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The commission said the site has been under review for more than a year and that staff and commissioners have received repeated complaints from neighbors about activity on the property, including parked trailers and construction equipment. Commission members told the applicant’s representatives they had not received required soils testing and peer‑review responses referenced in earlier comments, and that staff efforts to reach the project engineer produced no adequate response.

Commissioners voted to: require written submission and an in‑person appearance at the Aug. 26 meeting; bar any further continuances; notify the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) — including the hazardous‑waste/emergency response unit if warranted — and begin daily photographic inspections of the property by commission members to document activity and changes on site.

The warning letter will say that if the commission does not receive the required materials and in‑person responses by Aug. 26 the commission will seek DEP assistance and pursue enforcement options.

Commission members described multiple red flags: trailers and vehicles parked close to proposed detention areas, stockpiled gravel, a dumpster near wetland areas and repeated changes to the applicant’s filings. Commissioners said neighbors have reported odors and vehicle traffic; the commission said it will include those concerns in its communication with DEP.

Conservation Agent Mark Minton and staff will send the letter and coordinate DEP contact. Commissioners also instructed staff to record and retain the daily site photos and to document any observed spills, tracking of material onto the road, or changes to the site’s layout.

The commission framed the action as an effort to get the project team to take final, timely steps rather than re‑start enforcement cycles that could slow the town’s response. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.

The commission’s letter will state the August 26 deadline, that no further continuances will be accepted, and that DEP will be contacted if the commission does not receive the required materials.

The commission did not issue fines or a new enforcement order at Tuesday’s meeting; it reserved further action pending the applicant’s response and any DEP findings.

Background: the 160 Bedford Street matter has been before the commission for more than a year. Commissioners said the applicant submitted a Notice of Intent but repeatedly changed the filing and delayed required soil testing and seasonal high groundwater documentation that peer reviewers asked for. Neighbors have filed complaints about activity on the property and the commission has previously ordered a work stoppage; that enforcement has been modified in the past when the applicant submitted an NOI, commissioners said.

What’s next: The commission will send the warning letter immediately, arrange DEP outreach, and expect the applicant to appear in writing and in person on Aug. 26 with the requested peer‑review and soils evidence.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Conservation Commission, 8-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Lakeville Conservation Commission voted Tuesday to send a formal warning to the owners of 160 Bedford Street, require written and in‑person submissions by Aug. 26 and notify the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection if the owners do not comply.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6587632,"Lakeville Conservation Commission votes: appointments, RDA determinations and continuances — Aug. 12 meeting roundup",427,160000,587000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5565972-da877d26b30a90bf102308772cd12795&start=160&end=587","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5565972-da877d26b30a90bf102308772cd12795/thumbnail_160000.jpg","/articles/6587632/Massachusetts/Lakeville-Conservation-Commission-votes-appointments-RDA-determinations-and-continuances-Aug-12-meeting-roundup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587632-0ce5b9912de1c6b2c437a349678cc651/orig.mp4?Expires=1770697929&Signature=B2Wj1vuTtIUamKFJxUrQvGvX-kMhQsjs9uj5lpxCzD~-Ts1EAZdBBCtLqo1w7Yp4JyMV55e33MqCFoWVbwS7gAe31Pc20YmLyBEdYoxNhu60xgjLAxvgXDJzWOp~TFQuFl~-1oBlquH8~ahXI48BhlB~V3Lm8dRvUbtRLu113j9FLpGx6EhBw~FX5QTaHNSJ3nHDyETTobMvcDfc17hFNpsaiL~KYKnCRKZ7PqjSWYEhqdt0DQf-~mLSZomgWVzRTXNZepUKiHINSc1mFyNX8Sc-Qp48abfMSy7IxkyfMvAemb-HQZb053MF1XEntaat1spQ8tmNR9DxYLOEo2Uj2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Below are the formal actions the Town of Lakeville Conservation Commission recorded at its Aug. 12 meeting. The list summarizes motions, outcomes and immediate follow‑up requirements.

Appointment

- Mark Knox: The commission voted unanimously to recommend Mark Knox for an open seat on the commission and authorized staff to send a recommendation letter to the Board of Selectmen. Commissioners said Knox previously served on the commission for more than seven years and had previously chaired the planning board; the recommendation will support the Selectmen’s appointment.

Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) and Notices of Intent (NOI)

- 125 Hackett Avenue (RDA): The commission opened and closed a hearing on a septic upgrade at 125 Hackett Avenue — work includes decommissioning an existing tank/cesspool and piping to a new system with the leaching field sited as far from Long Pond as feasible. The commission issued a Negative 3 determination with conditions, including that the siltation (erosion‑control) barrier be inspected by the conservation agent before work begins and that any necessary revised plan be submitted to the commission prior to construction. The Board of Health had conditionally approved the septic upgrade; commissioners noted the proposed system is an advanced treatment system and is an improvement over the existing failing system.

- 135 Staple Shoals Road (NOI): The commission continued the hearing to Aug. 26, 2025. The owner is proposing a small addition, a deck, an upgraded septic system and removal of concrete stairs and patio to reduce lot coverage from 29.1% to 28.3%. Commissioners noted there is a Natural Heritage review outstanding, no DEP file number yet, and that work already occurred at the site without installed erosion control; staff instructed the applicant to stop and to install controls immediately.

- 1214 Morrison Way (RDA): The commission closed the hearing and issued a Negative 3 determination with the condition that the conservation agent inspect the siltation barrier and verify the dewatering control measures for a proposed replacement well. Commissioners said Natural Heritage jurisdiction applies but that the well installation is an exempt utility under Natural Heritage rules when properly sited and controlled. The Board of Health had approved the well work.

- 52 Clearpoint Road: Continued to Sept. 9, 2025; the wetland scientist for the project reported a motorcycle accident and the commission agreed it was preferable to continue rather than replace the wetland scientist midstream.

Other procedural items

- Minutes: The commission voted to accept meeting minutes from May 27, 2025 as presented.

How to read the determinations

- Negative 3 (N3) determinations are commonly used by the commission for minor activities within the 100‑foot buffer when the commission finds no significant wetland impacts, often with conditions (for example, pre‑start inspections of erosion controls). When the commission requires additional information or sees potential impacts it will continue hearings or require an NOI.

Next hearings and follow up

- Several items were continued to Aug. 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Police Station; staff will post the agenda and notify applicants.","The commission unanimously recommended a former member for appointment, issued several Negative 3 determinations with conditions on septic and well work near Long Pond, and continued multiple hearings to later dates; key votes and next steps are summarized.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6587635,"Lakeville commission approves revised plan for 301 Pond Lane; peer‑review conditions and long‑term stormwater maintenance required",1089,1680000,2769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5565972-da877d26b30a90bf102308772cd12795&start=1680&end=2769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5565972-da877d26b30a90bf102308772cd12795/thumbnail_1680000.jpg","/articles/6587635/Massachusetts/Lakeville-commission-approves-revised-plan-for-301-Pond-Lane-peerreview-conditions-and-longterm-stormwater-maintenance-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587635-cea5e4ed166463a17deb73cb95caa283/orig.mp4?Expires=1770697929&Signature=ldZPTeRzKYZ5LQb2mgHS9zWGpyHEv99eyIbKxMlGGRkJu4-kplDLD1TTJ2TADPdDnn2oJt6qQuVxSL6GTLrHD1V2O4IxofoKQmQinh7rrIu2btpS5kpUjEFodqaRW5tIRFbK8awvAqm0TnYrT3j0V0WhuWNaJsNd-7XKxFoK2QDn9oSK5Tl6ATIJ1mUKa601A8A5dzk-idaOx0EZ4AmCtONXya0f5HwU1CopPeI0EPrhK6of2xig7muUNfYUfK9tDLlJAdaI79wdpwIGjJrcysMKUHwRVgiC-uK59~vOgAxCiS5bru39Yme~9PQKn~5rjuwDgGQJtt9iw~85vGXssA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lakeville Conservation Commission closed its hearing Tuesday on a proposal for 301 Pond Lane and approved the project with conditions after peer review by Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Deb Keller of Merrill reviewed the applicant’s revised stormwater design and peer‑review responses on behalf of the commission. Keller told commissioners the revised plan meets the state stormwater standards applicable to the site, including groundwater recharge and treatment requirements for discharges to Outstanding Resource Waters. She reported that the design provides approximately 516 cubic feet of subsurface storage against a required groundwater recharge volume of about 177 cubic feet.

Keller recommended a set of standard construction‑phase and post‑construction conditions the commission should impose. Commissioners adopted the peer reviewer’s recommended conditions and the commission’s standard construction conditions. The conditions include:

- Additional erosion‑control measures during construction, including inlet protection and a stabilized construction entrance; periodic inspection and maintenance and rapid repair of erosion controls after storms.
- Specifications for material stockpiles and limits on pile slopes and locations; stockpile erosion controls across the street in lower, flatter areas selected by the applicant.
- Protection of the subsurface infiltration system and septic infrastructure during construction, with staking and flagging to prevent disturbance.
- A written operation and maintenance (O&M) plan to be provided to the homeowner that directs inspection and upkeep of the trench drain, yard drain, subsurface chamber infiltration system and notes on limiting fertilizer/pesticide use and pet‑waste management to protect pond water quality.
- Weekly inspections during construction and inspection after significant storm events; sediment removal triggers for straw wattle/silt fence structures set at one‑third height.

The applicant revised the infiltration chamber to a lower‑profile chamber and adjusted calculations; the peer review concluded the revised footprint still provides required recharge, pollutant removal and protection for the pond. The commission required documentation of soil conditions and confirmation of estimated seasonal high groundwater by a certified soil evaluator prior to construction.

Commissioners said they view the revised plan as a significant improvement from earlier filings, when lot coverage rose to about 39.1 percent; the current design adds infiltration and treatment measures aimed at returning hydrology closer to pre‑development conditions.

The motion to close the hearing and adopt the peer‑review conditions passed unanimously.","After a peer review by Merrill Engineers, the commission closed the hearing for 301 Pond Lane, requiring revised stormwater controls, weekly inspections, an operation and maintenance plan, and protection of the subsurface infiltration system as conditions of approval.","actionData","errors"]

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