Conservation Commission
Meeting
February 17, 2005
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Stephan Glicken, Katherine Roth, Janet Dunlap and Hank Langstroth, were the members present. Stephen Cremer arrived at 8:30 p.m.
7:45 p.m., N.O.I. Hearing continuance filed by Massapoag Realty Trust for the proposed construction of a single family residence and associated site work at Lot 32 Michael Lane. DEP File # SE-280-402:
Ted Trowbridge, Engineer from Hutchins-Trowbridge Associates, appeared before the Commission
to represent the Applicant and submitted a revised plan dated 1/18/05 entitled, "Sewage Disposal System, Lot 32 Michael Lane, House #2."
Ted Trowbridge explained the proposed revised plan to the Commission:
The size of the footprint for proposed single family residence has been reduced to 1,392 sq.ft.
(The footprint on the original plan was 2,468 sq.ft.)
The proposed new house construction has been moved outside the 100' Buffer Line.
The proposed limit of work is outside the 50' Buffer Line.
The haybale line on the revised plan represents the limit of clearing for the proposed project.
The Commission approved the revised plan as submitted.
Peg requested that the Order of Conditions state the following:
To stake the two far corners of the house prior to construction as a point of reference to the 100' Buffer Line.
To contact the Conservation Administrator before starting the proposed project for inspection of the haybales.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing and to issue the Order of Conditions.
Hank Langstroth moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:00 p.m., N.O.I. Hearing Continuance, Hunter's Ridge Estates. Submittal of revised subdivision plan. DEP File # SE-280-455.
Katherine Roth recused herself from the Hearing, as she is an abutter to the proposed project.
Abutters and interested persons were present in the audience. (See attached list.) Attorney Frederick W. Clark, Jr., project manager was present. Selectman David Grasfield was also in the audience.
Scott Faria and Frank Gallagher, from Gallagher Engineering appeared before the Commission to represent the Applicant.
Scott Faria submitted revised plan dated 1/21/05 to the Commission and stated that the plan reflects the recommendations made by EarthTech's first site review report and the Conservation Administrator's inspection of the proposed project site. The proposed amendments to the plan were previously discussed at an informal meeting with the Commission on February 3, 2005.
Scott Faria reviewed the following changes reflected on the revised plan with the Commission:
Reference: Sheet # 7 of the Plan
The installation of a 6 x 10 rip-rap area with a flared end section pipe to control any excess water flow at the rear of Mr. Bradley's property. The excess water would flow into the proposed drainage system before emptying into Detention Basin 1.
To add a level spreader at the outlet of Detention Basin 1 to allow the water to disperse into a wider
area. (Approximately 50'.) The size and elevation of Detention Basin 1 has been revised to achieve the separation of the basin and the groundwater.
Reference: Sheet # 8 of the Plan
Scott Faria stated that the second wetland on the site is a closed wetland system. (On the previous plan there was a detention basin in the corner of the wetland and Lot # 48 to control the drainage in the roadway.)
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Based on EarthTech's recommendation for controlling the volume of water discharging into the closed wetland system, the locations of the catch basins within the roadway have been re-adjusted, and the detention basin has been eliminated from the plan. An open grate structure is proposed at the end of that wetland to carry the excess water flow into a 200' drainage pipe before emptying into the back wetland area of the site.
Scott Faria feels that the elimination of the detention basin would provide more of an open space area for the proposed project and the open gate structure would help alleviate potential flooding to the surrounding properties.
Reference: Sheet # 9 of the Plan
The Relocation of the detention basin in the back wetland area outside of the 100' Buffer Zone to the front corner of the roadway by the hill where Lots 35 & 36 were previously proposed. The proposed 50' level spreader to dissipate the drainage discharge is located inside the Buffer Zone.
Scott Faria stated he is awaiting EarthTech's second review report before formally submitting the proposed revised plan to the Commission.
Paul Gallagher explained to the Commission that a separate engineering firm by the name of SCG did a separate peer review report on the proposed septic system design. Based on recommendations from SCG, changes to the septic system were made and a revised plan was submitted to the Board of Health.
The Applicant's next meeting with the Board of Health is on March 7, 2005.
A small earthen berm wall is proposed on top of the detention basin located along the roadway by the proposed Clubhouse in place of the previously proposed concrete retaining wall.
Haybales are proposed to be installed along the limit of work for erosion control.
Peg requested that a plan of native species plantings be submitted for screening along the existing trails and along the back portion of the proposed site.
Scott Faria and Paul Gallagher reviewed for the abutters, the proposed changes to the preliminary plan. The revised plan provides approximately 52% of available open space areas for the proposed project.
Abutter Wayne Bradley presented a letter to the Commission addressing his concerns regarding the
proposed project. He also provided the Commission with a copy of a letter previously addressed to the Planning Board regarding the project. Both letters were placed in the office file.
A present abutter voiced his concern for wildlife protection regarding the proposed project, especially along the sloped area at the back portion of the property. The abutter requested an explanation of the CommissionPeg explained the eight areas that are addressed by the Commission under the StatePeg listed for the abutters, some of the Commission's concerns previously presented to the Planning Board regarding the proposed project. One of those concerns was the amount of units designed for the project. Peg explained to the abutters that the Commission has no control over the Planning BoardPeg called for a motion to continue the hearing until March 17, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Stephan Glicken moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. 4-0-1.
Katherine Roth rejoined the meeting at this time.
8:35 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the January 20, 2005 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Stephen Cremer moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. 5-0-1.
Peg called for a motion to approve the January 20, 2005 Executive Session Meeting Minutes as amended.
Hank Langstroth moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. 5-0-1.
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Peg called for a motion to approve the February 3, 2005 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. 3-0-3.
8:50 p.m., Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. Order of Conditions for 32 Michael Lane, DEP File # SE-280-402.
Certificate of Compliance for Horizons for Youth Lot 4 only, DEP File # SE-280-237.
9:00 p.m. Other Business:
Peg asked the members of the Commission to review the documents that Fred Martin previously
submitted regarding the Appeal for King Philip's Rocks Estates. Peg requested that the members of the Commission make a list of the issues that they would like to be negotiated at the pre-hearing.
Peg and Greg are meeting with Attorney Gelerman for an initial discussion regarding obtaining legal representation for the Commission's open space position at the pre-hearing.
Selectman David Grasfield told the Commission that funds might be available in the Town's Litigation Expense Budget should they decide to seek separate legal counsel to represent them at the pre-hearing.
9:15 p.m. Adjournment:
Hank moved to adjourn. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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