The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Brendan Halligan, Anne Hill, Joseph Messina, and Arthur Vautrain. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 29 QUAIL RUN, SEPTIC, SE 18-1245
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was a septic system upgrade in the buffer to salt marsh. The proposed location of the soil absorption system moved the system farther from the wetlands. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the septic system upgrade. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 397 WASHINGTON ST., WATERLINE & PARKING AREA
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and Ted Nichols of Battelle Labs. The proposed project was installation of a waterline and small gravel parking area approximately 43 feet from the wetlands. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the waterline and parking area project. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, KELLY, 54 BAY POND RD., ADDITION, SE 18-1243
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is a remodel of the existing dwelling including an addition, garage, and pool in the buffer to salt marsh, bordering vegetated wetlands, and coastal bank. Mr. Dahlen indicated the existing coverage within the 100-foot buffer is 38.2 % and coverage would decrease to 35.1% with the proposed project. A section of the proposed addition foundation is 40 feet from the wetlands so the Commission requested the applicant to revise the foundation plan to keep all full foundations a minimum of 50 feet from the wetlands in order to conform to the regulations. The section of the addition closer can either be cantilevered or be supported by sonotubes that are a minimum of 35 feet from the wetlands. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of
Conditions for the proposed project, subject to receipt of a revised foundation plan showing all foundations a minimum of 50 from the wetlands. A vote (6 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention (Vautrain)) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, SHORT, 417 CONGRESS ST., SE 18-1244, ADDITION
Representing the applicant was Mark Casey of South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc. The proposed project is construction of an addition 83 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. The project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the proposed addition. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, HUSKY CONSTRUCTION INC., 111 ALDEN ST., PORCH, SUNROOM
Representing the applicant was Steve Mueller. The proposed project is construction of a sunroom and porch on sonotubes, 84 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the porch project. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D. PH, DUFFY, 68 GOOSE POINT LN., ADDITION, SE 18-1242
Representing the applicant were Shawn Dahlen and the homeowner, John Duffy. As requested at the last meeting, Mr. Dahlen submitted two plans showing existing conditions and proposed plan. After reviewing the plans, Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the proposed project. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D PH, SPRIGGS, 661 WASHINGTON ST., S.F. DWELLING, SE 18-1241
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. As proposed, the section of the new foundation is closer than 50 feet to the wetlands. Mr. Butcher asked that the project conforms to the regulations and any new foundations must be a minimum of 50 feet from the wetlands. Mr. Dahlen agreed and eliminated the garage extension. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the proposed project, subject to revising the plan to show no new foundation closer than 50 feet to wetlands. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, RIZKALLA, 159 WASHINGTON ST., PIER REPAIR
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project was construction of a 24-foot section of pier previously storm-damaged and removed. Mr. Grady commented that the Commission usually requires piers to end at the edge of salt marsh and as proposed this pier would extend 36 feet over the tidal flats. He also noted that the original plans show a 168-foot pier ending at the salt marsh. The Commission discussed whether to require the pier to end at the salt marsh in conformance with the regulations. Mr. Brogna asked that the public hearing be continued to allow the property owner to be present for the discussion. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue this public hearing to January 6, 2004 at 7:35 p.m. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, CONSERVATION COMMISSION, CONSULTANT FEE
No one was in the audience. The purpose of this public hearing was to adopt M.G. L. Chapter 44, section 53G for hiring consultants for the Conservation Commission. The Commission reviewed the rules for hiring outside consultants. Mr. Halligan recommended several amendments to the rules that included depositing the fees into a segregated account and to define administrative appeals. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to adopt M.G.L. Chapter 44, section 53G and to amend the rules as suggested by Mr. Halligan. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission received a request for duplicate originals of the Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-150 and SE 18-152. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to reapprove issuance of Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-150 and SE 18-152. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1227 since revegetation of disturbed areas is not complete. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 11/18/03. Mr. Vautrain amended the minutes to add that land acquisitions using the $100,000 appropriation from the CPC would be refer to the Community Preservation Committee for a conformity vote. Mr. Vautrain made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting on 11/18/03 as amended. A vote (6 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention (Gill)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion to approve spending up to $2,300 for the interns to work during the winter months from the Conservation Fund. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to thank Anne Hill for her work on the Commission and dedication of service. A vote (6 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention (Hill)) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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