The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, April 27, 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.
PM, FOX, 30 POWDER POINT AVE., PIER REPAIR
The public meeting was rescheduled to 5/11/04 because of an error in the advertised public notice.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 47 ST. GEORGE ST., SE 18-1259
Representing the applicant were Freeman and Patricia Boynton. The proposed project is construction of a seawall, pool, garage, utilities, sheds, and driveway relocation in a riverfront area and buffer to salt marsh. Mr. Boynton explained the project. The proposed pool and two sheds are being moved farther from the wetlands. The proposed project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, SCOTT, 22 MYRTLE ST., ADDITION, SE 18-1258
Representing the applicant were Michael Cunning and Sandra Scott. The proposed project is an addition located 92 feet from the wetlands. The project conforms to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
PH, FLAVELL, 15 PRISCILLA AVE., 2ND-STORY ADDITION, DECK, SE 18-1260
The applicants, Shayne Flavell and Edin Nacar explained the project, which included a second-story addition and wrap-around deck in the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The deck will be constructed on sonotubes. Mr. Grady requested that the impervious cover calculation be certified by an engineer prior to construction starting. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, HUMMOCK LLC, GUNET RD., SE 18-1191, SE 18-1192, SE 18-1193, SE 18-1194, SE 18-1195, SE 18-1220, SE 18-1221, & SE 18-1222
Representing the applicant were Dan Orwig and Sterling Wall from Daylor Consulting Group. The Commission’s consultant, Stan Humphries was also present for the discussion. Mr. Wall presented a revised plan and explained the revisions. Mr. Orwig reported that he had met with the Duxbury Beach Residents Association (DBRA) and presented the Commission with copies of the agreements reached with the DBRA and the property owners of 223 and 225 Gurnet Rd. Mr. Weiler read the Memorandum of Understanding and Joe Deady, Vice President of the DBRA signed the document. Mr. Humphries commented on the revisions. He recommended that the piles at the dwelling at 219 Gurnet Rd. be driven wooden piles to eliminate scouring and the applicant agreed to the revision. Mr. Grady confirmed that the size and location of
the proposed dwellings will be within the footprint of the structures as shown on the revised plan. Mr. Orwig will provide detailed plans of the pile foundations for each dwelling prior to construction. Mr. Messina asked that as a condition of approval the applicant shall submit to the Commission the final documents for the homeowners association and maintenance of the culvert and drainage structures. Mr. Weiler raised concerns about the proposed boardwalk and maintenance of drainage structures. Mr. Vautrain noted the applicant has addressed his concerns regarding the fill and flooding, but still had concerns about the boardwalk during storms. The applicant agreed to shorten the length of the boardwalk. Dr. Gill spoke about sequencing of the project and administrative contacts. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1191, SE 18-1192, SE 18-1193, SE 18-1194, and SE 18-1195. A vote (6 – 1 (Butcher)) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1220. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1221. A vote (7-0) was taken and the motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1222. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission discussed the request for Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-992, Sprague Farms. Mr. Vautrain made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-992. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a bill from Town Counsel. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve the expenditure from the Conservation Fund for $253.50 for legal services. A vote (7 – 0) was taken and the motion passed.
The Commission scheduled meetings to discuss revisions to rules & regulations.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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