# conservation-commission — 34 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-01-15-agenda-1659.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-01-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-01-15-agenda-1659.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152014-1659 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-01-15-minutes-1659.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-01-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-01-15-minutes-1659.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152014-1659 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 3-19-2014 January 15, 2014 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, Sharon Jordan, John Lattanzi, Mark Murphy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier 7:00 PM ~ 2 New West Townsend Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Allan Foster. The prop osed project is for construction of a single family home including grading, driveway and utilities. Th is is for the grading and paving of an existing gra vel, shared driveway for access to two lots. Standard OoC recommended by Matt. Note was made that the ConCom now prefers waddles over hay bales and also mandatory posting of Buffer Medallions every 30’-40’ or at the discretion of the ConCom.. Medallions are available at the ConCom office. Unanimously approved. 7:15 PM ~ 4 New West Townsend Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Allan Foster. The prop osed project is for construction of a single family home including grading, driveway and utilities. Standard OoC recommended by Matt. Note was made that the ConCom now prefers waddles over hay bales and also mandatory posting of Buffer Medallions every 30’-40’ or sat the discretion of the ConCom. Medallions are available at the ConCom office. Unanimously approved. 7:30 PM ~ 50 Elmwood Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal By laws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Inten t filed by Michael Crowley. The proposed project i s for construction of a 750 foot roadway, a portion of the proposed work is within the 100’ buffer and 200’ riverfront zones, no work is proposed in the 3 0’ No Touch Zone. Grading of area would include not only the driveway/road area but individual lots in preparation of building. Area is zoned in two different classifications, needs to be shown on plans. After grading is done is it going to be reseeded and trees replaced? Have you looked at endangered species? Continued until February 5, 2014 @ 7:15 PM. 7:45 PM ~ 64 Spring Street Extension ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Sandra J. Perko. The proposed project is for removing a stone wall and replace with pre-manufact ured blocks while lake is in drawdown. No problem, extending wall from neighbors wall to replace old (falling down) wall. Area is 100’ or less. Unanimously approved a Negative 3. 8:00 PM ~ 39 Peninsula Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on an Notice of Inte nt by Mildred MacDonald. The proposed project is f or install of a new Soil Absorption System, only work associated with the tank is within the 100 foo t buffer zone. Unanimously approved. 8:15 PM ~ 40 Page Street ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Det ermination of Applicability filed by Gerard Chabot. The proposed project is for converting existing structure into a single family home and dividing th e existing parcel into two. The work includes an a ddition to the existing structure and a sewage disposal system. Work within the 100' buffer zone will include installation of a septic tank, pump ch amber, and foundation drain outlet and is greater than 50' from the wetlands. The proposed construct ion will alter approximately 3,050 SF of the buffer zone. Negative 3 unanimously approved. 8:30 PM ~ 305 Leominster Shirley Road ~ CONTINUATION ~ Revised Plan ~ Revised plan met a ll the requirements of the ConCom. Also mandatory posting of Buffer Medallions every 30’-40’ or at the discretion of the ConCom. Medallions are available at the ConCom office. Unanimously approved. Miscellaneous ~ Approve Minutes ~ 12/4 Signatures FYI HANDOUTS Grant Workshop MACC Environmental Conference Budget Review Trail Accessibility Requirements Approval of land donation ~ 30 Rennie Street ~ Approved and accepted donation of land at 30 Rennie Street Elmwood Road Review ~ handled at hearing (7:30) Donated Property Abatements ~ Jan will file with Assessors Appointment with Selectmen for acceptance of donate d land ~ Sharon will set up appointment 801 Northfield Road 30 Rennie Street 781 Page Street ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-02-19-agenda-1660.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-02-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-02-19-agenda-1660.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192014-1660 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-02-19-minutes-1660.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-02-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-02-19-minutes-1660.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02192014-1660 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 3-19-2014 February 19, 2014 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, Sharon Jordan, John Lattanzi, Jan Carrier 7:00 PM ~ 174 Northfield Road ~ Informational discussion with Scott Robinson. Interested in purchasing the property and wanted to know what restriction there would be regarding the lake and gravel trail. Commission went over regulations with him and made suggestions. 7:15 PM ~ 50 Elmwood Road ~ Continuation ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Inten t filed by Michael Crowley. The proposed project is for con struction of a 750 foot roadway, a portion of the p roposed work is within the 100’ buffer and 200’ riverfront zones, no work is proposed in the 30’ No Touch Zone. (From 1/15 – ConCom would like to know total disturbance of area from lot preparation and grading. Calculat e volume of soils to be removed, check for endangered species, number of trees to be removed, reseeding plan and 30’ and 100’ buffer zones marked on plan.) Anthony Cleaves presented revised plans. Zoning line corrected and moved future buildings out of the 100’ buffer. The commission would prefer waddles/socks instead of hay bales. The developer will be removing approximately 50,000 cubic yards of dirt and 530 trees (4” and above) from within the buffer zone. Closed & approved Unanimous 7:30 PM ~ 10 Tilton Avenue ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Robert Proctor. The proposed project is for construction of a replacement septi c system, including septic tank, sewer pipe, distribution box and leach area for an existing single family home. Bob Proctor presented. Plan accepted and approved Negative 3 Unanimous 7:45 PM ~ 129 Peninsula Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Danielle Reynolds. The propo sed project is for construction of a two story addi tion to the existing house and may be within the 100’ buffer zo ne. NO SHOW moved to March 5, 2014 8:00 PM ~ Kevin O’Brien ~ Would like to speak with the Conservation Commis sion. Wanted to make sure the OoC got signed and when he could pick them up after March 3, 2014. Sharon had a handout of the information she presented to the Selectmen on February 4, 2014. Note was made that Jim Lattanzi, the caretaker at 123 Hollis Road, will be moving in a few months, probably around May or June. The Commission will advertise and interview for a potential caretaker. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-03-05-agenda-1661.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-03-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-03-05-agenda-1661.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052014-1661 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-03-05-minutes-1661.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-03-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-03-05-minutes-1661.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052014-1661 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 3-19-2014 March 5, 2014 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, Sharon Jordan, John Lattanzi, Mark Murphy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrie r 7:00 PM ~ Shirley Village Reservoir ~ Drawdown and chemical treatment OoC ~ Joanna Bilott a. Joanna presented information from their meeting with Shirley Conservation. LSIC would like to modify the draw down, monitoring of wells. That OoC has expired and they will have to refile. The OoC for the chemical treatment expires on 5-16-2014. A request in writing is required to extend it for 3 years. The lake is having a real problem with fanwort and a request from Aquatic Control (Dominic Meringolo) to use specific chemicals to try to control it was received (see file). 7:15 PM ~ Rob MacMillan ~ re: 123 Hollis Road ~ Rob is interested in the Hollis Road property and just came in to introduce himself to the Commission. 7:30 PM ~ 129 Peninsula Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Danielle Reynolds. The propo sed project is for construction of a two story addi tion to the existing house and may be within the 100’ buffer zo ne. Danielle presented plans and stated the corner of the addition will be 81 feet from the high water mark. The commission had no problem with this request. Negative 3 approved ~ Unanimous. 7:45 PM ~ 50 Elmwood Road ~ Plan Updates receivd 2/24 ~ Updated plans received, changes made as requested. 8:00 PM ~ Review Regulations ~ Sharon Jordan ~ Copies of regulations given to Commissioners, Sharon went over minor changes and noted that fees had been added to regulations. Unanimously approved. 8:15 PM ~ Review License Agreement ~ 123 Hollis Road ~ Copies of Resident Caretake/Custodian License Agreement given to members to review. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-03-19-agenda-1662.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-03-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-03-19-agenda-1662.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192014-1662 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-03-19-minutes-1662.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-03-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-03-19-minutes-1662.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03192014-1662 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES March 19, 2014 APPROVED 4/2/2014 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Approve Minutes ~ 1/15, 2/18, 3/5 ~ Approved Review License Agreement ~ 123 Hollis Road ~ Reviewed ~ Sharon & Jan will m eet with Jim to see if he may have any input and or updates that we might want to include in the License Agreement. Signatures ~ 129 Peninsula Drive ~ DOA; 790 Massachusetts Avenue ~ CoC Buffer Zone Markers ~ Jan will send a letter to all applicants, since t he approval of placement of markers, to come in and purchase markers at $3.0 0 each and place them between 30’ and 50’ feet apart and be visible. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-04-02-agenda-1663.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-04-02 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-04-02-agenda-1663.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022014-1663 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-04-02-minutes-1663.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-04-02 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-04-02-minutes-1663.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04022014-1663 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 5/7/2014 April 2, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, Sharon Jordan, John Lattanzi, Mark Murphy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM Remind visitors to sign in PUBLIC COMMENT: DISCUSSION: 7:15 PM ~ Dan Proctor ~ re: 323 & 331 Rear Burrage Street The Commissioner’s discussed with Dan the possibil ity of acquiring a piece of his property on Burrage Street. A suggestion was made to swap gravel from Dyer’s pro perty off of Townsend Harbor Road for the piece of property. No decision was made, will discuss further. MINUTES APPROVAL: March 19, 2014 NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Site Inspection~Howard Street~Aro Estates 3 & 4~DE P~Wednesday, April 23 rd , 2014 @ 10:00 AM Meet on Howard Street at the proposed entrance (Bri dget Drive) Liquor License Transfer~84 Lakefront Avenue~BOS~Tue sday, April 15 th , 2014 @ 7:15 PM Talent Bank Form~Thomas Bertram~433 Townsend Harbo r Road Conceptual Layout Plan~Lunenburg Village~250 Whalo m Road~ZB~Wednesday, April 9 th , 2014 @ 7:00PM Right To Farm Bylaw on Town Meeting Warrant Lane Property~300 Holman Street~Open Space Walks~ April 19 th & 26 th @ 10:00 AM P & S signed by Selectmen on April 1 st ~on Town Meeting Warrant MEETING SCHEDULE: April 16 September 3 & 17 May 7 & 21 October 1 & 15 June 4 November 5 & 19 July 2 & 16 December 3 & 17 August 6 & 20 PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: Brandon Kibbe will meet with t he Commission on April 16 th @ 8:00 PM to update everyone on the status of the Lane property. ADJOURNMENT: 8:27 PM VISITORS: Dan Proctor ~ 129 Massachusetts Avenue ~ 978-833-7 173 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-04-16-agenda-1664.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-04-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-04-16-agenda-1664.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162014-1664 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-04-16-minutes-1664.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-04-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-04-16-minutes-1664.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162014-1664 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 5/7/2014 April 16, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rich Bursch, JJ Cote, Sharon Jordan, John Lattanzi, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:17 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:15 PM ~ 61 Spring Street ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a p ublic hearing on a Request for Determination of App licability filed by Patrick Kincaid. The proposed project is for rem oval of eight pine trees, along the property line, beside the house. The trees are approximately 40’ to 70’ tall. Pat Kincaid presented. He would like to remove 8 trees on the side of his property. The closest one being 8 feet from the high water mark. Matt had inspected and stated that the trees should definitely be removed as they are damaged by bug infestation. Instructions were given to place waddles along the water line. Negative 3 Unanimous 7:30 PM ~ 250 Holman Street, Lot 8 ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Joseph Fortin. The proposed project is for construction of a drive way to service a single family home. Joe Fortin presented. Notice of Intent was submitted by Marsden Engineering in June of 2006, Order of Conditions was issued August 2006. This was just a refilling, plans show wetlands and nothing has changed. Approved Unanimous 7:45 PM ~ 739-777 Chase Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Empire M anagement Corporation. The proposed project is for construct ion of a gravel access drive and pad for the instal lation of a water supply well and construction of a paved parking are a and supporting stormwater management measures. Public water supply well discussed. Only classified public because it will service more than 25 people. Area OK including gravel service road. Customer Parking and Vehicle Storage Area, to the left of the Mazda garage, to be paved. This area is bordering a wetland and Matt would like a third party review. Continued until May 7 th . MINUTES APPROVAL: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: 8:00 PM ~ Brandon Kibbe will update us on the Lane propert y. Everything is going along smoothly, article on the ballot, public walks April 19 th and 26 th . Appraisal done, waiting for results. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Kopelman & Paige reviewed our regu lations and thought they were excellent . 50 Elmwo od Road ~ rewriting of P & S, this would require a new filing . MEETING SCHEDULE: May 7 & 21 September 3 & 17 June 4 October 1 & 15 July 2 & 16 November 5 & 19 August 6 & 20 December 3 & 17 PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: ===PAGE 2=== ADJOURNMENT: 9:03 PM VISITORS: Joseph Fortin ~ 204 Roosevelt Street Fitchburg ~ re : 250 Holman Street ~ 508-517-5966 Stephanie Frey Pat Kincaid ~ 61 Spring Street ~ 978-549-6192 Brian Lafferty ~ 602 Main Street Concord ~ re: 739- 777 Chase Road ~ 508-527-2000 Jim Almonte ~ WDA 31 E Main Street Westboro ~ re: 7 39-777 Chase Road ~ 401-274-1360 Brandon Kibbe ~ 146 Rolling Acres Road ~ 978-582-01 32 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-05-07-agenda-1665.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-05-07 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-05-07-agenda-1665.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072014-1665 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-05-07-minutes-1665.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-05-07 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-05-07-minutes-1665.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05072014-1665 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 5/21/2014 May 7, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rich Bursch, JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, John Lattanzi, Ma tt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:15 PM ~ 191 Elmwood Road, Lot 3 ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, 3 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent file by John S. G iaimo. The project is for a single family home and associated structures such as a dri veway and grading for the leach field within the 10 0’ buffer zone. Hay bales will be provided for erosion control around the down slope perimeter of the construction area. John & Janet G iaimo presented. Driveway already in, need 50’ area marked on plan and wattles instead of haybales. Continued until May 21 st. 7:30 PM ~ 470 Leominster Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, 3 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent file by Charles B. Whitcomb. The project is for construction of a residential driveway and septic system, located wit hin the 100’ buffer zone. Dan Proctor presented as depicted on plan. Neighbors, Jane & Tom Ranley objected to the driveway and removal of trees. The driveway/trees are out of our jurisdiction unless they are in a wetland. There is drainage/water at Leominster Road which will require permission from the DPW. Standard OoC Unanimous 7:45 PM ~ 739-777 Chase Road ~ Requested continuance until May 21 st ~Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Empire Management Corporation. The proposed project is fo r construction of a gravel access drive and pad for the installation of a water supply well and construction of a paved parking area and s upporting stormwater management measures. Continue d from April 16 th . Public water supply well discussed. Only classified public because it will service more than 25 people. Area OK including gravel service road. Customer Parking and Vehicle Storage Area, to the left of the Mazda garage, to be paved. This area is bordering a wetland and Matt would like a third party review. 8:00 PM ~ 35 Leominster Road ~ re: Runoff ~ Brian Brown & Jack Rodriquenz ~ Discussed ongoing problem with drainage from Lancaster Avenue to Brian’s property. Salt and sand permeating his garden area. Matt will talk to Jack to see if we can remediate this problem. Jack could not attend due to illness. Will have Jack report back to us on May 21 st. MINUTES APPROVAL: April 2 & 16, 2014 ~ Approved NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Townsend Harbor/Mulpus Roads intersection work to start this week or the beginning of next week May 12 th , 6:35 PM ~ Planning Board Public Hearing on Highfi eld Village ~ 361 Massachusetts Avenue/951 Northfie ld Road May 28 th , 7:00 PM ~ Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing on Lune nburg Village ~ 250 Whalom Road ~ Design Plans available Talent Bank Form ~ Sheila Holt Mario Patacchiola Bocce Court Dedication ~ May 13 th , 1:00 PM North County Land Trust Hikes & Programs ~ Flyer available Summons & Public Records Request for Documents MEETING SCHEDULE: May 21 September 3 & 17 VISITORS June 4 October 1 & 15 John & Janet Giaimo Elmwood Road 978-772-4625 July 2 & 16 November 5 & 19 Jeffrey L Mendoza 162 Lancaster Avenue jmendoza@lunenburgonline.com August 6 & 20 December 3 & 17 Brian Brown 35 Leominster Road 978-870-3181 Dan Proctor 1529 Massachusetts Avenue 978-833-7173 PUBLIC COMMENT: Jane & Tom Ranley 450 Leominster Road 978-582-1492 COMMISSION COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-05-21-agenda-1666.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-05-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-05-21-agenda-1666.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212014-1666 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-05-21-minutes-1666.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-05-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-05-21-minutes-1666.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212014-1666 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES May 21, 2014 APPROVED June 4, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, Rich Bursch, JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, Sharon Jordan, John Lattanzi, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: Matt discussed the gas line that i s being proposed in the area and many of the Cities and Towns are upset because they want to go directly thru conservation and other protecte d lands. This will be an ongoing update. HEARINGS: 7:00 PM ~ Hickory Hills Dam ~199 Townsend Harbor Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Melvin B ertram of Hickory Hills Landowners, Inc. The proposed project is for installation of a filter bl anket along the toe of the dam in an existing seepa ge collection swale to limit potential piping in th e embankment. A v-notch weir will be installed downst ream to allow monitoring and to quantify seepage fl ows. Walt Parquet along with Tom Bertram presented. Stated there is a gulley/pipe that handles the seepage and runs under Townsend Harbor Road to Mulpus Brook. This swale would be a permanent structure 10’ wide and about 4 ½’ deep with rip rap to direct and control flow the velocity of water. Approved Unanimous 7:15 PM ~ 191 Elmwood Road, Lot 3 ~ CONTINUATION ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, 3 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent file by John S. G iaimo. The project is for a single family home and associated structures such as a driveway and gr ading for the leach field within the 100’ buffer zo ne. Hay bales will be provided for erosion control around the down slope perimeter of the cons truction area. Need new Plan w/50’ mark. Janet Giaimo presented new plan. Footprint of house has been moved out of 50’ no build zone. Approved Unanimous 7:30 PM ~ 314 Townsend Harbor Road ~ Jack Rabbitt ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on an amendment filed by John T. Rabbit t. The proposed project is to add a 12 x 14 screen gazebo enclosure that would sit on front ret aining wall and attach to the rear retaining wall. No changes to vegetation or retaining wall area. All soil will be moved to side and graded, will raise level in area about 6”. Approved Rich and JJ abstained 7:45 PM ~ Brandon Kibbee ~ Grant Application Signing ~ Lane Property ~ MOVED TO JUNE 4, 2014, 7:00 PM 8:00 PM ~ 423 Lancaster Avenue ~ Faith Merchant ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability fi led by Thomas/Faith Merchant. The proposed project is for installation of in ground pool to re place an above ground pool that has collapsed. No problem with replacement. Negative 3 Unanimous 8:10 PM ~ 739-777 Chase Road ~ CONTINUATION ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Empire Management C orporation. The proposed project is for construction of a gravel access drive and pad for t he installation of a water supply well and construc tion of a paved parking area and supporting stormwater management measures. Continued from Apr il 16 th . Public water supply well discussed. Well is classified public because it will service more than 25 people. Area OK including gravel service road. Customer Parking and Vehicle Storage Area, to the left of the Mazda garage, to be paved. This area is bordering a wetland and Matt would like a third party review. Will present updated plan. Anthony Cleaves presented peer review concerns. Jim Almonte provided answers. Commission asked for a maintenance schedule. Unanimously voted to close and conditionally approve contingent on receiving final plans on June 4 th . Wetland Buffer markers needed. MINUTES APPROVAL: 5-7-2014 ~ Approved NEW BUSINESS: Stormwater ~ Sharon ~ more information forthcoming in future meetings OLD BUSINESS: 35 Leominster Road ~ Waiting for Jack’s reply with suggestions Lake Whalom Spillway ~ needs to be cleaned up ~ unable to find a contact person for Wilder Beach Association 803/809 Leominster Road ~ Matt met with Rick Hillman and agrees that something has to be done to correct drainage in the area. Jack (DPW) to fix. ===PAGE 2=== ANNOUNCEMENTS: MEETING SCHEDULE: September 3 & 17 June 4 October 1 & 15 July 2 & 16 November 5 & 19 August 6 & 20 December 3 & 17 PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: Jan brought up a NOI to be on the July 2 Agenda for an addition, but they need an Emergency Permit to put in a new well immediately. Jan will issue EP. July 16 th Sharon will present NOI for Dyer property ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 PM Visitors Melvin Bertram 312 Townsend Harbor Road 978-532-0 242 Walt Parquet 10 Iris Court 978-582-9830 Janet Giaimo 2 Edgeway, Ayer 978-772-5025 Jack Kutarnia 192 Townsend Harbor Road 978-582-61 39 John Rabbitt 314 Townsend Harbor Road 978-582-949 1 Tom Merchant 423 Lancaster Avenue 978-582-9611 Faith Merchant 423 Lancaster Avenue 978-582-9611 Anthony Cleaves 510 Mechanic Street, Leominster 9 78-537-5296 Brian Lafferty 626 Main Street, Concord 508-527-2 000 Jim Almonte 31 E Main Street, Westboro 401-274-13 60 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-06-04-agenda-1667.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-06-04 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-06-04-agenda-1667.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042014-1667 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-06-04-minutes-1667.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-06-04 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-06-04-minutes-1667.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042014-1667 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission Minutes June 4, 2014 APPROVED July 2, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, Rich Bursch, JJ Cote, Sharon Jordan, Joh n Lattanzi, Mark Murphy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:00 PM ~ Brandon Kibbee ~ Grant Application Signing ~ Lane Property ~ signed as requested 7:15 PM ~ Update on final plans for 739-777 Chase Road ~ updated plans Okay MINUTES APPROVAL: NEW BUSINESS: Page Street 145 ~ Right of First Ref usal 781 R Page Street ~ P. Edward Hayward has donated his parcel of land up on the south side of Old Turnpike Road leading from Flat Hill to North Shirley ~ w aiting for original deed from lawyer. OLD BUSINESS: ANNOUNCEMENTS: MEETING SCHEDULE: July 2 & 16 October 1 & 15 August 6 & 20 November 5 & 19 September 3 & 17 December 3 & 17 PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 PM VISITORS: Brandon Kibbe 146 Rolling Acres Road brandonkibbe@ comcast.net Sent to Town Clerk 7-7-2014 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-07-02-agenda-1668.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-07-02 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-07-02-agenda-1668.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022014-1668 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-07-02-minutes-1668.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-07-02 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-07-02-minutes-1668.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07022014-1668 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 8/20/2014 July 2, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, JJ Cote, Jack Byrne, Sharon Jordan, Mark Murphy, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER 7:12 PM: PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:00 PM ~ 7:15 PM ~ 64 Chestnut Street ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, 3 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice o f Intent filed by Dan Proctor (Wm. R. Proctor, Inc. ). The project is for a Septic System upgrade/repair. No questions, issue standard OoC. Unanimious 7:30 PM ~ 63 Peninsula Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Mark S. /Diane M. Erickson. The proposed project is for demolition and removal of an existing deck, con crete and flagstone patio; install footings for a m odular 3-season porch and construct new patio and 3-season porch. Mark presented. Commission would like more info on pre fab 3-season room and would like to do a site walk. Continued until August 6 th . 7:45 PM ~ 43 Hemlock Terrace ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice o f Intent filed by Eric/Stephanie Pettes. The propo sed project is for an addition of a 3-season, unheated room. Eric presented. Would use sonar tubes. Discrepency in how far from water, plans say 30 feet, Eric said 47 feet. Sharon & Rob will visit site to measure and will contact Matt. Reminded Eric of 30’ NO TOUCH and 50’ NO BUILD. Continued until August 6th 8:00 PM ~ 17 Horizon Island Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Coleen O’Connor. The proposed project is for a failing sewage system for a single family home. Al l work will be outside 50’. Dan Proctor to present . No questions, Negative 3 Unanimous 8:15 PM ~ 167 Island Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal By laws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Det ermination of Applicability filed by Neil Gorman (D avid E. Ross, Associates). The proposed project is for a failing sewage system for a single family home. All work will be outside 50’. Dan P roctor to present. No questions, Negative 3 Unanimous MINUTES APPROVAL: June 4 th APPROVED NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: 145 Page Street~Right of First Refusal~ Sharon will contact Kerry 1396 Massachusetts Avenue~Foreclosure Auction Howard Street~Site Survey~Hannigan Middle/High School Project~Communication short circuit Shirley Village Reservoir Aquatic Treatment Master Plan Update Draft SIGNATURES: 9 ANNOUNCEMENTS: Received deed to 781 R Page Street (Old Turnpike Road) MEETING SCHEDULE: July 16 CANCELLED October 1 & 15 August 6 & 20 November 5 & 19 September 3 & 17 December 3 & 17 PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: 8:55 PM VISITORS : Dawn Johnson for Wm. Proctor, Inc. 978-343-469 2 Mark & Diane Erickson 63 Peninsula Drive 978-582-0850 Eric Pettes 43 Hemlock Terrace 978-390-3255 Dan Proctor 978-582-4764 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-08-06-agenda-1669.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-08-06 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-08-06-agenda-1669.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062014-1669 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-08-06-minutes-1669.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-08-06 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-08-06-minutes-1669.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08062014-1669 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 8/20/2014 August 6, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, R. Bursch, JJ Cote, Sharon Jordan, Mark Murphy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:00 PM ~ 30 Laurel Lane ~ Tony Jordan re: information ~ Inquired about what could be done on the lot which has an existing house. May demolish and rebuild in same footprint but cannot enlarge. Parcel has sewer and water. 7:15 PM ~ 63 Peninsula Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Mark S. /Diane M. Erickson. The proposed project is for demolition and removal of an existing deck, con crete and flagstone patio; install footings for a m odular 3-season porch and construct new patio and 3-season porch. Continuation ~ would like more info on pre-fab 3 season room and to do site walk. Mark would like to modify the plan to rebuild just the patio; the size would be 14’ x 28’ instead of 14’ x 32.5’. Negative 3 Unanimous 7:30 PM ~ 43 Hemlock Terrace ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice o f Intent filed by Eric/Stephanie Pettes. The propo sed project is for an addition of a 3-season, unheated room. Continuation ~ Discrepancy on how far from water, Sharon, Rob & Matt will visit site to measure. Measurements verified and approved. Moved room back a few feet to move of the the 50’ no-build zone. Approved Unanimous 7:45 PM ~ 33 Birch Island Way ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice o f Intent filed by Melissa J. Ribaudo. The proposed project is for removal and replacement of enclosed porch due to structural damage, extend 3 f eet to be in line with the house and patio. Remove and repair patio where it is sinking. Approved Unanimous 8:00 PM ~ 1079 Massachusetts Avenue ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by School Building Committee (Michael Mackin). The proposed project is for the construct ion of a new high school and various site improveme nts, including reconfiguration of an existing access road and parking areas, new athletic fields, and associated utility work. Positive determination, no need for NOI, out of buffer zone. 8:15 PM ~ 240-248 Townsend Harbor Road/1625 Massachusetts Avenue ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, 3 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Inten t file by Conservation Commission. The project is to rehabilitate and restore existing car t/walking path to allow access to open space and AD A compliance. Joint project with Lunenburg Snow Riders not-for-profit organization (Site D in the 2013 Recreational Trails Grant, contract file # P14-2896-G12), at the Harold Harley Monument area. Work will take place adjacent to a wetland resource area but not within the wetland re source area. Approved Unanim ous MINUTES APPROVAL: NEW BUSINESS: Discontinuation of Associate Member ~ Suggested that we will not fill the position at this time ~ Approved Unanimous Village at Flat Hill Solar Project ~ Presentation by Eric Holt on August 20th Sunrise Stables ~ Octoberfest Ride ~ Notification Hunting Hill ~ Complaint ~ Field not mowed, wild animals a danger. Rob stated that the field has now been mowed. It was also was noted that it is conservation land and our purpose is to conserve it in its natural state which includes animals. Lake Whalom ~ Complaint ~ It has been brought to the attention of the ConCom that there was a jet ski mishap at Lake Whalom and also many near misses with speed boats and water skiers. It is a Great Pond which is under state jurisdiction. Jan will gather more information and notify the Environmental Police. ===PAGE 2=== OLD BUSINESS: 803 Leominster Road ~ Violation & time line of sug gested work ~ Rescind non-compliance; have recieved time line for remedial work from Tim Hillman. Approved 52 Hemlock Drive ~ Have filed NOI ~ Scheduled for August 20 th meeting 145 Page Street ~ Right of First Refusal ~ 12.66 acres ~ Six points of criteria for land acquisitions. No dwellings on property, there are wetlands on property, abuts conservation land, but there is no access except over private property, it will not be gifted as a donation, and the price of $89,000 is way above the price we paid per acre for the Lane property. Not interested Unanimous Right of Way to Boat Ramp at 50 Sunset Lane ~ Need to speak with Kerry and Town Counsel on this matter. Jan will take care of. 30 Rennie Street ~ signed tax form ~ FYI - just to inform the commission that I signed this SIGNATURES: OK ANNOUNCEMENTS: MEETING SCHEDULE: August 20th, September 3rd & 17 th , October 1st & 15 th , November 5th & 19 th , December 3rd & 17 th PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-08-20-agenda-1670.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-08-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-08-20-agenda-1670.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202014-1670 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-08-20-minutes-1670.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-08-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-08-20-minutes-1670.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08202014-1670 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 9/17/2014 August 20, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, R. Bursch, JJ Cote, Mark Murphy, Matt Ma rro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:00 PM ~52 Hemlock Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice o f Intent filed by Peter B. Lincoln. The proposed p roject is for restoration of property, removal of undergrowth, trash, cement, metal, etc. Replace rotted deck with smaller one within same f ootprint and install new plantings. Plan approved, plantings will be ornamental grasses, blueberry bushes and lady fern. Unanimous 7:15 PM ~ 42 Highland Street ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Matthew Robichaud (Doug Smith, Soilsmith Designs). The proposed project is for sewer work in buffer zone t o water body and wetlands. Plan approved by DPW, explained to commission and approved. Unanimous 7:30 PM ~ 790-792 Massachusetts Avenue ~ would like to review initial plans ~ went over proposed plans and the hearing will be September 17 th . 8:00 PM ~ Village at Flat Hill Solar Project Presentation ~ Eric & Sheila Holt presented proposed plans for solar project MINUTES APPROVAL: July 2, August 6 ~ approved NEW BUSINESS: 123 Hollis Road review ~ will get keys from Jim. Reviewed application and license, will get back to Jan with any changes 50 Sunset Lane ~ Right of Way ??? OLD BUSINESS: SIGNATURES: ANNOUNCEMENTS: MEETING SCHEDULE: September 3rd & 17 th , October 1st & 15 th , November 5th & 19 th , December 3rd & 17 th PUBLIC COMMENT: COMMISSION COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 PM Visitors: Pete & Debbie Lincoln Eric D. Holt Dour Smith Sheila D. Holt Dan Proctor ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-09-17-agenda-1671.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-09-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-09-17-agenda-1671.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172014-1671 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-09-17-minutes-1671.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-09-17 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-09-17-minutes-1671.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09172014-1671 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES ~ APPROVED 11/5/2014 September 17, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rob Verge, John Lattanzi, JJ Cote, Sharon Jordan, T om Bertram, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT: HEARINGS: 7:00 PM ~ 790-792 Massachusetts Avenue ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Ar ea Delineation filed by Gary Archer of G. W. Archer Inc. (Sean Hale of Epsilon Associat es, Inc.). The proposed project is for approval of the boundary of state & local wetland resource areas. Request to change name on all forms from G. W. Archer, Inc. to just Gary Archer. Boundaries Okay. Approved Unanimous. 7:15 PM ~ 322 Flat Hill Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Michael Conway. The proposed project is for installation of solar panels on a cl eared mowed lawn area (wetlands on adjacent parcel) . Panels would be within the 100' buffer but outside the 30' and 50' buffer. No exca vation will take place. Negative 3 Unanimous 7:30 PM ~ 322 Townsend Harbor Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability fi led by Larry H. King. The proposed project is for replacement of an old deteriorated w all to stop the erosion of the land. Also, to repl ace old dock and shorten that was damaged by ice. Old walls will be replaced by 4 x 2 concrete blocks placed ½ foot from water line. B oulders will be placed at base of blocks, if needed. Will put in removable dock. No equipment. Top wall may not be needed. A motion was made to do a site visit and continue to October 1 st @ 7:15 PM. 7:45 PM ~ 116 Island Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by John/Ca thy Beale. The proposed project is for removal of 4 large oak trees within 100' perime ter of the lake. Will trim 1 tree with written permission of the HHLA. Negative 3 Unanimous 8:00 PM ~ 40 Hemlock Drive ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Tow n of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Malcolm Parker. The pr oposed project is for increase patio square footage with wall to help, control and preve nt erosion. Would like to enlarge patio area with interlocking pavers. Commission found the area excessive, would like to make a site visit. Continued to October 1 st @ 7:30 PM. 8:15 PM ~ 71 Brookview Terrace ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Matthew Peaslee (Chris MacKenzie of Whitman & Bingham). The proposed project is for Installation of a new septic system leach field wi th related piping and excavations, all work within the 100' buffer zone. Negative 3 Unanimous MINUTES APPROVAL: August 20, 2014 APPROVED NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: SIGNATURES: ANNOUNCEMENTS: MEETING SCHEDULE: October 1 & 15, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17 COMMISSION COMMENT: Hollis Road UPDATE – Jan ~ Posted at Town Hall 9/18/2014, in Lunenburg Ledger 9/19/2014, House cleaned, need to have furnace serviced and septic pumped. ADJOURNMENT: 8:53 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-11-05-agenda-1672.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-11-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-11-05-agenda-1672.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11052014-1672 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-11-05-minutes-1672.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-11-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-11-05-minutes-1672.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11052014-1672 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission MINUTES ~ APPROVED 12/3/2014 November 5, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rich Bursch, Tom Bertram, Matt Charpentier, Todd Dw yer, Sheila Holt, Jack Rabbitt, Matt Marro, Jan Car rier 6:30 PM ~ Greet new members CALL TO ORDER ~ 7:02 PM ~ Election of Officers ~ Richard Bursch was elected Chairman and Jack Rabbitt was elected Vice Chairman ~ unanimous PUBLIC COMMENT ~ Deck at Harold Harley Conservation Area, off Townsend Harbor Road, almost completed, per Tom. Matt is following through with inspections on work at dam and inspections HEARINGS 40 Hemlock Drive ~ CONTINUATION ~ requested to be moved to 11/19 ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Inten t filed by Malcolm Parker. The proposed project is to increase patio square footage with wa ll to help, control and prevent erosion. 7:15 PM ~ 322 Townsend Harbor Road ~ CONTINUATION ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Request for Determination of Appli cability filed by Larry H King. The proposed project is for replacement of an old deteriorated w all to stop the erosion of the land. Also, to repl ace and shorten old dock that was damaged by ice. Old walls will be replaced by 4 x 2 concrete blocks placed ½ foot from water line. Boulders wil l be placed at base of blocks, if needed. Larry King presented. He brought in more pictures and drawings. Because of the scope of work the ConCom requested he file a Notice of Intent so that there will be more control over the project. What is the amount of run-off from the road? Positive determination ~ Unanimous ~ December 3 rd hearing, the ConCom will answer any other questions during public comment on November 19 th . 7:30 PM ~ 39 South Row Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Carol D esbouvrie (Stephen Sears of David E. Ross, Inc.). The proposed project is for replacement of a Sewage Disposal System within 100' of the BVW alo ng the shoreline of Hickory Hills Lake. Granted go ahead 10/15, hardship ~ Request they come into November 19 th meeting to explain/show what was done. 7:35 PM ~ 68 Laurel Lane ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Det ermination of Applicability filed by Elizabeth McCo lligan. The proposed project is for the excavation of fourteen holes for deck supports 62 f eet from lake. Granted go ahead 10/15, hand digging holes for sonar tubes only ~ Request they come into November 19 th meeting to explain/show what was done. 7:50 PM ~ 17 Horizon Island Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Gary/Gr ace Johnson. The proposed project is for removal of five trees within 100' of Hickory Hills Lake. Grace presented and stated that insurance company is requesting that trees be taken down as a safety precaution. Negative 3 unanimous 8:05 PM ~ 103 Horizon Island Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Alfred Gravelle. The proposed project is for removal of four oak trees 1 15' from lake, 3 ar e 34' from lake near or touching deck/house. Trees near or leaning towards house and deck. Negative 3 unanimous 8:20 PM ~ 88 Horizon Island Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipa l Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by James E Sr/Pamela K Vogt. The proposed project is for replacement of a wooden wall & steps with a sto ne wall with the same approximate dimensions and lo cation. The current wall is failing. It is being eaten by insects and is leaning towards the w ater. Also, replace dead/dying juniper bushes grow ing over the wall with appropriate landscape shrubbery. Requested the Jim send a letter requesting a field change to be added to his already open Order of Conditions. Unanimous MINUTES APPROVAL ~ September 17, 2014 ~ Approved NEW BUSINESS ~ Eagle Scout project for Daniel Dumfo rd ~ Signs, Harley Area, Kiosk UNFINISHED BUSINESS ~ Review Residential Caretaker/ Custodian Applications ~ will schedule interviews next week for top three SIGNATURES ~ 3 DOA, 1 ORAD, 1 CoC ~ OK ANNOUNCEMENTS MEETING SCHEDULE ~ see handout PUBLIC COMMENT COMMISSION COMMENT ~ A motion was made to send a letter to the BoS recommending the appointment of Brad Kennedy to the ConCom ADJOURNMENT ~ 9:55 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-11-19-agenda-1673.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-11-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-11-19-agenda-1673.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11192014-1673 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting 1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-11-19-minutes-1673.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-11-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-11-19-minutes-1673.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11192014-1673 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES ~ APPROVED 12/17/2014 November 19, 2014 6:30 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rich Bursch, Jack Rabbitt, Matt Charpentier, Todd D wyer, Sheila Holt, Brad Kennedy, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER: 6:32 PM 6:30 PM ~ ACTION ITEM: Decision, Vote and Contract signing for 123 Hollis Road A motion was made to hire Corinne E. Jones as the Resident Caretaker/Custodian for 123 Hollis Road. The vote was unanimous. License agreement signed and a copy given to Corinne and a copy for the ConCom. ADJOURNED: 6:44 PM 7:00 PM ~ Reconvene at Stormwater Advocates Meeting at Library ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-03-agenda-1674.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-12-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-12-03-agenda-1674.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12032014-1674 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting 1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-03-minutes-1674.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-12-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-12-03-minutes-1674.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12032014-1674 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Minutes 12-3-2014 jpc 12-17-2014 gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES~APPROVED 12/17/2014 December 3, 2014 6:30 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rich Bursch, Tom Bertram, Matt Charpentier, Todd Dw yer, Sheila Holt, Jack Rabbitt, Brad Kennedy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER ~ 6:31 PM PUBLIC COMMENT ~ Brandon Kibbe ~ re: Lane Property contract signatures ~ Duplicate papers signed. Brandon would like to meet with us again in January re: sign, handicap trail, forestry, open space, etc. January 7 th HEARINGS 7:00 PM ~ 40 Hemlock Drive ~ CONTINUATION ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as ame nded and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Inten t filed by Malcolm Parker. The proposed project is to increase patio s quare footage with wall to help, control and preven t erosion. Need engineered plan showing changes from landscape plan. Plan needs to show measurements, steps and other disturbance all within 30’ of high water. The Parker’s were in agreement and will get new plans to the office and then a new hearing will be scheduled. 7:15 PM ~ 322 Townsend Harbor Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Larry H King. The proposed project is for replacement of an old wall to stop the erosion of land, replace existing dock that was damaged by ice. Walls will be replaced with fieldstone and/or blocks. Replace wall across front left, part of wall will be base for deck/dock, river rock to the right of wall. Exclude upper wall, not a necessity. Plantings to hold back soil near water. Waiting for pictures to substantiate the old deck. Motion was made and approved to take the next three hearings in block form, due to time restraints. Approved 7:30 PM ~ 50 Elmwood Road, Lot 5 ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Michael Crowley of Ernco Development, Inc. (Mark Piermarini of Whitman & Bin gham). The proposed project is for construction of a single family home, a portion of the proposed work is within the 100' buffer zone and riverfront area, no work is pr oposed in the 30' no disturbance zone. Approved 7:45 PM ~ 50 Elmwood Road, Lot 6 ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Michael Crowley of Ernco Development, Inc. (Mark Piermarini of Whitman & Bin gham). The proposed project is for construction of a single family home, a portion of the proposed work is within the 100' buffer zone and riverfront area, no work is pr oposed in the 30' no disturbance zone. Approved 7:55 PM ~ 50 Elmwood Road, Lot 7 ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by Michael Crowley of Ernco ===PAGE 2=== Minutes 12-3-2014 jpc 12-17-2014 Development, Inc. (Mark Piermarini of Whitman & Bin gham). The proposed project is for construction of a single family home, a portion of the proposed work is within the 100' buffer zone and riverfront area, no work is pr oposed in the 30' no disturbance zone. Approved 8:05 PM ~ 701 R Reservoir Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic meeting on a Request for Determination of Appli cability filed by Ronald W/Roberta Wilson (Walter Godfrey of Godfrey Construction LLC). The proposed project is for remo val of the old house and build new after storm damage per insuranc e company. Positive determination, need to file a Notice of Intent with engineered plan in same footprint only. After NOI is filed a 30 day Emergency Certification will be issued for demo and new foundation. 8:15 PM ~ 419 Sunnyhill Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic meeting on a Request for Determination of Appli cability filed by Benjamin Builders, Inc. (Gary Lorden). The proposed project is for determination of wetlands. Positive determination will need to file Notice of Intent. 8:25 PM ~ Sewer Extension Project ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by David Ma cDonald of the Lunenburg Sewer Commission (Charles Caron of Caron Environmental Consulting). The proposed project is for installation of low pressure sewer force mains, all within roadways, along Pine Grove Road, Lakeview A venue, Harris Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Pratt Street, Rennie Street and a portion of Cross Road. New state regulations make filing for this project unnecessary. 8:40 PM ~ 747 Flat Hill Road ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the To wn of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a pub lic meeting on a Request for Determination of Appli cability filed by Richard R. Runtagh. The proposed project is for ins tallation of a new private water well. Negative 3 8:50 PM ~ 45 Birch Island Way ~ Pursuant to MGL ch 131, s 40 as amended and the Town of Lunenburg Wetlands Protection and Municipal Bylaws there will be a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Douglas Smith-Peterson & Susan White. The proposed project is for removal of an old concrete wall and reset granite pieces that are already in place. Negative 3 MINUTES APPROVAL ~ 11/5/2014 ~ APPROVED NEW BUSINESS ~ Brief discussion on stormwater, Anthony Cleaves showed plans to build 5 more units at Stone Farm to reach their quota. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ~ SIGNATURES ~ 1 OoC, 4 DoA, 2 CoC ~ DONE ANNOUNCEMENTS NEXT MEETING ~ December 17 th , 2014 PUBLIC COMMENT COMMISSION COMMENT ADJOURNMENT ~ 9:45 PM ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-17-agenda-1675.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-12-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-12-17-agenda-1675.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12172014-1675 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Conservation Commission Meeting 1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2014-12-17-minutes-1675.txt BOARD : conservation-commission DATE : 2014-12-17 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/conservation-commission/2014-12-17-minutes-1675.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12172014-1675 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== gÉãÇ Éy _âÇxÇuâÜz Conservation Commission MINUTES APPROVED 1/7/2015 December 17, 2014 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Rich Bursch, Tom Bertram, Matt Charpentier, Todd Dw yer, Sheila Holt, Jack Rabbitt, Brad Kennedy, Matt Marro, Jan Carrier CALL TO ORDER ~ 7:02 PM PUBLIC COMMENT ~ HEARINGS 7:00 PM ~ 68 Laurel Lane ~ Update on project ~ Elizabeth McColligan ~ Late, had pictures of work done, Matt had inspected and all OK. 7:10 PM ~ 39 South Row Road ~ Update on project ~ Steve Sears of David E. Ross Associates ~ Final as built submitted all OK. 7:15 PM ~ 548 Northfield Road ~ Millington Property ~ Janet Morrison of North County Land Trust ~ NCLT needs to assign the conservation restriction to the Conservation Commission. Need to review before approval. Janet will PDF written assignment. Will pass assignment on to Adam and will approve and accept conservation restriction based on Town Counsels approval. 7:30 PM ~ Lunenburg Snowriders ~ Tom Bertram ~ Trail permission ~ Tom presented info regarding the care and use of Conservation Trails by the Snowriders. Approval was granted and Tom will get a list to the CC office of which trails they use. Daron Massey of 300 Holman Street spoke about limiting access and hours that the trails would be open to the public MINUTES APPROVAL ~ 11/19 & 12/3 Approved NEW BUSINESS ~ Stormwater By Law ~ Drafts of By Law and Regulations regarding Storm Water were passed out and briefly talked about. Jan will e-mail Adam’s comments. Open Space Committee recommendations ~ 2 ~ Todd Dwyer and Tom Bertram offered to serve as representatives on the Open Space Committee UNFINISHED BUSINESS ~ 713 R Reservoir Road ~ oil tank ~ need to file NOI with engineered plan ~ oil tank removal OK, Spoke with Walter Godfrey and told him he needs an engineered plan and also file a NOI ~ Emergency Certification was/is for 30 days only. 322 Townsend Harbor Road ~ brought in picture from 1999 ~ Picture shows dock not deck No new plans submitted from 40 Hemlock Drive SIGNATURES ~ 3 OoC & 3 DoA ~ Done ANNOUNCEMENTS NEXT MEETING ~ January 7 th , 2015 PUBLIC COMMENT COMMISSION COMMENT ~ Trail Publications ~ available on line Site Visit Forms ~ Matt ADJOURNMENT ~ 10:16 PM