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Canton Conservation Commission Pequitside Farm - Tavern Rom 79 Pleasant Street Canton, MA. 02021 PUBLIC HEARING Minutes of September It, 2006 Attendance: Robert Doe- Chairman, Jan Hagan - Vice Chairman, James Fitzpatrick - Clerk, Ed Lynch - Treasurer, Dave McLelland, Kate Merrigan, Robert MacDonald Conservation Agent: Robert Murphy Recording Secretary: Heather Cahill Chairman Robert Doe calls meeting to order @ 7:00 P.M. MINUTUES Motion made by Kate Merrigan to accept minutes of September 6, 2006 as amended. Seconded by Jan Hagan Vote: Yes -7 No -0 7:10 P.M. The Titanium Group 925 Turnpike Street Represented by Paul Brodmerkle of Site Design Professionals, LLC Notice of Intent for construction of a 10,050 square foot car wash, 37,890 square foot warehouse building within the 100' buffer zone. Plans submitted Mr. Brodmerkle explained to Con Corn that the plans submitted were approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a required 161 parking spots. Car wash will not be using the 161 parking spots, area outside of the pavement will be become a green area. There is less impervious spaces, building has been clownsized, storm water management increased, and isolated wetland IslW of property and second wetland on the SE corner of wetlands collects all the drainage. Discharge of water will be routed to open basin for storm water quality. Warehouse roof top will be routed into a storm water structure which will be on site. Majority of the water will be discharged to the rear of the building. Storm water will be a balancetid rate of water flow and balanced volumetric flow. Mr. Brodmerkle further explained that balance volumetric water flow is strongly needed. There will be four (4) separate sites where the water will be flowing in (4) different directions. Water can be brought to the rear of the building but will disrupt the volumetric balance of water flow. Water will be stored in the water shed in rear of the warehouse.. Sewer connection are existing from when the Dodge dealership was there, Mr. Brodmerkle will need to speak with MWRA to reconnect sewer and water lines.
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Conservation Agent Robert Murphy requested that for snow storage that anything over 6" be trucked off site, this verbiage needs to be added to the plan. Mr. Murphy also received a letter from abutter Mr. Robert Corkeiy,( Mr. Murphy wants letter read into minutes). Letter was received on August 26, 2006 and reads as follows: Dear Sir, I would like to request the Conservation Commission to make a determination in accordance to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21E for the proposed car wash site located at 953 Turnpike Street based on issue of drainage and potential impact of this project will have on it's surrounding properties. We appreciate your time and attention on this matter. Conservation Robert Murphy explained to ConCom that he reviewed the site at the Arboretum and the top of the pipe was 18" underwater and could be a couple of feet by the time it got to Mr. Corkery's property. Mr. Murphy reviewed the plans from Gail Engineering and the existing condition plans done by Norwood Engineering for the widening of Arboretum way for access for 40B. At this time the slopes have collapsed, rip— rap has entered the slope and the drain. Mr. Murphy received a letter from Barletta with an agreed plan, with permission from ConCom to restore down stream by temporarily blocking the downstream pipes, digging out the rip — rap, re- rip-rapping the slopes and opening up the pipes. Mr. Barletta further explained to Mr. Murphy that if this doesn't fix the problem, then widening the Arboretum an open culvert will be installed which restore proper water flow. Motion Made by Jan Hagan to approve Barletta to turn off drainage temporarily for drainage improvements. Seconded by Robert MacDonald Vote: Yes —7 No — Motion Made by Jan Hagan for Titanium Group to deposit $2500.00 in an escrow fund for hiring an outside consultant to review current plans. Seconded by Ed Lynch Vote: Yes —7 No - 0 2
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CONTINUATIONS The Village on the River 59 Walpole Street DEP# 124-972 Paul Keane of Toomey Munson received a letter for a continuance until 10/18/2006. Motion Made by Ed Lynch to continue hearing until 10/18/2006 Seconded by Kate Merrigan Vote: Yes —7 No —0 Robert & Marlene Mat& 4 Lynn Street DEP# 124-973 Motion Made by Robert MacDonald to continue hearing until October 4, 2006 Seconded by Ed Lynch Vote: Yes —7 No —0 Peter Giambanco 955 Turnpike Street (ANRAD) DEP# 124-982 Represented by David Harrington of A'VP Ventures, Plans submitted to ConCom. Reason for continuance is for the drift line to be relocated. Conservation Agent Robert Murphy asked if all the water can be brought to the rear of the of the property at this time, Mr. Harrington was unsure if the water can be relocated to the rear. Motion Made by Jan Hagan to approve delineation and order of resource area redelination of wetlands shown on plan only. Seconded by Robert MacDonald Vote: Yes —7 No —0 Blue Hill Country Club 23 Pecunit Street DEP# Represented by Greg Morand and Joe Jammallo of LSP of Cushing, iammallo & Wheeler, Inc. Mr. Morand will remove contaminated soil from site in a sealed container and good soil will be tested for herbicides, pesticides, gasoline and petroleum. Mr. Morand further explained to Mr. Murphy and ConCom that the soil will be tested with a HD, soil will then be sent out to a lab for testing. Soil will be tested on both A & B layers and should be under 10 ppm. Motion Made by Ed Lynch to continue hearing until 10/04/06. Seconded by Dave McLelland Vote: Yes —7 No —0 Maria Caulfield One Adrienne Drive DEP# 124-971C Represented by Attorney Suzanne Matthews. Attorney Matthews explains that this is an odde shaped lot, that is close to the wetlands, and wetlands was caused by the drainage from Washington Street. Mr. Lynch recommended that 3' of pipe to be installed to help this drainage issue. Conservation Agent recommends garage be placed 19' from wetlands with decision from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Murphy further explains that the drainage map shows water flowing through a ditch. Drain was existing but not completed, flooding and storage is in a protectable resource area. Motion Made by Ed Lynch to grant variance due to hardship apply with DPW for a 3' pipe. ConCom will communicate with DPW regarding pipe. Order of Conditions will state no further alteration to be done on this property. Seconded by Robert MacDonald Vote: Yes —6 No — 1 Robert Doe Motion Made by Ed Lynch to close hearing for DEP# 124-971C Seconded by Jan Hagan Vote: Yes — 7 No —0
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Motion Made by Ed Lynch to affirm pervious hearing of DEP# 124-971C Seconded by Dave McLelland Vote: Yes —7 No —0 INFORMAL REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION John W. Kyne 1146 Washington Street Conservation Agent confirms that the above address is not with in ConCom's Jurisdiction. Motion Made by Ed Lynch to Issue a Negative determination for 1146 Washington Street. Seconded by Jan Hagan Vote: Yes 7 No — 0 Gilda 35 Abbey Lane Conservation Agent confirms that the above address is not within ConCom's jurisdiction. Motion Made by Ed Lynch to Issue a Negative Determination for 35 Abbey Lane. Seconded by Jan Hagan Vote: Yes —7 No —0 Michael Trabulise 4 Cedar Street DEN 124-862EXT Motion Made by Jan Hagan to grant a one year extension for 4 Cedar Drive. Seconded by Kate Merrigan Vote: Yes —7 No —0 J. F. Development, Inc Ed Lynch recused. 5 Westchester Drive COC 124-636 & 636C Attorney Stephen Hillman representing the Guptas. ConCom approved work to be done at 5 Westchester Drive, while work was being done J.F. Development damaged the driveway during a tree removal. Attorney Hillman explains to ConCom that the Gupta's are satisfied with the work done in the backyard but are upset about the damage done to the driveway while removing a tree. Attorney Hillman is requesting no fines be placed against the Gupta's, and the title to there home is clouded which the Gupta's would like cleared. J.F. Development is the hands on offender and has not completed the project at 5 Westchester Drive. Conservation Agent Robert4recommends that J.F. Development be charged $300.00 per day for 18 months up until 9/20/2006. Chairman Robert Doe recommends a delay for the COC until he discuss this issue with the Board of Selectmen, then a COC will be issued. Paul Keane from Toomey Munson received a letter from J.F. Development requesting a two week extension. Motion Made by Jan Hagan to Issue a ticket for $300.00 per day for the period of approximately 18 months to J.F. Development. Seconded by Robert MacDonald Vote: Yes —6 No- 0 Recusal - I 4