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05/05/2010
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
May 5, 2010
7:00 PM
1130 Main Street
Holden Senior Center

MINUTES

Members Present: Robert Lowell, Michael Scott, Matt Kennedy, Michael Krikonis and Ken Strom

Members Absent: Anthony Costello

Staff Present: Pam Harding, Teresa McIntyre

Others: E. Alfred Swenson, G. Kiritsy and S. Morrison

The meeting began at 7:00 PM.

NOTICE OF INTENT - C.B. Blair Development Stoney Brook - Sewer Extension - Reservoir Street - G. Kiritsy, representing the applicant, presented a proposal for a gravity-fed sewer line. The construction will be within 100' feet of a bordering vegetated wetland. Discussion ensued regarding specifics such as use of hay bales and the actual length of the road disturbance.

With no further questions or comments from the Commission, the floor was opened to the public for comment.

With no questions or comments from the public, M. Scott made a motion to close the hearing. R. Lowell seconded the motion. All were in favor.

M. Scott then made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions with the special condition that the dewatering operations must go to the undisturbed area outside of the wetlands or downstream in the ditch by Station 129, R. Lowell seconded the motion, unanimously approved.

NOTICE OF INTENT - 550 Manning Street - K. Strom recused himself. S. Morrison, representing the applicant, presented the proposal for an addition and site work within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland. Discussion ensued regarding the system designed to handle the roof runoff.

With no further questions or comments from the Commission, the floor was opened to the public.

There were no questions or comments from the public. R. Lowell made a motion to close the hearing. M. Krikonis seconded the motion. Vote was 4-0, in favor. R. Lowell made another motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions. M. Scott seconded the motion. Vote was 4-0, in favor. K. Strom rejoined the meeting at this time.

PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION - 112 Arizona Ave - C. Bergeron presented a preliminary plan for the construction of a garage to determine if a Notice of Intent was needed. There was a short discussion regarding the culvert under the driveway and drainage issues. Following this discussion, it was the decision of the Commission that an NOI was necessary since there was going to be construction next to a resource area.

AMENDMENT TO ORDER - 23 Larkspur Road - Applicant was not present. K. Strom agreed to take a look at the site and report back to the Commission.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - 10 Mark Circle - P. Harding explained that original certificate was not recorded and a new document needed to be signed and sent to the applicant. The Commission agreed to sign the replacement.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - 482 Wachusett Street - Installation of a septic system - P. Harding informed the Commission that all the conditions have been met. R. Lowell made a motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance. M. Scott seconded the motion. All were in favor.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE - 1951-1773 Main Street - sewer extension for Stone Ridge Estates. P. Harding informed the Commission that all the conditions have been met. K. Strom made a motion to issue a Certificate of Compliance. M. Scott seconded the motion. All were in favor.

M. Scott made a motion to adjourn. R. Lowell seconded the motion. All were in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50PM.

The next meeting is scheduled June 2, 2010.

The minutes of May 5, 2010 were approved on June 2, 2010.

Teresa T. McIntyre, Recording Secretary