2006-01-31
CITY OF BEVERLY
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Date:
January 31, 2006
Board:
Conservation Commission
Members Present
David Lang (Chair), Tony Paluzzi (Vice-Chair), Ian Hayes
Mayo Johnson, Gregg Cademartori, and Bill Squibb
(arrives 7:10 p.m.)
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Amy Maxner – Environmental Planner
Recorder:
Eileen Sacco
Chairman Lang calls the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Discussion with Mayor William Scanlon – Former Vitale Site
Mayor William Scanlon addresses the Conservation Commission on the status of the
former Vitale site with regards to the Commission’s custody of the property. Mayor
Scanlon reviews the history of the site and notes that NEPCO has done substantial work
on the site, which is resulting in two additional athletic fields for the City of Beverly. He
notes that this is a positive step forward in dealing with the fly ash situation.
Mayor Scanlon explains that there had been talk about this parcel staying under the
custody of the Conservation Commission, however he suggests two other possible sites,
either of which could be turned over to the Commission to replace this site.
Chairman Lang reviews the history of how the Commission acquired this property.
Squibb arrives.
Mayor Scanlon introduced City Planner Tina Cassidy who reviews the proposed parcels
with the Commission on a plan. She notes that the first site is in the northern area of
Beverly Farms on Boulder Lane and is 17 acres. She also notes that the land around this
site is in the care and custody of the Conservation Commission presently. She notes that
the other possible site is on Pole Swamp Lane and is 21 acres and also has land around it
that is in the care and custody of the Commission.
Johnson suggests that the Commission visit the sites before making a decision.
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Lang suggests that the Commission schedule as site inspection on Saturday, February 25,
2006 weather permitting.
Johnson asks if the city would be willing to consider turning over both parcels to the
Conservation Commission. Ms. Cassidy states that the city is always willing to
cooperate.
Cademartori recalled that the motion the Commission made approving the use of the
property states that the use allowed active recreation already included a provision for
compensation of a comparable piece of land.
Hayes states that he is in agreement with the idea of exchanging the land and notes that
he wants to make sure that several issues need to be clearly addresses prior to the
Commission relinquishing control of the property and notes the following:
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Any water supply issues are addressed and that the Salem Beverly Water Supply
Board agrees with the decision.
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He would like to see a solid definition of what “active recreation” is and notes that if
the land is not used for active recreation it should revert back to the Conservation
Commission.
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He would be concerned about the replication on the site, and thinks that it should be
fully functional prior to releasing the property.
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The proposed access road, if approved by the Commission through the wetlands
permitting process, should remain as an emergency access only and this should be
memorialized in written form so that there is no confusion in the future.
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Finally, he states that it should be clear that this is a very unusual property, and the
Commission’s decision to release the property does not reflect it’s philosophy for
protecting land. He states that the Commission should develop regulations for
management of Conservation lands and make it clear to all that any land entrusted in
its care is very safe and will be protected.
Hayes also notes that he did not want to set a precedent for turning over Conservation
Commission land but in this case it makes sense, and as long as his concerns are
satisfactorily addresses he would be comfortable with that decision.
Lang agrees, and states the Commission should take it one step further and make it a
policy to never accept contaminated or compromised land of this nature in the future.
Cassidy states that she has some ideas on the language for the deed and notes that one
issue is that of the continued efforts of cleanup of the site, and all of Mr. Hayes’ concerns
can easily be addresses. She also notes that the fields may be ready next summer and
refers to Mike Lotti from National Grid about the replication monitoring.
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Lotti explains that there is a two-year window for monitoring the replication area with the
City of Beverly under the Commission’s Order of Conditions and a five-year window for
the Army Corp of Engineers permit, which requires that an additional five years be
tacked on should any plantings need to be replaced. He states that National Grid will be
involved with this property for some time to come.
Lang asks Lotti if an LSP has been involved and if there will be an AUL assigned to the
site. Lotti states DEP does not require LSP involvement as fly ash does not come under
the hazardous waste regulations, but the nature of the remediation has eliminated any
concern for public health and safety issues.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter, Paluzzi moves to
continue the matter to February 28, 2006, pending a site inspection scheduled for
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Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 a.m. Seconded by Johnson. All members in favor.
Motion carries 6-0.
New - Enforcement Order & Modification to Order of Conditions- DEP File #5-873
Thompson Farm Subdivision – Thomas Carnevale
Maxner informed the Commission that an Order of Conditions for this project was issued
in April of 2005. She notes that at that time the Planning Board review of the
project was still ongoing and the Board requested additional storm water measures which
resulted in a change in the detention basin design and the applicant never came back to
the Commission for a revision of the plans. Maxner notes that she visited the site and
found a different layout for the detention basin as well as several violations to the Order
of Conditions and issued an Enforcement Order requiring work to immediately cease and
require that the applicant come before the Commission to address the violations and
changes to the plan.
Attorney Thomas Alexander addresses the Commission on behalf of his client, Thomas
Carnevale. He explained that the Planning Board required that they enlarge the detention
area in such a way as to result in a zero increase in volume. He further explained that
subsequent to the permitting process the property was sold to Carnevale and there was a
miscommunication as to what needed to be done.
Alexander states that the change does encroach on the buffer zone and revised plan is in
fact a much stricter plan from a stormwater perspective than the one approved by the
Commission.
Hayes asks if the planting plan that was approved for the site would be affected by the
changes to the plan. Atty. Alexander states that the intention is to reproduce it as much
as possible with the revised plans.
Paluzzi asks how much larger the detention area is. Atty. Alexander states that it is 25%
larger and the increased area is away from the resource area. Paluzzi notes that with the
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increase in size the planting plan should be increased accordingly. Lang agrees and states
that they have to increase the plantings. Atty. Alexander states that they would accept
that as a condition. A discussion on plantings and Maxner reminded the
Commission and Carnevale of the Special Conditions issued by the Commission and
reviews them. She suggests that these conditions carry over to the revised plan.
Atty. Alexander notes that the deed for Lot 6 would specify that the maintenance of the
detention area would he their responsibility.
Cademartori questions why the maintenance would be left to one owner and not the
homeowners association. Atty. Alexander explains that the Planning Board felt that
putting the responsibility on one owner would make enforcement of it easier from the
City’s perspective.
Johnson asks Maxner if the violations to the Order have been addresses. Maxner
proceeds to catalogue the Conditions that were not adhered to and evidence of
compliance provided by Carnevale as required in the Enforcement Order.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Paluzzi moves to
accept the modification of the Order of Conditions for DEP File #5-873 Thompson Farm
Subdivision to include the original Standard and Special Conditions and an additional
Special Condition that the planting plan for the basin be expanded and prepared by a
professional wetland scientist. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carries 6-0.
Squibb requested that the revised plan reflect the new ownership of the property. Atty.
Alexander states that the plan and the conditions will be part of the title on file at the
Registry of Deeds and does not see the necessity of a new plan being drawn up.
Paluzzi moves to lift the Enforcement Order for DEP File #5-873 Thompson Farm
Subdivision. Seconded by Johnson. All members in favor. Motion carries 6-0.
Recess for Public Hearings
Paluzzi moves to recess for public hearings. Seconded by Hayes. All members in favor.
Motion carries 6-0.
New: 10-12 Congress Street – Abbreviated Notice of Wetlands Delineation –
Beverly Office Development LLC
Maxner reads the legal notice.
Kenneth Knowles addresses the Commission and explains that the site consists of a
Coastal Bank and associated Buffer Zones, Riverfront Area to the Danvers River and
within a 100-Year Floodplain. He also notes that the site is disturbed and there are
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broken bits of concrete on the site. He reviews the resource area on the plan. He notes
that this plan of the property is where they believe that the resource areas are and this is
not a binding plan. He also notes that the applicant is holding a public informational
meeting on February 15, 2006 for the public to discuss proposed development plans for
the site. Knowles states the public is invited to attend that meeting which will be held at
the First Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m.
Cademartori asks how the MHW was determined and indicates that he wants to be sure
that they are using the proper datum with regard to this. He states he believes the MHW
should be 5.9 relative to MSL as on the NGVD 1929.
Lang suggests that the Commission visit the site on Saturday, February 25, 2006. Maxner
will make a schedule of site visits and contact the applicant with a time for the site visit.
Lang asks if the public has any questions or comments.
Guy Rossi of 29 Linden Avenue addresses the Commission and asks if there would be
any objections by the Commission to extend a cantilever into the waterway. Lang states
the Commission would need more information regarding that and notes that many
agencies would review a project of this nature and grant permits for it.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter, Paluzzi moves to
continue the public hearing to February 28, 2006, pending a site inspection scheduled for
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Saturday, February 28, a time to be determined. Seconded by Squibb. All members
are in favor. Motion carries 6-0.
Notice of Intent
Cont: 395 Hale Street – DEP File #5-898 Construct Addition and Site Work at
Endicott College
Joe Orzel of Gulf of Maine Research Inc. addresses the Commission and explains that at
the last meeting the Commission requested the applicant to address the DEP comments
and introduces Peter Williams of Vine Associates to present his report.
Williams states he has performed technical reports of this nature for FEMA. He reviews
his analysis addressing the DEP’s comments. He explains the analysis clarifies the extent
of the FEMA flood zone on site. He states as a result of his review, the extent of the
Velocity Zone and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage has been adjusted on site and
the Coastal Bank outcropping in the middle of the site has been eliminated. He states that
the extent of LSCF has been scaled back to elevation 19 and wave reflection and
refraction will not be impacted at all by the proposed tent foundation.
Lang notes that this report is fairly technical and should be submitted to DEP, noting that
they would have the expertise to review it in proper detail.
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Maxner refers to the proposed nature walk and asks if there were any changes to that.
Bernie Paquin addresses the Commission and explained that there are some minor
revisions at the top and notes them on the plan. He also notes that they plan to plant
native species along the walkway and additional plantings will also be added along the
wooden walkway at the pool.
Paquin also explains that the water and electricity will be brought to the tent platform.
He also notes that the existing sewer line will be brought to the garage and the house and
head out to Hale Street as shown on the plan. Paquin also notes that the utilities for the
rest rooms are shown on the plan as well. He also notes that the edge of paving at the
garage will remain the same.
Paluzzi asks if there was a planting plan. Orzel states that no specific planting plan has
been developed at this time. Maxner states an extensive planting list was submitted
during the site inspection and briefly reviews some of the species on the list.
Lang asks if the public has any questions or comments.
Rene Mary of 274 Hale Street, addresses the Commission and expresses her concern
about the timeliness of the plantings noting that the sooner they are planted the better.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this project, Paluzzi moves to
close the public hearing. Seconded by Squibb. Motion carries 6-0.
Cademartori notes that there seems to be trees that will be removed that are not part of
the walkway. Lang notes that there were several trees that were not native and some that
were in distress and a plan depicting which trees will be removed was provided at the last
meeting.
Paluzzi moves to issue Standard Conditions as well as the following Special Conditions:
1.
The Flood Zone/Wave Runup Analysis prepared by Peter Williams from Vine
Associates dated January 24, 2006 shall be submitted to the DEP.
2. Rugosa Rose shall be eliminated from the Endicott College Coastal Landscaping
list and shall not be included in any landscaping plans.
3. A landscaping plan for the property shall be submitted to the Conservation
Commission as soon as it is available.
Seconded by Johnson. Hayes and Cademartori abstain. Motion carries 4-0-2 (two
abstentions).
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Cont: 47 Grover Street – DEP File #5-900 – Construction of a Single Family Home –
John Hyland
Hayes states he will be recusing himself from this discussion.
Peter Ogren addresses the Commission and reviews the changes that have been made to
the plan as a result of the site inspection this past Saturday. He notes the location of the
trees that are six inches in diameter or larger to be removed have been added to the plan.
He also notes that an abutter list has been included on the plan. He also notes that the
setbacks have been identified on the plan and explained that the front setback is 15 feet,
the side setback is 30 feet, and the rear setback is 25 feet.
Ogren notes that Maxner inquired as to whether the property was within a flood hazard
area and reviews the plans. He explained that the area is not in a hazard zone and no
flooding has been determined in any event.
Lang notes there is concern about the access of heavy equipment within the 25-Foot No
Disturbance Zone. Ogren states that they could get the heavy equipment to backfill the
foundation and replace the hay bales when that part of the project is complete. He states
that they would like to leave the location of the house where it is but they could slide is a
couple of feet if the Commission requested that.
Johnson states that he thought that would be fine and notes that they have to restore the
disturbed area upon completion.
Maxner reviews the protocol for the Order of Conditions with the applicant and explains
there is a appeal period and that a pre-construction must be held with her prior to any
work commencing. She notes the Commission should require that the 25’ NDZ be
demarcated.
Lang asks if the public has any questions or comments. There were none.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this hearing, Paluzzi moves to
close the public hearing. Seconded by Johnson. Hayes and Cademartori abstain. Motion
carries 4-0-2 (two abstensions).
Cademartori notes that the driveway is entirely pitched toward the resource area and
suggests that a restriction be placed on the use of chemical treatment for deicing of the
driveway, he also expresses concern that there is nothing to intercept runoff to the
resource are. Maxner notes that prohibition of deicing chemicals within 100 feet of a
resource area is a Standard Condition, and that at the last public hearing a stone drainage
trench was discussed.
Paluzzi moves to issue Standard Conditions and the following Special Conditions:
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1.
The entire limit of the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone shall be demarcated with 2-
foot boulders placed at an interval of every 20 feet.
2.
The trees slated for removal shall be marked or flagged conspicuously in time for
the pre-construction meeting with the Conservation Administrator.
3.
The southern limit of the hay bale erosion control line shall only be moved to
allow for construction vehicles to access that side of the house for foundation
back fill purposes only, and once the back filling of the foundation is complete,
the hay bales shall be returned to their original position at the limit of the 25-Foot
No Disturbance Zone.
4. If during back fill activities the area within the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone is
disturbed, said area shall be returned to its original condition.
5. Along the southern edge of the driveway, there shall be a 2’ x 2’ clean crushed
stone drainage trench to allow for runoff infiltration.
Seconded by Johnson. Hayes and Cademartori abstain. Motion carries 4-0-2 (two
abstentions).
Cont: off LP Henderson Road and Cabot Street – DEP File # 5-897 – Request to
Leave Constructed Culvert Crossing – Cailin, LLC – c/o Stanley Bialek
Maxner reads a letter from the applicant requesting that the public hearing be continued
to the February 28, 2006 meeting.
Maxner states the wetland consultant inquired as to whether the Commission wanted to
schedule a site inspection prior to the next meeting to observe the replication area.
Members agree that a site inspection will not be scheduled until after a formal
presentation of the replication plan.
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Johnson moves to continue the public hearing to the February 28 meeting. Seconded by
Hayes. Motion carries 6-0.
New: 89 Boyles Street – DEP File #5-902 – Expand Electrical Substation – New
England Power Company
Maxner reads the legal notice.
Paul Richards addresses the Commission and explains the plans for the expansion of the
electrical substation in east Beverly. He explains that the station needs upgrading for
more capacity, and they are therefore proposing to construct an expansion to its electrical
substation to include two additional circuit bays and associated equipment.
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Richards notes that all work proposed is outside of the 100 year flood zone and they will
be installing hay bales and a silt fence to establish the limit of work line. He notes that
there will be a five foot corridor outside of the fence and will have grounding wire
installed below grade.
Dana McIntire addresses the Commission and explains the design of the facility. He
explains that it would not be cost effective to take down what is there now and rebuild,
noting that they want to avoid power outages during the construction. He introduces
Andrea Desilets with ENSR Environmental to further review the resource areas.
Desilets explains the property contains Centerville Creek and Bank, assocated 200-Foot
Riverfront Area, Bordering Vegetated Wetland, associated 100-Foot Buffer Zone and
100-Year Floodplain. She notes the resource areas were flagged in August of 2005 and
notes that the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone and floodplain are being respected. She
explains the work is estimated to last about three months. She states the project will
encumber 2.4% of the total Riverfront Area on the site, and the existing footprint of the
substation is grand-fathered from the Riverfront Area regulations.
Cademartori asks why the proposed expansion could not be shifted to the northeast to
stay out of the inner riparian zone. Richards explains an alternatives analysis was done
and explained in the Notice of Intent. He states that the nature of the substation requires
that the expansion be located to the south, and other alternatives would require an
exorbitant expense and or a total shutdown of the station thus interrupting power for a
very large part of the Cape Ann service area.
Squibb suggests that the Commission visit the site. Members agree to add this site to the
list of site visits scheduled for February 25, 2006.
Hayes asks if future expansion of the site would be in the direction of the Riverfront
Area. McIntire states that they had no plans for that at this time and the site would be
built to its capacity and they would have to search out a new location for a new facility.
Lang asks if there are any questions or comments from the public.
Rene Mary of 274 Hale Street addresses the Commission and expresses her concern
about flooding and the problems that exist in her yard as well as the removal of trees.
Maxner states the Open Space & Recreation Committee has submitted a letter of inquiry
as to whether NEPCO would consider granting a trail and parking easement on that
property in order for a trail connection to be established. She explains the Committee felt
that this was a good opportunity to initiate a discussion on this, but realizes that the
Commission may not have jurisdiction to require this as part of the Order. Richards
states their legal counsel has responded to this letter and has requested a sketch of the
proposed trail for review.
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There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Paluzzi moves to
continue the hearing to February 28, 2006 meeting pending a site inspection scheduled
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for Saturday, February 25. Seconded by Johnson. Motion carries 6-0.
New: 1010 & 1012 Hale Street – Connect to City Sewer System – Brookwood School
Inc.
Maxner reads the legal notice.
Greg Hochmuth with Neve-Morin Associates, addresses the Commission and explains
that the proposal is to abandon an existing subsurface septic system per Title 5 and
connect to the existing City sewer within the buffer zone to a bordering vegetated
wetland. He also notes that the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone is being respected and no
portion of the work falls within the Riverfront area to Chubbs Brook. He notes that
erosion control measures are proposed as well. He also notes that no trees would be
removed as a result of this project.
Maxner states that she conducted a site inspection and took some photos, which she
passed around to the Commission. She notes that she found no issues and thinks this is a
straightforward project.
Lang asks a clarifying question about the trench excavation. Hochmuth states the trench
will be about 70 feet in length and there will be a 30 inch diameter pump and the grinder
pump will have an exposed lid at ground level and go about 73 inches below grade.
Cademartori asks what the existing systems consist of. Hochmuth notes that they
suspect they may be cess pools and are unsure if both properties have tanks, but they
would remove the tanks from the rear yard of 1012 Hale Street and the tank will be
abandoned per Title 5 at the house at 1010 Hale Street as well.
Lang states there are concerns about dewatering and states that he would like to see a
plan as a condition of approval. Hochmuth states he can prepare a detailed plan if that is
necessary.
Lang asks if there are any comments or questions from the public. There are none.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter Squibb moves to
close the public hearing. Seconded by Paluzzi. Motion carries 6-0.
Johnson moves to issue Standard Conditions and the following Special Conditions:
1. If any tanks are found during abandonment of sub-surface systems, they shall be
removed.
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2.
Prior to any work commencing, a detailed dewatering plan employing methods
that are more protective than basic hay bale design shall be submitted to the
Conservation Commission or its Administrator for review and approval.
Seconded by Paluzzi. Motion carries 6-0.
New: - 14 Arbella Drive – Construct Addition – DEP File #5-904 - Cathy Harrison
Maxner reads the legal notice.
John Dick of Hancock Environmental addresses the Commission and explains that the
applicant proposes to construct a large garage addition with associated decks within the
Buffer Zone to a BVW and within the 25-Foot No Disturbance Zone. He notes that the
site is located at the end of Arbella Street off of Hull Street. He also notes that the
footing posts for the proposed garage are in the NDZ and the entire property is in the
buffer zone.
Dick notes that the size of the existing house is small and the garage is large in proportion
to the house. He also notes that 8 mature trees will be removed and they are proposing
mitigations plantings of shrubs, noting that there is no place to plants trees on the site.
He also notes that they are not proposing any impervious surface for the NDZ.
Maxner notes that she visited the site on Friday and showed some photographs of the
area. She recommended that the Commission hold a site visit to view the property.
Lang asks if there are any questions from the public. There are none.
Ed Harrison, applicant and owner, addresses the Commission and states that he would be
doing all of the work himself, noting that it is a challenging site but he feels that he can
do all of the work himself. He also notes that all of the work will be done from the house
side of the property and the driveway and no heavy equipment will be in the resource
area.
Paluzzi moves to continue the hearing to the February 28, 2006 meeting, pending a site
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inspection scheduled for Saturday, February 25. Seconded by Squibb. Motion carries
6-0.
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Cont: 7 Margaret Avenue – DEP File #5-861 Enforcement Order Update/ Site Visit
Discussion
Lang recuses himself from this discussion and leaves the room.
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Maxner reminded the Commission that they issued an Enforcement Order for 7 Margaret
Avenue for a discrepancy between the approved plan and the seawall that was
constructed. She notes that this was discussed at the last meeting with the applicant and
his consultant and contractor.
Paluzzi asks for comments from the Commission.
Johnson states that he feels that the wall should have be built according to the approved
plans and the extra height of the seawall should be removed.
Hayes agrees and states that he felt that the seawall should at least be brought down to the
level of the neighbor’s adjoining seawall.
Cademartori states that what was built is not close to what was permitted and he is more
inclined to have them bring the height of the seawall down and does not view this as a
minor change.
Squibb agrees that the height of the seawall should be brought down to the existing
height of the neighbor’s.
Johnson states that if the seawall were to match the height of the neighbor to the west that
would make perfect sense.
Dick also notes that Mr. Britton’s house sits considerably higher that his neighbors and
notes that yesterday there was a spring tide and showed photographs of the area. Dick
explains the plans and notes that bringing it down to the height of the neighbor’s wall
would affect the wave action and would endanger the integrity of the deck and eroding
bank. He notes that these were Mr. Britton’s plans all along and the mistake was on the
part of Hancock Environmental. He also notes that the wall meets code and the Building
Inspector issued a building permit for the project.
Maxner asks Dick to explain the performance standards for Coastal Bank. Mr. Dick
explained that the top of the wall elevation is 14.5 and states that Coastal Banks function
to provide sediment or to protect the landward landscape from erosion or in some cases
the Bank can function to do both.
Hayes states that he is concerned about setting a precedent for this wall, noting that he is
afraid that if the Commission lets this go, people will start building whatever they want.
Maxner notes that if there had been a cross section on the plan from the start it would
have made the situation much more clear.
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Johnson agrees and asks if the Commission would need a revised plan to approve this.
Members agree that a revised plan will be necessary. Dick states that he would file a
formal application for a modification to the Order of Conditions.
There being no further questions or comments regarding this matter a motion was made
by Dr. Johnson to table this matter in anticipation of a formal application for the change.
Seconded by Squibb. Motion carries 5-0.
Lang returns to the meeting.
Cont: 18&20 Longmeadow Road – Enforcement Update
Maxner updates the Commission on the enforcement order issued to 18 & 20
Longmeadow Road. Mr. Barcelar was present at the meeting and states that he received
an estimate from a wetlands specialist that he could not afford.
Lang advises Mr. Barcelar to pursue this further and get some more quotes for the work
that needs to be done. He notes that he needs this information and should get at least two
or three written estimates to present to the Commission to show that he is making a good
faith effort in trying to comply with the Enforcement Order. Maxner suggests that Mr.
Barcelar encourage the consultants to contact her as she is familiar with most of them and
she can further explain what the Commission is looking for. Barcelar agrees.
Johnson moves to continue this matter to the next meeting on February 28, 2006.
Seconded by Hayes. Motion carries 6-0.
Approval of Minutes
Johnson moves to approve the September 13, 2005 meeting minutes as amended.
Seconded by Paluzzi. Motion carries 6-0.
Johnson moves to approve the October 4, 2005 meeting minutes as amended. Seconded
by Paluzzi. Lang abstains. Motion carries 5-0-1 (one abstention).
Site Visits
Maxner will arrange the site visit schedule and email it to the members of the
Commission.
Meeting Schedule
Maxner reviews the upcoming meeting schedule for the Conservation Commission and
notes that the next two meetings will be held at GAR Hall.
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Invoice Update for Manor Homes at Whitehall Appeal
Maxner informs the Commission that the latest invoice from the Commission’s
independent legal counsel, George Hall of Anderson & Kreiger, for the Chapman’s
Corner/ Manor Homes as Whitehall appeal is in the amount of $1,752.00.
Adjournment
Johnson moves to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Paluzzi. Motion carries 6-0.
The meeting is adjourned at 10:00 p.m.