SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
November 19, 2008
MINUTES
Approved: _________________
Present: Mark Briggs, Chair, Joyce Smith, Co-Chair, Francis Gatto, Daniel Rice, Jack Sheehan
Staff: Wanda M. Bien, Secretary
Brandon Faneuf, Consultant
Wetland Concerns
7:00pm 154 Singletary Ave
Present: Jesse Nunnemacher
J. Nunnemacher explained that he wanted to cut down all the pine trees. He is concerned about the trees falling because they are within 100’ of the house. One did fall the previous weekend. His main concern is that his girlfriend, who lives there, is allergic to pine trees and can not go in the back of the house. He would like to cut the trees and replace them with high bush blueberries and hardwood trees.
J. Smith replied he needs to replace tree for tree.
M. Briggs said to put something back that is reasonable and that will add to the value of the buffer zone and the functionality. A professional would be able to help with the information as to the where and what should be re-planted.
B. Faneuf questioned the 200’ buffer zone this may be a riverfront or a stream.
J. Sheehan told Mr. Nunnemacher to come back with a landscape plan showing the trees that he wants to re-plant. He suggested filing an RDA for this activity, stating what he wants to do with all the landscaping issues. His argument would be for a negative determination, that he would not be creating any impact to the resource area.
M. Briggs suggested that part of that plan should incorporate ideas of improvement. An example would be blueberry bushes or suggestions from a professional.
NEW BUSINESS
197 Town Farm Road
DEP#303-0678
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:30pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of a proposed single family house with associated septic system, located between 100’ and 200’ riverfront area, and to remove existing house within the riverfront zone.
Present: Jeremy Croteau, Bertin Eng. Assoc, Inc., Keith Selvitelli, owner
J. Croteau explained that the existing house would be torn down and the owner would rebuild a new house. He explained why they put the septic at the beginning of the lot near the roadway. No vegetation would be removed in the riparian zone. They tried to keep everything out of the 100’buffer zone. The barn would be taken down. Mr. Croteau reviewed the septic system and the trees shown on the plans.
J. Sheehan replied the natural limit of disturbance should be the tree line.
B. Faneuf summarized his site visit report, and suggested placing the septic system outside of the riverfront area.
See Attached Ecosystem Report #1
M. Briggs stated they need additional analysis to demonstrate to the Commission that this is the best alternative.
The Board will do a site visit on November 22, 2008 at 9:00am.
Motion: To continue, with the applicant’s permission, to November 19, 2008, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
Existing Right-of-Way(Worc.Prov.Tpke-Rte 146 area in Sutton)
DEP#303-0677
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:00pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of proposing exploratory geotechnical borings within the existing cleared right-of-way.
Present: Daniel McIntyre, National Grid, Ingaborg Hegemann, and Mark Kelley, BSC Group, Ron Kobiak, GZA Geo Environmental
D. McIntyre explained the purpose of the new overhead transmission line to be put in the existing line area from Millbury to Millville Rhode Island, and Connecticut. These lines have not been replaced since the 60’s and 70’s. They will be bringing down the existing vacant standing structures and putting up the new structures. It will take about 18 months to get through the paper process, which brings this to 2009. They will come back with the actual project and Notice of Intent.
They are working on a preliminary process, then will submit the paperwork to the Planning Board, then will come back to Conservation with the actual project filing. There would be a total of 14 borings.
Ingaborg Hegemann explained where the 14 6-inch borings going down 50’ would be done. Only 10 of these borings are in the buffer zone jurisdiction. These borings start just north of the Aggregate parcel on Providence Street, Route 122A at the Millbury line to the Oakhurst Street area. She explained where each boring would be located as shown on the plans along this route.
R. Kobiak read the information on the borings at the Oakhurst street area from the hand out given to the Board. He explained BSC Group would be overseeing this project, and referred to a handout given to the board, which he read. He also reviewed the mats and haybales in detail that would be used on twelve boring areas where necessary. They would be using two drill rigs, which are seven feet wide by twelve feet long by six feet high. These rigs would extend out to about twelve feet. Mr. Kobiak stated he would be supervising the boring process.
Pictures were given to the Commission for the records.
Motion: To continue, with the applicant’s permission, to December 3, 2008, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
CONTINUATIONS
48 Griggs Road
DEP#303-0663
The continuation was opened at 8:45pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of the applicant proposing to raze and rebuild an existing two bedroom SFH with attached garage, install a new well and upgrade an existing sewage disposal system within the 100’ BZ to a BVW.
Present: Todd Brodeau for Sean Hale, LEC Env. Consultants, William Fox, applicant for Estates of Lois Jean White, David Buckley, septic installer, Dave Ross, and Richard Kirby, LEC
T. Brodeau explained in detail the ZBA denial, which was approved after a re-design re-submitted to the ZBA for the set backs and lot coverage. The Board of Health has approved the design of the septic system.
J. Sheehan stated the Commission needs the approved plan from the Board of Health for the records.
T. Brodeau explained the hand out from the architect, given to the Board for review.
See Attached design #3
R. Kirby reviewed his resume, given to the Commission for the records. The revised plans show the reductions and the house that has been shifted further away from the stream and the pond. All structures are now 20’ off the setback. The three-car garage is now a two-car garage. They want to relocate some of the rocks in the stream that are directing the water to the eroded area on the stream bank.
M. Briggs questioned if there would be a dock on the lake, and if so the dock should be put on the plans.
T. Brodeau replied there would be no dock.
M. Fox replied he had no intentions of putting a dock on the lake.
T. Brodeau stated there would be 50-gallon rain barrels proposed on the corners of the house, to manage the storm water, because the ground soils are no good for a rain garden.
B. Faneuf summarized his site visit comments
See Attached Ecosystem report #2
Motion: To close the public hearing, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
Motion: To issue and Order of Conditions subject to signature by a Wetland Scientist
authenticating the plan, detail of the tree planting, detail of the bank stabilization,
detail of the garage rain barrels, and report on the stream conditions in the spring
by a qualified Wetland Scientist, following the stream stabilization and that
monitoring of the project will be done by the Wetland Scientist, qualifications,
name, contact information, etc, and approved by the Conservation Commission,
and no work shall begin subject to no work permitted by this Order may begin unless
and until the applicant receives a subsurface sewage disposal permit from the Sutton
Board of Health which complies with both the requirements of Title V and any more
stringent local standards, and until a copy of said permit is sent to the Conservation
Commission and the Department, and until said permit is sent to the Conservation
commission and department, to modify the detail of the temporary limit of work in the
stone repair area along the stream, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
161 Stone School Road
DEP#303-0676
The continuation was opened at 9:35pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of single family house, septic system, well, etc.
Present: Ronda Tawodros for Robert Murphy, Murphy Associates, Francis Venincasa, owner
M. Briggs explained the questions the Commission had at the last meeting of the number of trees that would be cut down in the buffer zone, and to show the replacement of those trees on the plan.
The old plans were reviewed and a revised plan is needed.
R. Tawodros replied there would be about five trees and they would be replanting five oak trees.
M. Briggs said the Commission is going to send a memo to Mark Brigham to clean up the headwall at the street which carries the pipe under the road, because this pipe is deteriorating.
Mr. Murphy needed to come in with a different plan showing that on the end of the driveway there should be more riprap in this area to disperse the runoff. There should also be a water quality header pipe swale installed. He needs to go back and check on how many of the 5-inch trees had already been cut within the 100’ buffer zone of the pond, and should also write a letter to Mark Brigham of the Highway Department, asking to request a repair of the headwall of the pipe going under Stone School Road.
Motion: To continue, with the applicant’s permission, to December 3, 2008, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
107 Boston Road
DEP#303-0668
The continuation was opened at 10:00pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of demolition of existing residence and construction of a proposed commercial retail facility and associated parking, landscaping, stormwater controls, and utilities.
Present: Chris King for Paul Hutnak, Heritage Design Group, for Sandra Roy, Hair Inc., owner
C. King reviewed a handout from Graves Engineering’s last comments. He will get the completed revised plans to the Commission after all the issues have been addressed. He then reviewed the letter from the Consultant from October 13, 2008. Mr. King told the Board the start date would be in the spring of 2009 as soon as they get the permits. They are still outstanding with the Planning Board.
M. Briggs stated the concern is the end of the driveway and the flow of runoff from the site into Cold Spring Brook.
Motion: To continue to December 3, 2008, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
25 Oakhurst Road/Oakhurst Farm Plaza
DEP#303-0654
The continuation was opened at 10:30pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of an off site infrastructure improvements and water line installation in existing roadway right-of-way with no jurisdictional impacts from the proposed site development.
Not Present William Blais, Andrews Survey, for AJR Realty Trust
W. Blais, Andrews Survey this has been withdrawn per letter received on November 17, 2008.
Motion: To refund consult fees, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
Torrey Road/Lake Manchaug/Manchaug Reservoir Corp. Interface, Inc.
DEP#303-0669
The continuation was opened at 10:35pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The project consists of requesting an Order of Conditions for the newly revised operations and maintenance plan for the Manchaug Reservoir.
Not Present: Nicole Sanford, Stantec Inc., Wendy Porter, Interface Global, owner of Dam, Don Cooper, Attorney.
D. Cooper continued, with the applicant’s permission, to December 3, 2008.
Motion: To continue, with the applicant’s permission, to December 3, 2008, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
BOARD BUSINESS
Vote on Meeting dates for 2009
Motion: To accept the meeting dates for 2009 as listed, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
All discussions were tabled to the next meeting.
Minutes
The Board voted on the minutes of 08-06-08, and 08-20-08.
Motion: To approve the minutes of 08-06-08, and 08-20-08 corrected by J. Smith, by J. Sheehan
2nd: D. Rice
Vote: 5-0-0
Motion: To adjourn, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 5-0-0
Adjourned at 11:15pm.
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