FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Sandy Broyard, Chairman, Candy Shweder, Vice Chairman, Pam Goff, Wesley Cottle, Chris Murphy, Joan Malkin, Bob Hungerford and Chuck Hodgkinson. Reid Silva, Chris Alley, Greg Ehrman, Emily Gadd and Kris Horiuchi also attended. Thomas Bena was absent.
The meeting came to order at 12:30 PM. The Commission congratulated Chris Murphy on being appointed from an Alternate Commissioner to a voting Commissioner and welcomed new Commissioner Bob Hungerford. Thomas Bena was also appointed as an Alternate Commissioner. The site visits for the day’s agenda were made on July 9.
RFD REID SILVA FOR JAMIE ATKINS; 80 State Rd.; AP 30-6: Mr. Silva reviewed a revised site plan dated 7/10/13 to remove an existing ground level deck and construct and maintain a dry laid stone patio in the same footprint. A sub surface drainage pipe will be installed on the north side of the house coming from the basement doorway. A propane tank will be buried with the required trenching for the gas line to the house. The tank’s location was hand-drawn on the site plan. The activity is within the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The closest work is 38 feet from the wetland edge. The Commission discussed the pros and cons of re-grading the land on the north side of the house to create a natural downgrade for water drainage into the wetland. After deliberation it was agreed the proposed design would minimize erosion and be more beneficial to the resource.
The Commission commented that the roof gutters and downspouts that were conditioned in the Order of Conditions for the house addition (SE 12 – 663) have not yet been installed. Mr. Silva said the dry wells for this water runoff were installed and agreed to contact the owner about the gutters. The Commission also commented on how unstable the soil conditions are and discussed the need for a plan to stabilize the soil and re-vegetate the site around the entire house. The entire house and new construction is in the buffer zone to a significant Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
After brief discussion a motion was made for a negative determination with the following special conditions:
1. The entire site around the house shall have the soil stabilized, re-vegetated and grass seeded as needed to minimize erosion.
2. The hay bales and silt fencing to the north of the house shall be maintained in good condition and left in place until the re-vegetation plan for the entire site is established.
3. This work must be done before a Certificate of Compliance may be issued for SE 12 – 663.
The motion was seconded and with no discussion passed unanimously with seven in favor.
NOI (TOWN BYLAW JURISDICTION ONLY-NO DEP FILE #) CHRIS ALLEY FOR RICHARD KAUFFMAN; 20 Chappaquoit Rd.; AP 24-211: Ms. Broyard opened the public hearing at 12:46 PM. Mr. Alley explained the project is not within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth’s Wetland Protection Act but, is within the 100-foot buffer zone of the 100-year flood line which is regulated by the Town’s Bylaws. The three existing buildings on the property will be demolished and replaced with new structures. A de-nitrifying septic system will replace the existing septic system. The proposed front edge of the new dwellings will not be closer to the water than the existing buildings. The outside edge of the proposed deck is approximately 195 feet from the wetland edge but is 90 feet from the
100-year flood line. The current area of structures and decks within the buffer zone is 375 sq. ft. with 3,995 sq. ft. of maintained grass lawn. The proposal has 1,033 sq. ft. of structures and decking and only 860 sq. ft. of maintained lawn in the buffer zone. The current structures are supported by bricks and block support posts sitting on the ground. The new dwellings will have poured concrete crawl space foundations. The decking will be supported by sono tubes. The Russian Olives will be removed from the meadow. The meadow will also be expanded over much of the existing grass lawn which will increase the amount of wildlife habitat between the structures and the pond.
Ms. Horiuchi outlined the plan to install two stone walls to contain approximately 18-24 inches of fill for a raised lawn that abuts the decking. The Commission asked if there will be retaining walls. Ms. Horiuchi said no, they will be dry-laid stone walls with gravel footings.
Section 2.10 of the Town’s Bylaws covering Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage was read for the record to explain the interests that are protected in the flood plain. The Commission commented the wildlife habitat is an important concern of the bylaw. After much discussion and with no public comment a motion was made to close the hearing at 1:12 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the site plan as presented and dated 6/17/13 and the architectural plans as presented and dated July 10, 2013 with the following special conditions:
- The plan is approved provided there is no significant comment from the NHESP.
- A cross section diagram of the stone walls and raised beds shall be provided and approved by the Commission before work begins.
- A detailed landscape plan with photos outlining what vegetation will be removed and what will be planted along with a maintenance plan shall be provided and approved by the Commission before work begins.
- All construction debris shall be stored in a covered dumpster located outside the buffer zone or removed from the site daily.
- An on-site conference shall take place among the contractor(s) and the Conservation Agent to review this Order before work begins.
- A copy of this Order shall be available on site during construction at all times.
- There shall be no underground storage of fuel oil.
The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with seven in favor.
DISCUSSION SE 12 - 692; REID SILVA FOR CHRISTIAN HALBY; 16 Shepherds Path; AP 24-1: Mr. Silva reviewed a revised site plan dated July 9, 2013 for the raised walkway and pier that was recently approved by Commission for Christian Halby on Map 24 Lot 1. Mr. Silva explained his client asked if the raised walkway portion of the plan could be shortened to 61.5 feet as shown on the plan and reviewed at the site visit yesterday. The Commission discussed that this particular section of the grassy path is dry and the 61.5 feet of fiberglass decking will protect the wetland and marsh when the pond water level is higher. A motion was made to declare the change as inconsequential and thus, not require the hearing to be re-opened. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A
subsequent motion was made to approve the change and revised plan as presented. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with seven in favor.
DISCUSSION REID SILVA FOR WILLIAM EISEN; SE 12 – 465; 28 Basin Road; AP 27.1-125: Mr. Silva thanked the Commission again for its time and reviewed a revised site plan dated June 11, 2013 for a proposed change to the house renovation plans that were previously approved. The new owner would like to add a 4’ X 28’ cantilevered raised deck on the north side of the house facing Creek Hill Road. It will not require any additional foundation supports. After brief discussion a motion was made to declare the change as inconsequential and thus, not require the hearing to be re-opened. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the change and revised plan dated June 11, 2103 as presented with the condition the
deck will never have a roof cover or be enclosed. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with seven in favor.
Chuck H. will send a letter confirming each of the two changes to the previously approved plans for filing with each Order of Conditions at the Registry of Deeds.
ADMINISTRATION:
The June 5, 2013 meeting minutes were reviewed and unanimously approved as presented.
The following documents were signed:
Order of Conditions No File #; Local Bylaw Only; Kauffman; AP 24-211.
Determination of Applicability Atkins; AP 30-6.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 24 @ 12:30 PM.
With no further business to conduct the meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM.
Respectfully prepared by Chuck Hodgkinson, C.A.S.
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