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CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01748
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Conservation Commission Meeting
20 June 2016
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20 June 2016 Called to Order: 7:45 PM
Town Hall, Rooms 215 & 216 Adjourned: 9:10 PM
Members Present: Jeffrey Barnes, Jim Ciriello, Ed Harrow, Kerry Reed, Jamie Wronka, Don
MacAdam: Conservation Administrator, Bob Ingram: Conservation Scientist, Anna Rogers: Inspections
Administrative Assistant
Members Absent: Melissa Recos, Marcus Waldron
7:45 PM Commission Business
The Commission signed the following documents:
- Town of Hopkinton, 106 Fruit Street – Order of Conditions (188-1605)
- Almy, 160 Pond Street – Determination of Applicability (RDA 2016-10)
- Diamond Builders, 2 Foxhollow Road – Order of Conditions (188-1604)
Youssef, 243 West Main Street – vegetation cutting. Mr. Ashraf & Ms. Ayman Youssef,
property owners, appeared before the Commission. A discussion was held regarding vegetation
cutting performed within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Mr. Youssef noted that understory
vegetation had blocked plowed snow along the driveway and he had the understory vegetation
cleared for maintenance purposes. The Commission provided an overview to the owners about
the process of notifying the Commission prior to performing such activity. A discussion was held
regarding the current onsite Gypsy moth caterpillar infestation. The owners were advised on how
to manage the forested areas of their property outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction for
maintaining the health and vigor of the mature trees they want to protect.
8:00 PM Stahl, 29 South Mill Street RDA 2016-11
Request for Determination of Applicability
Charles Stahl, owner/applicant
Mr. Stahl provided an overview of the Request for Determination of Applicability application and site
plans dated 20 May 2016 with a final revision date of 17 June 2016. A discussion was held regarding the
installation of a replacement septic system located further from the wetland than the existing system.
Mr. Ciriello made a motion to close the hearing and issue a Negative Determination of Applicability with
the standard conditions. The motion was seconded by Ms. Reed and it passed unanimously.
The Commission signed a signature page.
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8:02 PM School Building Committee, 129 Hayden Rowe DEP File No. 188-____
Notice of Intent
Chelsea Christensen, Nitsch Engineering; Michael Shepard, Elementary School Building Committee
Ms. Christensen provided an overview of the Notice of Intent application and site plans dated 01 June
2016. A discussion was held regarding BETA Group’s review memo dated 18 June 2016. Ms.
Christenson noted 5 acres of impervious surface for the new elementary school was proposed to be
installed and managed. It was noted that a porous pavement emergency access roadway into EMC Park
was proposed. A discussion was held regarding the proposed gravel wetland stormwater basin,
bioretention basin and underground infiltration units. It was noted that the applicant would be
coordinating with BETA Group for further review.
A brief discussion was held regarding the other portion of the parcel and any potential future
development. Mr. Alton Chen, Chairman of the Irvine/Todaro Properties Advisory Group, provided a
brief overview of potential uses for the remainder of the property.
A discussion about installing a fence along the roadway as a permanent immovable barrier and as a
measure to help keep trash out of the wetland was discussed.
The hearing was continued to 11 July 2016.
Mr. Harrow arrived at this time.
8:25 PM Gilson, 22 Hearthstone Road DEP File No. 188-1603
Notice of Intent – continuation
Greg Gilson, applicant/owner
Mr. Gilson provided an overview of the revised plans dated 31 March 2016 with a final revision date of
03 June 2016. A discussion was held regarding the revised plan changes.
Mr. Ciriello made a motion to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions subject to the standard
and noted special conditions. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wronka and it was passed by everyone
except Mr. Harrow and Ms. Reed who opposed.
The Commission signed a signature page.
Mr. Barnes recused himself and left the meeting at this time.
8:35 PM Solect Energy, 201 Hayden Rowe DEP File No. 188-1606
Notice of Intent – continuation
Joseph P. Marquedant, J.D. Marquedant & Associates, Inc.; Miguel Linera, Solect Energy
Mr. Marquedant provided an overview of the revised plans dated 08 February 2016 with a final revision
date of 16 June 2016. A discussion was held regarding the review letter from Mr. Marquedant, dated 20
June 2016. A discussion was held regarding the proposed width and location of the driveway, plantings,
new location for the metering cluster and relocating the panels further from the wetland. A discussion
was held regarding BETA Group’s comments about the specification for a more shade tolerant grass and
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adding a spillway to the detention basin. A discussion was held regarding the waiver to the 75-foot limit
of structure for commercial activity.
Mr. Harrow made a motion to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions subject to the standard
and noted special conditions and subject to BETA Group’s final confirmation that the stormwater
standards have been met. The motion was seconded by Ms. Reed and it passed unanimously.
The Commission signed a signature page.
Mr. Barnes returned to the meeting at this time.
8:50 PM Commission Business – continued
Elmwod Farm, 97 Ash Street – notice to install fencing under the Conservation Restriction (CR)
co-held by the Commission. A discussion was held regarding proposed fencing to be installed
around the garden and around the proposed recreational cattle pens. The Commission approved
the fencing and noted the property owner would also need to receive the approval of the Open
Space Preservation Commission as co-holder of the CR.
Docknevich, 8 Erika Drive – exemption request. A discussion was held regarding the proposed
removal of trees and replacing them with Mountain Laurel plants. The Commission determined
to approve the request.
Levine, 38 Wood Street – exemption request. A discussion was held regarding the proposed
removal of a cracked and structurally unsound tree which is leaning towards the house. The
Commission determined to approve the request.
Ferris, 1 Pond Street – exemption request. A discussion was held regarding the proposed removal
of a live tree growing close to the house. The Commission determined to approve the request.
The Commission determined to notify the owner how to properly manage yard waste and not to
stockpile it within the vegetated buffer zone.
Approved: 08 May 2017