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Conservation Meeting Minutes 1/29/04
Conservation Commission
Meeting
January 29, 2004


Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Stephan Glicken, Katherine Roth, Janet Dunlap and Hank Langstroth, were the members present. Peter Holden arrived at 7:55 p.m.

7:45 p.m., N.O.I. Hearing Continuance, Urmila Realty Trust. Proposed site preparation and installation of utilities associated with construction of a single-family home at 69 Aspen Road, Lot #16. DEP # SE-280-446.

James Miller, Civil Engineer from Miller Engineering, represented the Applicant and submitted a color-coded Revised Plan dated 12/12/03 to the Commission.
The wetland setback has been revised on the Plan to agree with the line in the field
flagged by Greg.
The limit of work is outside of the 50
The hay bale installation along the limit of work area is marked on the Revised Plan.
A description of the native plantings proposed along the grading area between the
two retaining walls is marked on the Revised Plan.
The Order of Conditions to reference along the grading area: required 75% survival of replicated plant species after two growing seasons.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing.
Hank Langstroth moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. 4-0-1.

8:00 p.m., N.O.I. Public Hearing, Jolin Construction Corporation. Proposed Construction of a single-family house with associated site preparation and utilities, Lot #18 Aspen Road. DEP # SE-280-448.

Mark Iverson - Developer, appeared before the Commission.
James Miller, Civil Engineer from Miller Engineering, represented the Applicant and submitted the green abutter cards to the Commission. Mr. Miller presented color-coded Proposed Sewage Disposal System Plan, Lot #18
Aspen Road dated 12/8/03, to the Commission.
There is an existing Conservation Restriction in the back of the property.
Greg visited the site and approved the wetland line as delineated on the Plan submitted.
The grading area is within the 100
The proposed septic system is outside of the 125
The proposed house structure is outside of the100
The Commission specified the following:
The Order of Conditions to state that the design of the open deck remains as
proposed.
The open design style of the deck to be recorded as a permanent condition in the
Certificate of Compliance.
The limit of work to be moved up closer to the lawn area.
The hay bales remain in place until the vegetation returns in the Spring.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing pending the Revised Plan.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.

8:15 p.m., N.O.I. Public Hearing, Jolin Construction Corporation. Preparation of a single-family house with associated site preparation and utilities at Lot #19 Aspen Road. DEP # SE-280-447.

Mark Iverson-Developer, appeared before the Commission.
James Miller, Civil Engineer from Miller Engineering, represented the Applicant and submitted the green abutter cards to the Commission.  
Mr. Miller presented a color-coded Proposed Sewage Disposal System Plan, dated 11/20/03 to the Commission.
The delineation of the 50' No Build Line, 100' Buffer Zone and the 125' wetland setback requirement for the septic system are all marked on the Revised Plan.


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To the left side of the proposed project there is drainage easement with a small retention basin with an access off the roadway.
Peg requested that the hay bale line be moved up closer to the limit of work to each side of the glacial erratic.
Peg called for a motion to close the Hearing upon receipt of the Revised Plan.
Stephan Glicken moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.

8:30 p.m., N.O.I. Public Hearing, Garden Street Realty Trust. Proposed Construction of a single-family residence   and related site and utility work at 18 Garden Street. DEP # SE-280-449.

John Rhoads, Senior Project Manager from Norwood Engineering, represented Sampson Home Builders, Inc., and submitted the green abutter cards to the Commission.
The Applicant, Stephen David, appeared before the Commission.
Mr. Rhoads presented Board of Health Plan dated 12/28/03 to the Commission.
The Proposed project is for a 3-bedroom home on a 17.66-acre parcel owned by Mrs. Drake.
Two septic systems are proposed for the project. The primary location of the septic is on the west side of the property; the reserve area for the septic is on the east side of the property. The Board of Health is currently reviewing the septic Plans. An old garage and an old barn on the property are proposed to be removed.
Peg requested that the structures be removed before the start of the proposed project construction so
that the limit of work line can be moved closer to the 100' Buffer Zone.
Mr. Rhoads stated that the lawn area within 50' of the wetland line would be restored with a wildflower seed mix.
The remainder of the parcel would be dealt with either by a Conservation Restriction or Town Ownership of the parcel. (Approximately 16.85 acres)
The Commission requested that Norwood Engineering submit a letter to the ZBA requesting a waiver on the 90% high and dry requirement.
Peg called for a motion to continue the Hearing until February 12, 2004, at 7:45 p.m.
Janet Dunlap moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.

8:55 p.m. Signatures:

The Commission signed bills. Order of Conditions for Urmila Realty Trust, Lot #16 Aspen Road. DEP # SE-280-446. Order of Conditions for Jolin Construction Corp., Lot #18 Aspen Road. DEP # SE-280-448, and Lot #19 Aspen Road. DEP# SE 280-447.

Hank Langstroth left the meeting at 9:05 p.m.

9:10 p.m., Approve Past Meeting Minutes:

Peg called for a motion to approve the January 8, 2004 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Stephan Glicken moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. 4-0-1.

9:15 p.m. General Business:
Rattlesnake Hill Update
Peg informed the Commission that the ZBA has limited the proposed 40B development to 120 housing units.
The ZBA reduced the number of housing units due to concerns regarding fire safety, wetlands, and wastewater disposal.  
Wluka Negotiations - 155 Mansfield Street Property
Greg notified the Commission that the Trust For Public Land has reviewed some financial figures based on Wluka's proposal and found that Wluka has not owned the land long enough to be considered for a straight donation. The Trust for Public Land speculates that a deal of two houses plus some cash might be conceivable.

9:25 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for motion to adjourn. Janet Dunlap moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.