The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Donald Merry, and Holly Morris. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present. Joseph Messina was absent.
CONT’D. PH, NICHOLS, 154 MARSHALL ST., SE 18-1283
Representing the applicant was Frances Nichols and Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. Mr. Brogna explained the revisions to the site plan. The Commission is waiting for the review of the proposal by the Harbormaster, Shellfish Advisory and Waterfront Advisory Committees. Mr. Butcher read a letter from an abutter, Peter Charland who asked if the pier could be situated equal distance between the two abutting piers so as not to create navigational problems for the existing piers. Issues of aesthetics and navigation were also a concern of Ms. Morris. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to January 11, 2005 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, G. GEORGE, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry and Mr. Grady recused themselves from this public meeting. The applicant, Gregory George explained his aquaculture grant, located north of Hunts Flat in Duxbury Bay. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, M. GEORGE, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry and Mr. Grady recused themselves from this public meeting. The applicant, Michael George explained his aquaculture grant, off the southeast corner of the boat basin in Duxbury Bay. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, PHILLIPS, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry and Mr. Grady recused themselves from this public meeting. The applicant, Christopher Phillips explained his aquaculture grant, located southwest of Hunts Flat in Duxbury Bay. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, BENNETT, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry and Mr. Grady recused themselves from this public meeting. The applicant, Arthur Bennett explained his aquaculture grant, located in the northeast corner of the boat basin in Duxbury Bay. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, GRADY & LORING, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Merry and Mr. Grady recused themselves from this public meeting. The applicant, Joseph Grady explained his aquaculture grant, located in the southwest corner of Hunts Flat in Duxbury Bay. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D PH, BAYSIDE MARINE CORP., 433 WASHINGTON ST., SE 18-1281
Representing the applicant were J.R. Kent and Jack Kent. The Commission reviewed the revised plans. The plans show a reduction of impervious cover in the buffer zone and the design of the drainage swale is based on best management practices. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DINGLEY DELL ESTATES, SE 18-1287
Representing the applicant were Roman Striebel, Mark Flaherty and Tyler Nemes. Mr. Flaherty explained the revisions to the site plan. Mr. Grady reported that the Commission conducted a site visit and had concerns that a number of large trees would be cut down for the proposed water quality pond. The applicant agreed to reshape the pond to save some of the large trees. The Town’s consulting engineer discussed his review letter dated 11/30/04. Mr. Grady commented that the plan should accurately show the Zoned Wetlands and Watershed District. There were still some outstanding issues regarding drainage that the applicant is finalizing. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue this public hearing on December 21, 2004 at 7:50 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 - opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Grady reported on a wood cutting program for several of the conservation lands.
Mr. Grady requested the Commission to approve the hiring of an intern to work on land maintenance for a six-week period. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the expenditure of $1,425 from the Conservation Fund for the hiring of an intern. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to approve the expenditure of $125.04 from the Conservation Fund for trail marking paint. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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