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DRAFT
PRINCETON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR MEETING
February 17, 2015
PRESENT:
John Vieira, Susan Mitchell, Holly Palmgren, Ron Thompson and Brian Keevan from the PCC were in attendance as well as Larry Todd associate member.
MEETING:
John Vieira called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Draft Plans were submitted by Terra Environmental for the Town of Princeton for the reconstruction of Route 140 (Redemption Rock Trail) from the East Princeton Fire Station to the Route 31 intersection. The project consists of full-depth widening of the traveled way from an existing 24'-26' of pavement to a proposed 30' of pavement which will provide two-11' travel lanes and two-4' paved shoulders for enhanced safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, etc. Ancillary work shall include tree removal where necessary, relocation of utility poles, construction/repair of culvert headwalls, replacement of compromised culvert(s), cleaning of drainage structures and culverts, grading of earthen shoulders beyond the pavement, and installation of erosion controls. Holly Palmgren as an abutter recused herself from this project. No Notice
of Intent has been received as of yet. The applicant did not attend but requested in writing to continue the hearing to the March 17, 2015 meeting, in a letter dated February 24, 2015.
NEW BUSINESS:
- A Request for an extension of an Order of Conditions for Parcel/Lot 70 Lovers Lane for Mark Walker, DEP File # 267-0331. A redlined plan showing the enlarged dimensions of the house plans was submitted. Public Hearing opened at 7:05 PM and closed at 7:12 PM. PCC accepted the changes to plans as minor changes. A 1 year extension was issued that expires April 17, 2016.
- A Request for an extension of an Order of Conditions for Dianna and Herbert Markley for Map 14 – Lot 4-3 Calamint Hill Road North DEP File No. 257-260, that expired on November 16, 2015. Public Hearing opened at 7:13 PM and closed at 7:30 PM. A January 24 site visit was scheduled but due to snow had to be canceled. Replication of wetlands needs to be addressed and completed. PCC issued a 1 year extension so the wetland replications can be completed. A site visit when snow has gone with a wetlands consultant present.. A 1 year extension was issued to November 16, 2016.
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- A Compromise and Settlement Agreement between Janice G. Marsh, Chapter 7 Trustee and Barre Savings Bank for 58 Rhodes Road, Princeton for Brian and Gail Lever. John Vieira will contact the lawyer to find out what obligations the PCC has for this.
- PCC wrote a letter of recommendation to the Selectmen for Brett Trowbridge to be a PCC member. No action has been taken to date.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
NONE
FOREST CUTTING PLANS:
NONE
The January 20, 2014 minutes were accepted with minor changes.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Marsha Dowdy
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