The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Brendan Halligan, Anne Hill, Thomas Gill, and Arthur Vautrain. Friend Weiler, Joseph Messina, and Samuel Butcher were absent. Mr. Vautrain was Acting Chairman. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, SCHLEICHER, 120 PATTEN LN., SEPTIC, SE 18-1227
Representing the applicant was Mark Casey of South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc. The proposed project was a septic system upgrade and coastal dune restoration. The Commission in 1997 originally approved the project, but the Orders of Conditions had expired. Based on a site visit with the Conservation Administrator and the Health Agent, Mr. Casey submitted a revised plan of the septic system. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issued Orders of Conditions based on the revised plan. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., KING CAESAR RD., BUMPUS PARK, REPAIR
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was to repair the existing seawall by replacing the fallen stones and lining the base of the wall with filter fabric to prevent leaching of fill from the wall. Mr. Boynton asked to amend the Request for Determination application to include replacing the wooden timbers at the end of the walkway. Ms Hill also asked if the applicant could secure the large rock that is used as a pulpit on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Halligan made a motion that was seconded to amend the proposed application to include replacement of the wooden timbers and securing the large rock and to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not require for the proposed project. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 50 PARTRIDGE RD., SITE WORK, SE 18-1228
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was to demolish the existing dwelling, construct a new single family dwelling outside the buffer and perform site work, including moving a section of the driveway, within the 100-foot buffer. The applicant agreed to maintain a 30-foot undisturbed buffer around the wetlands. Two abutters questioned if the proposed driveway was moving closer to the property line. Mr. Boynton indicated the applicant would maintain a vegetated buffer between the driveway and the property line. Mr. Halligan commented that the pitch of the new driveway should direct runoff away from the wetlands and the property line. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the proposed project. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion
passed.
CONT'D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 24 GRANDVIEW AVE., SE 18-1225
The Board of Health has approved the project and a file number has been issued. Mr. Halligan made a motion to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D PH. DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 286 KEENE ST., SE 18-1226
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. A revised plan was submitted that showed the location of the concrete pad, the relocation of wetland flag #5, and the impervious coverage calculation. The project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Halligan made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D. PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, BOLAS & BIANCA RDS., SE 18-1224
Since the file number was issued, Mr. Halligan made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, ALBIN, AMEND OC, 35 MERRY AVE., SE 18-1163, ADDITION
Representing the applicant was David Gould. The proposed project was construction of a farmer's porch in the area of the existing patio, 75 feet from the wetlands. The applicant will confirm that coverage within the 100-foot buffer conforms to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to amend the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1163 to include construction of the farmer's porch. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, LONG POINT MARINE, 553 WASHINGTON ST., BULKHEAD
Representing the applicant were Dwight Smith and Larry Martin and Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. Mr. Brogna explained the project, which was construction of a bulkhead including the relocation and restoration of salt marsh in the area of the old marine railway. No file number had been issued so Mr. Halligan made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to October 21, 2003 at 7:55 p.m. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-767 (Langeland). A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Halligan made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-326 (35 Possum Run). A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to expend from the Conservation Fund $234 for legal services; $201.20 for fertilizer and seed; and $212.99 for back taxes on the Belle land acquisition. A vote was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the draft minutes for the meeting on 7/1/03 and noticed a typographical area. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 7/1/03 as corrected. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Grady explained the Island Creek fish ladder restoration project and asked the Commission to vote $5,000 from the Conservation Fund for the design of the project. Mr. Grady indicated that an additional $5,000 may be needed from the Conservation Fund to be used toward the construction of the ladder. Mr. Halligan made a motion to expend from the Conservation Fund $5,000 for the design of the fish ladder project and to authorize the spending of an additional $5,000 at a later date for construction of the fish ladder. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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