FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Richard Steves, Chair, Bruce Bartels, Pam Goff, Russell Maloney, Rusty Walton, Conservation Officer and Chuck Hodgkinson. Also attending: Peter Wells, Rene Kwok-Molinari, Jay Lagemann, George Sourati, Leah Littlefield, Wes Brighton (Littlefield), Virginia Jones, Caitlin Jones, Susan Parker, Ellen Kaplan, Rich Osnoss, Mark Hurwitz, Ellie and Trish Keohane, Alex Parker, Clarissa Allen (Dimovich) and Russell Smith. Absent: David Flanders, Pam White and Ray Kellman.
Mr. Steves opened the meeting at 1:30 PM to outline three site visits – Bezanson – 17 Chockers Lane, Littlefield – 10 Molly’s Way and Dimovich – 13 Hewing Field.
MINUTES: The meeting minutes approval for 3/15/06 was postponed to the next meeting.
BEZANSON NOI SE 12 – 507; AP 33-54: Mr. Steves opened the public hearing at 2:25 PM. Mr. Wells summarized the site plan and results of the earlier site visit for the septic upgrade. There was no comment from the Commission or the audience. The hearing closed at 2:35 PM. A motion to approve the plan as presented was made, seconded and unanimously approved.
HURLEY NOI SE 12 – 508; AP 33-62: Mr. Steves opened the public hearing at 2:37 PM. Mr. Wells summarized the maintenance plan for the existing pier and floating docks. He added that this application is needed to satisfy the applicant’s required state licensing. The Commission asked if the docks are larger than indicated on the site plan. Mr. Wells confirmed that they are the size as shown. With no further comment from the Commission or audience the hearing was closed at 2:45 PM. A motion to approve the maintenance plan as presented was made, seconded and unanimously approved with the following conditions: 1. The Commission or Conservation Officer will be notified of any maintenance with a description of the materials and wood coverings used before any
work is performed. 2. There will be no boat propeller dredging of any kind. 3. Stops will be installed to maintain a minimum of two feet of separation between the bottom of the floating piers and the sea floor. 4. The maintenance permit will be valid for five years from the issuance of its Order of Conditions.
MOLINARI NOI SE 12 – 502; AP 30-115, 116.1: Mr. Steves opened the continued public hearing for the Molinari beach stairway at 2:47 PM. He pointed out that Commissioner Russell Maloney may have a conflict of interest but would be needed to achieve a quorum based upon the rule of necessity. The applicant Rene Kwok Molinari summarized the ownership history of the neighboring lots, beach stairway development and how her family had shared the use and cost of maintaining various stairways over the years. She pointed out that her family would like to sell their property and added they are the only lot with no legal access to their beach. Abutter Jay Lagemann willingly withdrew his prior objection to Mr. Maloney’s participation based upon his potential conflict of interest. Mr.
Lagemann added that he is encouraged that the Commission is trying to find ways to promote shared use of existing stairways and asked if a condition of approval could be placed that restricts the Molinari stairway use for “residential use only”. The Commission mentioned that it is concerned with the visual impact added beach stairways will have on the coastal district.
With no further discussion the hearing closed at 2:55 PM. A motion to approve the plan as presented and dated March 1, 2006 was made, seconded and unanimously approved with the following conditions: 1. The Molinari stairway will be for residential use only. 2. Prior to construction each year, the Commission shall be notified in writing as to the approximate date of the commencement of work and the name, address, business and home telephone number of the project supervisor who will be responsible for insuring on-site compliance with this Order of Conditions. 3. The Conservation Officer shall determine the design and location of the stairs each year. 4. The stairs must be built according to the approved plan. 5. Any alteration of the plan must have the
Commission’s or Conservation Officer’s approval. 6. There shall be an on-site pre-construction conference among the Conservation Officer, contractor, site engineer and applicant/owner or their appointed agent to ensure a clear understanding the Order of Conditions. 7. The bottom sections, to be determined by the Conservation Officer, will be removed by November 15th each year. 8. The Order of Conditions and permit are valid for three years from the date of issuance.
LITTLEFIELD NOI SE 12 - ??; AP 271-56: Mr. Steves opened the public hearing at 2:56 PM. Mr. Sourati summarized the earlier site visit and site plan. He added that the house will be raised and lowered onto the proposed new foundation and that the roof height above mean natural grade will not change. He added that the Board of health would hear the septic plan later this evening. He pointed out the highest point of the new septic retaining wall will be 5.5 feet above the existing grade and taper down to approximately 45 feet from the wetland edge. Mr. Brighton outlined the features and benefits of the proposed aerobic de-nitrification septic system.
Commissioner Bartels announced he had to leave the meeting shortly. Mr. Steves pointed out to the applicant and audience that the Commission cannot vote on the application because it has not yet received the DEP file number and, Mr. Bartels’ departure would reduce the number of Commissioners present to less than a quorum. The applicant requested a continuance to April 19, 2006 @ 2:45 PM. A motion to accept the continuance to 4/19 @ 2:45 PM was made, seconded and unanimously approved. The Commission asked that the booklet describing the new septic system be available at the continued hearing.
DIMOVICH NOI SE 12 - ??; AP 12-42: Mr. Steves opened the public hearing at 3:02 PM. Mr. Sourati asked for a continuance to April 12 @ 12:00 Noon to ensure a quorum, receive the DEP file number and meet the convenience and schedules of the audience and abutters. A motion to continue the hearing to April 12, 2006 @ 12:00 Noon was made, seconded and unanimously approved.
Mr. Bartels left the meeting.
RUSSELL SMITH DISCUSSION: Russell Smith summarized his proposed project at AP 271-104 and letter dated April 4, 2006. After a brief discussion it was agreed it is not necessary to file a Request for Determination—provided the project as described does not change. Mr. Smith agreed to properly store and dispose of any construction debris.
ADMINISTRATION: The required signatures with notary were made for two Orders of Conditions: SE 12 – 507, AP 33-54 and SE 12 – 508, AP 33-62. Mr. Carroll informed the Commission that the Board of Selectmen appointed Virginia Dyer as an Associate Commissioner.
With no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson; C.A.S.
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