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Town of Canton, Massachusetts COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes of December 5, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm in the Community Room at the Canton Public Library. Committee members in attendance: George Comeau, Lisa Lopez, Kathy Fox Alfano, Stacey Gorman, Deb Sundin, Michael Mitcheroney, R. Schutt (arrived at 7:12 pm) Guests: Emilio Mauro, Laura Smead (Town Planner), Robert Burr, John Bonnanzio, Victor DelVecchio, Janet Maguire, Mark Lague, Debbie Stein Sharpe Minutes Motion to approve minutes of November 28, 2016 by L. Lopez, seconded by D. Sundin, approved 6-0-0. Presentations by FY 2018 CPA Applicants Project: Paul Revere Heritage Site — Conservation Restriction Applicant: Planning Department on behalf of Board of Selectmen CPA Request: $20,000 G. Comeau explained that the town is statutorily obligated to execute a Conservation Restriction for the nearly 7 acres at the former Plymouth Rubber site that will be purchased with CPA funds (10 -year bond for $1.74 mil- lion approved by Town Meeting in 2015). He explained that the application is largely a housekeeping matter as the town must find and compensate a third party to hold the restriction for this CPA land acquisition. Town Planner, Laura Smead, was present on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and was accompanied by Selectmen Burr and DelVecchio. She explained that the Town has been in touch with several organizations about holding the restriction and that the budget is based feedback from these groups. S. Gorman asked about the timing of the restriction and whether further costs would be incurred. L. Smead explained that the expenditure is a one-time fee and that it will be paid to the grantee after the land is purchased (in accordance with development agree- ment). The restriction will be drafted to the satisfaction of the BOS and the grantee and the funds are to reim- burse the grantee for the costs of required documentation and monitoring as well as funds to be held in the event that there is a need to enforce the restriction in the future. Selectmen Burr acknowledged that the Town had not identified an organization to hold the restriction, but he would consult with Town Counsel about whether the grantee had to be identified prior to a vote at Town Meeting. Project: Copper Roof at Revere Rolling Mill Applicant: Planning Department on behalf of Board of Selectmen CPA Request: $148,975 L. Smead was present on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and was accompanied by Selectmen Burr and DelVecchio and by School Committee member John Bonnanzio. She provided an overview of the site, project, and benefits and noted the public-private nature of the work. Revere Copper Inc. has agreed to cover the cost of fabricating and shipping the copper roof to Canton and the developer has agreed to install the roof while apply- ing the amount they would have paid for an asphalt roof towards the installation of the copper roof. The CPA grant request will cover the cost of the raw copper and the increased installation cost for the copper roof. L. Smead added that the copper roof will last much longer than an asphalt roof and will require less maintenance. The CCPC asked the applicant to review the financing, timing, and proposed budget. V. DelVecchio and J. Bonnanzio explained how the budget numbers were developed with input from the developer and subcontractor. They further clarified that if CPA funds were not awarded for this project, the Town would likely use funds Page 1 of 3 CCPC Minutes of December 5, 2016
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from the District Improvement Financing (DIF) to compensate the developer for the work which is expected to commence in the spring. Discussion about the lifespan of a copper roof (expected to last 3-4 times longer than a traditional roof), the specificity of the DIF as it pertained to roof replacement costs, and the future use of the Rolling Mill followed. Project: Newhouse Waterfront Landscape Plan Applicant: Planning Department and Conservation Commission (on behalf of BOS) CPA Request: $73,000 L. Smead was present on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and was accompanied by Selectmen Burr and DelVecchio. She described the proposed plan which involves information gathering (including public participa- tion); surveying the site (including wetland delineation and bathymetry); recommendations for site improve- ments; and an implementation plan (including goals, costs and potential funding sources). Examples of similar plans from other Massachusetts communities were provided. L. Smead expects the plan to take about 6 months to complete once a consultant has been retained. G. Comeau noted that the CCPC welcomes these types of planning projects and added that this project would look at the entire Newhouse site (not just the water- front/boat access). S. Gorman asked how this project would differ from the MAPC study. L. Smead replied that the MAPC study focused primarily on the boat launch and pond access issue. That plan concluded that the ex- isting access point did not have adequate slope to launch trailered boats . This plan will incorporate findings from the MAPC plan; however, it will address the full 12 -acre site (landscaping, amenities, etc.) and will incor- porate public input. The survey data will be more comprehensive (wetland delineation, complete survey plot plan of parcel, bathymetry along all 200 feet of waterfront) and the final report will provide goals for site im- provements with associated costs and potential funding sources. Selectman Burr added that the Board of Se- lectmen is interested in finding an equitable solution for the Williams Estate that would provide better access to the reservoir for non -abutters. D. Sundin stated that the Conservation Commission is concerned about the de- velopment of the shoreline; however, they are supportive of the proposed plan and would like to see the site uti- lized in an environmentally sensitive manner. Multiple CCPC members inquired as to whether it would make sense to combine this plan with the other planning projects presented this year. L. Smead agreed to follow up with other plan proponents and with consulting firms that provided preliminary budget numbers to determine if it might be possible to realize economies of scale by combining the various planning proposals. Project: Forge Pond Trail Applicant: Planning Department CPA Request: $266,818 L. Smead was present on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and was accompanied by Selectman Burr. She de- scribed the proposed trail, noting that the concept was part of the 2006 Washington Street improvement plan. The trail is approximately 1,000 linear feet in length; would connect to the trail at the adjacent condominium complex; and would provide a connection to the future Revere Heritage Site. L. Smead confirmed that the pro- posed trail will require the negotiation of an easement with the property owner. G. Comeau noted that the appli- cation did not have buy in from key boards and committees. He raised concerns about operating costs and ques- tioned whether the proposal was premature. B. Burr stated he would continue to work with the abutting property owner (from whom the easement would be needed) and would continue to discuss the project with the Board of Selectmen. S. Gorman expressed concerns about trail use and operating costs following construction and asked whether DPW might be able to undertake some of the trail work. Recreation Director J. Maguire raised addi- tional specific concerns about ongoing maintenance (materials; year-round use; length of boardwalk). CCPC members agreed that the cost of the project and the outstanding questions would make it difficult for them to recommend this project in its current form. Page 2 of 3 CCPC Minutes of December 5, 2016
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Project: Historic Entrance Restoration Applicant: Canton Public Library CPA Request: $38,000 Library Director Mark Lague presented the proposed project to restore the original library entry way and doors. He explained that the Library Trustees agreed to cover the aspects of the projects that are not eligible for histor- ic restoration CPA funding. The grant request will be used to (1) remove the glass vestibule around the historic library entrance on Washington Street; (2) restore the oak doors and bronze transom; (3) clean and repair gran- ite steps; and (4) restore and preserve iron lamp posts. The proposed budget was developed in consultation with an architectural preservationist. G. Comeau asked whether the Trustees would be willing to cover the cost of removing the glass vestibule (approximately $3000) to reduce the amount of CPA funds allocated to this pro- ject. M. Lague agreed to discuss with the Library Trustees. The CCPC discussed potential meeting dates to vote on their funding recommendations and agreed to schedule a meeting for Tuesday, December 20, 2016 for this purpose. Motion to adjourn at 9:05 pm by D. Sundin, seconded by L. Lopez, approved 7-0-0. Respectfully submitted by Kristen Phelps Page 3 of 3 CCPC Minutes of December 5, 2016