HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-27 Conservation Commission MinutesMinutes - Conservation Commission, February 27, 2002
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Selectman's Meeting Room, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, February 27, 2002 SS.
Present: Will Finch, Chairman; Pat Lloyd, Vice-Chair; Thad Berry, Larry fjiftvjo ~
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Greene, Dan Thibeault, Commissioners; Leo Kenney, Advisor; Kelley Meier, Recording
Secretary; Fran Fink, Administrator
Absent: Harold Hulse, Advisor
Will Finch called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Boy Scout project
Andrew Campbell from the Boy Scouts came in and informed us about his proposed
project. He is going to clean up trash in Marion Woods and to put in a few trails. He
would like to put up a few signs telling the citizens about the woods. Mr. Campbell
will update the Commission when he is done.
Doug makes a motion to approve this project, Larry seconds. Vote is 5-0-0 in favor.
Dan Thibeault comes in at 7:17 PM.
7:17 PM 10 Cory Lane, DEP 270-287, RGB 1996-15
Mr. Spadafora, owner, is present.. Mr. Emery sends letter that he can't make it this
evening.
Fran Fink reviewed her memo. She also did a site visit.
CR bounds on as-built are not exactly on turning points. Commission decided not to
move them, as long as both site plans are recorded and Grant includes note that they
are out of line. Talk to Town Counsel about this.
A pile of rubble 3 feet high is still on site. Has been requested to remove it. since 1999.
Kevin Emery says Perrina construction put it there and should remove it. Commission
will pursue this with Perrina. The COC for the roadway is still outstanding.
Need to send letter to Kevin Emery based on question in memo stating conservation
constrictions.
Pat Lloyd moves not to grant the COC and have Fran send letter stating reasons. Larry
seconds. Voted in favor, 6-0-0.
7:15 - 25 Sunset Rock Lane, DEP 270-362 RGB 2001-28
Doug moves to continue hearing to March 13th at 8pm, Pat seconds. Voted in favor, 6-0-
0.
7:30 - 335 Main Street, RGB 2001-34
Pat moves to continue to March 13th at 8:15pm, Thad seconds. Voted in favor, 6-0-0.
7:45 --Meadow Brook -Golf Club, DEP 270-364, RGB 2001-33
Pat moves to continue to March 13th at 7:45pm, Thad seconds. Voted in favor, 6-0-0.
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Sunset Rock Lane, DEP 270-295, RGB 1997-26
Peter DeGennaro, owner, submitted certain documents. Bill Bergeron, project engineer,
presented responses to certain items in the Commission's January letter and draft
Enforcement Order. The Commission reviewed the draft Enforcement Order. Several
lot owners asked questions about the draft Order, which the Commission answered.
Pat moves to accept the EO as amended, Larry seconds. Voted 5-1-0 in favor.
9:00 PM - 7 Intervale Terrace, RGB 2002-5
Mr. Charest, owner, is present.
Fran went out with the Tree Warden. The tree in front by the garage has hollow spots in
it. The twin trees by the river are proposed to be removed. The tree warden said he
could leave the vertical trunk and get rid of the one leaning over the house. Only 2 of
3 be cut, leaving the third.
The resident will let us know who will cut the trees. Crane will be needed. Fran
recommends good material can be used for firewood, but the diseased wood will be
needed to removed from site.
Debated whether granite wall in bank is being forced down by the tree. Will need to
leave stump in riverbank, but can take other one out by garage.
Doug moved to approve negative Determination with conditions, okay to cut both trunks
of twin tree, stump to be left intact in bank, and to delete the last sentence altogether.
Pat seconds. Voted in favor, 6-0-0.
9:22 PM - 294 Main Street, RGB 2002-6
Present: Gary Siden (architect), Frank Cefali (Fleet Bank).
Fran Fink went over draft DA.
The kiosk was damaged and they would like to replace it. No digging is involved, all the
power, etc is there. They would need to make minor repair to canopy. There is no 25-
foot ZNV. There was a gas station there before the ATM machines were installed.
As-built was submitted in 1983, but Certificate of Compliance was denied. There are
seven parking spots. There is room to remove some pavement. There are
opportunities to improve. There should be an immediate cleanup of trash and debris in
the wetlands. Hazardous material should be picked up and marked so that the land can
be tested. People may use the back side in order to throw things in the
woods/wetlands. There can be a radar screen that can identify the car and license plate
that can catch people when they throw things in the woods/wetlands. The Bank wants
to address the problems on the site. A civil engineer will be hired to help out. Spare
parts for ATM's are inside the building. #10 would have to be amended. #11 is a
condition.
Thad moved to issue a negative Determination with conditions as amended, and to have
the bank hire a civil engineer to address the unclosed file. Second by Pat. Voted in
favor 6-0-0.
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115 Charles Street, DEP 270-367, RGB 2002-3
Thad moves to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted, Larry seconds. Vote in favor 6-
0-0.
33 Line Road, DEP 270-366, RGB 2002-4
Thad moves to accept the Order of Conditions as drafted, Pat seconds. Vote in favor 6-0-
0.
1090-1100 Main Street, Enforcement Order
The Commission asked the Administrator to send a letter to Tom Goddard stating that the
first two deadlines have passed and the Commission has noted that he has not completed
the required work.
Lot 198, Harvest Road
Town Counsel will file response to Summons and motion to dismiss.
Lot 3, Timothy's Place
Pat moves to accept conveyance of land to Town for Conservation purposes, Larry
seconds. Vote in favor, 6-0-0.
21 Buckingham - Minor Project
Pat moves to allow cutting of two trees at 21 Buckingham, Thad seconds. Vote in favor,
6-0-0.
Birdhouse installation
The Commission voted 6-0-0 in favor of approving installation of bird houses at Bare
Meadow Conservation Area by Cub Scouts.
1375 Main Street
The Commission signed a new copy of the Order of Conditions for the 8-unit
condominium development at this site. The original OOC had been lost before it was
recorded and the copy signed tonight can be recorded.
Motion to close the meeting by Thad, second by Larry. Vote in favor, 6-0-0. Meeting
ends at 10:10.
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