The proposed solar array planned for acreage off Randall Lane received an Order of Conditions during the December 27 meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission. Coming before the commission were Caroline Booth and Eric Las, whose only words on this night were “Thank you.”
During the previous commission meeting, the public hearing was closed and the commissioners indicated they were prepared to draft an Order of Conditions. The draft, which was unanimously approved, was written by Environmental Agent Brandon Faneuf. In what was termed a “Standard Order of Conditions,” Faneuf asked that the commission add verbiage for one special condition that places operation and maintenance plans into perpetuity. “This requirement will outlive a Certificate of Compliance,” he explained.
Commissioners Chapman Dickerson and David Lawrence both expressed concern over existing stone walls along River Road. Chairman Mike King said that the developer had committed monies to repair any damage but also that the matter is in the purview of the Planning Board. He said that at the start of construction there would be a flurry of activity followed by “nothing.” King also said that the developer’s resolve to do as has been promised in the event of an accident would be tested early on. “Something will happen … that’s why they call them accidents.”
In other business, Jon Ruel received a Negative 2 determination for a Request for Determination of Applicability for the construction of a new drainage system and catch basin for property located at 8 Atkinson Way.
Also receiving a negative decision for a filed RDA was Jeremy Kennefick, 5 Crestfield Street, for the construction of an irrigation system and associated well.
A Certificate of Completion for work 90-percent complete was approved for lots owned by Chris Farland of Farland Corporation and located off Brandt Island Road. Faneuf stated that he felt the certificate was warranted after completing a site visit. King said he was happy Farland was taking over development of the subdivision with Farland himself saying, “I’m excited to get the project back on its feet.”
The commission agreed it was time to turn up the volume on an Enforcement Order issued for property located at 13 Industrial Drive. King said the issue is unpermitted activities in jurisdictional areas. A response had yet to arrive months after a written order was sent to the unnamed property owners, King said. He said a new Enforcement Order should be sent with an end of January deadline for response.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for Monday, January 10, at 6:30 pm.
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
By Marilou Newell