CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Town of Monterey, Massachusetts
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 8, 2018
Present: Marion Simon, Mark Little, Kimberly Wetherell
Absent: Jeremy Rawitz
The meeting convened at 6:00 pm
Continued Hearings:
Quagliata – NOI – 4 Point Rd – placement of sand along the bank of Lake Garfield to maintain a beach area.
This is a continued hearing. No one was present. DEP file number has not been received yet as the applicant has not set in the necessary paperwork to DEP. Table hearing for next meeting.
Green – RDA – 26 Sylvan Rd – remove rotting retaining wall and replace with boulders (M. Little)
This is a continued hearing. No one was present. Table hearing for next meeting.
Johnson – NOI – 12 Riverwood Way – to construct a 3 bedroom single family home to be serviced by the existing infrastructure.
Wetherell conducted a site visit prior to the meeting. Little and Simon will schedule a future site visit. Wetherell questioned the degraded Mike Kulig of Berkshire Engineering on behalf of Mr. Johnson was present and briefly described the proposed project. The septic design was revised under a prior permit and installed. Location of the main house will be re-located. Mike Kulig will reply to DEP comments and copy the commission. Hearing will continue at the Sept. meeting
New Hearings:
Rosenbaum – NOI – 12 Laurel Bank Road – proposed project is to remove existing structures and rebuild a new residence in approximately the same location as the existing cottage.
Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbaum were present with Mark Reynolds of Kelly Granger, Parsons & Associates, Inc. Mr. Reynolds submitted a revised septic design plan and described the proposed project in detail including erosion control. Bob Hart of 10 Laurel Bank Rd and an abutter of 19 years made the following comments regarding the proposed project:
- Property is low line and prone to flooding.
- After a new well was installed 5 to 6 years prior to the proposed project, there has been excessive run off entering his property due to re-grading of the property.
- The proposed footprint is larger relative to what is existing and believes it will reduce ground absorption and increase runoff on to his property.
- The proposed septic system (jet treatment) will be less than 20 feet to his picnic area and there will be a constant noise and will negatively impact his quality of life.
Mr. Reynolds responded to Mr. Hart’s comments. The Terrace will be an open jointed slate roof preventing some runoff. Planting a buffer to suppress the constant sound from the septic can be considered. The proposed project was approved with a standard order of conditions and special conditions.
Enforcement & Emergency Orders and Ratifications:
16 Woodland – Owner has not responded to EO sent. Wetherell will look into the Monterey’s enforcement procedure.
For Discussion:
Mail was reviewed
Minutes from July 2018 were approved as written.
Mike Kulig of Berkshire Engineering questioned the commission regarding a septic repair for 10 Phelps Rd. in a flood plain Zone A. Wetherell will research the site, contact M. Kulig and make a recommendation on how to proceed.
Members reviewed ZBA applications for the following:
- 73 Chestnut Hill Rd – Cell Tower
Members have no comments. The proposed project was approved prior to the current commission
- 12 Laurel Bank Rd – Demolition of Cottage and Construction of Cottage and Studio
Members commented regarding the proposed footprint and the impact on the absorption and storm water run-off. Wetherell will send comments and OOC to the ZBA.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm
Submitted by: Kimberly Wetherell, Conservation Commission
Cc: Conservation Commission Board Members.
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