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Conservation Commission Hearing
23 September 2013
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MINUTES – 23 September 2013 Called to Order: 7:30 PM
Hopkinton Town Hall, 2nd Floor Adjourned: 8:30 PM
Members Present: Jeff Barnes, Frank D’Urso, Andre Griben, Craig Nation, Melissa Recos,
Kerry Reed, Marcus Waldron, Bob Ingram: Conservation Scientist, Don MacAdam:
Conservation Administrator
Members Absent: None
7:30 PM Commission Business
• A discussion was held with Mr. James Ciriello, 35 Wood Street, regarding his interest to
serve on the Community Preservation Committee.
• The Commission signed the following documents:
Henneberry, 1 Proctor St – Order of Conditions (188-1523)
Markey, 38 Ash St – Determination of Applicability (RDA 2013-8)
Cameron Woods / Whisper Way – Conservation Restriction application
• Mr. Waldron made a motion to approve the Request for Payment dated 23 September 2013.
The motion was seconded by Mr. D’Urso and it passed unanimously.
• Ms. Waldron made a motion to approve the draft minutes of 29 July 2013. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Griben and it was passed by everyone except Mr. Barnes and Mr. D’Urso
who abstained.
• Mr. D’Urso made a motion to approve the draft minutes of 12 August 2013. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Waldron and it passed unanimously.
• A discussion was held with Troop 1 Eagle Scout Candidate, John Krapf regarding a proposed
recreational hiking trail on land owned by the Hopkinton Area Land Trust off Overlook Road
and Wedgewood Drive. Mr. Krapf provided an overview of a wetland area that will require a
wooden footbridge for crossing and noted areas of the trail that will traverse through buffer
zone. The Commission determined the proposed trail work would qualify as a minor project
exemption.
Conservation Commission Hearing
23 September 2013
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8:00 PM Perkins, 201, 215 Hayden Rowe Street DEP File No. 188-1522
Notice of Intent-continuation
Joseph P. Marquedant, J.D. Marquedant & Associates; William Perkins, applicant/owner
Mr. Marquedant provided an overview of the two response memos, both dated 17 September
2013, in response to comments from BETA Group and Lucas Environmental. A discussion was
held regarding the anticipated flow characteristics of the proposed box culvert.
The hearing was continued to 07 October 2013.
8:10 PM Commission Business
• A discussion was held regarding an inquiry from AT&T regarding leasing and installing a
cell tower at College Rock Park. The Commission noted that no detailed information was
submitted for review and determined to review the deed and any documentation on file for
the property.
• A discussion was held regarding the proposed project change submitted by PRC Builders, Lot
B, 294 Hayden Rowe Street (188-1516) as identified in the letter dated 12 September 2013
and on the survey plan dated 13 November 2012 with a final revision date of 04 September
2013. Mr. Waldron made a motion to determine the proposed smaller house footprint
qualifies as an insignificant project change. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nation and it
passed unanimously.
• Mr. D’Urso made a motion to waive the filing fees but not to waive any consultant fees for
the Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA 2013-9) submitted by the Hopkinton
DPW, Elm Street. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nation and it passed unanimously.
• A discussion was held and the Commission determined to submit a request for CPA funding
to retain a consultant to design a small parking area for public access parking to the Elmwood
Farm open space property.
• A discussion was held regarding a request for an Emergency Certification from the
Hopkinton DPW regarding flooding from beaver activity which is threatening the structural
integrity of the Front Street roadway. Mr. Waldron made a motion to issue an Emergency
Certification to the Hopkinton DPW. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nation and it passed
unanimously.
• Mr. Ingram provided a status update on the constructed detention basin for Golden Pond, 50,
58, 60 West Main Street (188-1436).
Minutes Approved: 18 November 2013