FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Sandy Broyard, Chairman, Candy Shweder, Vice Chairman, Joan Malkin, Chris Murphy, Maureen Eisner, Pam Goff, Bob Hungerford and Diana DeBlase. Reid Silva, Tim Carroll, Brendan O’Neill and Rob Kendall also attended.
The meeting came to order at 12:31 PM.
NOI SE 12 – 739; REID SILVA FOR DANNY & MARIE LARSEN; 2 Menemsha Crossroad; AP 26-100: Ms. Broyard opened the public hearing at 12:32 PM. Mr. Silva reviewed the site plan dated 6/1/15 to abandon the existing leach pit and cesspool and upgrade to a Title V system; abandon the existing well and install a new well and install underground utility lines and new water line; re-vegetate an area of buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland where a significant amount of hazardous debris was removed. The first 20-feet from the wetland edge will be planted with native ferns and left as a no-cut zone. The septic work is in the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The closest project activity is the re-vegetation that is
approximately 1 foot from the wetland edge. Mr. Silva explained the septic location is being dictated by the 1.6-acre lot size and the location of the Town’s water well. There was much discussion about installing a de-nitrifying septic system on the site. Mr. Silva said this decision is in the Board of Health’s jurisdiction. After further discussion and with no public comment a motion was made to close the hearing at 12:56 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the site plan as presented and dated 6/1/15 with the following special conditions: 1. Silt fencing shall be installed between the excavation and trenching work areas and the wetland edge and approved by the Conservation Agent (CA) before work begins. 2. The 20 ft. no cut zone as shown on the site plan shall be permanently marked with two-foot diameter field stones and remain in place to define the 20-foot no cut
buffer zone for future mowing. 3. The excavation spoils shall be stockpiled off site. 4. There shall be no underground storage of fuel oil. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with seven in favor.
RFD TIM CARROLL FOR THE TOWN OF CHILMARK PARK & RECREATION COMMMITTEE; Basin Rd.; AP 21-1.7: Mr. Carroll explained the Park & Recreation Committee, Board of Health and Board of Selectmen have approved the installation of a temporary, pre-fabricated 8’ X 4’ structure with four corner support posts that will be approximately two feet below grade. It will be used by Karsten Larsen to sell his fresh catch at retail as Sashimi. The structure will be placed on fisherman’s lot # 7-A no earlier than May 1 and removed before November 1. There will be no underground utility, water or septic service. A gravity-fed water holding tank will supply a hand sink. The hand sink gray water will be collected in a vessel and disposed of outside all resource areas and resource
area buffer zones. The structure is on the filled parking area within 100 feet of Menemsha Basin. The Commission agreed the site is already disturbed and the activity as described will have no impact on the resource. A subsequent motion was made for a negative determination with the on-going condition that the shack shall only be on site between the dates of May 1 – November 1. The motion was seconded and with no further discussion passed unanimously with seven in favor.
FOLLOW UP DICUSSION TOWN OF CHILMARK – MENEMSHA WALKWAY; Basin Rd.: Mr. Carroll said he had a site visit with Chuck H. (Conservation Agent) and Warren Doty. Agreements were made to the following: 1. Install a rope fence to serve as a barrier on the east side of the walkway to keep pedestrians from climbing on the sand dunes. 2. Install a temporary wooden boardwalk for the walking path to contain erosion. 3. Immediately install jute netting on the agreed locations to contain wind and rain sand erosion. The area will be planted with Rosa Rugosa and beach grass in the fall growing season. Mr. Carroll said the work is in progress; the concrete car stops and rope fencing are installed and the boardwalk and jute netting are on order. The
Commission thanked Mr. Carroll for acting so quickly.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE SE 12 – 663; JOHN J. AND JAMIE N. ATKINS; 80 State Rd.; AP 30-6: An Order of Conditions was issued on August 3, 2012 to expand the existing single-family dwelling to add living space and raise the existing dwelling, support it with cribbing and excavate for a full-basement foundation. The expanded living space is below a second story deck that was removed. The basement utilities (heat, water, electric) were also reconfigured with new trenching. The existing dwelling and all of the proposed work was in the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland. The closest activity was 36 feet from the wetland edge. The Commission reviewed photos of the finished work. A motion was made declaring the
project is in full compliance. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with seven in favor.
BRENDAN O’NEILL FOR THE VINEYARD CONSERVATION SOCIETY (VCS); 10 Eben’s Lane; AP 13-21: Mr. O’Neill explained that Thelma Cossutta bequeathed this 7.1-acre parcel and house to VCS in her last will and testament. She further stipulated that VCS could sell the property provided no further development is allowed on the lot. VCS would like to grant a Conservation Restriction to the Town for this parcel of land to honor Thelma’s wishes. The Commission discussed the possibility of preserving the right to grant walking trails. After further discussion a motion was made to accept the Conservation Restriction with much gratitude and forward it to the Board of Assessors for review. The motion was
seconded and unanimously approved with seven in favor.
ADMINISTRATION:
The June 17, 2015 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as presented with six in favor and one abstention (Ms. Shweder).
The following documents were signed:
Order of Conditions SE 12 – 739; Larsen; AP 26-100.
Determination of Applicability Town of Chilmark; AP 21-1.7.
Certificate of Compliance; SE 12 – 663; Atkins AP 30-6.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 15, 2015 @ 12:30 PM. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 2:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson, C.A.S. from audio tape.
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