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Home My Public Portal About20160125 - Conservation Commission - Meeting MinutesTOWN OF HOPKINTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION TOWN HALL 18 MAIN STREET HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01748 Tel: 508-497-9745 Fax: 508-497-9702 Conservation Commission Meeting 25 January 2016 Page 1 of 3 25 January 2016 Called to Order: 7:30 PM Town Hall, Rooms 215 & 216 Adjourned: 10:10 PM Members Present: Jim Ciriello, Ed Harrow, Melissa Recos, Marcus Waldron, Don MacAdam: Conservation Administrator, Bob Ingram: Conservation Scientist, Anna Rogers: Inspections Administrative Assistant Members Absent: Jeffrey Barnes, Kerry Reed, Jamie Wronka 7:30 PM Commission Business  Hopkinton DPW, 83 Wood St (188-1555) – project change request dated 20 January 2016. John Westerling, DPW Director, Roger Alcotte & Michael Richards, Weston & Sampson, appeared before the Commission. A discussion was held regarding changes to the plans including an increase in building size which would allow more equipment and items to be stored inside. It was noted the fuel island has been relocated closer to the wetlands, but with protection measures in place. A discussion was held regarding the revised stormwater calculations. The Commission determined to approve the project change pending BETA’s satisfactory review of the revised information.  Gassett, 8 Cobblers Way – Certificate of Compliance (188-1450). Brian Gassett, applicant, and Joseph P. Marquedant, JD Marquedant & Associates, Inc., appeared before the Commission. A discussion was held regarding the driveway and the extent of permanent disturbed areas around it. The Commission approved the additional site activity as an insignificant project change, after- the-fact. 7:48 PM Pulte Homes, Legacy Farms North DEP File No. 188-1593 Notice of Intent Mark Mastroianni & Reid Blute, Pulte Homes of NE; John Kucich & Nathan Mahonen, Bohler Engineering Mr. Kucich gave an overview of the Notice of Intent application and site plans dated 06 November 2015. A discussion was held regarding the 425-unit condominium complex. It was noted that the wetland delineation has been reaffirmed in the work areas by Dr. Ingram. It was noted that 2 duplex buildings, with 3 out of the 4 units are the only structures within the Commission’s jurisdiction. A discussion was held regarding a permanent immovable barrier. A discussion was held regarding BETA’s 07 January 2016 comment letter. A discussion was held regarding stormwater report. It was noted that the Commission requires the Cornell method and revisions will need to be made. A discussion was held regarding restoring wetland buffer zones as noted on the plans. It was noted the Commission would require shrubs and plantings in the vernal pool buffer zone restoration areas, in addition to the conservation/wildlife seed mix. The hearing was continued to 22 February 2016. Conservation Commission Meeting 25 January 2016 Page 2 of 3 8:15 PM Dominques, 128 Hayward Street DEP File No. 188-1595 Notice of Intent Peter Lavoie, Guerriere & Halnon, Inc.; Fatima Dominques, applicant/owner Mr. Lavoie provided an overview of the application and site plans dated 28 December 2015. He noted the roof runoff will go into drywells and the site is serviced by Town Water & Sewer. Mr. Ingram noted the existing house is almost completely outside the buffer zone and the proposed house is much larger than the existing house. It was noted there was an approved plan from 1989 with a proposed house closer to the wetlands, but it was never constructed. Mr. Lavoie noted the land is steep closest to the street, but is flat closest to the wetlands. A discussion was held regarding how much fill was proposed to be brought to the site. Mr. Lavoie noted he would calculate it, there will be no grading within the 50 foot buffer zone, and the existing lawn areas closer to the wetland would remain lawn. A discussion was held regarding, whether the applicant would be amendable to a permanent immovable barrier installed along the property lines and if they have considered any alternatives, such as a front facing garage to reduce the amount of driveway area in the buffer zone. Mr. Lavoie noted they have not but will consider alternatives. Colette Cronin, 129 Hayward Street, asked where the old house is on the plan compared to the new house. Cynthia Esthimer, 118 Hayward Street, noted the yard is overgrown with weeds and is quite wet. She asked if the Commission would allow the area to be loamed and seeded. It was noted that the limit of work would be reviewed and that no fertilizers or pesticides would be allowed to be used on the property. The hearing was continued to 08 February 2016. 8:40 PM NSTAR Electric dba Eversource Energy, 226 South Street HCC 0027 Notice of Intent – continuation Michael Zylich, NSTAR; Eric Las & Mary-Kate Schneeweis, Beals & Thomas, Inc. A discussion was held regarding the 14 January 2016 Beals & Thomas, comment letter and the 20 January 2016 BETA comment letter. A discussion was held regarding the site plans dated 14 January 2016. A discussion was held regarding the Earth Removal Permit from the Planning Board and the limitations to stockpile no more than 200 cubic yards on-site. It was noted the Commission has received the EMC Agreement dated 21 January 2016 regarding plantings. A discussion was held regarding the extent of tree cutting for the project. It was noted that all trees within 75 feet of the equipment that are taller than 40 feet will be removed. It was noted that understory restoration plantings will be provided as mitigation. Mr. Harrow made a motion to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions subject to the standard conditions and including a finding of fact. The motion was seconded by Ms. Recos and it passed unanimously. 8:50 PM Hopkinton DPW, Lake Maspenock DEP File No. 188-1433 Project Change Request John Westerling, DPW Director A discussion was held regarding the Lake Maspenock weed management program. A discussion was held regarding the extended drawdown and the request to extend the drawdown to 73 inches and not start Conservation Commission Meeting 25 January 2016 Page 3 of 3 increasing it until 01 February 2016. The Commission approved the increase date out to 01 February 2016. 9:05 PM 26.2 Foundation, 88-90 Hayden Rowe & 0 Grove Street Informal Discussion Peter LaGoy, Tim Kilduff, 26.2 Foundation; and David Goldman, HALT A discussion was held about building a cross-country running course at the high school in two phases. Various alternative trail routes were reviewed. It was noted that phase II would involve bridging wetlands but would be designed to avoid the wetlands as much as possible. A discussion was held regarding the portion of the area with a Conservation Restriction and how potential impacts would need to be shown. A discussion was held regarding the status of the outstanding Orders of Conditions the School Department has on the property. 9:30 PM Commission Business – continued  The Commission signed the following documents: - Levins, 102 Spring Street – Certificate of Compliance (188-222) - Gassett, 8 Cobblers Way – Certificate of Compliance (188-1450) - Faith Community Church, 146 East Main Street – Certificate of Compliance (188-1246)  Mr. Ciriello made a motion to approve the minutes of 04 January 2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harrow and it passed unanimously.  Catoia, 19 Knoll Road – request for minor project exemption. A discussion was held regarding the proposed work within 73-feet of a perennial stream. It was noted the work was exempt under the Act, but needs approval under the Bylaw. The Commission determined to send the homeowner a letter regarding composting not being allowed in the back yard. The Commission approved the minor project exemption.  The Commission approved the draft 2015 Annual Town Report as written.  A discussion was held regarding some selective tree and shrub clearing which was performed adjacent to wetlands at 0 & 37 Hayward Street. The Commission determined the property owner should be invited to come in and discuss the property.  A discussion about the Commission potentially adopting rules and regulations under MGL Chapter 40 Section 8C for governing the use of open space land under the management of the Commission was tabled to the next meeting.  A discussion was held regarding taking some baseline photos of the vandalism at College Rock Park (R34 31 0). Approved: 24 April 2017