Conservation Commission
Meeting
September 7, 2006
Hank Langstroth Acting Chairman, Stephen Cremer, Katherine Roth, Christine Turnbull and Stephan Glicken were the members present. Peg Arguimbau Chairman, arrived at 8:05 p.m.
Laura Nelson, liaison between the Finance Committee and the Commission was present in the audience.
Hank was Acting Chairman at this time
7:45 p.m. N.O.I. Public Hearing filed by Adam Giandomenico for the proposed installation of a block retaining wall and restoration of a portion of a bathing area at 6 Massapoag Ave.
DEP File #SE-2880-0481:
Todd Pilling Engineer, from Pilling Engineering Company and Paul F.Callahan, Sr., from Fair Market Real Estate, appeared before the Commission to represent the Applicant. Todd submitted the green abutter cards and proposed plot plan entitled," Plot Plan in Sharon, dated 7/31/06.”
He explained to the Commission that the house is located at the corner of East Street, directly opposite from Lake Massapoag. The house has been under renovation for some time and the vegetation on the property has become overgrown. Photographs from the late 1970s and early 1980s were presented to the Commission showing an active beachfront area.
Todd explained the scope of the proposed project to the Commission:
To restore a small area of beachfront property with grass and sand.
To plant sod around the existing concrete platform at the beachfront area.
To install a granite block retaining wall, parallel to the edge of Lake Massapoag.
The block wall is proposed to replace the existing berm. Some areas of the proposed wall will be constructed closer to the Lake than the existing berm.
(The contour elevations at the top of the proposed wall are 255.0 and 251.0 in some areas along the edge of the Lake.) The back of the proposed wall will be reinforced
with sand for erosion control.
The installation of granite steps adjacent to the proposed wall.
The proposed tree removal around the perimeter of the property. (The removal of a dead
tree to be replaced with a 2” caliper Red Maple.) The removal of a 12" twin tree and
24” tree stump from the beach area.
· Some excavation work will be necessary for the installation of a sand platform proposed
along the edge of the block retaining wall.
The installation of a 4’ high stockade fence 2’ from the edge of the roadway to replace the
existing fence.
(Paul F. Callahan, Sr., was advised by the Building Inspector, Joe Kent, that a permit is not required for the proposed fence installation.)
The installation of siltation fence staked in place for erosion control during construction of the proposed project which will remain in place until grass has been
established along the sloped areas.
The Commission requested the following information from the Applicant for the proposed project:
· To install the proposed granite steps by the sand platform further away from the proposed block wall.
· For the Applicant to submit a profile of the proposed block wall and steps showing the proposed elevations for the top of the proposed block wall and edge of the Lake.
· The Commission determined that the Order of Conditions for the proposed project would state the restricted use of lawn fertilizer/weed control around the proposed
grass areas near the Lake and the existing concrete pad adjacent to the Lake.
The Engineer for the proposed project stated that he would re-design the shape of the wall and the steps in a crescent shape to address the concerns of the Commission.
Hank Langstroth called for a motion to continue the hearing until September 21, 2006 at 8:00 p.m.
Stephen Cremer moved. Christine Turnbull seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 5-0-0.
Peg Arguimbau arrived at this time and co-chaired the remainder of the meeting with Hank Langstroth.
8:05 p.m. N.O.I. Hearing Continuance – Howard Glaser for the proposed repair of the septic systems located at 70, 72, 74 and 76 Cedar Street. The proposed repair of the porch footings at 72 Cedar Street:
At the Applicant's request, Hank Langstroth called for a motion to continue the hearing until
September 21st @ 8:15 p.m. Stephen Cremer moved. Peg Arguimbau seconded. Voted. Unanimous. 6-0-0.
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8:10 p.m. Abbreviated Notice of Intent filed by Drake Realty Trust for the proposed site preparation and grading associated with construction of a single family house
at 13 Drake Circle:
At the Applicant's request, Hank Langstroth called for a motion to continue the hearing until September 21st @ 7:45 p.m. Stephen Cremer moved. Peg Arguimbau seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
8:15 p.m. Appointment of the Conservation Commission's Subcommittee:
Attached is a list of interested persons present before the Commission.
The Commission voted to appoint a subcommittee to assist the Commission by researching data to present to the Commission. Hank Langstroth volunteered to act as a liaison between the Commission and the subcommittee. Hank Langstroth made a motion for the Commission to establish a subcommittee to assist the Commission by collecting data and make recommendations regarding water resource issues.
The following Sharon residents were appointed by the Commission to serve on the subcommittee:
Mary Tobin, Amanda Sloan, David Grasfield, Cliff Towner, Mike Birschback, Charles Goodman and Richard Mandell. (Richard Mandell was not present.)
Katherine Roth seconded the motion. Voted. Unanimous. 6-0-0.
The Conservation Administrator will provide the subcommittee with available information filed with the Commission concerning the Town’s water supply, including various reports regarding the Town wells, stream flow data, etc.
8:30 p.m. The Soccer Association to discuss their new soccer field proposal:
The Soccer Association was not present before the Commission due to a miscommunication between Peg & Richard Goldman.
Peg explained to the members of the Commission that The Sharon Soccer Association is reintroducing an Article at the upcoming November Town Meeting for a third soccer field.
The Commission discussed The Sharon Soccer Association’s previously denied Town Meeting Article for a new soccer field at Mann's Pond with a section of the field proposed within the 100' Buffer Zone.
The members of the Commission unanimously agreed to continue their discussion with The Soccer Association until the next Commission meeting scheduled for September 21, 2006.
8:35 p.m. Old/New Business
Community Preservation Committee – Update
Peg stated to the members of the Commission that the CPC approved the following proposed projects to be submitted as an Article on the Warrant for the upcoming November Town Meeting:
·To appropriate $6,000 from the CP Fund Affordable Housing Reserve and $6,000 from the CP Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to fund the repair of floors at family housing at S. Pleasant St.
·To appropriate $136,600 from the CP Fund Affordable Housing Reserve to repair the roofs at Hixson Farm Housing Authority.
·To appropriate up to $10,000 to update the Town's Open Space & Recreation Master Plan.
(Peg made an amended motion that was unanimously voted by the CPC to add the words
“up to” before “$10,000” and to remove the text after “Open Space & Recreation Master Plan.” Peg explained that it was not up to the CPC to specify how the Planning Committee for the update would be formed but rather it be done according to the E0EA guidelines by the Conway School or by the Conservation Commission, the proponent of the proposal. The CPC will revisit their vote at the next meeting on 9/12/06 @ 7:00 p.m.
·To appropriate $4,800 toward the purchase of drinking water fountains for Ames Street Playground and Deborah Sampson Park.
·To appropriate $4,000 for the CPC administrative expenses.
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Peg explained to the members of the Commission that the CPC voted not to support appropriating $1,000,000 by borrowing means to assist the Massapoag Brook Neighborhood Association's request for the open space preservation of an 11± acre parcel located between Glendale Rd. /Glenview Rd. /Rob's Lane and Billings St.
Conservation Land purchases -
Peg explained to the members of the Commission that she recently attended a Selectmen’s meeting where Eli Hauser reviewed a list of land parcels previously purchased by the Commission. Peg requested to meet with the Selectmen on September 26th at 7:35 p.m. to explain the Commission’s land purchases in more detail.
8:45 p.m. Executive Session:
Peg called for a motion to enter into executive session to discuss Real Property Acquisition:
Katherine Roth moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:45 p.m. Adjournment from Executive Session:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn from executive session.
Hank Langstroth moved. Stephen Glicken seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
9:50 p.m. Signatures:
The Commission signed bills. ANRAD for Sharon/Walpole LLC concerning a project located at 0 & 225 General Edwards Highway, DEP # SE-280-0478. Certificate of Compliance for Jolin Construction, Lot 19, 78 Aspen Road, DEP # SE-280-477.
9:55 p.m. Adjournment:
Peg called for a motion to adjourn.
Hank Langstroth moved. Stephen Cremer seconded. Voted. Unanimous.
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