Conservation Commission
Meeting
September 8, 2005
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Janet Dunlap, Katherine Roth, Peter Holden, and Hank Langstroth were the members present.
7:45 p.m., RDA Public Hearing filed by the Walpole Country Club for the proposed replacement of the drainage system, which no longer functions properly, on the second hole:
Peg opened the hearing in the absence of the Applicant.
Peg called for a motion to continue the hearing until a time that is convenient for the Applicant.
Hank Langstroth moved. Peter Holden seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
7:50 p.m., The Commission discussed proposed MUOD and CSD Zoning changes:
Peg announced to the Commission that on August 31 the Planning Board tabled the following
November Town Meeting Warrant Articles: Inclusionary Zoning, Fire Alarm, Accessory Apartments, and CSD revisions. (The MUOD By-law was previously tabled by the Planning Board).
Greg stated that the Board of Health’s proposed November Town Meeting Warrant Articles for amending the Planning Board’s CSD and MUOD By-laws still remain; however, the Board of Health voted not to incorporate into their zoning articles the following changes requested by the Conservation Commission:
[CSD By-law]
· 4367 Basic Maximum Number of Lots, Units and Bedrooms.
To delete> -- “An additional ten (10%) percent dwelling unit bonus shall be granted if the open space remains accessible to the public in perpetuity through either a full fee dedication to the Town or a conservation restriction with permanent access to the general public.”
[MUOD By-law]
· 4855 Approval.
The Planning Board shall be the special permit granting authority for MUOD developments.
To delete> As well as the authority for site plan review. Authorization for any uses within an MUOD development which would require a Special Permit under underlying zoning shall also be obtained through the Planning Board.
The Board of Health voted to incorporate into their CSD Article for the November Town Meeting the changes to the CSD By-law requested by Alice Cheyer pertaining to the open space wetlands component.
The Commission discussed submitting their own warrant articles relating to the CSD and MUOD By-laws for the May 2006 Town Meeting.
8:30 p.m., Abbreviated Notice of Intent Public Hearing filed by Steven Archer for the proposed
replacement of the sewage disposal system at 36 Quincy Street:
Peg opened the hearing in the absence of the Applicant.
Peg called for a motion to continue the hearing until a time that is convenient for the Applicant.
Janet Dunlap moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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8:35 p.m., The Commission discussed potential well sites:
Peg stated that Mike Birschbach, member of the Water Management Committee, is requesting the consensus of the Commission as to their order of preference regarding the well sites to be evaluated by the water study exploration proposal filed by the DPW.
Based on the current information, the following is the Commission’s order of preference concerning the well sites to be considered for testing:
NSTAR – Property owned by NSTAR on Canton Street.
Gobbi Site- Property owned by Frank Gobbi on Old Post Road. (When accessible)
Blair Circle – Property owned by the Town adjacent to electric transmission corridor to
the north of Blair Circle.
MBTA – Property owned by the Town on Maskwonicut Street.
Islamic Center- Property owned by the Town adjacent to the Islamic Center.
The Commission may re-evaluate this decision based upon the testing results.
8:45 p.m., The Commission discussed amending the Order of Conditions for Lot 4-Old Wolomolopoag Street. DEP File # SE-280-383:
Greg explained that Lot 4 was originally part of the Johnson Hollow Subdivision. The frontage on Lot 4 was permitted as a Form A Lot and carved out of the same piece of land; however, it was not included in the project.
Peg called for a motion to amend the Order of Conditions of DEP File # SE-280-383 so that the information regarding the filing references a plan numbered 42087B on the new orders.
Hank Langstroth moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 5-0-0.
8:50 p.m., Signatures:
The Commission signed bills.
8:55 p.m., Old/New Business:
Wilber School Hydrogeology Investigation Report
The Commission reviewed a memo from Peter O’Cain regarding the Wilber School Hydrogeology
Investigation Report completed by Weston & Sampson.
-The required septic field size for the Wilber School at 10,000 gallons per day would be 33,600 square feet.
This area includes a reserve area for the field but does not include the area of the treatment devices, which would be located underground in concrete tanks. At an effluent flow rate of 10,000 gallons per day, the estimated cost of the Wilber School septic system is between $800,000 and $1,200,000.
(The actual cost is dependent on the type of treatment system used.)
The Engineering Division of the DPW recommends that all parties involved in the Wilber School project review the report.
Rattlesnake Hill
The Commission discussed developing strategies for designating Rattlesnake Hill as a replacement parcel to be released at a later time.
9:10 p.m., Executive Session:
Peg called for a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss real estate negotiations:
Janet Dunlap moved. Peter Holden seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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9:20 p.m., Adjournment from Executive Session:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn from Executive Session.
Katherine Roth moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:25 p.m., The Commission reviewed Intoccia’s Preliminary Concept Plan for Pine Woods:
The following is Intoccia's development proposal for a possible friendly 40B or LIP with a Town partnership:
- 64 buildings on site.
78 market, and 26 affordable units.
15’ between units.
Septic system flow rate is approximately 22,800 gallons per day.
On-site wastewater treatment plant.
The Commission expressed the following concerns:
- Sight lines on Norwood Street.
- Erosion control is a serious issue for the Commission.
- Steep slopes.
The Commission discussed the possibility of removing development on the parcel closest to Audubon.
9:35 p.m., Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the August 18, 2005 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Peter Holden moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:40 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Hank Langstroth moved. Peter Holden seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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