7:45 p.m. Hearing Continuance, RDA (unsettled) Public Hearing Lot 106, 61 Eisenhower Drive:
Peg called for a motion to continue the Klayman Hearing, Lot 106, 61 Eisenhower Drive, until the applicant notifies the Commission to arrange a joint site visit of the property.
Hank moved. Mike seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
7:50 p.m., Discuss Town Counsel's memo regarding Sale of Parcels B and S, Shaw's Plaza:
The Commission discussed Atty. Gelerman's memo dated 11/11/02, regarding the sale of Parcel "B"
and Parcel "S", Shaw's Plaza.
The Commission reviewed Atty. Gelerman's opinion regarding the various options available with regard to Parcel "B".
Peg called for a motion to enforce condition number 48, requiring that Parcel "B" would be deeded to the Town under the control and management of the Conservation Commission.
Mike moved. Kathy seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
The Commission reviewed Atty. Gelerman's opinion regarding the various options available relative to the.2200 acre parcel of paved land known as, Parcel "S".
Peg called for a motion to proceed with the Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $35,000. for the .2200 acre Parcel "S", and that the $35,000. will be used to purchase replacement Conservation Land. Peter moved. Mike seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:05 p.m. Discussion of Open Space and Recreation Master Plan:
Peg discussed with the Commission, the meeting she attended with Greg and Dave Clifton. A consultant has submitted a proposal to the Recreation Department for the updates of the Open Space and Recreation Master Plan.
Peg explained to the Commission that Dave is spearheading with Ben the allocation of funds for the project, and that the scope of the consultant's work would include the formatting and advertising of a public survey with questions regarding Open Space. In an effort to keep the cost down for this project, Peg requested assistance from the Commission members for their time to review and correct documents, update maps, and to arrange meetings. Peg suggested that the Commission start working on the project at their December 5th meeting.
8:10 p.m. Sharon DPW Billings Street Sidewalk Project, Hearing Continuance DEP # SE-280-435:
Abutter, Alice Skolnik, 174 Billings Street was present.
The Commission reviewed the revised sidewalk improvement plans dated 11/08/02. The DPW proposes to move the 3" bituminous sidewalk up to meet the curb. Topsoil will be removed and replaced with dense grade gravel as required to meet the grade.
Peg called for a motion to accept the revised Plans and to close the hearing.
Mike moved. Kathy seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 5-0-0.
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8:15 p.m. Public Hearing - RDA, Trail Improvements near the Sharon Community Center. Boy Scout Troop 77 in Canton, Eagle Scout Project:
Ben Jones presented photographs of the proposed project and a sketch of the side and end view of the proposed footbridge to the Commission. At the front of the trail, he proposes to arrange a kiosk with fishing and wildlife information. A 7' wide footbridge constructed of Mahogany with arsenic free pressure treated wood with sitting benches on top is proposed over an existing concrete dam. Steel cables will be used in the framework. A small boardwalk over a gully on the trail will also be constructed of mahogany on pressure treated arsenic free wood. The trail will double back. As a form of erosion control, he proposes to put wood chips on the false trails with brush placed in the front of the trails.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing and to issue a Negative Determination with the conditionthat the breach of the boardwalk is filled in with gravel.
Mike moved. Hank seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:30 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed a voucher for Consultant Forrest Emery's Preliminary review of the
"Estates at Borderland" and for his review of Lot # 106, 61 Eisenhower Drive. A Certificate
of Compliance was signed for Lot #8, 83 Aspen Road, and also for Lot #20, 82 Aspen Road.
A Negative Determination of Applicability was signed for the Ben Jones Eagle Scout Project
for improving the trails near the Community Center.
8:35 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the November 7, 2002 Meeting Minutes with corrections.
Hank moved. Mike seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:40 p.m. Other Issues:
The Commission reviewed the letter received from Mr. Goodband regarding his property on
Norwood Street and Edgehill Road in Sharon.
Katherine Roth, utilizing her laptop computer, showed the Commission aerial views of the
wetland encroachment areas in the Town of Sharon as illustrated by DEP.
9:00 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn. Hank moved. Kathy seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
