Conservation Committee
May 23, 2002


Members:
James Finn - Chairman
Tom Seniow - Vice-Chairman (Excused)
Christie Davis - Secretary (Absent)
Gerry Capron - Member
Cherie Howell - Member
Lisa Linowes - Member
Pamela Skinner - Member
Dianna Fallon - Alternate
Theresa Lucas - Alternate
Bernie Rouillard - Alternate

Minutes
Gerry motioned April 25 as amended. Pam Second.

May 9 minutes Pam motioned. Gerry Second.

Alternate Appointments
Dianne Fallon to replace Christie Davis.

Heritage Acres
Wes Aspinwall - Herbert Associates
Primary purpose tonight requesting a Dredge & Fill Permit

Two parcels combining 39 Lot Subdivision. One wetland crossing impact 1935 square feet = Minimum Impact Application. Part of a Substantial drainage system there is a 30" culvert planned to go under the road at this crossing. There is a fair amount of fill in the road at that point 15-16 feet. Has actual road design if the Board cares to look at it. At the wetland itself Proposing concrete header at each side primarily for the purpose of reducing the fill and the wetland impact. The header will go about a foot higher than the center line of the road there will be guard rails. Main purpose to show and see if you support or set up site walk. Jim we would like to see the road. This plan Has been to the Pl Bd for discussion. Going From the intersection of Timberland and Heritage Hill crossing occurs right about station 175 is where the proposed culvert will be. 28 foot traveled way. Matching the existing road. Bernie - Can this be made narrower? This road services two cul-de-sacs are those considered permanent cul-de-sacs or are future extensions possible. If permanent cul-de-sacs we could probably argue to reduce the whole width of the road system. Wes - Ryan Farm Road conceptual road extension. (making suggestions for the dredge & fill) Heritage Hill Road would be a permanent cul-de-sac. Site Walk scheduled for June 2, 2002 at 9:00 AM meet at the corner of Heritage Hill and Timberland Roads.

2 suggestions roadway reduction

  • Reduce the width of fill or the road cross section at the dredge & fill from 50 feet to pavement width plus a five foot shoulder on either side.
  • Look at the vertical alignment of the road as it approaches the crossing to see if by changing the vertical alignment you can reduce the height of fill.


TENNESSE GAS PIPELINE
Work to take place outside of the 100 foot wetland buffer zone.

ZBA Case 17-2002
14 Horne Road

Going from seasonal to year round use has a greater impact on the pond. Recommend no chemical fertilizers be used or landscaping be done within ????? feet of the pond.

ZBA Case 18-2002
94 Range Road

No comments.

Other Business
Sept. 22 = apple festival. Gerry motion to participate in apple festival and send 30.00. Pam Seconded. Passed unanimously.

Bernie received a letter from Devon Farmer outlining work he wants to do marking two trails and making a small wetland crossing. List of materials needed asking for help. Bernie left over lumber from a previous bridge plan. Gerry he is responsible for acquiring whatever he needs (eagle scout project) Bernie suggested he comes to the meeting with sketches. Jim Will call to invite Devon to a meeting.

Discussed letter sent regarding items for mitigation for I-93.

Dianna - Talk to Fish & game got license plate number from a vehicle. Chief Moeckel said he would work with CC regarding a non-accusatory letter but would outline the issues of the destruction of wetland. President of Granite State ATV Assoc. suggested that look at it as a skateboard in a city problem. Five acres off the rockingham rr bed could be in conjunction with another community that was directly set aside for atv's that was as challenging as what they are getting in foster pond might take the pressure off of foster pond. Gets more complaint calls from the rockingham rr bed than any other area. Jim mentioned the way that Methuen, Ma. Is handling the problem bought twso atv's for the police dept. it is equipped and donations from local businesses. Cost to town is overtime for police. Can pick prime times at least that would have some impact.

Pam motion to adjourn, Bernie seconded.

These minutes are in draft form and are respectfully submitted for approval.
 

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