2/25/1988 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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. Conservation Comm i-s s i n February 25, 1988 Page 9. imum, economically and environmentally . Ms Berman questioned whether a 3 to 1 slope would be stable. Mr. Oakes stated the Soil Conservation Service advised a 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 are s i.ble t be held there with the type soil . It will a veget- ated and is no steeper then the existing slope. Mrs. Jacobson pointed out the existing vegetation has been well established . Mr. DeLory asked how deep the cut into the hill will be. Mr. Oakes stated 40-50 feet with a 10-12 foot out at an angle. Mir. DeLory asked if _there were monitoring test wells and how would it be known whether this project pollutes their grater. Mr. Oakes stated the Commission could condition monitoring wells . 5 Mr. Oakes stated the fairway for the 9th hole involves a fettle prole. The grater is up to 38' and presently is a swamp. They are proposing a fairway for the 9th hole and would like to use this as a grater hazard and a breeding habitat for grater fowl . A 20' wide rough around the edge is proposed planted with tall fescue and then fairway grasses shown in lighter green on the plan . They would be excavating down into the groundwater to create groundwater ponds with an island Lin the middle for nesting sites and create marsh areas with marsh vegetation to provide food and habitat. There would be a variety of slopes to maximize diversity . 1t would be deep enough to hold water all summer. They would be digging to an elevation of 22 from a- . Mr. DeLory expressed concern with ground water. Mr . Oakes advised the firm of Goldberg Zolino did ground water research. CONTINUED T MARCH 3, THURSDAY, T 10: 00 .M. FOR AN ON-SITE TOUR. The Chairman advised of a meeting with the Finance Committee last night. There was no quorum and an informal discussion was held. The Commission was requested to return by March 10 with a new fee schedule. It was stated all Town Boards should be self-supporting. Lot 87A Quinaquisset Ave. : A letter was read from an attorney on be- half of Great River Corp. offering, at the suggestion of George en a , a quitclaim deed to this lot; deed would be subject to any real estate taxes or betterments. 6. 4 acres are involved. Ms Behrman stater!, from the plans, it would appear the lot is under the electric company easement. It was noted the Selectmen do not accept land with back taxes due . It was agreed Ms Behrman shall pursue the matter. ARTHUR BURNES: A request to modify the Order of Conditions was read and changes reviewed. The Commission was in agreement the modifioat-