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May 4 2000 MOM

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May 4, 2000 
CANTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
REGULAR MEETING 
Attendance: James Roache, Chairman, Debra Sundin, Vice Chairman, Marge 
Anderson, Clerk, Ed Lynch and David McLelland. 
Absent: John Burke, Treasurer 
Conservation Agent: Robert Murphy 
Recording Secretary: Christine Smith 
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 p.m. at Pequitside Farm, 
Canton, Massachusetts. 
GENERAL BUSINESS: 
1. The minutes of the meeting of April 19, 2000 were discussed and corrected. 
Motion made by Debra Sundin to accept the minutes, as corrected, seconded by 
Ed Lynch. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
2. Due to a scheduling conflict, Ed Lynch made a motion to change the date of the 
next regular meeting from May 17, 2000 to May 18, 2000, seconded by Debra 
Sundin. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 
1. IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE — 200 BOSTON DRIVE — DEP #124-616. See 
public hearing attached. 
2. LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS — MASS. HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY — 
DEP #124-772. See public hearing attached. 
3. T.K. O'SHEA'S — 601 NEPONSET STREET — DEP #124-754. See public 
hearing attached. 
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CONTINUATIONS: 
1. JOHN & KAREN KROWSKI —1030 & 1034 PLEASANT ST. — DEP #124-746 
John Rhodes of Toomey -Munson & Associates, Inc. was present on behalf of the 
applicant to provide an update of the project to the Commission. 
He stated that they have re -sized the detention basin. It will be grassed in at the 
bottom and a pipe connection will be put in at the bottom of the basin. In 
addition, they plan to put grass on one side and leave a gravel channel on the 
other side in order to introduce the water into the ground. The calculations 
showed that the basin would contain the one-year storm. The two-year storm 
produced a little output. The water will stay in the basin for 24 hours. 
Mr. Rhodes also presented the restoration plan. There was a discussion of 
potential plantings along the riverfront and on the house lots. The applicant plans 
on using Ann Martin of LEC to suggest plantings. 
The applicant requested a continuation. 
Motion made by Debra Sundin to continue the hearing to May 18, 2000, seconded 
by Ed Lynch. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
2. GEORGE & NANCY BATES — UNIVERSITY ROAD — DEP #124-744 
John Rhodes of Toomey -Munson & Associates, Inc. represented the applicant. 
He stated that they have revised the storm drainage system and have received the 
following comments from Fred Pfischner: 
(1) Fred was concerned over the fact that there was no groundwater data. Mr. 
Rhodes explained that the applicant is unable to obtain the data because of the 
sensitivity of the area. He suggested that the tests be done at the completion 
of the archaeological work and, at that point, the applicant would file an 
Amended Notice of Intent, if necessary; 
(2) The drainage calculations are based on a certain number of parking spaces 
being gravel. Mr. Rhodes stated that in the event that the spaces needed to be 
paved in the future, the applicant would re -do the drainage; 
(3) Mr. Pfischner stated that the riprap discharge area needs to be larger. The 
applicant has enlarged this area; 
(4) The old paved sluiceway on the site drains into the wetlands. The applicant 
has added a basin that would connect the sluiceway to the drainage system; 
and 
(5) The Mass. Highway easement shows a smaller pipe than is shown on the plan. 
The pipe will be changed so that they are the same size. 
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Bob Murphy asked, regarding issue number one, if it is possible that the 
underground discharge will be discharging into fill. Mr. Rhodes stated that it 
would discharge into native material. 
Regarding issue number two, Bob Murphy stated that he was not sure of a 
previous case where the Commission did not make the applicant prepare the 
drainage for the worst -case scenario. Mr. Rhodes stated that he thought this 
situation was different because of the archaeological conditions. Mr. Murphy 
stated that there is another area on the applicant's property where the applicant 
would not run into this problem. There was a further discussion of this issue. 
Bob Murphy suggested that the applicant prove why they are unable to put the 
drainage in another location. 
Mr. Murphy also noted that the riprap is located in the thirty-foot no -build zone. 
Motion made by Debra Sundin to continue the hearing to May 18, 2000, seconded 
by Dave McLelland. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
CANTON DEVELOPMENT CENTER — LOT 42, DAN ROAD — DEP #124-. 
John Rhodes of Toomey -Munson & Associates, Inc. was present on behalf of the 
applicant and requested a continuation. 
Motion made by Ed Lynch to continue the hearing to May 18, 2000, seconded by 
Debra Sundin. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
4. JOE CIULLA — LOT I IB, LAUREL LANE — DEP #124-765 
The applicant requested a continuation. 
Motion made by Debra Sundin to continue the hearing to May 18, 2000, seconded 
by Ed Lynch. 
Vote: Unanimous, 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
DON MCNEICE —15 PLEASANT CIRCLE — IRFD 
Motion made by Debra Sundin to issue a Negative Determination, seconded by 
Marge Anderson. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
2. LLOYD CANTLEY —10 RIVERVIEW ROAD —DEP #124-755 
This is a request for a Certificate of Compliance. Bob Murphy reported that the 
site is in compliance. 
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Motion made by Debra Sundin to issue a Certificate of Compliance, seconded by 
Marge Anderson. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
NEW BUSINESS: 
Motion made by Ed Lynch to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m., seconded by Dave 
McLelland. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
Respectfully submitted, 
Marge Anderson, Clerk 
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CANTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION 
PUBLIC HEARING — MAY 4, 2000 
IRISH CULTURAL CTR. — 200 BOSTON DRIVE — DEP 4124-616 
The Chairman read the Notice of Public Hearing. 
Applicant: Irish Cultural Centre, 200 Boston Drive, Canton, MA 02021, for the 
construction of increasing the size of the athletic field at the rear of the building at 200 
Boston Drive. 
Michael O'Connor was present from the Irish Cultural Centre and asked for a 
continuation to the next meeting. 
Motion made by Ed Lynch to continue the hearing to May 18, 2000, seconded by Debra 
Sundin. 
Vote: Unanimous. 
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