The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Basement Mural Room of Town Hall on Tuesday, August 19, 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, DEER HUNTING, CONSERVATION LAND
Mr. Weiler reviewed last year's public hearing regarding deer hunting and read a letter from Bill Woytek from the Mass. Wildlife dated 8/11/03 regarding deer harvest statistics and his recommendations to continue the hunting program. Mr. Grady reviewed the regulations that the Commission approved last year. David Bitters of 60 Teakettle Lane spoke of his experience during last year's hunting season. The Commission discussed extending the archery season and approving regulations for two years. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve bow hunting for deer on the same remote large tracts of town-owned conservation land as approved on 10/8/02, for the hunting season of October 13 - November 22 and December 1 - 31 and these regulations would stay in effect for two years. A vote (7 -0) was taken and the
motion passed.
PM, DOBECKI, 10 BASSETT BROOK LN., ADDITION
Representing the applicant were Glenn Dobecki and the builder John Killian. The proposed project was construction of a small addition on sonotubes located 69 feet from the pond. The project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. A vote (7 - 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D. PH, PINE POINT PLACE REALTY TR., 3 PINE POINT PLACE,
SE 18-1215
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. Mr. Brogna presented a revised plan that revised the setback of the proposed addition from the wetlands. Mr. Butcher asked if there could be no increase in impervious cover. Mr. Grady commented that 15% coverage regulation does not pertain since this area is a barrier beach. The Commission reviewed a letter from John Bernazani dated July 14, 2003. When asked if the proposed addition was two stories, Mr. Brogna responded that it is one-story. He also indicated that no changes to the existing garage are proposed. Mr. John Madden of 19 Pine Point Rd. asked the Commission to not permit a sewer hook-up for the garage. Mr. Flynn of 10 Pine Point Place discussed what was presented at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. Mr.
Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (6 -0; 1 abstention (Gill)) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D. PH, HUMMOCK, LLC, GURNET RD., SE 18-1191, SE 18-1192, SE 18-1193, SE 18-1194, & SE 18-1195
Representing the applicant was Daniel Orwig. Mr. Orwig explained the revisions to the plan and indicated that he would be filing three additional Notices of Intents for two abutting properties and for grade changes to Gurnet Rd. Mr. Grady indicated issues that need to be addressed included where the water will be going, protection of salt marsh, and effects of filling to Marginal Road. The site is in an A-flood zone and an overwash zone. The following abutters, Tim Spellman, Betty Turner, Bob Freeman, Bruce Garcia, Mary Macado, Joe Deady and John Mann all had concerns regarding flooding of their properties. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to September 23, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. A vote (7 - 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D. PH, STRIAR, TANGLEWOOD TRAIL, SE 18-1203
The applicant submitted a request to withdraw the application. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to accept the withdrawal request. A vote (7 -0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, KOSHAREK, 87 CLEARWATER DR., SEPTIC, GARAGE, SE 18-1218
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project was a septic system repair and construction of a garage in the 100-foot buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The location of the proposed soil absorption system was 50 feet from the wetlands; however, there was no alternative location that was farther from the wetlands. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (7 - 0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to expend from the Conservation Fund f$23.28 for grant supplies and $14.21 for mailing. A vote (7 -0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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