The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Basement Mural Room of Town Hall on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Thomas Gill, Brendan Halligan, Anne Hill, Mark Mahoney, Arthur Vautrain, and Joseph Grady, Conservation Administrator. Samuel Butcher was absent.
PH, MASS. HIGHWAY DEPT., ROUTE 3, DELINEATION, SE 18-1170
The applicant sent a written request for a continuation of the hearing. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to November 5, 2002 at 7:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
IMPERVIOUS COVER, 42 SCHOOL ST., SE 18-1153
Michael Walsh of Horticultural Concepts presented three types of recycled asphalt known as rap that he considered as permeable surfaces and asked which ones the Commission would approve for use on the driveway at 42 School St. Mr. Mahoney asked for more documentation regarding the makeup of the products. The discussion was continued to the Commission meeting on November 5, 2002 at 8:00 p.m.
PM, DUXBURY BAY MARITIME SCHOOL, 31 MATTAKEESETT CT., PIER/FLOAT MODIFICATION
Representing the applicant was Edward Lawson. The proposed project was to eliminate the existing pier, attach the gangway to the soon-to-be-constructed deck and replace the existing three 12' x 30' floats with three 16' x 40' floats. Mr. Lawson explained that the increase in floats was necessary because of the growth in the rowing program and that the extra float would also allow for storage of the rowing shells on the floats. Mr. Mahoney noted the regulations specify 10' x 12' floats for residential use, but this particular proposal is for an institutional and multipurpose use and therefore was not setting a precedent. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent was not required. The motion passed unanimously.
PH, FLAHERTY, 128 BAY RD., AMEND OC, SE 18-1136
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. and the property owners, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Flaherty. Mr. Brogna submitted a revised plan that relocated the septic system so the closest point to the wetlands was now 55 feet as opposed to 38 feet. The only concern raised was the impact of the relocation to an existing catch basin. The applicant agreed to install an impervious liner around the soil absorption system below the depth of the bottom of the catch basin. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to amend the Orders of Conditions to include the revised plan and require the applicant to extend the impervious liner below the elevation of the bottom of the catch basin. The motion passed unanimously.
PH, HOPKINS, 84 SOUTH STATION ST., DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1169
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is to relocate and pave the driveway. After reviewing the plan the Commission requested the applicant leave a 25-foot buffer between the driveway and the wetlands and to grade the driveway to redirect runoff away from the wetlands. The applicant agreed and will submit a revised plan. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to write the Orders of Conditions subject to receipt of a revised plan that shows no paved surface within 25 feet of the wetlands and grading to redirect runoff away from the wetlands. The motion passed unanimously.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 231 AUTUMN AVE., SE 18-1171
Representing the applicant was Douglas Friesen. The proposed project is construction of an attached garage and screen porch located 53 feet from the wetlands. The proposed project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to write the Orders of Conditions. The motion passed unanimously.
7. PH, NELSON, 113 KEENE ST., SE 18-1168
The applicant sent in a written request to continue the public hearing to November 5, 2002 in order to include a proposed garage into the Notice of Intent application. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to November 5, 2002 at 7:40 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
DUXBURY BEACH RESERVATION, INC., EXTENSION PERMITS, SE 18-860, SE 18-861, & SE 18-862
Representing the applicant were Al Vautrinot and Lester Smith. Mr. Weiler summarized what happened at the last meeting and read a memo from Town Counsel. The Commission continued its discussion on the best procedure to follow for all interested parties and whether to extend the existing Orders or require a new filing. The discussion also included whether to hire a consultant to assist the Commission. The Commission would look into an estimated cost and a proposed scope of work for a consultant for the next meeting. A motion was made and seconded to continue the discussion regarding Duxbury Beach to November 5, 2002 at 8:30 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A motion was made and seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1150. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made and seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1098. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission postponed action on the request for a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-497 since the applicant had not submitted an engineer's certification.
A motion was made and seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1096. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made and seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1152. The motion passed unanimously.
The Commission postponed action on the request for a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-915 (121 Abrams Hill) since there was some question with regards to coverage and construction of a deck.
The Commission discussed funding of the Conservation Fund for FY 2004. Mr. Mahoney made a motion that was seconded to request the Board of Selectmen fund the Conservation Fund $75,000 for land management expenses and legal expenses associated with gifted land transactions. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission also discussed whether to ask for funding from the Community Preservation Committee for land acquisition.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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