The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Donald Merry, Joseph Messina, and Holly Morris. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PM, CARROLL, 91 GURNET RD., FOUNDATION
The applicant Edward Carroll and his builder Paul Williams were present for the discussion. The proposed project is to reinforce the existing foundation. The work will be down inside the existing dwelling. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the foundation reinforcement project. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, STRIEBEL, DINGLEY DELL LN., ROADWAY & DRAINAGE
Representing the applicant was Mark Flaherty from Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. Mr. Flaherty requested a continuation of the public hearing since he needed to verify whether abutters were notified. Mr. Grady recommended that the Commission hire a consultant to assist the Commission with the review of the project. Mr. Flaherty agreed to a consultant. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to retain Amory Engineers to assist the Conservation Commission in reviewing this project. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to continue this public hearing to August 24, 2004 at 8:40 p.m. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, TUFANKJIAN-FLAHERTY, 128 BAY RD., LANDSCAPING
Ms. Kelley recused herself from this hearing. The applicants, Rosemary Tufankjian-Flaherty and Edward Flaherty explained the project. Ms. Tufankjian-Flaherty explained the project which was to landscape a previously altered wetland and buffer area. The Commission asked that the applicant show a detailed site plan that included the location of the wetlands and specific plantings. Mr. Butcher requested a buffer between the lawn area and the wetlands. The applicant noted the existing lawn went right up to the wetlands. No DEP file number had been issued. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 24, 2004 at 8:50 p.m. A vote (6 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, WISLEY CO., LTD, 222 POWDER POINT AVE., SE 18-1268
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. Mr. Grady reported he had sent the site plan to the Harbormaster, Tree Warden, and Daniel Baker. Mr. Baker had commented the Commission may want to ask the applicant to install a property bound. The Commission reviewed the revised plan and discussed the number of trees. Dr. Gill suggested Mr. Dahlen and Mr. Grady meet with the Tree Warden to determine best number and types of trees to stabilize the bank. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 24, 2004 at 9:00 p.m. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 230 CHANDLER ST., SE 18-1269
Since the DEP file number had been issued, Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances and took the following votes. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1219. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1216. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of compliances for SE 18-777. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed expenditures from the Conservation Fund. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to spend from the Conservation Fund $533 for legal services from Town Counsel; $90 for the mowing of the Swanson Field; and $55.50 for brochure dispensers for a total of $678.50. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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