FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Pam Goff, Sandy Broyard, Dick Smith, Donald Poole and Chuck Hodgkinson. Also attending were Reid Silva, Chris Alley, Barbara and Bob Day, Libby and Sam Jones, Doug Dowling, Brad Holmes and Cydney Cort. Richard Steves, Bruce Bartels and Caitlin Jones were absent.
The meeting came to order at 12:30 PM. Ms. Goff was appointed as acting Chair. The site visits for today’s meeting were made on May 31.
RFD DOUG DOWLING FOR TOM LANGMAN; AP 21-52.2: Mr. Dowling explained the family is evaluating different subdivision options for this approximate 4.9-acre parcel. It is in a 1.5-acre zoning district off Menemsha Inn Road. He summarized the proposed site plan that asks the Commission to accept the delineation of an existing wetland-drainage swale and review the plans to install a second water well with trenching for the water line and electric service. The water well and trenching will take place within the 100-foot buffer zone of the existing wetland-drainage swale as delineated. A new dwelling with driveway, utilities and septic system is also proposed on the property if subdivided. The wetland edge is also considered by the Board of Health for the
septic location.
The Commission discussed the site visit and pointed out there were wet sections of ground that seemed to be outside the wetland edge flagged by Mr. Dowling. After brief discussion a motion was made for a negative determination for the proposed activity with the following special conditions: 1. The applicant must first have the wetland delineation confirmed by an independent, licensed wetland scientist for review and approval by the Commission. 2. If the wetland delineation is confirmed as shown on the site plan dated 4/1/11, the proposed water well, water line trench, possible driveway addition and buried utility service as shown in the buffer zone will not adversely affect the wetland resource. 3. If the work proceeds, the contractor must first meet with the Conservation Agent on site
to review the specific locations and scope of work. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved with four in favor.
NOI SE 12 – 632; CHRIS ALLEY FOR BARBARA DAY ET AL; State Road; AP 33-66: Ms. Goff opened the continued public hearing at 12:40 PM and confirmed the four Commissioners are eligible voters. Mr. Alley summarized the request to reconstruct an existing timber walkway over a salt marsh and build a seasonal extension into Quitsa Pond. He added the pier that used to exist extended 76’ into Quitsa Pond, was built in the 1920’s and licensed in the 1960’s. The Commission discussed the site visit made at low tide and the stake that was 16 feet from the pond’s edge. Mr. Alley added the Shellfish Constable tested the area and found one quahog past the 16 foot stake. The Commission discussed its concern with the habitat
while considering this proposal. It is light construction that will use a fiberglass grating for the walkway and only has a seasonal 16 foot-long pier that is significantly less than the original 76-foot long pier. With no further discussion from the audience a motion was made to close the hearing at 1:00 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the plan as proposed with the following special conditions: 1. The proposed raised walkway with fiberglass grating and a 16 ft. seasonal extension into the pond is approved and may be maintained in perpetuity as shown provided all conditions of this Order are met and the maintenance work is reviewed with the Conservation Agent before work begins. 2. The smaller, seasonal extension replaces the original, licensed pier. 3. The seasonal extension may only be in place between May 1 and Columbus
Day. The motion was seconded and with no discussion unanimously approved with four in favor.
NOI SE 12 – 634; REID SILVA FOR MICHAEL HUPPERT, TRUSTEE; 290 South Rd.; AP 24-193, 195: Ms. Goff opened the continued public hearing at 1:02 PM and confirmed the four eligible voters. Mr. Silva summarized the Commission’s desire to not allow the maintenance of the existing walkway and Chapter 91 licensed pier as it is currently built and prefers to use current, more environmentally sensitive methods and materials. He proposed replacing the current walkway with a four-foot wide fiberglass grating. Boards will be used over the peat and bog sections. Six inch piles will be used and the original “T” section at the end of the pier will not
be replaced. After discussion a motion was made to close the hearing at 1:15 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the proposal with the following special conditions: 1. The rebuilding and on-going maintenance of the four-foot wide walkway, pinned “butterfly bracket” footings and fiberglass grating; the pier extension with 6” posts, 1” X 6” horizontal decking and 2” X 8” stringers are approved provided the applicant returns with the final plans and specifications for Commission approval before work begins. 2. The 4-foot wide pier may not extend beyond the limit of the current licensed pier. The “T” section will not be added at the end of the pier. 3. The construction will be done by hand and all debris shall be removed from the site each day. 4. Any gasoline-powered tools shall be fueled out of the 100-foot
buffer zone. The motion was seconded and with no discussion unanimously approved with four in favor.
NOI SE 12 – 621; REID SILVA AND GLENN PROVOST FOR SCHEUER FAMILY PROPERTIES, LLC; 2 Chocker’s Lane; AP 33-4, 6: Mr. Silva asked for a continuance to June 15, 2011 @ 1:00 PM to give the family time to review the proposed new location and bridge construction over the wetland. A motion was made to accept the request. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved with four in favor.
DISCUSSION BRAD HOLMES AND CYDNEY CORT; 16 Shepherd’s Path; AP 24-1: Mr. Holmes thanked the Commission for its time and summarized how Ms. Cort would like to preserve the health of the pond by removing the organic sediment and detritus. He plans to submit a Notice of Intent and wanted to first review the options with the Commission. Mr. Holmes proposed a hydro-raking process that uses a machine on a barge with paddle wheels. It is not a dredge. The organic material would be collected, de-watered on the shore and then used as compost on site. The Commission hypothesized there are most likely waterfowl and bull frogs on the pond. Ms. Cort concurred and Mr. Holmes said he plans to submit the application
to the NHESP. The Commission explained that today’s discussion is not binding and they look forward to reviewing the Notice of Intent.
CERTIFICATE OFCOMPLIANCE QUINSON; SE 12 – 608; 7 Flanders Lane; AP 27.1-202: Chuck H. shared photographs of the site that had a new septic installed, the shed re-built and dead trees removed. There is a perennial stream and wetland in the front of the property near Flanders Lane. He reminded the Commission of its requirement to have the lawn seeded and established before removing the silt fencing and issuing the Certificate of Compliance. After brief discussion a motion was made to approve the Certificate of Compliance. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved with four in favor.
ADMINISTRATION:
The May 18, 2011 Meeting Minutes were approved as presented by consensus.
The following documents were signed:
Order of Conditions Day; SE 12 – 632; AP 33-66.
Order of Conditions Huppert; SE 12 – 634; AP 24-193, 195.
Determination of Applicability Langman; AP 21-52.2.
Certificate of Compliance Quinson; SE 12 – 608; AP 27.1-202.
With no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 1:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson, C.A.S.
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