HomeMy Public PortalAbout20140127 - Conservation Commission - Meeting Minutes Conservation Commission Meeting
27 January 2014
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27 January 2014 Called to Order: 7:30 PM
Town Hall, Room 216 Adjourned: 9:10 PM
Present: Jeffrey Barnes, Andre Griben, Craig Nation, Melissa Recos, Marcus Waldron, Don MacAdam:
Conservation Administrator, Bob Ingram: Conservation Scientist, Anna Rogers: Inspections
Administrative Assistant
Absent: Frank D’Urso, Kerry Reed
7:30 PM Commission Business
• The Commission reviewed the following documents which they previously signed a signature page
for:
- Chamberlain Street Realty, 20 Chamberlain St – Order of Conditions (188-1536)
• Mr. Nation made a motion to approve the Minutes of 04 November 2013. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Griben and it passed unanimously.
• The Commission reviewed the request for comments from the Planning Board regarding the Major
Site Plan Review Application by MNR Realty, LLC and MNR Realty Trust, LLC for 42 Main Street.
Mr. Griben made a motion to have the Conservation Scientist review the application and comment on
the Commission’s behalf. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nation and it passed unanimously.
• Mr. MacAdam provided an overview of the violation to the Order of Conditions by PRC Builders, 44
South Mill Street (188-1526). He noted the well had been installed and overtopped the erosion
control barrier (ECB) prior to the required inspection of the ECB. He stated the wetlands have been
restored and the ECB is back in place.
• Mr. MacAdam provided an overview of the site maintenance work at 0 Twin Island Road. He noted
the property owner informed him that they brought in some gravel to meet the Town’s new pavement
height along the roadway. He noted they also were receptive to removing the grass clippings which
were dumped by others within the buffer zone.
• Mr. MacAdam provided an update regarding the violation at 0 Twin Island Road. He stated that Mr.
Glassman, a neighbor, informed him that he has parked his boat in the area for many years and didn’t
realize the installation of driveway/parking pad would require a filing with the Commission. The
Commission determined they could review the project under an after-the-fact Request for
Determination of Applicability.
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7:45 PM Lenity Architecture & Legacy Farms, LLC DEP File No. 188-1534
0 East Main Street
Notice of Intent – continuation
Dave Pickart, VHB
Mr. Pickart provided an overview of the revised site plans dated 12 December 2013 with a latest issue
date of 24 January 2014. He stated they are proposing to bring water, sewer and gas utility lines in from
the rear of the property as accessed from Clinton Street. He stated there is an existing 18” pipe that is
proposed to be replaced by Pulte Homes.
Ms. Recos arrived at this time.
Mr. Pickart stated the site will consist of the main residential building along with 3 detached garage
buildings. He stated they are proposing to install 50 trees as screening towards Clinton Street. Mr.
MacAdam requested the applicant account for the amount of existing disturbance area within the
calculated total proposed buffer zone disturbance area. The BETA engineering peer review memo dated
24 January 2014 was reviewed and suggested special conditions were discussed.
Mr. Waldron made a motion to close the hearing and approve issuing an Order of Conditions subject to
the submittal of the requested information and the standard and noted special conditions. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nation and it passed unanimously.
8:10 PM Mazza, 32 Wilson Street DEP File No. 188-1535
Notice of Intent – continuation
Joseph P. Marquedant, JD Marquedant & Associates
Mr. Marquedant provided an overview of the revised site plans dated 15 October 2013 with a final
revision date of 13 January 2014. He stated the plans have been revised to move the pool, deck and pool
fence outside the 125’ vernal pool buffer zone. Mr. Barnes inquired about the proposed restoration for
the unpermitted site clearing which was performed beyond the permanent immovable barrier. Mr.
Marquedant stated the owners are proposing the planting of 60 shrubs and 15 trees to replace what was
disturbed. The Commission noted that any pool water shall be discharged outside the buffer zones.
Mr. Waldron made a motion to close the hearing and approve an Order of Conditions subject to the
standard and noted special conditions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nation and it passed
unanimously.
8:15 PM Lussier, 0 Valentine Circle DEP File No. 188-1530
Notice of Intent – continuation
Scott Goddard, Goddard Consulting, LLC
Mr. Goddard provided an overview of the cumulative review of the proposed buffer zone disturbance and
the existing buffer zone disturbance from the previous 3-lot subdivision filing (DEP File No. 188-485) as
identified on the plan dated 14 January 2014. He stated the applicant will have to file an application with
MESA. He stated NHESP feels the conservation restriction will be sufficient to allow NHESP to issue a
CMP. Mr. Ingram asked if the applicant had reviewed reorienting the house in order to reduce buffer
zone impacts under an alternatives analysis. A discussion was held regarding the slope adjacent to the
driveway within the 50’ buffer zone and installing native plantings on the slope.
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Mr. Nation made a motion to close the hearing and approve an Order of Conditions subject to the
submittal of revised plans showing the re-vegetation area adjacent to the driveway, a copy of the CMP
and subject to the standard and noted special conditions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Waldron and
it passed unanimously.
8:35 PM Landano Bros. Trust, 0 Cedar Street (Extension) RDA 2013-10
Request for Determination of Applicability – continuation
The application was withdrawn.
8:35 PM South Mill Street, LLC, 20 Hunters Ridge Way (Lot 1) DEP File No. 188-1537
Notice of Intent
Scott Goddard, Goddard Consulting, LLC; Christopher Nation, South Mill Street, LLC
Mr. Craig Nation recused himself at this time.
Mr. Goddard provided an overview of the Notice of Intent application and site plans dated 31 December
2014. He noted they are proposing lawn to the 50’ buffer zone with a continuous stone wall to demarcate
the permanent immovable barrier (PIB). Mr. Barnes stated he would like to see medallions along with the
stone wall or fencing.
Mr. Griben made a motion to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions subject to the standard
and noted special conditions. Mr. Waldron seconded the motion and it was passed by everyone except
Mr. Barnes who opposed. Mr. Barnes made a motion to reconsider the previous vote. Mr. Waldron
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The Commission held a brief discussion regarding whether a quorum constituted a majority of the
Commission or a majority of the members actually voting.
Mr. Griben made a motion to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions subject to the standard
and noted special conditions. Mr. Waldron seconded the motion and it was passed by everyone except
Mr. Barnes who opposed.
Minutes Approved: 23 June 2014