Conservation Commission
Meeting
June 1, 2006
Peg Arguimbau Chairman, Janet Dunlap, Katherine Roth and Hank Langstroth were the
members present.
7:45 p.m.: N.O.I. hearing continuance filed by Richard Godmintz for the
proposed creation of an In-Law apartment and expansion of the
existing garage at 253 South Walpole Street. DEP File #SE-280-0477:
Richard Godmintz presented the following information as requested by the Commission regarding his proposed plan entitled, "Proposed Addition, Plan of Land in Sharon" dated 3/31/06:
· The green abutter cards.
· A letter from the Board of Health stating their approval of the following variances
for the proposed project:
Title 5 Variance
To reduce the property line setback from 10' to 5' at the street.
Article 7 Minimum Distances
To reduce the wetland setback from the leaching area to 63' and from the septic tank to
53.' To reduce the leaching area setback from the street line from 25' to 5'.
The Board of Health issued the permit to the Applicant with the condition that
the Applicant agrees to a Deed Restriction for 4 bedrooms. (The septic system design
is sized for 5 bedrooms, however, the home may never be expanded to include
more than 4 bedrooms.)
Greg attended the May 24, 2006 ZBA meeting with the Applicant to inform the ZBA of the Commission’s approval of the proposed project and that the Order of Conditions would be forthcoming.
The Commission requested that findings be included in the Order of Conditions concerning the Commission’s permission to allow the addition to be particularly close to
the wetland boundary line.
Peg called for a motion to close the hearing and to issue the Order of Conditions with findings to the Applicant.
Hank Langstroth moved. Janet Dunlap seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:00 p.m. Executive Session:
Peg called for a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss Real Property Acquisition.
Janet Dunlap moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:10 p.m. Adjournment from Executive Session:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn from Executive Session.
Katherine Roth moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
Page 2 SCC 6/1/06 Meeting Minutes
8:15 p.m. Old/New Business:
Peg stated that the Commission's application has been submitted to the State to request CPA funds to hire a consultant to update the Town's Open Space and Recreation Master Plan.
The Commission agreed to discuss updating the Open Space Plan at their June 22 Meeting and would start formulating a standard list of questions for a potential consultant.
Peg informed the Commission of an e-mail she received from Eli Hauser requesting the following information: A list of conservation properties purchased by the Town over the last 10-20 years to review the purchase price and size of the parcels. The Commission’s background information in regards to the May Town Meeting Article 19 and archeological studies reviewed by the Commission concerning the King Philip’s Rocks site. Peg explained to the Commission that she replied to Eli stating that she would leave a packet of information with the Town Clerk after the June 1 Commission Meeting.
Greg stated that Lealdon Langley contacted him regarding the recent Cedar Swamp Article printed in the Friends of Conservation Newsletter. Lealdon suggested to Greg that he contact the Wetland Restoration Program of Coastal Zone Management concerning the restoration project.
Greg also mentioned to the Commission that the Water Management Division of the Army Corps of Engineers could help with the planning process of the Cedar Swamp Restoration Project.
8:25 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. Order of Conditions for Richard Godmintz, 253 Walpole Street. DEP File #SE-280-0477. A Conservation Restriction comprised of approximately 6.192 acres for Lot A-1, 1075 General Edwards Highway, Senior Operations Inc., formally, Metal Bellow Inc.
8:30 p.m. Approve Past Meeting Minutes:
Peg called for a motion to approve the April 3, 2006 Meeting Minutes as presented.
Hank Langstroth moved. Janet Dunlap seconded. Voted. 2-0-2.
Peg called for a motion to accept the May 18, 2006 Meeting Minutes as amended.
Katherine Roth moved. Hank Langstroth seconded. Voted. 3-0-1.
8:35 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Hank Langstroth moved. Janet Dunlap seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 4-0-0.
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