The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Friend Weiler, Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Brendan Halligan, Barbara Kelley, Joseph Messina and Arthur Vautrain. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, CONSERVATION COMMISSION FEE SCHEDULE
The Commission reviewed the proposed new fee schedule. It was suggested that the Commission review the fee structure annually. There were no comments from the audience. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the amended fee schedule as presented. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, RAMSEY & KORNBERG, 129 STAGECOACH RD., DECK
Representing the applicant was the contractor, Joe Silva. The proposed project is construction of a new deck in the footprint of an existing deck and patio, located 58 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. 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.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 242 ENTERPRISE ST., SEPTIC, ADDITION, SE 18-1249
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade and construction of an addition. The proposed soil absorption system is located 100 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. The dwelling has a 2-bedroom deed restriction. The Board of Health has approved the project and the project conforms to the Commission's regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the proposed septic system and addition. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 230 CHANDLER ST., SEPTIC, SE 18-1248
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade. The soil absorption system is located as far from the wetlands as possible. The Board of Health has approved the project. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the septic project. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 31 - 33 HARDEN HILL RD., DECK
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is construction of a deck on sonotubes at the cottage, at 33 Harden Hill, located 93 feet from the top of a coastal bank. It was noted that this parcel has two dwellings on it with the addresses of 31 & 33 Harden Hill, respectively. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the proposed deck at 33 Harden Hill Rd. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed two bills from Town Counsel. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to spend a total of $1,118 from the Conservation Fund for payment of two bills ($286, $832) for legal services from Town Counsel. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for a Certificate of Compliance from Mrs. Eldredge. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1182. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed minutes of past meetings. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 9/9/03 as written. A vote (4 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 3 - abstained (Weiler, Butcher, Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 9/23/03 as written. A vote (3 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 4 - abstained (Gill, Halligan, Butcher, Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/7/03 as written. A vote (3 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 4 - abstained (Weiler, Butcher, Kelley, Messina)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 10/21/03 as amended for a typographical correction. A vote (6 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 1 - abstained (Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 11/4/03 as written. A vote (4 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 3 - abstained (Messina, Butcher, Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Halligan made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/2/03 as amended for a typographical correction. A vote (4 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 3 - abstained (Weiler, Vautrain, Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/16/03 as amended. A vote (6 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 1 - abstained (Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 1/6/04 as amended. A vote (5 - in favor; 0 - opposed; and 2 - abstained (Halligan, Kelley)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 1/27/04 as written. A vote (7 - in favor; 0 - opposed) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a letter from the Oceanwoods Condominium Association regarding proposed vegetation cutting in the wetlands and buffer zone at Oceanwoods. Mr. Richard Moscatelli and Peter Briggs, 9 Oceanwoods Dr. were present for the discussion. A new drawing showing the proposed work more precisely was recommended.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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