The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Anne Hill, Joseph Messina, and Arthur Vautrain. Thomas Gill, Brendan Halligan and Samuel Butcher were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 24 GRANDVIEW AVE., ADD'T. & SEPTIC
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was a septic system upgrade and construction of an addition. Existing coverage in the buffer exceeds 15% so the applicant proposes to remove a section of the paved driveway in order that there be no increase in coverage. The proposed addition would be primarily constructed in the footprint of an existing deck and porch. Mr. Grady asked how the applicant would handle the water when installing the septic system. No DEP file number had been issued. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to October 7, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 286 KEENE ST., ADDITION
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and the property owner, Edward Donovan. The proposed addition would be 72 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands and be constructed on pilings. The Commission indicated that the applicant needs to establish a 25-foot vegetated buffer between the lawn and the wetlands and for the next meeting submit the coverage calculation. No DEP file number had been issued. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to continue this public hearing to October 7 at 8:05 p.m. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, WATERMAINS, BOLAS & BIANCA RDS.
Since the DEP file number had not been issued, Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to October 7, 2003 at 8:10 p.m. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT'D PH, FISHER, 52 OCEAN RD. NORTH, SE 18-1223
The applicant Sheila Fisher was present for the discussion and submitted an open-pile-foundation plan as requested at the last meeting. She asked the Commission if it was possible to have breakaway panels between the piles. Mr. Grady explained that individual sonotubes rather than a continuous footing was necessary to allow sand and water flowage. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions with the applicant's understanding that the project requires individual footings below grade and any installation of breakaway panels required approval by the Conservation Administrator prior to installation. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, FISCHER, 24 CHANDLER MILL DR., DECK
The applicant, Mary Fischer explained the project, which was to replace an existing deck using the existing footings, located 80 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. A vote (4 - 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CON'T. PH, HUMMOCK LLC, GURNET RD., SE 18-1191, SE 18-1192, SE 18-1193, SE 18-1194, SE 18-1195, SE 18-2220, SE 18-1221, & SE 18-1222
The applicant requested a continuation of the public hearing. The Commission scheduled a site visit for October 19, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to October 21, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
DISCUSSION ON WATER QUALITY
The Commission discussed with George Wadsworth issues regarding storm drainage systems and water quality.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-762 and SE 18-706. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1107. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the draft minutes of the meetings for 6/3/03, 6/10/03 and 6/17/03. A typographical error was noticed on the minutes for 6/17/03 meeting. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes as written for the meetings of 6/3/03 and 6/10/03 and to approve the minutes as amended for the meeting on 6/17/03. A vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:55 p.m. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded 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 (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
At 9:05 p.m. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to reconvene into open session. A roll call vote (4-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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