Conservation Commission
Meeting
September 21, 2006
NO QUORUM
Peg Arguimbau Chairman. Katherine Roth was the member present; Janet Dunlap arrived at 8:35 p.m.
Laura Nelson, liaison between the Finance Committee and the Commission was present in the audience.
7:35 p.m. The Sharon Soccer Association to discuss a new soccer field proposal at Gavins Pond Road:
Richard Goldman, Lawrence Goodman and Jonathan Lavien from the Sharon Soccer Association
re-acquainted the Commission with a proposed plan entitled, "Gavins Pond Soccer Field, Gavins Pond Road," dated 1/3/02.
Richard Goldman explained to the Commission that the Soccer Association proposes to submit
an Article for the upcoming Town Meeting concerning a new soccer field. The previous plan outlined a portion
of the parking area proposed on Conservation Land. The new plan has been revised with a portion of the
new soccer field proposed on Conservation Land known as Parcel C. Crushed stone is the material proposed
to be used for construction of the parking lot. The parking area for the project is not proposed on Parcel C.
The proposed 111 extra parking spaces would help alleviate on-street parking.
Richard Goldman explained to the Commission that the soccer program has grown since 2003 and The Sharon Soccer Association feels that the
field adjacent to the East Elementary School is too problematic to be considered as an alternative site for the proposed project.
The new soccer field is proposed to be a gated facility. The Soccer Association is seeking a
more permanent solution to the speed bump adjacent to the existing crosswalk on Gavins Pond Road.
Richard Goldman stated that The Sharon Soccer Association would be responsible for the cost of the new soccer field proposal.
The Sharon Soccer Association is scheduled to meet with the Selectmen on October 3, 2006 and has requested an updated letter
from the Commission to re-affirm their support for the proposed project.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the portion of the new soccer field proposed on Parcel C does not violate the
provisions of the existing Conservation Restriction. The Commission determined that the proposed limit of work is outside
of the wetland resource buffers of the site.
Peg stated that she would discuss the proposed revised plan with all of the members of the Commission and,
pending no other issues, she will compose a letter to the Sharon Soccer Association to express the
Commission’s belief that the use of Parcel C is an allowable use under the Restriction.
7:45 p.m. Abbreviated Notice of Intent Hearing continuance filed by Drake Realty Trust for the proposed site
preparation and grading associated with the construction of a single family house at 13 Drake Circle:
The Applicant, Bill Matt, appeared before the Commission and presented a revised plan dated 9/15/06,
entitled, "On Site Septic Disposal System, Lot 138 Drake Circle, Sharon, MA"
He explained the past history of the proposed lot to the Commission:
- The lot was part of the Knob Hill Estates Subdivision that was developed back in the late 1980's.
A Superseding Order of Conditions was issued for a previous filing with the Commission for a
larger dwelling proposed on the lot with similar wetland concerns. At that time, the ZBA had an issue
concerning the construction of the project being proposed within approximately 50' of the BVW
on the site.
The Applicant explained the following wetland concerns for the proposed project:
The revised plan shows a smaller home design that is proposed on a smaller section of the lot than the
previous filing with the Commission. There is a wetland area southwest of the proposed lot.
The wetland line marked "A1- A-11" on the submitted proposed plan was delineated by a botanist hired
by the Applicant. The Conservation Administrator and the Commission’s consultant delineated the
wetland line marked "S" on the plan and determined the 100’ Buffer Line and the 125’setback
requirement for the proposed septic system. (There is a 16’-20’ conflict concerning the delineation of
the “S” Wetland Line.)
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The Applicant stated that the engineer for the project redesigned the proposed septic system according to
Title V regulations so that a variance request is no longer necessary from the Board of Health.
The Applicant might consider a variance request from the Board of Health for a 10' separation between the primary and the reserve area for the proposed
septic system if the “S” Wetland Line cannot be revised.
The Applicant requested that the botanist he hired for the proposed project meet with the Conservation Administrator to review an isolated vegetated
wetland located north of the site along the “I” Wetland Line and to also review the "S" Wetland Line.
Greg stated that he contacted the Applicant’s botanist to review the wetland lines on the site and without any additional information submitted to justify
the Applicant's wetland delineation he would not recommend that the Commission consider any changes to the delineated wetland lines.
The Applicant requested that the hearing be continued until October 5, 2006.
8:00 p.m. N.O.I. Public Hearing continuance - 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 and submitted a revised plan dated 9/11/06. Todd explained to the Commission that he
sent a copy of the revised plan to The Natural Heritage &
Endangered Species Program Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The changes made to the revised plan reflect
the NHESP's recommendation to place the block wall behind the existing berm.
The revised plan also reflects the changes requested by the Commission:
· 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.
Todd presented the Commission with a sample of the filter fabric to be placed behind the wall for erosion
control of the proposed project.
The Commission determined that all of the requested information was received by the Applicant.
The members of the Commission agreed to continue the hearing until October 5, 2006 due to lack of a quorum.
8:15 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 and the proposed repair of the porch footings at 72 Cedar Street:
The Applicant was absent from the meeting.
Greg explained to the Commission that the Applicant is requesting that the Orders of Conditions be issued
stating that the final plans for the proposed improvements to 72 Cedar Street have not yet been determined by
the Applicant and any changes in footprint or excavation in the future would require a new filing with the Commission.
The members of the Commission agreed to continue the hearing until October 5, 2006 due to lack of a
quorum.
8:30 p.m. Laura Russell- Trail Project proposed at Massapoag Ave., connecting with Borderland.
Laura Russell and Joan Brown appeared before the Commission. Laura explained to the Commission that
the scope of the proposed work is to construct a stone dust access trail in the right-of-way of Massapoag
Avenue from Cheshire Road to the entrance of Borderland Park. The proposed trail will provide access for walkers,
baby strollers, bikers, and motorized and non-motorized wheel chairs. This is phase I of a multiphase project.
Laura requested a letter from the Commission supporting the Town of Sharon Recreational Trails Grant
Application in the amount of $50,000 for the proposed project.
The Commission determined that the proposed project would help facilitate pedestrian accessibility to
Borderland State Park and agreed to prepare a letter to support the proposed grant application.
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8:45 p.m. Amanda Sloan and Paul Lauenstein met with the Commission to discuss proposed revisions to the
CSD By-law:
Peg explained the Commission's views based on previous discussions concerning the proposed changes to the Town's CSD by-law:
· The Planning Board should not be the permitting authority for granting special permits. The ZBA
should be the permitting authority.
· There should be no added "bonus" for open space in granting special permits.
Greg discussed the concerns of the Commission for the proposed CSD changes relating to the requirements of the "yield" plan,
(the number of acreage needed in the base plan plus the scale of a project). It has the potential
to jeopardize the Mirrione Affordable Housing Proposal.
Katherine Roth presented a number of proposed changes to the language contained in the proposed
CSD By-law revisions. (A copy is recorded in the office file.)
The Commission discussed submitting language to the Planning Board concerning number 4369 of the
proposed CSD revisions in an effort preserve more open space.
Paul Lauenstein expressed his opinion as to why he would not support the Planning Board's decision if they submit an Article for an
Inclusionary Zoning By-law at the upcoming Town Meeting.
Amanda Sloan suggested that the Commission review the proposed CSD revisions and submit their recommendations to the
Planning Board before the May Town Meeting.
9:45 p.m. Signatures
The members of the Commission signed Certificate of Compliance for DEP File # SE-280-53, for a project at
51 Hixson Farm Road. Order of Conditions for DEP File # SE-280-0481, for a project a 6 Massapoag Ave.
10:00 p.m. The meeting ended without a quorum.
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