Lenox Conservation Commission
July 15, 2010
Minutes
Town Hall
Members present: Chair Neal Carpenter, NC; Joe Strauch, JS; Vince Ammendola, VA; Rose Fitzgerald Casey, RFC; Dick Ferren, DF; David Lane, DL;
Absent with notification: Tim Flanagan, TF
RDA, Theresa C. Roberts, 17 Willow Ln., Map 44 Parcel 56. The purpose of the RDA was to have the wetland delineation approved. No work is proposed.
Making the presentation was Shannon Boomsma of White Engineering Inc. Present was Teresa Roberts.
Mark Birrell, an abutter, was also present.
Ms. Boomsma provided a site plan. VA made a motion to approve a Positive 2 Determination and JS seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 4-0.
DL arrived at the end of this meeting, therefore he did not vote.
Notice of Intent, David Ward, LD Associates, Inc., 55 Pittsfield Rd, Map 17 Parcel 40. Construction of townhouses and associated driveways, parking and infrastructure. File # 198-0255 (Previous file number which is still open: # 198-217) Bob Fournier of SK Design, Inc., requested a continuance from originally scheduled hearing of Feb. 18, 2010. First meeting held on March 11, 2010, continued to April 1, April 15, May 20, June 3, July 1, 2010 and July 15, 2010.
Present were Matt Puntin of SK Design, Inc. and David Ward of LD Associates, Inc.
NC advised that TF was out of town but still had questions on soil characteristics.
In the latest plans, test pit data was provided as requested; however in the area of the new infiltration units, Mark Stinson of MA DEP mentioned that a second test pit in the excavation area would be preferred.
NC asked Mr. Puntin what standards were being used to calculate the Storm Water information regarding the new project areas. Mr. Puntin replied that the calculations are based on the current Storm Water standards. A question came up about the functionality of the existing infiltration units and according to Mr. Puntin, Mark Stinson had commented that as long as there were no new point discharges, it is not considered to be a new project.
NC questioned the limit of work that is shown on the plan which extends into the tree line at the southwest corner of the development. He was clear that the trees are to remain. Mr. Puntin and Mr. Ward said that this was either a carry over from a previous plan or a drafting error. The limit of work does not extend into the tree line.
A follow up on the wood turtle habitat restoration remains unresolved. Mr. Ward stated that Tom Tyning provided a proposal to LD Associates, but he would like a second opinion.
NC advised that there would be a special condition in the Order of Conditions that the Commission must be notified when the holes are prepared for the new infiltrators, so that the Commission can observe the soil conditions prior to chamber installation
DL made a motion to continue this hearing to 7:30 pm Aug 5, 2010. RFC seconded the motion and the Commission voted to agree 6-0.
NC told Mr. Puntin and Mr. Ward that he would be in touch with MA DEP to ask for clarification and also with TF and would provide the results the applicants so that they could have time to respond at the next meeting.
Other Business:
1) Open Meeting Law: Copies of the revised Open Meeting Law were provided to the Commissioners via email on July 7, 2010. NC, VA, JS, DF, and RFC provided signed statements that they had read the document.
2) Edith Wharton Park: DL asked if he should mow and NC agreed.
Minutes: DF made a motion to approve the minutes of July 1, 2010 and JS seconded the motion. The Commission voted to approve 4-0-2 with DL and RFC abstaining as they were not present for that meeting.
Site Visits:
1) 17 Willow Ln. On July 8, 2010, attended by VA and NC. TF went later. Cris Roberts and Shannon Boomsma were also present.
2) 127 Lime Kiln Rd., Ellen Merritt. Ms. Merritt had requested a Certificate of Compliance. The Commission set up an appointment for a site visit on July 8, 2010, but no one was home and the Commission could not access the property because of dogs.
3) RDA, Rolling Hills. A site visit will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
RFC made a motion to adjourn and JS seconded the motion. The Commission voted to adjourn at 8:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Ammendola
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