03/23/2020 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Agenda Packet

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*DRAFT 3 MAY 2020 TOWN MEETING WARRANT* Page 24 Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 84 Erosion and Sedimentation Control of the General Bylaws as follows: Add a new paragraph.14 to§84-4 Plan and Application Requirement: 14. Description of construction waste management including discarded building materials, concrete truck washout,chemicals, litter and sanitary waste. Amend §84-5 Control Measures by adding new language/paragraphs and renumbering accordingly: §84-5 Control Measures: A. Measures to prevent the erosion of soils from the property and the sedimentation of drainage structures and adjacent wetlands throughout all phases of construction and at the completion of project shall, at a minimum, include the following: 1. Minimize the amount of disturbed area and protect natural resources, 2. Stabilization of cleared areas within fourteen (14) days of clearing or extended inactivity in construction (fourteen (14) days or more) by planting of temporary vegetative cover, mulching, use of erosion control mats or similar measures; 3. Protect slopes on the construction site; 4. Stabilization or covering of soil stockpiles at the end of each workday; 5. Prevention of blowing of dust or sediment from the site by mulching, sprinkling (water), spraying of adhesives or calcium chloride, use of stone, particularly along construction roads, or providing wind barriers; 6. Provisions for the maintenance of the erosion and sedimentation control measures, including protect all storm drain inlets and armor all newly constructed outlets- 7. Use perimeter controls at the site; 8. Stabilize construction site entrances and exits to prevent off-site tracking; 9. Control wastes that may be discharged, including but not limited to, discarded building materials, concrete truck wash out, chemicals, litter, and sanitary wastes (these wastes may not be discharged to the MS4; and .10. Inspect stormwater controls at consistent intervals. Amend §84-6 Inspections by adding new language/paragraphs and re-numbering accordingly: §84-6 Inspections: A. The Director of Public works or hisZher designee including members of the Site Plan Review Committee may enter upon the property of the applicant for the purpose of conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with the approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and the provisions of this bylaw. These inspections shall be performed at a minimum at the following intervals: 1. Prior to the start of construction; 2. Inspection of Best Management Practices (BMPs) during construction of BMPs; 3. Inspection of BMPs upon completion of site grading to ensure they are working as described in the approved plans; 4. At close of construction season or prior to any other long-term stops in construction Amore than two (2) weeks); and 5. Upon completion of final landscaping.