1988-10-20
~I~UTES FROM MEETING ON OCTOBER 20~ 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ray Bouchard, Vlnnle Cotr ~~! George Batchelder, Bill
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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submitted requesting a 2-week continuance-November 3..
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C(::}r~'i::~J'~\.!e(:i--' <:t)ubbs Brool.( Pl~opelnty '1"r\ll~5t:,
dwelling. Don Kent, Botanist- requested
re-"~5.t(~I.~e the aY'ea.
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1025 Hale Street- single
a 2-week continuation to
#5-320 (cont.. l Laurel Ridge.
~~ar'lcy L.odge- abstainec!- P(J5~3ible c:(~n'fli[:i~
Steve Leonard, representing the applican~_
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Chaj.r~n)ai"M"- E~Llbmit: velocity calcl.l:La1:ionsu
Now submittecj- Hydro/Plus Software Information..
Dowart- commented on Alan Taubert's comments #8 and #9, and that #8
relates to perched water.
George- Is groundwater in test pits 2-6 feet?
Dowart- Groundwater 3-6 feet in several test pits, and are on some of
the highest points. Small pockets of water in high spots are perched
wa tel'~.
Peter- Will they always be there?
Dowart- Yes, until evaporation or someone drains them.
George- Groundwater concerns. Bedrock analysis~ etc.
Dowart- 500-600 feet dig before possibly reaching groundwater. A clay
berm across the trench to stop the overflow of water.
Comment #9- Peter questioned the probes.
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ur. Fairbairn- In late August~ Wetland 1 was dry~ mucky under foot.
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Item #9~' nowart- returns after probing, excavate muck out, use clean
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Chairman- To re-cap all the above, inwritlng, to Alan Taubert.
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owner will maintain the wetland area.
Dr. Fairbairn- 'fhe buffer zone takes care ot tip wetlands. The grassy
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Peter- Has the site beon staked?
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Chairman- Questioned Type II tD Type 111 stone.
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Ben Eisenstacly representing the opposition..
M:~ke 1~2Y"!'((:)~S, ~3)^n Bj,o:!"(:)gj,~;t of New England E,'~vironrrleTltal~ eXFJressed
concerns from all of the neighbors and residents in opposition.
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He feels upland detention basins would be more preferable. Thpy would
eliminate siltations" Once the project is built siltation will go
into the wptlands. Replication area 15 close to the weir. A difficult
area to work in. Does not meet with the Performance Standards. Outlpt
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does not: st)(JW replacen~eni::=
Thr~(.?e ,""'fe'.::tS on si te ll.1he"r"E' tIH::! bi~ink is bei ng 21 '\::i'::"j"'ed"
Applicant= 21 linear ft. of bank being altered. Two channels will be
altpred, not one. There are existing culverts under Witch Lane.
Since the road is being widened, additional wetlands are being
altey'eel. Feels 67 linea'l~ feE,t of bank is being altel~ed" (5l'l ft Blne
only to be altered according to regulations). Referred to a "block
culvert" meeting our specifications? Submitted to the Commission all
the comment!:, , in ll.witing.
Renee Mary 274 Hale St.
-concerns re: fish in the water;
-planning board-referred to 7 years, where will this go to.
-would like to see calculations
-MEPA stated the driveway is in a dangerous location.
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Steve Leonard rebutted on Marcos' comments. Will place the welr Just
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Bill: discussed post orders of conditions
-also, wetlands barrier.
-10' center poles to be used
-slope- nothing steeper than 2~1.
George would like to see a visual plan re: vegetation plants and
gr'owt h.
Leo Panumzio: Health Dept. Agent
Re= Fill to replicate the wetlands. 15-20 loads of various
fill,tires,steel poles, etc (junk)
Finn: will remove and fill with good fill.
HEARING CLOSED
INFORMATION SUFFICIENT
RECONVENE
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CONTINUED REQUEST FOR A DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILIIY
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Peter motioned for a negatlve determination
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Vinnie abstaIned -being an abutter.
Motion to table made by Bill
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