FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Richard Steves, Chair, Pam Goff, David Flanders, Ray Kellman, Pam White, Bruce Bartels, Russell Walton Conservation Officer and Chuck Hodgkinson. Also attending: Russell Maloney Alternate Commissioner candidate and Glenn Provost for Thomas Cohen. Absent: Michael Halbreich.
Mr. Steves opened the meeting at 1:30 PM with the following agenda:
- Discussions: Rusty Walton – revised Ryan driveway plan NOI SE 12 – 495; AP 33 76.2.
- Public hearing Glenn Provost for Thomas Cohen NOI SE 12 - 495.
- Continued public hearing Patti Lincoln NOI SE 12 - 490.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 MEETING MINUTES: Before reviewing the minutes Russell Maloney introduced himself and expressed his interest in serving on the Commission. He added that he is scheduled to meet with the Board of Selectmen on Thursday, September 22. The Commission in turn welcomed Mr. Maloney and thanked him for offering his time and assistance.
The minutes from the 9/7/05 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Steves requested an addition to the Bart Thorpe discussion. Ms. Goff made a motion to approve the minutes with minor corrections. Mr. Flanders seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
RUSTY WALTON REPORT RYAN NOI SE 12 – 489; AP 33 76.2: Rusty Walton summarized his site visit and a proposed revision to the Order of Conditions issued for the driveway section in the buffer zone. At the conclusion Mr. Walton distributed his written recommendation changing condition # 19 and adding two additional special conditions to the Order of Conditions. After discussion the Commission agreed the changes are inconsequential and will create less disturbance than the original proposal. Ms. Goff made a motion to inform the applicant of the Commission’s decision and made a motion to approve the revisions, as they are an improvement. Mr. Flanders seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
RUSTY WALTON REPORT MARK VILLA SE 12 – 415; AP 27 4: Mr. Walton informed the Commission of the results of a site visit where he noticed a detached outdoor shower that is within the Outer Riparian Zone and possibly within the 100 ft. perennial stream wetland. He added that there also were disturbed soils near the crest of the slope to the wetland from patio work and plans for a garden. These items were not a part of the NOI SE 12 – 415. After discussion the Commission directed Mr. Walton to ask the owner to file a Request for Determination of Applicability for the bathhouse, patio and garden—all of which seem to be within the 200 ft. Riparian Zone.
DENNIS JASON ORDER OF CONDITIONS: The revised plan for Mr. Jason’s driveway was reviewed as a follow up to his hearing on 9/7/05. The Order of Conditions for NOI SE 12 - 492 was signed and notarized.
GLENN PROVOST FOR THOMAS COHEN: Mr. Steves opened the Cohen hearing at 2:00 PM. Mr. Provost summarized the plan for a driveway to Mr. Cohen’s house that runs through the buffer zone. The Commission asked if Old Wood Road as shown on the plan could be used as an alternative. Mr. Provost informed the commission that his client has an agreement with Windy Gates that states he will not use the western portion of Old Wood Road as a driveway. He added the locations for the proposed septic and house have been approved. After further discussion the hearing was closed at 2:10 PM. Ms. Goff made a motion to approve the plan as presented. Mr. Kellman seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor.
PATTI LINCOLN NOI SE 12 – 490; AP 26 3: Mr. Steves opening the continued hearing for Ms. Lincoln at 2:15 PM and was informed of the applicant’s request to continue the hearing to October 5 @ 3:30 PM. Mr. Kellman made a motion to accept the request and continue the hearing. Mr. Flanders seconded and the vote was unanimous in favor to continue to October 5.
The Order of Conditions for Mr. Cohen was reviewed, signed and notarized.
With no further business to discuss Mr. Kellman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Flanders seconded and the meeting adjourned at 2:23 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson; C.A.S.
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