The Petition of certain citizens of the Town of Medfield and members of the Gun Hill Estates Neighborhood and surrounding area draws to the attention of the Conservation Commission of the Town of Medfield the strong opposition to the Notice of Intent in connection to the proposed project at 26 & 30 Milbrook Rd. (Map 52 Lots 41 & 43) dated January 14, 2021.
As you know, the project involves the fill of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and work within the 50’ Bylaw Buffer Zone. Many, if not all, of the Petitioners below can speak to the beauty and serenity of this rare stretch of undeveloped land along Milbrook Road. Wetlands help clean drinking water supplies, prevent flooding and storm damage, and support a variety of wildlife in our community. The disturbance of this land for the construction of a single-family house within the 50-Foot No-Disturb Area and the 100-Foot buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and filling and replication of wetlands has the potential to cause undue harm to both the land itself and direct abutters of the land in which the project is proposed.
Many can also attest to how wet these lots are for the majority of the year and the fear exists that altering the water table and composition of the land could prove to be detrimental should the project be approved. In addition, the composition of the Neighborhood does not lend itself to houses constructed so close to a direct abutters’ property line. It is no coincidence that these lots have remained undeveloped for decades while the remainder of the Neighborhood was constructed.
The Petitioners therefore respectfully request that the Conversation Commission considers the community opposition as set forth above and factor this into their decision to approve or deny the Applicant’s Notice of Intent.
Updates
May 26, 2021
I have been spending my evenings walking the perimeter of these lots and documenting exactly how much water is already sitting on the ground. The Conservation Commission has been quiet lately but I am preparing a full report on the current state of these wetlands to drop off at their office tomorrow.
May 26, 2021
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only one who loses sleep worrying about what happens to the wetlands behind our homes. People are finally waking up to the reality that these fragile areas belong to the community and not just the developers looking to clear them.
15 Comments
Before our former Conservation Commission agent departed, she made a point of saying that the 100' buffer zone should never be breached. If this is what will happen with the proposed construction, our Conservation Commission should automatically deny the permit. Why are we as a town buying or accepting donations of land for conservation purposes only to turn around and approve non-conforming construction in the same area? The entire Mill Brook area needs protection, not destruction.
Opposed to this project which is on land has been taxed and assessed as non buildable since the developer has owned it.
Do not build on the beautiful wetland. It is wrong to destroy habitat and plant growth for the benefit of one person and the detriment of many including wildlife and wild flowers.
I agree with all the other commenters. I also feel it is a betrayal of the Board to approve exceptions which impact current owners of property in the area. Making exceptions for a lot that wasn't qualified to have a structure built just to benefit one while detracting from the rest is wrong. By-laws and code may have changed for the lot in question, but the owner, at that time, had fair notice to take action before the laws took effect, or to sell the property. Changing the rules now to accommodate for the owner's inaction years ago should not be a burden placed on everyone else today.
This project would be a real detriment to the environment, with many native plants and animals affected. A house on that section of scenic road would be a blight. Please do not allow this project to go forward. I would be in favor of town buying for wetlands conservation purposes.
6 Country Way
Please preserve the wetlands-it is important for the neighborhood
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The Petition of certain citizens of the Town of Medfield and members of the Gun Hill Estates Neighborhood and surrounding area draws to the attention of the Conservation Commission of the Town of Medfield the strong opposition to the Notice of Intent in connection to the proposed project at 26 & 30 Milbrook Rd. (Map 52 Lots 41 & 43) dated January 14, 2021.
As you know, the project involves the fill of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and work within the 50’ Bylaw Buffer Zone. Many, if not all, of the Petitioners below can speak to the beauty and serenity of this rare stretch of undeveloped land along Milbrook Road. Wetlands help clean drinking water supplies, prevent flooding and storm damage, and support a variety of wildlife in our community. The disturbance of this land for the construction of a single-family house within the 50-Foot No-Disturb Area and the 100-Foot buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and filling and replication of wetlands has the potential to cause undue harm to both the land itself and direct abutters of the land in which the project is proposed.
Many can also attest to how wet these lots are for the majority of the year and the fear exists that altering the water table and composition of the land could prove to be detrimental should the project be approved. In addition, the composition of the Neighborhood does not lend itself to houses constructed so close to a direct abutters’ property line. It is no coincidence that these lots have remained undeveloped for decades while the remainder of the Neighborhood was constructed.
The Petitioners therefore respectfully request that the Conversation Commission considers the community opposition as set forth above and factor this into their decision to approve or deny the Applicant’s Notice of Intent.
Updates
May 26, 2021
I have been spending my evenings walking the perimeter of these lots and documenting exactly how much water is already sitting on the ground. The Conservation Commission has been quiet lately but I am preparing a full report on the current state of these wetlands to drop off at their office tomorrow.
May 26, 2021
Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that I am not the only one who loses sleep worrying about what happens to the wetlands behind our homes. People are finally waking up to the reality that these fragile areas belong to the community and not just the developers looking to clear them.
15 Comments
I've lived on Millbrook Rd. for over 35 years, and this is a spot I walk by every day. Putting up a house on this property would dramatically change the neighborhood - and not for the better. I feel like the owner is trying to shoehorn a house into these lots for one purpose - money. Please don't ruin this unique wetland area. I can almost hear the wildlife calling out "Don't build on me!"
Before our former Conservation Commission agent departed, she made a point of saying that the 100' buffer zone should never be breached. If this is what will happen with the proposed construction, our Conservation Commission should automatically deny the permit. Why are we as a town buying or accepting donations of land for conservation purposes only to turn around and approve non-conforming construction in the same area? The entire Mill Brook area needs protection, not destruction.
Opposed to this project which is on land has been taxed and assessed as non buildable since the developer has owned it.
Do not build on the beautiful wetland. It is wrong to destroy habitat and plant growth for the benefit of one person and the detriment of many including wildlife and wild flowers.
I agree with all the other commenters. I also feel it is a betrayal of the Board to approve exceptions which impact current owners of property in the area. Making exceptions for a lot that wasn't qualified to have a structure built just to benefit one while detracting from the rest is wrong. By-laws and code may have changed for the lot in question, but the owner, at that time, had fair notice to take action before the laws took effect, or to sell the property. Changing the rules now to accommodate for the owner's inaction years ago should not be a burden placed on everyone else today.
This project would be a real detriment to the environment, with many native plants and animals affected. A house on that section of scenic road would be a blight. Please do not allow this project to go forward. I would be in favor of town buying for wetlands conservation purposes.
6 Country Way
Please preserve the wetlands-it is important for the neighborhood
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I've lived on Millbrook Rd. for over 35 years, and this is a spot I walk by every day. Putting up a house on this property would dramatically change the neighborhood - and not for the better. I feel like the owner is trying to shoehorn a house into these lots for one purpose - money. Please don't ruin this unique wetland area. I can almost hear the wildlife calling out "Don't build on me!"