Conservation Commission
Meeting
July 15, 2004
Hank Langstroth Acting Chairman, Stephen Cremer, Janet Dunlap, and Peter Holden were the members present.
7:45 p.m., N.O.I. Public Hearing filed by Charles & Nick Mirrione. Proposed construction of a
residential subdivision roadway with associated site work & storm water management
at 155-157 North Main Street:
Present - Ann Marton, Representative from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. Scott Faria, an Engineer from Gallagher Engineering. Applicants, Nick & Christina Mirrione. Abutters were also present. See attached list.
Hank reviewed the history of the proposed project with the audience:
A Public Hearing was previously held with the Commission regarding an ANRAD filing submitted by the Applicants to identify the boundaries of the wetland resource areas on the proposed project site. Based on the information received from the Conservation Administrator's inspection of the proposed wetland line in the area of flag #21 and confirmation of the certified vernal pool on the site, the boundaries for the wetland resource areas and certified vernal pool were determined by the Commission.
Order of Resource Area Delineation Permit was issued to the Applicants. DEP # SE-280-452.
Ann Marton represented the Applicants and submitted the green abutter cards to the Commission.
Ann presented a profile of the wetland resource areas and proposed roadway to the Commission:
Three non-contiguous BVW's have been identified on the proposed site. The certified vernal pool
is located within the large BVW in the eastern portion of the site.
Proposed is construction of a 22' wide subdivision roadway entitled, "Hunter's Ridge Road", extending to a cul-de-sac with an emergency access road by Cheryl Drive. The proposed roadway is designed for providing access to approximately 50 single house lots. Most of the proposed associated site work is outside of the 100' Buffer Zone. A small portion of the proposed roadway and two storm water detention basins are designed within the 100' Buffer Zone to a BVW. No work is proposed within the 50' No Build Zone and construction for the proposed building structures are outside of the 100' Buffer Zone.
Scott Faria from Gallagher Engineering reviewed proposed plans entitled, "Hunter's Ridge, an Active Adult Retirement Development", dated May 5, 2004 with the Commission.
Scott presented a scope of the proposed storm water management system and drainage calculations to the Commission:
The proposed storm water management has been designed for up to a 100- year storm event for the 20.76-acre parcel located east of North Main Street.
Proposed installation of hooded catch basins with sumps and drainage pipes at 300' intervals along the subdivision roadway. The proposed catch basins would drain into manholes before discharging into three detention basins equipped with sediment forebays.
Scott stated that at a recently held Planning Board Hearing regarding the proposed project the Sharon DPW requested gas/oil separator type manholes be installed. (Scott to include them on revised plan).
Two large common septic systems are proposed for the project that would disperse into a large pump chamber located in the front lawn by the proposed Community Building. Approximately 80 additional perc tests to be performed on the soils at the proposed site before permitting with the Board of Health.
Negotiations with the Planning Board are pending regarding a 10% open space density bonus for the proposed project. (The Planning Board has requested that the available open space on the proposed site be reserved for public access to the walking trails on the property).
Greg questioned if the 10% open space density bonus is warranted considering the proposed layout on the site plan.
Abutter Israel Yaar, 53 Lantern Lane - expressed concern of the possible negative impact to Town Well # 4 from the outflow from the proposed septic system's leaching field on the site.
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Scott explained to Mr. Yaar that the outflow from the leaching field for the proposed septic system is not in close proximity to Well # 4.
Abutter Wayne Godlin, 49 Lantern Lane- expressed concern of the possible negative impact to the wetlands east of the proposed subdivision caused by the outflow of the proposed leaching field.
Applicant Nick Mirrione stated that he is considering redesigning the proposed septic system by placing part of the leaching field near the sloped area in the back portion of the proposed site.
Abutter Pat Mulligan Abber, 16 Cheryl Drive - requested information regarding the drainage calculations proposed for the project.
Scott explained the formula he used for determining the drainage calculations for the proposed project.
Abutter Bob Sikora, 161 N. Main Street - inquired if the stream in the central portion of the site was determined as an intermittent.
Hank replied that the issue pertaining to that intermittent stream had been addressed in the previous filing.
The Commission stated their concerns regarding the significant amount of grade work proposed within the Buffer Zone for this project.
Hank called for a motion to continue the hearing until August 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:30 p.m., N.O.I. Hearing Continuance, filed by Herb Chambers of Sharon, LLC, for the proposed redevelopment of an existing gravel pit as a full service auto dealership at 15 & 55 General Edwards Highway, DEP # SE-280-454:
Rick Merrikin, an Engineer from American Engineering represented the Applicant. Attorney Joel Fishman was also present. Abutter Bill Goode was present in the audience.
Rick presented 15 General Edwards Highway Site Plan with revised date 5/25/04 to the Commission.
Rick explained to the Commission that the layout regarding the entrance to the proposed building has been revised and some of the outside parking and vehicle storage spaces have been eliminated.
Rick reviewed the final design plan for the proposed drainage system with the Commission:
The water runoff and infiltration has been reduced by approximately 15% for the proposed project.
The entire replacement of the drainage pipeline is proposed.
The proposed 6 infiltration systems are designed for a 100-year storm event
The size of the proposed replacement culvert by the intermittent stream is 42" to control 125 cfs.
Stormceptor units to be installed at the front of detention basins to control storm water runoff.
Hay bales to be installed around proposed catch basins with silt fabric placed on top of the catch basins.
The proposed operation and maintenance plan for the facility is pending review by the Town Engineer.
A meeting is scheduled with the Mass Highway Department to discuss connecting the two drainage lines located on Rte.#1 that empty into the brook at the proposed site.
Abutter Bill Goode requested a copy of the proposed drainage calculations upon approval by the Town.
Attorney Joel Fishman stated that the Applicant is meeting with the ZBA regarding the proposed project and requested that the Commission submit a letter to the ZBA before July 28 approving the proposed site plan.
The Commission agreed to submit a letter to the ZBA as requested.
Hank called for a motion to continue the hearing until 8/5/04.
Stephen Cremer moved. Janet Dunlap seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:45 p.m. ANRAD Hearing Continuance filed by Akinyemi Arokodare for the proposed review of the submitted wetland resource area delineation at 214-218 Mountain Street:
Due to the proponent's absence Hank called for a motion to continue the Hearing until August 5.
Janet Dunlap moved. Peter Holden seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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8:50 p.m. Abbreviated N.O.I. Public Hearing filed by Ingrid & Kenneth Einstein for the proposed
construction of additions to a single family residence at 6 Fox Hollow Lane:
Due to the absence of the Applicants, Hank called for a motion to continue the Hearing until August 5.
Janet Dunlap moved. Peter Holden seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:00 p.m., Dr. Fred Martin - King Philip's Rocks Discussion:
Dr. Fred Martin met with the Commission to discuss the pending Chapter 40B proposal with the ZBA for a subdivision consisting of 12 house lots on East Hill, approximately 200 yards from King Philip's Cave.
Dr. Martin expressed the importance of maintaining efforts to preserve the archaeology of King Philip's site.
He reviewed with the Commission his recommendation to the ZBA to consider the development of 4 houses versus 12 for the proposed 40-B.
Dr., Martin discussed the issue of the water runoff from the top of East Hill with the Commission.
He explained that the excess water runoff from the hill eventually empties into a catch basin on Conservation property. Dr. Martin recommended that the developer be required to request a drainage easement from the Commission for the proposed project.
The Commission provided Dr. Martin with a copy of a letter previously submitted to the ZBA in support of preserving the viewshed from the contiguous archeological site extending upgradient on the subject property and recommended that the Applicant be requested to submit various means of mitigation to lessen the impact to the integrity of the contiguous Conservation Land.
9:15 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Hank called for a motion to accept the July 1, 2004 Meeting Minutes contingent upon
Peg Arguimbau's approval regarding the details pertaining to the soil testing information for Glendale Village.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:20 p.m. General Business:
Peter Dangelo, 140 Maskwonicut Street
Hank called for a motion to close the hearing for Peter Dangelo, 140 Maskwonicut Street,
DEP#SE-280-431.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
Letter from the Commission to Eric Hooper, Sharon DPW Superintendent
The members of the Commission concurred to prepare a letter to Eric Hooper
requesting the reinstallation of flashboards in the existing Town water control structures as
soon as possible.
9:40 p.m., Adjournment:
Hank called for a motion to adjourn.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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