The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, July 13, 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.
Mr. Butcher welcomed the new members and acknowledged the long and distinguished service of past Commissioners, Brendan Halligan, Arthur Vautrain and Friend Weiler.
CONT’D. PH, DELISLE, WEST ST., GARAGE & DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1265
Representing the applicant were Rich Delisle and Shayne McGlone from McGlone Enterprises Inc. Mr. McGlone presented a revised plan and explained the revisions. Mr. Butcher asked if the limit of work line could be moved to give more of a buffer between the wetlands and lawn area. Dr. Gill still had concerns regarding drainage off the driveway. Mr. Gregory Cornelius, 38 Temple St. asked if the wetlands line could be checked and Ms. Lynch-Benttinen questioned the proximity of the project to wetlands on her property. Mr. Grady would check the wetlands on abutting properties and the applicant would stake the location of the garage. The Commission scheduled a site visit. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 27, 2004 at 8:20 p.m. A vote (7 – 0) was
taken and the motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY DPW, TREMONT ST., WATERMAIN
Representing the applicant was Ryan Train from Amory Engineers. Mr. Train explained the project which was replacement of the watermain along Tremont Street. An inspector for the Town would be on the site during construction. No DEP file number had been issued. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 27, 2004 at 8:30 p.m. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, CARROLL, 91 GURNET RD., REMODELING
Representing the applicant were Edward Carroll and his builder, Paul Williams. Mr. Carroll explained the project which was to reinforce the existing foundation, install a new concrete retaining wall under the porch with breakaway panels and change the pitch of the driveway to allow water to drain away from the dwelling. Mr. Grady commented that the site is on a barrier beach and normally the Commission requires an open pile foundation. He noted that the applicant originally was proposing just the foundation reinforcement within the existing footprint and no expansion so he had recommended the applicant file a Request for Determination of Applicability application. Mr. Butcher noted the Commission does not allow expansion of concrete walls on the barrier beach and suggested that the applicant file a Notice of Intent
for the work on the driveway, expansion of the footprint and retaining walls. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a positive determination that a Notice of Intent is required for the project as described in the RDA application. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reorganized. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to nominate Mr. Butcher as the Chairman. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to nominate Dr. Gill as Vice–Chairman. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed committee assignments. Ms. Kelley was designated as the Commission’s representative to the Local Housing Partnership; Ms. Morris to the Community Preservation Committee; Dr. Gill to the Beach Committee; and Mr. Messina to the O’Neil Farm project. Mr. Merry expressed interest in being the liaison to the Bay-wide Management Committee.
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances. Action was postponed on the requests for SE 18-988, SE 18-568, and SE 18-964 since the Conservation Administrator had not had a chance to measure the structures.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1245. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1173. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for a partial Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1323. The work on the septic system was complete but the deck and shed had not been constructed. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Partial Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1232. 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 approve the expenditure of $ 296.10 from the Conservation Fund for a new gate at Bay Farm field. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Grady reported on a potential gift of land of parcel 060-106-900. The sense of the Commission was to further investigate the proposal.
The Commission reviewed the schedule for revisions to the rules & regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the expenditure of $1,828 from the Conservation Fund for the outstanding balance for the work done by the consultant. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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