Conservation Commission
Meeting
September 23, 2004
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Stephan Glicken, Janet Dunlap, Peter Holden and Stephen Cremer were the members present.
7:45 p.m.: Herb Chambers of Sharon, LLC, met with the Commission to discuss the final drainage
plan 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.
Rick submitted revised site plan dated 9/20/04. He explained to the Commission that the ZBA approved the proposed project on 9/22/04 and referenced the revised plan.
Peg requested that a letter be submitted to the Commission by the Applicant requesting the hearing and to include list of the proposed changes regarding the revised plan.
Rick presented a brief statement concerning the revised site plan and reviewed information that was previously presented to the Commission regarding the proposed project.
The proposed building design has been slightly revised.
(One corner of the building has been modified to have a rounded contour as opposed to square.)
All of the on-site drainage is designed to flow into deep sump catch basins and discharge into
stormceptor treatment systems and infiltration fields, before emptying the excess water flow into a culvert by the brook on the property.
Rick addressed the issues previously presented by Peter O'Cain. Rick designed a new drainage calculation plan by changing the minimum time of concentration to be at least 5 minutes for the proposed project.
Rick does not feel that the proposed drainage calculation plan would negatively impact the
downstream wetland areas located at the Walpole Country Club.
Rick proposes to install water quality tanks and velocity control devices regarding the drainage on
Route One.
Following the concerns expressed by the abutters present at the ZBA hearing, (Mr. Goode and Mr. Higgins), Rick proposes to reduce the height of the outside lighting fixtures located at the rear of the building. (The height of the lighting fixtures has been reduced to 24' with 2" bases.)
As a result of negotiations with the abutters present at the ZBA hearing, Rick proposes to
plant two rows of American Arborvitae trees on the 10' earthern berm located at the rear of the property.
(10' to12' tall American Arborvitae Trees are proposed.)
At the Board of Health's request, Rick enlarged the design of the proposed septic system. This resulted in relocating some of the leaching distribution pipes approximately 5' to 10' closer to the proposed building.
Attorney Joel Fishman submitted to the Commission a memorandum in support of this application filing.
Attorney Fishman requested that the Commission make a finding that the stream on the Sansone property is an intermittent and to make no finding with respect to the Gutierrez property.
Peg called for a motion to accept the information as received with the understanding that the hearing will be closed pending Hank Langstroth's review of the drainage calculations based on the new plan.
Stephan Glicken moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:00 p.m., N.O.I. Hearing continuance filed by the Sharon DPW for the proposed installation of a 2 ½" bituminous binder course between 335 and 371 Mountain Street. DEP File # SE-280-459:
Abutters were present in the audience. See attached list.
Eric Hooper, Superintendent of the Sharon DPW appeared before the Commission and submitted the green abutter cards.
Eric presented to the Commission a plan entitled, "Proposed Roadway Maintenance Binder on Mountain Street in Sharon, Mass" - dated 8/20/04.
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Eric presented to the Commission an aerial photo outlining the location of the wetland areas surrounding the proposed project site.
Eric explained the scope of the proposed project to the Commission.
To install an 18' wide bituminous binder roadway located approximately between 335 and 371 Mountain Street. The proposed plan is to make the existing roadway flat by installing a 2 ½ (The Town has been spending approximately $10,000 per year in an effort to maintain the roadway.)
Eric described the type of soil underneath the surface of the roadway as clay and rock.
Approximately 400' of drainage piping has been installed underneath the roadway, outside of the wetland buffer zone.
There is no infiltration beneath the road surface. The height of the groundwater in that area is 1'.
Abutter Rita Corey - 282 Mountain Street, commented to the Commission that she is concerned for the safety of the area high school and college students because they frequently train for cross country track in the area of the proposed project. Rita also stated that she would like to see the proposed project postponed until the results are known regarding the Town's effort to purchase the Rattlesnake Hill parcel.
Selectman Walter J. Roach- 25 Lakeview Street, stated to the Commission that on two different occasions members of the Board of Selectmen voted in favor of a maintenance project for that section of the roadway. He told the Commission that too much time and money has been spent over the years in an effort to keep that area of the roadway in good repair. It is his opinion that people who utilize that section of Mountain Street for their own recreational use is a secondary concern to keeping the roadway in good repair for motorists. The residents in Town deserve to drive on safe roadways. As Road Commissioners, The Board of Selectmen has done their best to keep up with the maintenance of that section of roadway over the years. Selectman Roach stated that Mr. Giorgio and other residents who frequently drive
on that section of roadway previously met with the Board of Selectmen concerning the hazardous road conditions during inclement weather. In consulting with Eric Hooper, the Selectmen recently voted in favor of the proposed project.
Richard Gray - 756 Mountain Street, expressed his concern to the Commission regarding a previous motion made by the Selectmen to approve paving a section of roadway approximately 14' to 16' wide for the proposed project. Mr. Gray read aloud to the Commission a legal document citing that the traveled part of Mountain Street shall be constructed not less than 30' in width. He indicated to the Commission that the existing layout of the roadway might not be correct.
Peg explained to Mr. Gray that the Commission has jurisdiction relating only to wetland concerns
regarding the proposed project.
Eric Hooper explained to the Commission that plans are proposed to install an 18' wide bituminous binder course because that is the width of the asphalt-paving machine.
Peg suggested that Selectman Roach recommend to the Board of Selectmen to amend their previous motion to accept a proposal of an area no wider than 18' for the installation of bituminous binder course, as per the design of the asphalt-paving machine.
Peg requested that a new plan be submitted showing the siltfence/haybale installation along the wetland areas numbered 1,3,5,6,7.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing pending receipt of the revised plan indicating the erosion control measures.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:45 p.m., Accept Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called and made a motion to accept the 8/5/04 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. 3-0-2.
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Peg called for a motion to accept the 7/15/04 Meeting Minutes as presented.
Stephen Cremer moved. Janet Dunlap seconded. Voted. 3-0-2.
Peg called for a motion to approve the 9/9/04 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Stephan Glicken moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. 3-0-2.
9:00 p.m., Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. Order of Conditions for the DPW Mountain Street Project.
DEP File # SE-280-459.
9:05 p.m., Old/New Business:
RHOSA Raffle/Donation
Rita Corey met with the Commission and submitted information pamphlets regarding the RHOSA Raffle. Rita explained that the funds received from the RHOSA Raffle/Donation would help with the payment of legal fees incurred in the preservation efforts of the Rattlesnake Hill Parcel.
Rita suggested that if the RHOSA Raffle/Donation is successful, a similar event could be held in the future to help provide funds for the Conservation Land Account.
Rita inquired if the Commission thought it necessary to retain the services of an attorney to represent their concerns regarding the King Philips Estates Appeal.
Peg stated that she is waiting for a reply from Town Counsel as to whether or not the ZBA could represent the Commission's concerns regarding the King Philips Estates Appeal.
RDA Public Hearing Continuance - Richard & Brenda Kelley
Peg called for a motion to open the hearing for Richard and Brenda Kelley and to continue the hearing until another date is requested by the Applicant.
Jane Dunlap moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:10 p.m., Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Stephen Cremer moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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