The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Donald Merry, Joseph Messina, and Holly Morris. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present. Dianne Hearn and Barbara Kelley were absent.
PH, PHILBRICK, 307 CONGRESS ST., POOL, LANDSCAPING, SE 18-1270
The applicant, Elaine Philbrick explained the project which a pool, patio, and landscaping within the buffer to a pond. The existing undisturbed buffer along the pond would remain and lawn would be added only where there was presently lawn. The applicant agreed that the limit of work would be just beyond the proposed retaining wall. The project conformed to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, CARROLL, 91 GURNET RD., DECK, DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1273
The applicant, Edward Carroll and his contractor, Paul Williams were present for the discussion. The proposed project included drain trenches in the driveway and construct of a deck on pilings. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, QUINLISK, 55 HICKS POINT RD., POOL, SE 18-1272
Lou Seone from Seone Landscaping and the applicant, Timothy Quinlisk explained the project which was construction of a pool and grading and landscaping in the buffer to salt marsh and a coastal bank. All pool components would be located a minimum of 50 feet from the wetlands. Ms. Morris asked if the applicant would move the propose fence farther from the wetlands. The applicant agreed to locate the fence 10 farther from the wetlands as shown on the plan. The project conformed to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, O’BRIEN, 621 WEST ST., PORCH, REFORESTATION, SE 18-1274
Representing the applicant were Meredith O’Brien and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project includes construct of a farmers porch located 50 feet from the wetlands and a reforestation plan for trees previously cut within the undisturbed buffer to the wetlands. Mr. Grady recommended that the applicant do a sprout management program for two growing seasons. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PM, MASTROMARINO, 93 GURNET RD., DECK
The applicant, John Mastromarino explained the project which included construction of a deck, replacement of a pile and replacement of the cracked retaining wall along the driveway. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, STRIEBEL, DINGLEY DELL LN., ROADWAY & DRAINAGE
Mr. Grady reported that the applicant had not properly notified the abutters and that the applicant’s engineer had met with Walter Amory and Mr. Grady on the site and as a result of the site visit there would be major revisions to the plan. The applicant sent a written request for a continuation of the public hearing. Mr. Grady recommended that the applicant should notify abutters of the hearing and to pay for the re-advertisement of the hearing in the Duxbury Clipper. Dr. Gill made a motion to continue the public hearing to 9/28/04 at 8:00 p.m. with the stipulation that the applicant will notify the abutters of the hearing date and pay for the hearing notice in the local paper. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, TUFANKJIAN-FLAHERTY, 128 BAY RD., SE 18-1271
The applicant, Rosemary Tufankjian-Flaherty presented revised plans as requested at the last meeting. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (5 – 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 who presented a revised plan. The Commission approved the revised planting plan and requested the plantings be planted by November 1, 2004. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the revised plan dated 8/17/04. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, PALSSON, 17 SOUTH RIVER TRAIL, SEPTIC, SE 18-1275
Representing the applicant was Robert Crawford of EET, Inc. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade for a failed system. The existing driveway is located between the proposed system and the wetlands so no siltation fence is needed. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed two requests for Certificates of Compliances and took the following votes. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1130. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Since the second float was removed Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-988. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for a Partial Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1065. All the work is complete except for the ramp and float. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a Partial Certificate of Compliances. A vote (5 – 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 payments from the Conservation Fund for $365 for maps; $67.06 for mutt mitts; and $364 legal services for a total of $796.06. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Grady updated the Commission on the yellow ribbons memorial. The sense of the Commission was that a memorial was inconsistent with the conservation of town land and could set a precedent. The Commission agreed to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen.
The Commission reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting for 7/13/04. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting as written. A vote (5 – 0) was taken and the motion passed. The Commission postponed review of the remainder the minutes since there was not a quorum.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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