DRAFT

Town of Mansfield

Open Space Preservation Committee

May 19, 2009 - minutes

Members present:  Evangeline Abbott, Ken Feathers, Quentin Kessel, Steve Lowrey, Jim Morrow, Vicky Wetherell.

1.  Meeting called to order at 7:40.

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

3.  Opportunity for Public Comment:  none present.

4.  Old Business

5.  New Business:  Draft Revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations (Public Hearing 06/15/09).  Lengthy discussion centered on common driveway provisions in terms of reduction of environmental impact and traffic safety.  Farm animal provisions also sparked comments in regard to several seemingly unrealistic restrictions.  In addition, it was determined that V. Wetherell would compile comments on Open Space Acquisition Management Guidelines for members to review prior to submission.

                               6.  Meeting  adjourned at 9:05.

Respectfully submitted,

            Evangeline Abbott