Town of Mansfield

Open Space Preservation Committee

April 21, 2009 -  Minutes

Members present:  Evangeline Abbott, Steve Lowrey, Jim Morrow, Vicky Wetherell.

1.  Meeting called to order at 7:40.

2.  Minutes of the March  meeting approved on motion by   Wetherell/Lowrey.

3.  Opportunity for Public Comment:  none present.

4.  Old Business:  Subdivision Regulation Update:  V. Wetherell reported on her discussion with G. Paddick in regard to which sections of the regulations are under consideration for revision.  One area of interest is a pre-application landscape review that would highlight areas developers should be aware of at the onset (stormwater elimination and soil test data) which could effectively help avoid delays and setbacks and make the whole process more efficient without being too burdensome.  Farm animal regulations were also discussed.

5.  New Business:  PZC File #1285 – Hallock, Wormwood Hill Rd.  The committee reviewed the landscape architect's site assessment.  Whispering Glen – condominium development.  The committee reviewed this proposal with special attention given to stormwater management (OSPC supports Conservation Commission”s comments in this area) and proposed trail access/use.

                               6.  Meeting  adjourned at 9:00.

Respectfully submitted,

            Evangeline Abbott