The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Basement Mural Room of Town Hall on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Samuel Butcher, Anne Hill, Mark Mahoney, Arthur Vautrain and Joseph Grady, Conservation Administrator. Molly Bartlett and Brendan Halligan were absent.
1. CONT’D. PH, WHITE, 35 WINSOR ST., SE 18-1109
The applicant’s representative, Paul Brogna submitted a written request to withdraw the application for a pier. The Commission accepted the withdrawal.
2. PH, BAKER, 51 PLUMFIELD LN., DELINEATION, SE 18-1117
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. The applicant filed an abbreviated notice of resource delineation. Mr. Brogna submitted a revised plan based on a review of the site by the Conservation Administrator. Mr. Grady agreed with the wetland delineation as shown on the revised plan. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to approve the delineation for SE 18-1117 as shown on the revised plan dated 2/12/02. The motion passed unanimously.
3. CONT’D. PH, HORNBEAM REALTY, 95 HORNBEAM RD., SE 18-1110
Ms. Hill and Mr. Vautrain excused themselves from this public hearing. Since there was not a voting quorum, the Commission continued the hearing to March 19, 2002 at 8:40 p.m.
4. PH, SMETHURST, 139 BUCKBOARD RD., SEPTIC, SE 18-1120
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna. The proposed project was a septic system repair. The soil absorption system was located 93 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. The work within the buffer included grading, and removal of the existing septic tank and leaching pit. Mr. Grady reported that the location of wetlands beyond flag 5 need to be moved 10 feet closer to the project. The applicant agreed to revise the plan. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue Orders of Conditions, subject to receipt of the revised plan showing the relocated wetland flags. The motion passed unanimously.
5. PM, H. MCCARTHY, AQUACULTURE GRANT
6. PM, H. MCCARTHY, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Grady excused himself from this public meeting. Since it was the same applicant the Commission discussed these two aquaculture grants simultaneously. The applicant Henry McCarthy explained both grants. Both sites were located north of Clarks Island and west of High Pines. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the primary site for the aquaculture grant. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent was not required for the second area for an aquaculture grant. The motion passed unanimously.
7. PM, P. MCCARTHY, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Grady excused himself from this public meeting. The applicant, Paul McCarthy explained his aquaculture grant, located northeast of Clarks Island. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required.
8. PM, GRADY & LORING, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Mahoney excused himself from this public meeting. Representing the applicant was Joe Grady. He explained the aquaculture grant, located west of Snug Harbor Channel. Mr. Butcher made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vautrain to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The motion passed with a vote of 4 in favor, 0 against and 1 abstention (Mahoney).
9. PM, KELEHER, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Grady excused himself from this public meeting. The applicant, Walter Keleher explained his aquaculture grant located on Round Flat. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The motion passed unanimously.
10. CONT’D. PH, MALLEGOL, 86 CAPTAINS HILL RD., SE 18-1121
Since the DEP file number had been issued, Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue Orders of Conditions. The motion passed unanimously.
11. CONT’D PH, DUXBURY BAY MARITIME SCHOOL, 31 MATTAKEESETT CT., SE 18-1119
Representing the applicant were Edward Lawson and Shawn Dahlen. Mr. Mahoney made a motion seconded by Mr. Butcher to waive the Duxbury Town Bylaw fee in the amount of $1575. The motion passed unanimously. The applicant submitted a revised plan that moved the new administrative building beyond the 35-foot setback and showed the new residential building to be rebuilt within the footprint of the existing building. Mr. Mahoney is uncomfortable with violating the 35-foot setback for any of the buildings. Mr. Butcher commented that the Snug Harbor area is more intensely used and that it’s not setting a precedent because of the existing intensity of use and that the Commission has allowed other residential buildings to be re-constructed within the existing footprint. Several of the other Commissioners
agreed. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to continue this hearing to March 19, 2002 at 8:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
12. LAND ACQUISITION (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
At 9:30 p.m. Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vautrain to go into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. At 9:45 p.m. Mr. Butcher made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mahoney to reconvene into open session. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to set aside $13, 000 for interns and supplies for spring 2002. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Mahoney made a motion, seconded by Mr. Butcher to issue the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1108, as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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