Approved May 31, 2012
Town of Wellesley
Wetlands Protection Committee
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Location:
Natural Resources Commission Office
525 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Present: Committee Members Eric Seaborn (Chair), Jay Hammerness, J. Stanley Waugh and Bob Collins and Assistant NRC Director Diane Torres
Absent: Associate Member Derek Redgate
Guests: Graham Seaborn, Deb Howe, Tom Sargent, Diane Simonelli, David Chidakel, Susan Chidakel, Brian Nelson, Divya Padmanabhan, Prakiran Bindignavale, T. J. Ewing, Arthur Allen, Alice Carp, Stu Carp, Joseph Porter, Peter Conlin, Caroline Conlin, and Donna Farrell
7:30 p.m. – Public Voice
None
7:30 p.m. – Administrative Business
· July 26 was set as a tentative meeting date for the month of July 2012.
· Minutes -- A motion was made by J. Hammerness and seconded by B. Collins to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of 5/10/2012. The WPC voted 4-0 to approve the Minutes.
· The WPC adopted a new Condition #10 in the WPC standard Order of Conditions, which pertains to tree protection.
· In response to resident complaints, DPW is maintaining the curbs but replacing a 3’x 6’ section of bituminous concrete spillway with geotextile material at the recently repaired drainage swale on Brookside Road.
· The Wellesley Country Club will add gravel to the puddling area where an access road meets Brookside Road.
· The WPC will issue a letter to the Wellesley Country Club asking for their presence at the September, 2012 meeting or sooner to state their plans for finishing the work under the open Order.
· A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. Hammerness to issue the Order of Conditions for the upgrade of the sewer ejector station on Pickerel Road, MassDEP #324-689. The WPC voted 4-0 to issue the Order.
· A motion was made by J. Hammerness and seconded by B. Collins to recommend to the NRC that Derek Redgate be appointed as a full member of the Wetlands Protection Committee as of July 1, 2012. The WPC voted 4-0 to issue the letter of recommendation.
7:55 p.m. – 1A Springdale Avenue, Empty Lot Abutting 25 The Waterway (1A Springdale Avenue), additional work under the Negative Determination
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Request for Determination of Applicability and attachments from Thomas Sargent and Allison Ijams, submitted by Scott Goddard;
· Wetland Sketch, #1A Springdale Avenue, Wellesley, MA as prepared for Thomas A. Sargent, prepared by Cheney Engineering Company, Inc., dated 4/4/2012;
· Negative Determination of Applicability issued by the WPC 4/27/12;
· Letter from Deborah Howe dated 5/11/12 requesting removal of four dead ash trees under the Negative Determination;
· Letter from Deborah Howe dated 5/30/12 explaining why it is important to remove the dead ash trees; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-RDA for lot abutting 25 The Waterway.
Tom Sargent and Deb Howe were present.
D. Torres visited the site with T. Sargent on 4/2/12.
D. Howe reminded the Committee of the work to manage invasive species in the Riverfront Area and other Resource Areas that was previously approved under the Negative Determination. She then requested approval to also remove five dead ash trees on the property under the Determination, stating that they are hazardous. The WPC examined pictures of the trees. A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. S. Waugh to approve the removal of the dead ash trees under the Negative Determination. The WPC voted 4-0 to approve the removal.
8:28 p.m. – 17 Caroline Street – Continued Notice of Intent, MassDEP #324-690
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents stamped received by the Natural Resources Office on 4/26/2012;
· Plan: “Proposed Single Family 17 Caroline Street” prepared by Essex Engineering & Survey, Newton Lower Falls, MA, dated 4/3/2012; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-NOI for 17 Caroline Street.
No one was present.
There has not yet been a site visit.
This filing remains incomplete but A. Joseph was in contact with the WPC office and explained that a wetlands professional is working on the filing. The matter was continued.
8:30 p.m. – 30 Ravine Road – Continued Notice of Intent, MassDEP #324-692
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents stamped received by the Natural Resources Office on 4/26/2012;
· Plan: “Existing & Proposed Conditions Plan” prepared by Dan K. Gordon Associates, Inc., Wellesley, MA dated 4/26/2012, Drawing No. NOI-1;
· Plan: “Existing & Proposed Conditions Plan” prepared by Dan K. Gordon Associates, Inc., Wellesley, MA dated 4/26/2012, Drawing No. NOI-1, revised 5/8/2012;
· Letter from Damien McClory, Arborist for Hartney Greymont, with a proposal dated 5/8/2012 attached; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-NOI for 30 Ravine Road.
No one was present.
Dan Gordon, Peter Stephens, Damien McClory, Mark Tricolli, Diane Torres and a few other interested individuals visited the site on 5/9/2012.
A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. Hammerness to close the hearing. The WPC voted 4-0 to close the hearing.
A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. Hammerness to issue the Order of Conditions. The WPC voted 4-0 to issue the Order.
8:33 p.m. – 2 Colby Road – Continued Notice of Intent, MassDEP #324-691
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents, stamped received by the Natural Resources Office on 4/26/2012;
· Plan: “Conservation Commission Topographic Plan of Land” prepared by Field Resources, Inc., Land Surveyors, dated 4/20/2012, stamped by Bradley J. Simonelli, Professional Land Surveyor;
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-NOI for 2 Colby Road;
· Letter from Diane Simonelli dated 5/30/12 containing requested additional information;
· Plan: “Conservation Commission Topographic Plan of Land” prepared by Field Resources, Inc., Land Surveyors, dated 4/20/2012, revised 5/7/12 and 5/16/12, stamped by Bradley J. Simonelli, Professional Land Surveyor No. 47581.
Diane Simonelli was present.
D. Torres visited the site on 5/30/12.
D. Simonelli gave an overview of the project to demolish the existing single family house and construct a new one in the Riverfront Area. The project will increase impervious surface by 313 sq. ft. (26 cubic feet) which will be mitigated with two Cultec dry well chambers with a capacity of 28.85 cubic feet each. The new house will be placed further back on the lot, away from Sunnyside Brook. The work will only be in the outer 100’ of the Riverfront Area and the proposed house will be in an area that has been maintained as lawn and driveway. The lot is on the west side of Colby Road, across the paved street from Sunnyside Brook. Trees on the lot are protected under the Tree Protection Bylaw. One small corner of the lot contains a portion of the paved street. A draft Order of
Conditions will be circulated.
9:00 p.m. – 23 Wingate Road – Continued Notice of Intent, MassDEP #324-676
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents, stamped received by the Natural Resources Office on September 22, 2011;
· Plans:
o “Conservation Plan of Land for 23 Wingate Road,” prepared by: Field Resources Inc.; Date: September 22, 2011; Scale: 1”=20’; Signed and stamped by: Bradley Simonelli, PLS # 47581;
o “Revised Conservation Plan of Land,” prepared by: Field Resources Inc.; Date: October 12, 2011; Scale: 1”=20’; Signed and stamped by: Bradley Simonelli, PLS # 47581;
o “Revised Engineering Site Plan,” prepared by Field Resources, Inc.; Date: October 27, 2011; Revised: November 16, 2011; Scale 1”=20’; Signed and stamped by: Bradley Simonelli, PLS #47581 and Stephen Poole, Civil Engineer;
o “Revised Engineering Site Plan,” prepared by Lakeview Engineering Associates, Hudson, MA.; Date: October 27, 2011; Revised: 11/16/2011, 1/9/2012, 1/12/2012; Scale 1”=20’; Signed and stamped by: Bradley J. Simonelli, PLS #47581; and
o “Landscape Plan for 23 Wingate Road,” prepared by Cosmos Associates, Landscape Architects, Natick, MA; Date: October 2011; Revised 11/3/2011; Scale: 1”=10’; Signed and stamped by: Steven G. Cosmos, Registered Landscape Architect No. 1017;
· Letter from Peter Holland, River Stone Partners, LLC, documenting the updated drainage plan; Dated: 4/27/2012;
· Letter from Peter Holland, River Stone Partners, LLC, documenting the location of the tree fence; Dated: 5/11/2012; Stamped received in the Natural Resources Office on 5/12/2012;
· Letter from Allison Pfannenstiehl and Peter Holland, River Stone partners, LLC, accompanying the updated drainage plan; Dated 4/27/2012;
· Letter from Matthew H. Fallon, Nowak Brothers Landscaping Co. approving the installation of the tree protection fence; Dated 12/5/2011;
· Letter from Edward F. Giordano, PG, Achieve Renewable Energy, concerning geothermal equipment; Dated 12/19/2011; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-NOI for 23 Wingate Road.
No one was present.
P. Holland and D. Torres visited the site on 5/9/2012.
A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. Hammerness to close the hearing. The WPC voted 4-0 to close the hearing.
A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. Hammerness to issue the Order of Conditions. The WPC voted 4-0 to issue the Order.
9:02 p.m. – 200 Dearborn Street -- Notice of Intent, MassDEP #324-694
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents, stamped received by the Natural Resources Office on May 17, 2012;
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents simultaneously submitted to Needham, MA;
· Plans:
o “Proposed Site Plan, #200 Dearborn Street,” prepared by MetroWest Engineering, Inc., dated May 14, 2012, Sheets 1-3, Scale 1” = 20’, signed and stamped by Robert Gemma, Professional Land Surveyor No. 37046;
o “Existing Plot Plan, #200 Dearborn Street,” prepared by MetroWest Engineering, Inc., dated March 22, 2012, Sheet 1 of 1, Scale 1” = 10’, signed and stamped by Robert Gemma, Professional Land Surveyor No. 37046;
o “Proposed Planting Sketch Plan,” prepared by MetroWest Engineering, Inc., dated May 23, 2012, Scale 1” = 20’, , Drafter: BTN; and
o “Proposed Sketch Plan,” prepared by Robert Gemma, PLS #37046, PE # 31967 (Civil) of MetroWest Engineering, Inc., dated May 14, 2012, Sheet 1 of 1;
· Letter from David Ropes of Tree Specialists, Inc., Holliston, MA to Divya Padmanabahn, dated May 16, 2012 concerning tree protection;
· “Hydrologic Analysis: Proposed Site Development, 200 Dearborn Street,” prepared by MetroWest Engineering, Inc., dated May, 2012; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-NOI for 200 Dearborn Street.
Brian Nelson, Kiran Bindignavale and Divya Padmanabhan were present.
D. Torres visited the site on 5/30/12.
B. Nelson gave an overview of the proposed project. There is no road frontage to this lot so access is via an easement. This lot is bisected by the Needham/Wellesley town line in an approximate west to east direction. The proposal is to demolish the existing house which is entirely in the Town of Wellesley and the driveway (the majority is in Needham) and to construct a new single family house, deck and driveway. The proposal considers the work to be in the Riverfront Area but the WPC views Hurd Brook as intermittent which means that this work is in the Buffer Zone. The house is proposed in Wellesley where it is the farthest away from Hurd Brook. A copy of the filing in Needham was submitted and the WPC requested a copy of the Needham permit when it
is issued. Abutter T. Ewing asked questions about the project. The WPC determined that the proposed plan as presented in its entirety is acceptable as long as the Committee is notified of any changes in the proposed work in Needham or of any other proposed changes. P. Bindignavale requested a letter to give to ZBA and the Town of Needham stating that the WPC accepts the plan as proposed. A draft Order will be circulated and the letter will be issued.
9:43 p.m. – 34 Mayo Road -- Notice of Intent, MassDEP #324-693
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Notice of Intent and supporting documents, stamped received by the Natural Resources Office on May 17, 2012;
· Plans:
o “Topographic Site Plan,” prepared by VTP Associates, Inc., Scale 1” = 10’, dated 7/12/11, signed and stamped by Joseph R. Porter, PLS No. 39051;
o “Topographic Site Plan,” prepared by VTP Associates, Inc., Scale 1” = 10’, dated 4/26/12, Sheets 1-2, signed and stamped by Joseph R. Porter, PLS No. 39051; and
o “Topographic Site Plan,” prepared by VTP Associates, Inc., Scale 1’ = 10’, dated 4/26/12, revised 5/31/12, signed and stamped by Joseph R. Porter, PLS No. 39051 and Stephen E. Poole, Civil Engineer No. 35533;
· Letter from Arthur Allen of EcoTec, Inc. to Stu Carp dated 7/18/11 concerning wetland resource evaluation;
· Memorandum from Arthur Allen of EcoTec, Inc. to the WPC dated 5/30/12 with requested additional information; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-NOI for 34 Mayo Road.
Art Allen, Alice Carp, Stu Carp and Joe Porter were present.
D. Torres visited the site on 5/30/12.
A. Allen presented an overview of the proposed project to demolish a 187 sq. ft. room and construct a 504 sq. ft. addition which will consist of a two-car garage, family room and master bedroom suite within existing lawn or impervious surface area within the Buffer Zone and Riverfront Area. Full sub-surface infiltration of stormwater for all new impervious area is proposed. The proposed project will result in a net altered area increase of approximately 9% in the Riverfront Area, which is under the 10% that is allowed. Two trees are proposed to be removed. A draft Order will be circulated.
9:55 p.m. – 47 Martin Road – Request for Certificate of Compliance, MassDEP #324-624
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-624 issued on 7/29/09; and
· Email from Caroline Conlin to Diane Torres dated 5/4/12 stating that work never moved forward under the Order of Conditions.
Peter Conlin and Caroline Conlin were present.
There was no site visit because no work had been done.
P. Conlin and C. Conlin confirmed that work was never begun.
A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. S. Waugh to issue the Certificate of Compliance stating that the Order is invalid and work never commenced. The WPC voted 4-0 to issue the Certificate.
10:06 p.m. – 442-452 Washington Street – Request for Certificate of Compliance,
MassDEP #324-653
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· Request for Certificate of Compliance and supporting documents stamped received by Natural Resources on 5/8/12;
· Letter from Mark Beaudry of Meridian Associates to the WPC dated 5/23/12 concerning requested additional information;
· Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-653 issued on 4/22/11;
· Plans: “Site As-Built,” prepared by Meridian Associates, dated 2/7/12, Scale 1” = 20’, signed and stamped by Mark Beaudry, Civil No. 38189; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-COC for 442-452 Washington Street, MassDEP #324-652.
No one was present.
J. Hammerness and D. Torres visited the site on 5/29/12.
This matter was continued to allow discussions concerning the request from the WPC for a 3rd party review of this project as a requirement for issuing a Certificate of Compliance.
10:10 p.m. – 39 Livingston Road – Request for Certificate of Compliance, MassDEP #324-595
Documents referenced during this discussion include:
· “Letter of Amendment, MA DEP 324-595”; Date: May 6, 2009; Prepared by: Estelle Espe-Chase, Garden Mates;
· Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-595 issued 8/28/08;
· Amended Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-595 issued 6/2/09;
· Request for Certificate of Compliance and supporting documents stamped received by Natural Resources on 5/17/12;
· Plans:
o “As-Built Grading Plan,” prepared by MetroWest Engineering, Inc., dated 5/10/12, signed and stamped by Robert Gemma, PLS No. 37046; and
· Wetlands Protection Committee Project Review/Evaluation-COC for 39 Livingston Road.
Donna Farrell was present.
D. Torres visited the site on 5/30/12.
D. Torres summarized the filings for this address. The Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-476 was for demolition and construction of a house and other work that was not completed in the Buffer Zone. A Partial Certificate of Compliance was issued for MassDEP #324-476 on 8/25/08 for demolition of the existing house, construction of a new house and rough grading. The uncompleted work was incorporated into a new Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-595 which was issued 8/28/08. An Amended Order of Conditions, MassDEP #324-595 for additional work was issued 6/2/09. This Request for Certificate of Compliance is for all work that was
completed under MassDEP #324-595 except a wood chip path and play area that were not installed. The WPC requested a modified letter from a professional stating that work was done substantially in compliance with the Order, explaining all deviations and any effects they have on resource areas. The matter was continued.
10:36 p.m. – 261 Grove Street – Request for Determination of Applicability
This filing was withdrawn by the applicant.
10:37 p.m. – Adjournment
A motion was made by B. Collins and seconded by J. S. Waugh to adjourn. The WPC voted 4-0 to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Torres
Assistant NRC Director
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