Harrisville Conservation Commission

Agenda

Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 7:00 PM, Town Hall & Zoom Online Meeting

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1. Agenda Review / approve Aug (5 Minutes)
2. Review PBN – Replace existing Dock at 60 West Side Rd. (5 minutes)

3.Wetland Buffer Zones & Setbacks (90 Minutes)

      1. Review of Environmental & Scientific Wetland Protection Recommendations (Andrea P)
      2. Review Massachusetts statewide wetland law (Don S)
      3. Review 2013 NRI wetland, wildlife, environmentally sensitive corridor maps (Harry W)
      4. Review 2000 Master Plan wetland & soil map locations (Kathy S)
      5. 2007 study of the Great Meadows, Phase 1 to define Prime Wetlands (Kathy S)
      6. Other committee member research / supporting documents
      7. HCC Guidance to Ordinance Review Committee
        1. Suggested Harrisville setbacks
        2. Comments on suggested setback issues and variations

Comments on suggested setback issues and variations

4.Rain Garden Update (5 minutes)

          1. Construction begins in 2 weeks (after Brown Road paving)
          2. Rain Garden Signage progress (Diana S)

5. Trail maps and Trailhead signage update (5 minutes)

  • Trails currently available to Public Use (Earl H)

6. Reports on actions of other town committees (5-10 minutes)

    1. Selectboard – parking & usage at Silver Lake Boat Ramp (Kathy S)
    2. Planning Board
    3. Ordinance Review Committee – noise ordinance, lot setbacks in Rural/Ag zone
    4. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    5. Building Permits & applications – ?

7. Other business