Conservation Commission
Meeting
June 20, 2002
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Janet Dunlap and Hank Langstroth were the members present. Peter Holden arrived at 7:54 p.m.
7:45 p.m., N.O.I. 253 Mountain Street, George Brickell. Elevate existing house, install full foundation and new septic:
Henry Munson, engineer from Toomey Munson Associates, represented the applicant and presented the legal packet and a design of the proposed project to the Commission. He stated that a two-story house is being proposed in place of the one story existing. The proposed plan is to jack the house up, install a full foundation under it and set the house back down on top of the new foundation. The new septic system is designed for a three-bedroom house and would be installed in the front yard and be serviced by gravity from the house. The existing cesspool in the backyard would be pumped, filled-in and abandoned. It is located approximately 40' from the bordering vegetated wetland. There is a small seasonal pond, a bank to that pond, and a separate bordering vegetated wetland off to one side. The house will be
outside of the 25' Buffer Zone. The house and approximately 50% of the septic work is within the 100' Buffer Zone in the front yard.
Peter Holden arrived at 7:54 p.m.
To the right of the house, the gravel driveway will remain unchanged. The reinforced concrete retaining wall will be rock faced. The basic grade in the back and side of the house would remain unchanged.
Peg stated that the limit of work will be the haybale line.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing contingent upon receipt of the number from DEP.
Hank moved. Janet seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:00 p.m., Abbreviated N.O.I., Joanne Craig, 32 Beach Road. Repair existing retaining wall by Lake Massapoag:
Joanne Craig, Bob Fisham from True Green New England Landscape design, appeared before the Commission.
Joanne presented to the Commission, a copy of a 1917 map that details a stonewall that borders for the properties along Beach Road. It is a 131.5' retaining wall located at the edge of her property and abuts Lake Massapoag. Repairing the wall will help control the continuing degradation. Joanne has been experiencing increasing erosion problems and would like to replace the rocks that have been falling out from the wall. The face portion of her wall has collapsed into the water. All natural stones steps are proposed in the middle of the stonewall.
Bob proposes to use a small skid steer with a backhoe attachment to move large stones. The depth of the wall is unknown. The amount of water at the wall ranges from non-existent to 12".
The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program has been notified of the proposed project.
Peg concluded that the Order of Conditions would state the following:
Upon completing the uncovering of the face-work, the contractor will contact the Conservation Commission Office so that Greg can do an inspection.
The siltfence will be placed in the water.
The work area will be tarped.
The DEP number will be posted in two places - the lake side and the road side.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing contingent upon receipt of the DEP number.
Janet moved. Hank seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 4-0-0.
8:15 p.m., N.O.I., A.G.A., Lot 2, Lou Stubbs Lane. The Applicant has withdrawn the pool proposal & staked out the deck area:
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Peg and Peter recused themselves from the Hearing and left the Meeting Room.
The applicant was absent from the Hearing. See attached list of abutters present.
Hank opened the Hearing and stated that the applicant had submitted a revised plan dated 6/19/02, to the Commission which deleted the previously proposed swimming pool. The proposal for the revision indicates that the proposed deck has been staked out.
Janet suggested the applicant consider not using pressure treated wood for the construction of the proposed deck, as it is partially within the 100' Buffer.
The abutters present expressed their opposition regarding the previous plan for a proposed pool and were pleased it has been withdrawn from the project. The abutters discussed their concerns regarding the installation and maintenance of the Swale on the property. The builder is to be notified that maintenance of the drain swale and siltation fencing is required.
Janet moved to continue the Hearing until the 11th of July. Hank seconded. Voted 2-0-0.
8:35 p.m., N.O.I., Sharon Recreation Dept. - Proposal for Beech Tree Park:
See attached list of abutters present.
The Gopen's were the spokesmen for the Beech Tree Park Committee. Miriam Gopen read aloud to the Commission the proposal for Beech Tree Park. (See attached)
Christine Gavin, landscape designer, was introduced to the Commission and presented a drawing of the proposed project.
Janet inquired if security in the area would be jeopardized by any of the proposed plant designs.
Christine explained that low plants are intended to insure no hidden areas.
The Commission discussed the proposed work within the buffer.
Christine explained that in order to lay out the pathways, invasive plants need to be removed.
Peg suggested that the Town DPW spray them with Round Up. Christine stated that paths would be excavated 3" deep and would consist of stone-dust material. The paths would be 4' wide to accommodate wheelchairs.
A potential Eagle Scout is interested in building the boardwalk. As one option for constructing the boardwalk, the Commission suggested anchored concrete tubes.
Peter inquired if landscape areas with specific plans are proposed for this project and, if so, he would like the Commission to review those proposed plans. Mr. Gopen anticipates that there would be partially landscaped areas similar to a park.
Peg concluded that this is basically a Town project with volunteer workers within the Community.
Peg stated that the details on constructing the boardwalk would be included in the Order of Conditions.
On the project, especially in the area of jurisdiction of the buffer, there would be contact with the Commission. Approximately every six months, a person from the Committee will appear with an update to the Commission.
Mike Fillion, structural engineer, was sitting in the audience and volunteered his time to the Beech Tree Park Committee for the proposed project.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing contingent upon receipt of the DEP number and with the
conditions that the Commission discussed.
Janet moved. Peter seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:50 p.m., Hearing continuance, Wetlands Delineation - 71 East Street, Michael & Kristen Fillion:
Mike appeared before the Commission and presented plans from Philip Barske regarding
the proposed plantings.
Peg stated that the conditions on the Determination would state the following:
All plants will be non-invasive.
The siltfence erosion control facing at the 100' Buffer is the limit of work toward the wetland area.
The majority of the construction work will be upgradient of the Buffer Zone.
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By the Fall of 2002, there will be some progress on the planting area and by the Fall of 2003, the whole work area will be completed.
Peg concluded that work outside the Buffer could start now.
The haybale line to be included on new plans.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing under the conditions the Commission discussed and upon receipt of the updated plans.
Janet moved. Peter seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
Peg called for a motion for the Commission to vote for a Negative Determination. (Referencing the acceptance of the wetland line as it is and stating that there shall be no work done in the area that would alter it).
Hank moved. Peter seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:20 p.m., Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the June 6, 2002, Meeting Minutes as amended.
Janet moved. Hank seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:25 p.m., Signatures:
The Commission signed:
Order of Conditions for Joanne Craig, 32 Beach Road. DEP # SE-280-428
Order of Conditions for George Brickell, 253 Mountain Street. DEP # SE-280-430
Order of Conditions for The Sharon Recreation Dept., Beech Tree Park Project. DEP # SE-280-429
Determination of Applicability, Mike Fillion, 71 East Street.
Bills
9: 40 p.m. Rattlesnake Hill Purchase Update:
Peg announced to the Commission that The House Ways and Means Committee voted to authorize
the State to purchase Rattlesnake Hill.
9:50 p.m., Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Hank moved. Peter seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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