CONSERVATION COMMISSION
April 3, 2013
7:00 p.m.
1130 Main Street
Holden Senior Center
Members Present:
Michael Krikonis, Michael Scott, Robert Lowell
Kenneth Strom, Matthew Kennedy
Members Absent:
Luke Boucher, Anthony Costello
Staff Present:
Pamela Harding, Conservation Agent
Isabel McCauley, Senior Civil Engineer
Others:Gary Shepard, David E. Ross Associates, Inc.;
Matthew Kennedy opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m NOTICE OF INTENT - DEP File # 183-571 HOWATT - Lot E-1 Chapin Road – The public hearing notice was read A new filing has been submitted for the construction of a single family home, septic system and well within the 100’ buffer zone of a bordering vegetated wetland.
Matthew Kennedy asked about a perennial stream that was located on Chapin Road, the stream was located on the opposite side of the roadway and the lot was out of the riverfront area. There was a intermittent stream and associated wetlands located on the property and the topography made the determination of boundary clear. All flags and soil test locations were clearly marked on site. There was no questions f2rom the Commission Robert Lowell madea mtoin to close the public hearing, Kenneth Strom seconded the motion, all were in favor, 5-0. Robert Lowell made a motion to issue a standard Order of Conditions with a special condition that a permandent demarcation be placed at the 25’ no disturb zone, Michael Krikonis second the motion, all were in favor. 5-0.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – Newell Road Culvert Improvements – A narrative and plan are included for guard rail and culvert repairs on Newell Road.
EXTENSION OF TIME – Fisher Terrace Fisher Terrace, LLC DEP File #183-459 The Applicant was asked to evaluate the required replication area, install erosion controls and conduct maintenance to the stormwater system prior to an extension of time being granted, no new information has been received.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION Reforestation Grant – The Town of Holden is being awarded $40,000 for the planting of shade trees on public property, suggestions on locations are being gathered.
PARTIAL RELEASE OF COVENANT – 117 Fox Hill Drive DEP File # 183-39
PARTIAL RELEASE OF COVENANT – 102 Sycamore Drive DEP File # 183-39 Both properties are encumbered by a Order of Conditions that was issued for the Fox Hill subdivision, neither lot is jurisdictional under the wetlands protection act and the owners have requested partial releases.
EXTENSIONS OF TIME – Wachusett Woods Subdivision and Lots 15-25 The Orders expire in April, 2013 and the Applicant is requesting an extension of time.
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE Highlands of Holden (f.k.a. Deer Run)
Vista Circle I will bring the as-built information to the meeting. The Applicant is seeking road acceptance at the May, 2013 Town Meeting.
AMENDMENT TO ORDER OF RESOURCE AREA DELINEATION - 143 Quinapoxet Street - Goddard Consulting, LLC DEP File #183-570 An ORAD was issued at the February meeting, the Applicant has revised the wetland flagging based on the Conservation Commissions decision and requested the new flag locations be approved. Only two revised copies of the plan and a cover letter were submitted as part of the amendment package.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Kenneth Strom made a motion to approve the March 6, 2013 minutes, Robert Lowell seconded the motion, Michael Krikonis abstained, motion passed 5-0.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2013
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