FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Richard Steves, Chair, Pam Goff, David Flanders, Ray Kellman, Pam White, Russell Walton Conservation Officer and Chuck Hodgkinson. Also attending: George Sourati for Patti Lincoln, Glenn Provost for Lyle Warner, and Russell Smith for Trina Kingsbury. Absent: Michael Halbreich and Bruce Bartels.
Mr. Steves opened the meeting at 1:30 PM with the following agenda:
- Site Visit 414 North Rd.; Wetlands trail SE 12 – 478; Map 20 Lots 58 & 59.
- Patti Lincoln Garage and new septic; SE 12 – 490; Map 26 Lot 3.
- Lyle Warner Septic; SE 12 – 494; Map 10 Lot 5.
- Dennis Jason Driveway; SE 12 – 492; Map 20 lot 98.1.
- Trina Kingsbury House, shed, cattails; SE 12 – 491; Map 3 Lot 1.
- Certificate of Compliance; Adam Moran; SE 12 – 393; Map 21 Lot 48.3.
GEORGE SOURATI FOR PATTI LINCOLN NOI: Mr. Steves re-opened the continued hearing for Patti Lincoln’s garage with a bedroom above and new septic system at 2:00 PM. Mr. Sourati summarized the plan and mentioned Ms. Lincoln is willing to reduce the size of the garage but did not think it was feasible to relocate the garage out of the buffer zone without violating the 50-foot zoning setback. He continued to point out that the driveway was too small to accommodate a new garage location and that Ms. Lincoln wanted to preserve a grove of beech trees. Ms. Goff suggested perhaps placing the parking area within the 50-foot setback.
After further discussion Mr. Sourati requested the hearing be continued to September 7 to further consult with Ms. Lincoln. Mr. Flanders made a motion to accept the request and continue the hearing to September 7. Mr. Kellman seconded and vote was unanimous in favor.
GLENN PROVOST FOR LYLE WARNER NOI: Mr. Steves opened the public hearing for Lyle Warner’s NOI to upgrade his septic system at 2:15 PM. Mr. Provost summarized the plan and pointed out it is a significant upgrade of the current system. Without further comment Mr. Steves closed the hearing at 2:25 PM. Mr. Flanders made a motion to approve the plan as presented and dated 6/30/05. Mr. Kellman seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
DENNIS JASON NOI: Mr. Steves opened the continued hearing for Dennis Jason at 2:30 PM. Mr. Jason’s request to continue the hearing to September 7 was noted. Ms. Goff made a motion to accept the request to continue the hearing. Mr. Flanders seconded and the vote to continue was unanimous.
MEETING MINUTES: The meeting minutes of July 20, 2005 were reviewed. Ms. Goff made a motion to approve the minutes as presented with one minor correction. Mr. Flanders seconded. The vote was four in favor with one abstention (Ms. White).
The August 3 meeting minutes were reviewed. Ms. Goff made a motion to approve the minutes as presented with the revision stating the Commission suggested Mr. Smith and Ms. Kingsbury consult with the Building Inspector for the roof and deck building specifications. Mr. Kellman seconded. The vote was four in favor with one abstention (Ms. White).
The August 10 meeting minutes were reviewed. Ms. Goff made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Kellman seconded. The vote was four in favor with one abstention (Ms. White).
RUSSELL SMITH FOR TRINA KINGSBURY NOI: Mr. Steves opened the continued hearing for Trina Kingsbury at 2:40 PM with no objections. Mr. Smith summarized the revisions that were made and filed with the DEP. He commented that the existing house that will become the studio will be used as the living room after it is connected to the new 24’ X 28’ structure via the covered breezeway. He continued by pointing out the new structure has been relocated and is no longer 100 percent within the 100 foot buffer zone. He added that the total combined square footage of the old structure, the new two story structure, the connecting breezeway and the one story attached shed work space will be approximately 2500 sq. ft. The 12 ‘ X 15’ addition to the storage shed and the desire
to remove some cattails from the pond to improve habitat value were also reviewed.
The hearing was closed at 2:50PM. Ms. Goff commented that the applicant has responded to the Commission’s expressed concerns and has over the years done many things to preserve the wetlands. She continued by making a motion to approve the plan as presented and dated 8/15/05 with the conditions that a restriction be placed on the deed that prohibits further expansion of the footprint(s) of all structures shown on the plan dated 8/15/05 and, the septic capacity for the lot remain at a maximum of three bedrooms. Mr. Kellman seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: The Conservation Officer reviewed his inspection report dated 8/16/05 of Adam Moran’s house and septic NOI SE 12 – 393. The Commission agreed with the recommendation to approve a Certificate of Compliance.
SITE VISIT AND LETTER OF NON-COMPLIANCE: The Commission shared observations of the earlier site visit to inspect the trail that is under construction over a wetland at 414 North Rd. They particularly noted several new structures or items that were not listed on the NOI for file SE 12 – 478. Of specific note were the stone BBQ pit that is within 100 feet of the wetland and is singeing the overhanging tree branches; the stage and set of fixed benches; the round stone fire pit and sod grass lawn that have apparently replaced native vegetation behind the cabins and is within the buffer zone. Ms. Goff made a motion that the Conservation Officer send a letter of non-compliance and invite the applicant to attend a future Conservation Commission meeting (September 7 or 21) to
discuss the plan. Mr. Kellman seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Ms. Goff made a motion to approve Chuck Hodgkinson’s request to attend four MACC training classes this fall. Mr. Flanders seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Ms. Annette Anthony-Dunlap joined the Commission as the Warner (SE 12 – 494), Kingsbury (SE 12 – 491) Orders of Conditions and the Moran (SE 12 – 393) Certificate of Compliance were signed and notarized.
With no further business to discuss Ms. Goff made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Kellman seconded and the meeting adjourned at 2:58 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson; C.A.S.
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