Conservation Commission
Meeting
January 8, 2004
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Stephan Glicken, Katherine Roth, and Hank Langstroth, were the members present.
Peter Holden arrived at 7:55 p.m., and Stephen Cremer arrived at 8:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m., N.O.I. Public Hearing, Urmila Realty Trust. Proposed site preparation and installation of utilities associated with construction of a single-family home at 69 Aspen Road, Lot #16.
Mark Iverson - Developer, was present in the audience.
James Miller, Civil Engineer from Miller Engineering, represented the Applicant and submitted green abutter cards to the Commission.
Mr. Miller presented Proposed Sewage Disposal Plan, Lot 16 Aspen Road dated 12/8/03, to the Commission and explained that the proposed project is for the development of Lot 16 in the approved subdivision of Townsman Square IV.
Mr. Miller stated that the Applicant would not be increasing the original Conservation Restriction Line for the proposed project.
The flagged wetland line delineated by Greg in the northwest corner of the proposed lot differs from the wetland line defined on the submitted Plan; consequently, there is an intrusion on the wetlands by the proposed project.
It was determined by the Commission to accept the wetland line established by Greg.
The Commission requested that Mr. Miller submit a Revised Plain with the following information:
Delineate the wetland line established by Greg on the Revised Plan.
Move the 6' high boulder-retaining wall located along the 50' No Build Line closer to the driveway.
Provide a list of proposed plantings in the re-grading area from the north side of the driveway to the large retaining wall.
Wrap the Haybale line around the limits of the grading area.
Provide spot grades along the large and small retaining walls to indicate the various height elevations.
Keep the clearing for the proposed project outside of the 50' No Build Line.
Mark Iverson informed the Commission of the proposed development of Lot Numbers 18 & 19 Aspen Road.
He requested that the Commission hold Public Hearings for the lots on the same date as the Hearing Continuance for Lot 16.
Peg called for a motion to continue the Hearing for Lot 16 Aspen Road until January 29th at 7:45 p.m., and to schedule the Public Hearings for Lots 18 & 19 on the same agenda.
Hank Langstroth moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:10 p.m., General Business:
Government Study Committee Meeting
Peg informed the Commission that the Government Study Committee is holding a Public Meeting on January 22nd at 7:00 p.m., in the Sharon High School Library to discuss proposed changes in the Town of Sharon's form of government.
Rattlesnake Hill Update
The Special Election, along with the Presidential Primary Election, will be held on March 2, 2004.
Peg read aloud to the Commission a draft copy of the Rattlesnake Hill ballot question.
Peg explained to the Commission that, in accordance with the law, there would not be a dollar figure listed on the ballot regarding the Rattlesnake Hill question.
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John Haederle has organized applications for grant money with various organizations to help fund the acquisition of Rattlesnake Hill.
The Zoning Board of Appeals decision to approve 120 housing units has been appealed by Striar and by RHOSA. (The petition was for 250 housing units).
The Commission discussed strategies for the acquisition of Rattlesnake Hill, with an emphasis on encouraging residents to attend the special election.
DEP # SE -280-434, Bonnie and David Klayman, Lot 106, Eisenhower Drive.
Peg notified the Commission that the Board of Health has declined the Klayman's variance request for Lot 106, Eisenhower Drive.
Marcy Singer, 11 Owl Drive. DEP# SE-280-444
The Commission received and approved the Revised Plan outlining the dry wells and the roof leaders for the Notice of Intent Application filed by Marcy Singer, 11 Owl Drive. Proposed installation of a new septic system and addition.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing,
Katherine Roth moved. Stephen Creamer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
155 Mansfield Street Property
Greg requested that the Commission consider recommending to the Zoning Board of Appeals the approval of 4 houses located on the westerly side of 155 Mansfield Street (past the King Philip's Rock property). Dave Wluka is proposing to develop the property and build 12 houses on the site.
Peg called for a motion that the Commission recommends to the Zoning Board of Appeals the approval of no more than 4 houses (1 affordable) on the Mansfield Street Property.
Stephen Cremer moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous
8:35 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. Certificate of Compliance for Beagan, 226 Edge Hill Road. DEP # SE-280-375.
(The Beagan's will be utilizing the house as an office). Order of Conditions for Marcy Singer, 11 Owl Drive, DEP # SE-280-444.
8:40 p.m. Approve past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the December 18, 2003 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Stephen Cremer moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. 4-0-2.
8:45 Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Hank Langstroth moved. Peter Holden seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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