Conservation Commission
Meeting
April 27, 2006
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Katherine Roth, Hank Langstroth, Janet Dunlap and Stephan Glicken were the members present.
7:45 p.m. RDA Public Hearing filed by Aamir Rashid for the proposed re-grading of the rear yard, relocation of a fence and shed at 26 Laurel Road:
Peg opened the hearing in the Applicant’s absence.
The Commission reviewed the proposed project and the landscape design plan.
Greg stated that he previously reviewed the site with the Applicant and explained the proposed project to the Commission:
To relocate the existing fence adjacent to the sloped area of the site to provide a play area for the children and install fill in front of the fence for the proposed project.
The proposed installation of approximately eight yards of wood chips to stabilize the slope area adjacent to the wetlands.
To relocate the existing shed to the right side of the property to gain more yard space.
The installation of approximately 170’ of siltfence/haybales around the limit of work in the back
portion of the project site.
· The removal of some maple trees from behind the house and two maple trees by the sitting area.
· To loam and seed the back portion of the lawn area upon completion of the proposed project.
The Commission determined that the sloped area adjacent to the wetlands should remain in its natural state.
The members of the Commission requested that the Applicant and/or landscaper meet with the Commission to discuss the proposed project.
Peg called for a motion to continue the hearing until May 4, 2006 at 7:45 p.m.
Stephan Glicken moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:00 p.m. N.O.I. Hearing continuance for Jolin Construction for the proposed construction of a new single family house and associated utilities and site work on Lot 13 Aspen Road Extension, 11 Cattail Lane.
DEP File #SE-280-0476:
The Applicant, Mark Iverson was present. Mike Campagnone from Miller Engineering appeared before the Commission and submitted the green abutter cards and revised plan dated 4/14/06.
The scope of the proposed project:
The proposed limit of work in the back corner of the project site has been revised outside of
the 00’ Buffer Line.
The base of the proposed 4’ retaining wall is to be located at the 100’ Buffer Line.
The size of the slope on the back section of the proposed site has been decreased.
Soil testing has not been completed on Lot 12. The Applicant will submit a new filing with the Commission for Lot 12 if the proposed work encroaches on the 100’ Buffer Line to the wetlands.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing and to issue the Order of Conditions as per revised plan.
Hank Langstroth moved. Janet Dunlap seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:15 p.m. N.O.I. Public Hearing filed by Richard Godmintz for the proposed creation of an In-Law apartment and expansion of the existing garage at 253 South Walpole Street:
Peg could not open the hearing due to the absence of the required abutter’s notification list.
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The Applicant, Richard Godmintz reviewed the following information with the Commission regarding his his proposed plan entitled, “Proposed Addition, Plan of Land in Sharon" dated 3/31/06. He also presented photographs of his property from his laptop computer:
Greg previously met with a consultant on the site to delineate the proposed wetland line by soil type.
The build-out from the proposed garage is 15’ in the back and approximately 8’ to the front for the proposed 24’ x 24’ In-Law apartment in the back of the house.
(The Zoning Board of Appeals previously denied the Applicant's request for a variance regarding an existing 50’ setback requirement for a proposed plan to construct a detached garage in the front portion of the property. The Zoning Board did not wish to set a precedent by approving the permit.)
The addition is to be built on a slab. No re-grading is associated with the proposed project.
The existing house is located 2’ away from the wetlands on the property. The entire
house encroaches on the100’ Buffer Zone to the wetlands.
· An existing swimming pool is located in an upland area in the back corner of the site
approximately
40’ away from the property line.
· The existing 1,200-gallon tank capacity for the septic system is located in the front of the house. Soil tests indicate that the soil is not suitable for Title V Regulations at that location.
A 2,000-gallon tank capacity for a new septic system is proposed to be installed in the driveway, further away from the wetlands.
The Applicant submitted to the Commission a computer disk containing photographs of the back portion of the proposed project site.
The Commission requested the Applicant to submit the following information:
The abutter’s notification list.
A printed set of photos to be submitted as part of the filing.
To define the proposed driveway on a revised plan.
To submit a copy of the Board of Health permit showing the design of the proposed septic system.
Peg called for a motion to re-publish the legal notice for the proposed project to schedule a hearing with the Commission on May 18, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.
Hank Langstroth moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:35 p.m. Update – Eisenhower Drive Subdivision:
Paul Brodmerkle, P.E. from Toomey-Munson & Associates, Inc., appeared before the Commission. The developer, Mark Shocker was also present.
Paul Brodmerkle explained to the Commission that the Superior Court Resolution from the
Planning Board's Appeal process resulted in favor of the developer and soon-to-be owner of the property.
The original Order of Conditions issued in 1999 is still valid. Paul submitted the revised Conservation Plan of Land, dated 3/29/06 to the Commission. Lots 2,3,4,5 of the proposed project are under the Commission's jurisdiction.
Small Pond and Dry Pond are adjacent to these lots. A portion of the proposed project encroaches on the 100' Buffer of a BVW to Dry Pond. The ponds adjacent to the proposed project are connected by a drainage culvert.
The scope of the proposed project:
The installation of a drainage swale located up gradient to Dry Pond.
The installation of a 10' wide overflow spillway to manage a 100 year storm event.
The limited grade work proposed for the lawn area is within the 50' and 100' Buffer with
selected cutting and thinning.
The house lots are proposed at the 50' Buffer Line.
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The installation of haybales staked in place along the limit of work area is defined on the
proposed plan.
· A proposed plan for Conservation Restriction Easements on the back portion of lots 3,4,5, which would encumber the 50' Buffer Line.
Paul Brodmerkle explained to the Commission that the drainage calculations for the proposed project had been approved with the original application.
Greg requested that the developer mark the boundaries of the lots for the deed restriction and requested that the Conservation Restriction be recorded with the Registry before the sale of the house lots.
Paul Brodmerkle agreed to meet with the Commission on May 18, 2006 to submit a revised Conservation Restriction Plan.
8:45 p.m. The Commission made a determination to close the following hearings:
Peg called for a motion to close the N.O.I. hearing for Weiner, 24 Laurel Road, due to receipt of the revised plan, DEP file #SE-280-0474, and the special permit issued by the ZBA for the proposed project.
Janet Dunlap moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing for Matthew MacDonald, 233 Edge Hill Road, due to receipt of the revised plan and a copy of the letter that the Applicant addressed to Joe Kent explaining the construction sequence for the proposed project.
Janet Dunlap moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:50 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the January 19, 2006, No Quorum Meeting Minutes, as presented.
Janet Dunlap moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. 2-0-3.
Stephan Glicken left the meeting at this time.
9:00 p.m. The Commission discussed Warrant Articles for the May 1, 2006 Town Meeting:
The Commission agreed to unanimously support the attempt to purchase the middle lot of King Philip's Estates and preserve the sightline and to cap the purchase price at $600,000.
The Horizon's for Youth Article would probably be indefinitely postponed.
9:10 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. Order of Conditions for Jolin Construction, DEP File Number SE-280-0476.
9:15 p.m. The Commission discussion regarding the Town's Open Space and Recreation Master Plan:
Peg discussed updating the Open Space and Recreation Master Plan with the members of the Commission.
The Commission agreed to review the present plan and to highlight the areas that they feel need to be updated.
9:30 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Hank Langstroth moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 4-0-0.
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