Conservation Commission
Meeting
May 4, 2006
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Christine Turnbull, Stephan Glicken and Katherine Roth were themembers present.
7:45 p.m. RDA hearing continuance filed by Aamir Rashid for the proposed re-grading of the rear yard, relocation of a fence and shed at 26 Laurel Road:
Aamir Rashid appeared before the Commission and submitted a proposed landscape design plan from Gary's Tree and Landscape Service, dated 3/30/06. He explained to the Commission that the reason for the proposed project is to increase the useable space in the back yard area of his property. The Conservation Administrator visited the proposed site to review the wetlands and to define the limit of work. The Conservation Administratoridentified a wetland area adjacent to the sloped section of the property during his site inspection. The proposed limit of work is defined in the area of the yard by the three tree stumps. (See picture 1 of the proposed submitted plan.) The following is a scope of the proposed project:
· To relocate the existing chain link fence up to the three tree stumps adjacent to the sloped area of the site. To install fill in front of the fence. The fence will be located approximately 200' from the stream on the site.
· To relocate the existing shed on the site to the right side of the property.
· The installation of approximately 170' of haybales/siltfence around the limit of work in the
back portion of the property.
· The installation of 8 yards of wood chips to stabilize the sloped area of the site.
· The removal of a triple maple tree and two smaller maple trees from behind the house.
· The removal of 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 to approve the proposed project as per submitted plan with the following conditions:
· That no wood chips are allowed on the sloped area of the lot.
· The Commission to review any additional work proposed in the future adjacent to the
wetlands.
Peg called for a motion to issue a Negative Determination as per submitted plan with the conditions as discussed by the Commission.
Stephan Glicken moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 4-0-0.
8:00 p.m., Preliminary Discussion – Update the Open Space and Recreation Area Master Plan:
Katherine Roth stated that it is possible for the Commission to submit an application to apply for funds through the CPA to hire a consultant to manage the update of the Town's Open Space and Recreation Master Plan.
Peg explained that it is necessary for the Commission to complete this application by the May 31st
deadline in order to request CPA funding at the November Town Meeting.
The members of the Commission agreed to review the current Open Space Plan and to identify the areas of the plan that they feel should be updated.
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8:15 p.m., Old/New Business:
Greg stated that the Sharon/Walpole LLC filed an ANRAD with the Commission for a proposed “friendly” 40-B. The parcel is comprised of approximately 30 acres on Rte. 1 near the former Sansone gravel pit site.
A stream flowing through the center of the project site eventually empties into Spring Brook. A
Superseding Determination of Applicability was issued by DEP for a previous filing on the site. At that time, DEP identified the stream as a river subject to a 200' Riverfront Resource area. Greg indicated that the applicant is utilizing the 2002 threshold and is declaring this stream intermittent for this ANRAD.
The Applicant is scheduled to meet with the Commission on May 18 for the proposed project.
Peg informed the members of the Commission that Town Meeting Article 19 is scheduled for
discussion on Monday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. She encouraged the members of the Commission to attend the meeting in the interest of the abutting Conservation property and the preservation of the archaeological properties of the King Philip's Rocks site.
The members of the Commission expressed their support for Town Meeting Article 19.
8:35 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to accept the March 16, 2006 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Stephan Glicken moved. Katherine Roth seconded. Voted 3-0-1.
Peg called for a motion to accept the April 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes as presented.
Katherine Roth moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. 3-0-1.
Peg called for a motion to accept the April 27, 2006 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Katherine Roth moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. 3-0-1.
8:50 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed a Negative Determination for Aamir Rashid, 26 Laurel Road.
8:55 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Katherine Roth moved. Stephan Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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