CONSERVATION COMMISSION
April 6, 2011
7:00 PM
1130 Main Street
Holden Senior Center
MINUTES
Members Present: Matthew Kennedy, Robert Lowell, Michael Scott, Mark Helfrick, Anthony Costello, Kenneth Strom, and Michael Krikonis
Staff Present: Pamela Harding
Others: Michael Hannon, Carl Hultgren, Scott Morrison, and David Getman
The meeting began at 7:00 PM
7:00 p.m.
Notice of Intent - Quinapoxet Street Jefferson Meadows, LLC – Removal of Fill This is a continued public hearing from March 2, 2011. The Commission conducted a site visit prior to the meeting. Carl Hultgren reviewed changes to the plan, which included updated wetland flag locations resulting in a slight alteration to the stream crossing to reduce impacts. The area of wetland fill was slightly reduced to 963 square feet, the pavement width is 24’ but reduced to 14’ at the crossing this resulted in an increase to the stormwater management area. The gravel roadway radius was increased to accommodate construction vehicles. A wetland fill and replication plan were presented by EcoTec.
Robert Lowell asked why the arch for the wetland crossing had to be so large, Carl Hultgren stated the design required the 6’ height to obtain the width and support needed for the crossing. The Operation and Maintenance Plan is included in the Stormwater Management Plan. Kenneth Strom made a motion to close the hearing, Robert Lowell Seconded the motion, all were in favor, 7-0.
Kenneth Strom made a motion to issue the standard Order of Conditions and to use the dewatering procedures as specified in the NOI Addendum. Michael Scott seconded the motion, all were in favor, 7-0.
Documents presented during review:
Driveway Construction Plan, in Holden, Mass Quinapoxet Street Prepared by Quinn Engineer, Inc. for Jefferson Meadows, LLC with a date of March 31, 2011
Addendum to Notice of Intent prepared by EcoTec, Inc. dated April 1, 2011
available for viewing at the Department of Growth Management
Discussion of Wetlands Bylaw The Commission reviewed the final draft of amendments to the Wetlands Bylaw for inclusion on the Town Meeting warrant. Michael Krikonis made a motion to recommend the Bylaw be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for placement on the Town Meeting warrant, Anthony Costello seconded the motion, all were in favor.
Documents presented during review:
Amendments to Wetland Bylaw Article XXIII
Available for viewing at the Deparment of Growth Management
77 Timber Lane – The Commission reviewed a proposal to conduct minimal clearing to expand a yard at 77 Timber Lane. The work is minimal and the Applicant will maintain a 25’ setback from an intermittent stream. The Commission agreed a filing would not be necessary.
Robert Lowell made a motion to approve the March 2, 2011 minutes, Mark Helfrick seconded the motion, Michael Krikonis abstained, the motion passed 6-0 in favor.
Michael Scott made a motion to adjourn. Michael. Krikonis seconded the motion, the motion passed 7-0, all in favor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2011.
The April 6, 2011 Minutes were approved on May 4, 2011.
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Pamela Harding, Conservation Agent
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