FINAL
Present for the Conservation Commission and attending the meeting were: Joan Malkin, Chairman, Bob Hungerford, Vice Chairman, Candy Shweder, Sandy Broyard, Pam Goff, Chris Murphy and Chuck Hodgkinson. Reid Silva, Kathy Coe, Fran and Phil Demers, Warren Doty, Emily Gadd and Hans Solmssen also attended. Maureen Eisner and Russell Maloney did not attend.
The meeting came to order at 12:30 PM.
PUBLIC MEETING RFD REID SILVA FOR WARREN DOTY; 62 Menemsha Crossroad; Map 26 Lot 105: Mr. Murphy recused himself from this review as he is a family member of the applicant. Mr. Silva reviewed a site plan dated 8/28/18 to brush cut an area for a potential new house and septic system. A portion of the clearing is within the 100-foot buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and stream and within the first and second 100 feet of the Riverfront Area. The closest work is approximately 92 feet from the stream and wetland edge. The Commission discussed the observations made at the site visit and inquired about the possible locations for the house, driveway, parking area and construction staging area. Mr.
Silva said that has yet to be determined because the septic and well locations need to be established. He added the septic system will be for grey water and the that they are planning to use composting toilets. He also said he understands the sensitivity of the site. With no public comment a motion was made for a negative determination. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with five in favor.
PUBLIC HEARING NOI SE 12 - 825; REID SILVA FOR ABEL’S HILL ASSOC; 25 South Abel’s Hill’; AP 24-225: Ms. Broyard recused herself from this hearing as she is a member of the Abel’s Hill Association. Ms. Malkin opened the public hearing at 12:45 PM. Mr. Silva reviewed the Wilkinson site plan dated 6/26/18 to restore approximately 890 sq. ft. of salt marsh along the Chilmark Pond shoreline by installing a contiguous vegetated buffer of salt marsh pillows to promote bank stabilization. The Commission reviewed the written narrative dated 8/20/18 and discussed the site visit. Mr. Silva said the work will most likely be done when the water level is lower after the spring pond opening. He also
said additional state permitting is required because it owns the land under water. The Commission asked if the elevation of the salt marsh will be increased. Mr. Silva said no. They further asked if a water bar can be installed to channel rainwater runoff away from the pond and also recommended installing a low walkway from the parking area to the pond’s shore so small boats do not get dragged across shoreline vegetation. Ms. Coe agreed. Chuck H. read a letter with no comment from the Division of Fisheries for the record. With no further public discussion a motion was made to close the hearing at 1:05 PM. The motion was seconded and unanimously approved. A subsequent motion was made to approve the plan as presented with the flexibility of determining how much or how little of the proposal will be installed and with the following special conditions:
1. A water bar shall be installed at the head of the parking area to channel rainwater runoff off the roadway and avoid drainage into the pond.
2. A low walkway from the parking area to the pond shore for launching small watercraft shall be installed. The design and installation shall be approved by the Conservation Agent (CA) before work begins.
3. Symbolic fencing shall be installed to protect the marsh pillows and planting areas from traffic or small boats being dragged across the area when getting to and from the pond.
The motion was seconded. In discussion the Commission agreed this is very well thought out proposal. The motion came to a vote and passed unanimously with five in favor.
DISCUSSION SE 12 – 778; REID SILVA FOR RICHARD BRADY; 11 Molly’s Way; AP 27.1-54: Mr. Silva explained an Order was issued in October 2016 to hand-dig and install a basement foundation under a small house. The owner would like to relocate the outdoor shower and steps to the deck to locations that meet the minimum 25-foot zoning setback distance from the lot line. He reviewed a site plan dated 8/31/18. After brief discussion a motion was made to declare the change as inconsequential. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with six in favor. A second motion was made and seconded to approve the change as presented. The motion passed unanimously with six in favor.
ADMINISTRATION:
The draft September 5, 2018 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as presented by consensus.
Signatures:
Order of Conditions SE 12 – 825; Abel’s Hill Assoc.; AP 24-225
Determination of Applicability Doty; AP 26-105.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 3, 2018 @ 12:30 PM.
With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Chuck Hodgkinson, C.A.S.
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