeting.
DISCUSSION - WACHUSETT WOODS - C. Hultgren, representing the applicant, updated the Commission on work still needs to be done to meet the requirements for a Certificate of Compliance. Discussion ensued regarding the expiration of the original Order of Conditions. There was further discussion regarding the depression ponds, the high groundwater, and the breakout that occured over the summer. He asked the Commission whether or not it was necessary to build groundwater recharge areas when there is already groundwater coming out of the ground. The Commission stated that it was necessary. There was no further discussion.
REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION - 209 Newell Rd - Applicant was unable to attend meeting. However, the Commission went ahead and reviewed the proposal for removing storm-damaged trees a wetland area. K. Strom stated that no skidders or heavy equipment is to be used. M. Scott made a motion to issue a Negative Determination. K. Strom seconded the motion. All were in favor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - Lots 1, 3, and 4 - Mark Circle - D. Hazen reported that all boulders are in place and the lots are in compliance. A. Costello made a motion to issue Certificates of Compliance for Lots 1, 3, and 4. R. Lowell seconded the motion. All were in favor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - Lot 14 & 26 - Wagner Meadows - D. Hazen stated that compliance still has not been met. Continued until next meeting.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - Surrey Lane Extension - D. Hazen informed the Commission that all work has been completed. M. Scott made a motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance. K. Strom seconded the motion. All were in favor.
K. Strom made a motion to adjourn. M. Scott seconded the motion. All were in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2010.
The minutes of December 6, 2009 were approved on January 6, 2010.
Teresa T. McIntyre, Recording Secretary
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