Salisbury Conservation Commission Minutes

May 4, 2005

Members Present: Rick Whaley, Thomas Hughes, Iora Alexander, and Pat Fowler

Absent: Kevin Avery and David Holscher

Meeting Opened at 7:10 P.M

Building Permits:

A building permit for 168 Elm Street was presented to the board. IA motions to approve. TH seconds. Unanimous.

MINUTES

TH motions to table the minutes. IA seconds. Unanimous

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public hearings were opened at 7:15 PM by RW.

#1. NOI: J. Lorden, 293 North End Blvd. The applicant asks that the board approves the plan proposed for new parking spaces to be created on the property by means of a concrete bridge accessed from the state road. Discussion follows on DEP regulations concerning this type of project, with Lisa Pearson stating that according to DEP regulations, the project will probably not comply with the wetland protection act. TH motions to deny the order of conditions as project does not meet setbacks and would have an adverse impact on the wetlands. PF seconds the motion. Vote is unanimous to deny.

#2. NOI: Edward Hill, 23 Seabrook Road. Brian Knowles is the representative for the owner, Edward Hill, who is the owner of NorthPointe Realty. BK presents the plans to construct a single family home outside the buffer zone. PF motions to accept the plan as presented for Lot 3, 23 Seabrook Road. TH seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#3. NOI: W. Harrison & son’s, Inc. 14 Harrison Ave. Michael SeeKamp presented plan for this property requesting approval to construct a single family home. The plan meets the requirements of the setbacks. The board reviews the drawings presented. PF motions to approve. TH seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#4. NOI: Christopher Chapman, Ferry Lots Lane. Michael SeeKamp represents the owner and presents a plan to construct a single family home in an area described as three lots. Lynard Chasman, an abutter, speaks in favor of the project. RW reads a letter from another abutter who is in favor of the project. TH moves to continue this to the next meeting on May 18, 2005 at 7:15 pm, so that the property can be staked out to show exactly where the house would be constructed. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#5. NOI: Francis J. O’Neil, 176 North End Blvd. The owner presents plan to bring the decks of each individual duplex together to make it easier to secure the property in the event of bad weather. By extending the decks and joining, the windows can be boarded up much easier. Owner asks permission to put a column in the sand to join the decks. TH moves to approve with the condition that we receive the DEP letter and case number, and that the deck does not extend farther out than it currently extends. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#6. RDA: H&M Industries, Inc. 30 Forest Road, Lot B. Michael Seecamp presents the plan for the owner. This is part of a larger project that also includes 32 Forest Road. This part of the project is outside the buffer zone. The whole project will meet setbacks and will involve 3 lots with single family homes on each lot. The planning board requires a detention pond that has been incorporated into the plan. Discussion followed on the project in regards to the roads and setbacks. More discussion followed on how to remove the trailer so as not to disturb the wetlands. TH moves to issue a negative determination, providing that the trailer is pulled as far as possible from the wetlands before crushing, and that if the soil is disturbed, the owner will reseed the affected property. IA seconds. Vote: 2 – 1 to issue a negative determination, 1 abstaining (PF). Motion passes.

#7. NOI: Michael Wolpert, 32 Forest Road. This project is also part of the previously heard project at 30 Forest Road. This plan proposes to demolish the house and some small building, and replace with the construction of 2 single family homes. All construction will meet all setback regulations. TH asked about the lead paint on the house which is to be demolished. MW says that any hazardous material such as lead paint or asbestos will be removed by an approved company licensed to remove such materials as required by law. TH motions to continue this to the next meeting on May 18, 2005 at 7:15 pm. He would like for the board to see the DEP comment before making a decision. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

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#8. Gary Densen, 20 Old County Road. Michael SeeKamp represents the owner. MS presented the proposed plan for the multi-unit complex with parking area, stating that the plan will meet all setback regulations. Only the paving will be within 40’ of the wetlands and some grading will be done within this 40’ area. TH moves to continue this issue until the next meeting on May 18, 2005 at 7:15 pm due to response needed from Fish and Wildlife commission. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#9. NOI: Chris Fraser, 114 Bridge Road. Lee Tippin of Camon Engineering presents the plan for this property. The plan proposes to expand the existing dealership as well as added parking needed for the business. Two conditions to the building are proposed, and a reconstruction of the entrance to the dealership so that it will meet Massachusetts standards. The applicant proposes a replication of 1400 square feet. TH states that as a general rule, the board requires a 2-1 replication in nearby areas. LT says more replication could be added as suggested and agrees to submit a revised plan showing added replication. TH moves to continue this issue until the next meeting on May 18, 2005 at 7:15 pm. PF seconds. Vote: Unanimous. TH makes a motion to refer this proposed plan to the Matt Brassard, engineer, to obtain his input before approval of project. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS

TH moves to take item #2 in New Business out of order. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#2. Robert Steinel, 17 Toll Road, Request for Certificate of Compliance. Owner presents the plans. TH moves to approve the plans as presented. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

RW moves to take #4 of New Business out of order. TH seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#4. Waldot Realty, 98 Elm Street, Request for Certificate of Compliance. PF moves to approve the certificate of compliance. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

OLD BUSINESS

TH moves to take #2 in Old Business out of order. RW seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

#2. Michael’s Way, Request for Certificate. PF suggests that Mary Rimmer review this property. TH motions to authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificate of Compliance after Mary Rimmer inspects the site and a suitable bond is posted to ensure that the vegetation will be planted, that the plantings meet regulation according to Mary Rimmer. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS

#1. Tim Stevens, APR application. Tim Stevens, owner is asking for the state of Massachusetts to buy his property and development rights. The town will pay part of the cost of purchasing the development rights, which will reimburse the state a portion of the costs. The land will never be allowed to be taken out of the classification of agricultural land. The property currently is a tree farm and the owner does not want to develop the land. He plans to separate the homestead from the farm so that his family will retain the homestead. LP is asking the board for input to DEP, for reasons why the land should remain open, which she will put in writing to DEP.

#3. Katherine Gagnon, 291 North End Blvd., Superseding Order of Conditions. LP showed the board the recently received Superseding Order of Conditions.

OLD BUSINESS

#3. Enforcement Order, Seabrook Logging, 43 Seabrook and 45 Seabrook. RW and TH spoke with the parties involved just before the meeting began outside the meeting hall. The owners of the properties of 43 and 45 Seabrook presented them with photographs of the land, which the board had requested to show that the lot line had been surveyed. They plan to start work on restoration of the property by May 9, 2005.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

PF motions to adjourn the meeting to executive session at 9:40 pm. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous. The board adjourns from executive session at 9:55 pm. PF moves to close the regular meeting. IA seconds. Vote: Unanimous. The board adjourned at 10 pm.