Conservation Commission
Meeting
February 27, 2003
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Mike Cook, Stephan Glicken, Peter Holden, Katherine Roth and Hank Langstroth were the members present.
7:45 p.m. Public Hearing - Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation, Proposed 40B,
155 Mansfield Street. Applicant, ERPOL Construction, LLC. DEP File #
SE-280-437:
Dr. John Rockwood, Senior Environmental Scientist from EcoTec, Inc., represented the applicant and submitted abutter's list to the Commission.
David Wluka stated, for the record, that he was present for this Hearing as an agent, not as a principal.
The abutters present: Debbie & Bernie Waggenheim, 159 Mansfield Street, Michael Levine,
157 Mansfield Street. Sharon residents, Charlotte & Isadore Friedman, 30 Marcus Road were also present.
Dr. Rockwood explained to the Commission that he filed the Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation application to determine the BVW Boundary, the Upper Bank Boundary to the stream located off-site to the north of the property. Also, to determine that there is no Riverfront Area present on the property or bordering land subject to flooding. Dr. Rockwood visited the site on three occasions to delineate the wetlands. (March 20, 2001, October 25, 2002, January 9, 2003.) On January 9, 2003, he replaced approximately 9 wetland flags that were missing from the rear of the property. Toomey-Munson surveyed the new flags and they are noted on the submitted Site Plan. Flag #'s A1 through A37 delineate the
boundary of BVW located near the western and northern property boundaries associated with streams located in the southwestern corner of the site and off-site to the north. Some of the plant species observed include red maple, common greenbrier, and sweet pepper-bush. Flag # A37 connects to flag # B20.
Flag #'s B1 through B34 delineate the upper boundary of Bank associated with a stream located
off-site to the north.
In response to the Phoenix Environmental Group letter, Dr. Rockwood is proposing to modify the Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation form by just requesting determination of the BVW Boundary and the Bank Boundary Resource Areas. The request to determine the Riverfront Area on the property will be withdrawn. A filing to address the Riverfront Area will be made at a later date.
Peg asked Dr. Rockwood to submit a letter to the Commission requesting modification of the resource areas.
Peg informed Mr. Rockwood that it would be necessary for the Commission to visit the site to inspect the wetland boundaries and he will be notified when the Commission confirms a date.
Peg asked the abutters present if they had any questions regarding this project.
Resident, Isadore Friedman, questioned if construction for the project has started because he has noticed that land has been disturbed and trees have been removed on the property. Mr. Friedman expressed concern that flooding may occur from the disturbance on the property.
David Wluka stated, for the record, that no permits have been obtained to construct buildings on the site.
Dr. Rockwood explained to Mr. Friedman that the machine allowed on the property to dig test holes has caused the disturbance on the property.
Peg explained the certification of a perennial stream for abutter, Debbie Waggenheim.
Peg called for a motion to continue the Hearing until 7:45 p.m. on March 20, 2003.
Mike recused himself due to his friendship with David Wluka, as David is present for this Hearing as an agent for this property, not as a principal. Stephan moved. Hank seconded. Voted. 5-0-1.
8:15 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the February 6, 2003 Meeting Minutes, as amended.
Hank moved. Stephan seconded. Voted. 4-0-2.
8:20 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. Certificate of Compliance DEP File # SE-280-408, for Brook Meadow Country Club. 2 Certificates of Compliance for Intoccia Construction, Lot # 37 (14-A)
DEP File # SE-280-389 & DEP File # SE-280-366.
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8:25 p.m. Other Business:
Greg presented to the Commission, a copy of an "As Built Plan" entitled, "Glendale Village" on
Rob's Lane. (A possible 40B project)
Peg read aloud to the Commission a letter received from Crest Development, the owner's of Shaw's Plaza.
The letter states that the owners of Shaw's Plaza are willing to contribute up to $30,000 (but not more than the Town's actual cost) to acquire for the Town's ownership of the parcel of land that abuts the lake.
The offer is contingent upon the Town conveying to Shaw's Plaza, the Title to Parcel "S".
The Town will need to receive approval for this conveyance from both a Town Meeting Vote and the State Legislature.
The Commission agreed to contact Mr. Hauserman. The Commission also agreed to submit a Warrant Article at the Annual Town Meeting to approve the land conveyance.
Peg read aloud to the Commission a letter from Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. Between late February and early April, depending on the weather, they request permission to close the Moose Hill Parkway intersection up to Rte.#27, (on 3 occasions) in order to allow yellow spotted salamanders safe passage from their winter dens to the vernal pools associated with the Kendall's Pond.
Katherine Roth reviewed, for the Commission, the meeting she and Stephan attended with
Rory McGreger, Chairman of Water Management Advisory Committee.
Kathy explained that the purpose of their meeting was to coordinate future water planning for the Town.
Stephan said they discussed how they could work with other committees in less of a vacuum.
An effort would be made to attend each other's committee meetings, including the Lake Management Committee meetings.
Stephan said that he would alternate with Kathy to attend committee meetings and they would be in contact with Cliff Towner to invite him to Conservation Commission Meetings.
Stephan said initial discussions were made as to what areas the three committees should be
thinking about in regards to the Town's water issues.
A rough draft of possible considerations was made such as, the concept of water demand, and how to put controls on it, a reassessment of water resources in Town, and the whole issue of monitoring and surveillance for wetland changes, etc.
Stephan summarized for the Commission, the February 13, 2003,Water Management Advisory
Committee Meeting he attended.
Stephan explained that an important part of the meeting was a presentation given by Metcalf & Eddy at which they presented a computerized model of the Town's water delivery system.
Metcalf and Eddy made the projection that a water tank would be built in the Rattlesnake Hill area, and were very much in favor of establishing a high-pressure water service district.
Peg suggested that the Commission discuss the Open Space Plan and the Water Department Capital 5 year Plan at their March 6th SCC Meeting.
9:00 p.m., Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn. Hank moved. Mike seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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