The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Donald Merry, Joseph Messina, and Holly Morris. Thomas Gill was absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH/PM, TARKILN RD. REALTY TR., SOUTH ST., SE 18-1308,
Representing the applicant was Dr. Jerry Carr. Dr. Carr explained the revisions to the plan. Mr. Grady stated his review of the revised plan and asked the applicant to either properly label the wetlands on the Kingston side of the site or remove any reference to Kingston from the plan. He also noted that an area shown as bordering vegetated wetlands (bvw) should actually be labeled bvw with an interior stream and asked that the isolated wetland in the front of the site be shown. The Commission discussed whether to have the resource areas on the Kingston portion of the site be shown on the plan when the Commission is not approving the delineation of the Kingston wetlands. Mr. Gene Orosz commented that the 100-foot buffer to some of the resource areas in Kingston may extend into Duxbury and noted that there is an
active stream the runs under South Street. Mr. Orosz commented it would be helpful to show the topography on the plan to see the direction the water flows. The Commission asked that the revisions to the plan be complete before they vote on the plan. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the hearing to June 7, 2005 at 8:30 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, ELDREDGE, 289 KINGSTOWN WAY, TREE REMOVAL
The applicant, Andrew Eldredge explained the project, which is to cut 16 trees in order to create a lawn area. All the work would be done within a fenced-in area and the tree stumps would be ground rather than removed. The project conforms to the regulations. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 39 BAY POND RD., DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1312
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and the property owner, Edward Rovegno. The proposed project is to construct a new driveway within the buffer to salt marsh. The majority of the driveway will be gravel and a small portion paved by the garage. The closet point of the driveway is 29 feet from the marsh and there is an existing vegetated buffer between the marsh and the driveway. Ms. Morris voiced concern that in the future the driveway would be totally paved and may cause a runoff problem into the wetlands. It was noted that the applicant can not do any future paving without coming back to the Commission for permission. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 - in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, HARRIS, 738 FRANKLIN ST., DECK
The applicant, Mary Harris explained the project which is to replace a deck. The closest point of the deck to the wetlands is 35 feet. The project conforms to the regulations. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION CO., 87 EAGLES NEST RD., SE 18-1313
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is construction of a pool within the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. Mr. Butcher asked that the proposed fence stay out of the 25-foot buffer from the wetlands. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions and require the fence to be no closer than 25 feet to the wetlands. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, ALANIS, 38 HICKS POINT RD., LANDSCAPING
Representing the applicant were Frederico Alanis and Michael Smith from Nature by Design Landscaping. Mr. Smith explained the plan which included a bluestone patio with a pergola, new walkways, stone walls, and cobblestone apron at the end of the driveway. The applicant agreed to maintain the existing undisturbed 25-foot buffer to the wetlands. Mr. Grady recommended a negative determination provided the coverage ratio remains under 15%. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required as long as the coverage ratio remains under 15%. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Grady updated the Commission on the project at 91 Gurnet Rd.
The Commission reviewed Conservation Fund expenditures. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to expend $84.15 from the Conservation Fund for cellular phone usage. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1134. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1134. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the 4th of July Beach Party proposal. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to approve the beach party as proposed. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission postponed action on the revision to the plan at 15 White Street until the Commission could view the site.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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