SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
February 4, 2009
MINUTES
Approved: _________________
Present: Mark Briggs, Chair, Joyce Smith, Co-Chair, Daniel Rice, Jack Sheehan
Unavailable: Francis Gatto
Staff: Wanda M. Bien, Secretary
Brandon Faneuf, Consultant
Wetland Concerns
7:00pm 9 Maple Street
Present: Eleanor Bousquet, owner
Geo Lake Plate
E. Bousquet asked what they need to do to install the Geo System and/or pond loop?
M. Briggs asked how the system works.
E. Bousquet replied it draws the heat out of the water in the winter and draws the cool out of the water.
M. Briggs stated the Commission would like references on these systems and research needs to be done. He asked if someone has done either of these systems in this area.
A plan is needed for a Notice of Intent filing. This may require a waterway license so check with the State to see if there are any regulations on this type of system. He will volunteer to do some research on this new system.
E. Bousquet said a geothermal has been installed in Douglas.
J. Sheehan said to review what could be impacted because this is a new system.
7:15pm 512 Central Turnpike
DEP#303-0664
Present: Martin Linder, owner
Issue with Maguire Billing
A check was received from Mr. Linder for the payment to Maguire Group. A letter would be sent to Mr. Linder on receipt of the check and to advise the Commission when he will start the remediation.
NEW BUSINESS
3.5 Sunrise Drive
DEP#303-0680
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:25pm. M. Briggs read the hearing notice as it appeared in the Millbury Sutton Chronicle.
The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Linda Erickson, M.D. Realty Trust, Lincoln, NH. The project consists of repairs to the existing retaining wall at Ramshorn Pond, and repairs to existing house and septic system outside the 100í buffer zone.
Present: Norman Hill, Land Planning, for Robert Murphy, Murphy Associates, Linda Erickson, M. D.
Realty Trust, owner.
N. Hill explained the existing home, shed, and the existing cesspool that is in failure. They will put in a new septic system with a pump tank. They want to put a deck on the lake side of the house and a small addition on the front of the house, fix the roof, supports, and siding on the shed. The existing stone wall is in disrepair and would be rebuilt during the draw down in the same foot prints. The owner would like to also build a new garage. They will need a waiver from the Board of Health, because they need to stay 50í away from the neighbors septic. The cesspool will be
removed , pumped and filled. There are no trees that need to come down for the septic. The Board of Health had an issue with the hole that was dug for a septic system the year before, which should have not been done. Now this septic system may only get done in the summer months. He is going to try to fill the hole this week, then go back to the Board of Health.
B. Faneuf and Sally Paul, his assistant, reviewed the pictures from the site visit they did on February 3, 2009.
The Conservation would do a site visit sometime in March after the snow melts.
Motion: To continue, with the applicantís permission, to March 18, 2009, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 4-0-0
CONTINUATIONS
107 Boston Road
DEP#303-0668
The continuation was opened at 7:55pm. 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: Paul Hutnak, Heritage Design Group, for Sandra Roy, Hair Inc., owner
P. Hutnak continued, with the applicantís permission, to February 18, 2009.
Motion: To continue, with the applicantís permission, to February 18, 2009, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 4-0-0
Planning Board has continued due to issues that still have not been resolved for the Planning Board and the Fire Department.
Torrey Road/Lake Manchaug/Manchaug Reservoir Corp. Interface, Inc.
DEP#303-0669
The continuation was opened at 8:00pm. 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, & Michael Chowinski P.E. from Stantec Inc., Jeff Coffin, P. E., Kleinschmidt Assoc Wendy Porter, Interface Global, owner of Dam, Don Cooper, Attorney.
W. Porter gave four handouts to all the Board members, consisting of Manchaug Reservoir Corporation NOI document, Kleinschmidt operations restrictions report, Revised Manchaug Reservoir Operation and Maintenance information, and Stantec NOI revisions and rule curve information. She reviewed each report. The Dam Safety report was also submitted, however there was no response from them yet.
J. Coffin spoke about avoiding over topping the dam and using the Dam BRK Model, and because of this there is an emergency action plan. He reviewed the rule curve at the 516 height.
M. Chowinski explained the maintaining of the modified rule curve, the 8 points of wetland protection, and the brook trout.
M. Briggs stated the goal is to maintain the habitat in the resource area and asked when the caretaker inspects the dam.
W. Porter replied the caretaker inspects the dam daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonally in certain areas.
D. Rudge reviewed what the caretaker looks for in the dam inspection.
Abutters:
David Schmidt, President Manchaug Pond Association, asked the Office of Dam Safety to come to one of their meetings, but their reply was no. All they do is set guidelines.
Bill Cozensa is concerned with the lowering of the water levels, the dead fish, and no spawning this year.
The Commission requested an emergency action plan before the next meeting, and suggested they needed a professional opinion.
Motion: To continue, with the applicantís permission, to February 18, 2009, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 4-0-0
Anyone interested in purchasing the DVD for this particular part of the meeting, please contact Pam Nicholís in the Cable office or you can view the minutes at www.suttonma.org.
BOARD BUSINESS
The Board reviewed pictures and Information for 48 Griggs Road, and the revised plans for 51 Griggs Road.
Discussed fixing the bylaw brochure #4.5.6 to reflect Brandonís fees for the Town Meeting in May
Added to the spring site visit list are 22 Cote Lane and 3.5 Sunrise Ave.
Minutes
The Board voted on the minutes of, 12-03-08, 01-07-09, & 01-21-09.
Motion: To approve the minutes of 12-03-09, 01-07-09, & 01-21-09 corrected by J. Smith,
by J. Sheehan
2nd: D. Rice
Vote: 4-0-0
Motion: To adjourn, by J. Sheehan
2nd: J. Smith
Vote: 4-0-0
Adjourned at 10:45pm.
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