The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Joseph Messina, and Holly Morris. Barbara Kelley and Donald Merry were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PM, MELVILLE, 6 HIDDEN ACRES, SHED
Representing the applicant were Robert and Brian Melville. The proposed project is construction of a shed on sonotubes located 35 feet from a wetland. The project conforms to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the shed. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, HORNBEAM REALTY TRUST, 95 HORNBEAM RD., SE 18-1309
Representing the applicant were Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co., Attorney Paul Driscoll, Paul Shea from Independent Environmental Consultant and the property owners, Dr. and Sandy Harrington. The Conservation Administrator reported on the site visit of July 18, 2005. Mr. Brogna submitted a revised site plan with topography changes. The Commission reviewed a letter from Division of Marine Fisheries dated August 4, 2005 and one dated August 3, 2005 from the Marta Nover from Nover-Armstrong Associates, the Commission’s consultant for the project. Mr. Shea submitted a letter dated August 9, 2005 in response to the letters from Division of Marine Fisheries and Ms. Nover. Mr. Brogna responded to the engineering concerns noted in the two letters. The Commission reviewed a letter from Don
Beers, Harbormaster, dated August 4, 2005. Several Commissioners had concerns with the impacts to the shellfish particularly during construction. A mitigation recommended in the letter from Nover-Armstrong Associates was to have the applicant purchase shellfish seed and to seed adjacent areas or to move the seeds impacted by the pilings. The Commission did not see a benefit to moving the seed and preferred the applicant purchase new seed. The applicant agreed to the purchase of shellfish seed. Mr. Messina asked if the applicant was considering a second float in the future and the applicant responded no. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the construction of the pier with the special conditions discussed at the meeting. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 60 ELDER BREWSTER RD.
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton, property owner Mr. Charles Cousins and Attorney Paul Driscoll. Mr. Driscoll explained the proposed plan was construction of a single family dwelling to replace a burned dwelling. Mr. Boynton presented a revised plan based on review by the Conservation Administrator. The plan had the full foundation located 50 feet from the wetlands or within the footprint of the existing dwelling. No DEP file number has been issued. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 23, 2005 at 8:20 p.m. for a DEP file number. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, SHERIDAN, 129 FLINTLOCKE DRIVE, SE 18-1321
Representing the applicant were Steve Kotowski from Webby Engineering Co. and the property owners Robert and Ann Sheridan. The proposed project is to construct an addition, deck and new septic system. The project conforms to the regulations and the septic system has been approved by the Board of Health. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, WHITE, 45 WADSWORTH LN., SE 18-1322, SEPTIC
Representing the applicant were Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. and the property owner, Brad White. The proposed project is installation of a new septic system. As presented the system would be 59 feet from the wetlands. Mr. Grady suggested revisions to the plan that would locate the system farther from the wetlands and to maximize the distance to groundwater since the site is near a bathing beach. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to September 13, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0- opposed. Motion passed.
PH, QUINLAN, 10 PHEASANT HILL LN., SE 18-1323
Representing the applicant were the applicant’s architect Dennis Nolan and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is to remove a section of the existing house and construct a new addition. The project conforms to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Conservation Administrator reported the two floats at the Lietzes pier have been separated.
The Commission reviewed expenditures from the Conservation Fund. Mr. Grady reported that $210 had been donated to the Conservation Fund in memory of Frank Barton, who was an advocate of open space in the 1960’s & 70’s. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to authorize the use of the $210 donated in Mr. Barton’s memory toward the town’s purchase of the Cushing property where the proposed island creek fish ladder restoration project is located. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to spend $96.67 from the Conservation Fund for the Town’s share of the mowing of the Swanson Field. The vote was 5- in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the minutes of the meetings on 4/5/05, 4/26/05, 5/10/05, and 5/24/05. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/5/05 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0- opposed; 1 – abstention (Butcher). Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/26/05 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Gill). Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/10/05 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Gill). Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/24/05 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Butcher). Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed two requests for extension permits for SE 18-1085 (Deer Run) and SE 18-1155 (addressStreet37 Beechwood Ln.). Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a one-year extension permit for SE 18-1085. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a three-year extension permit for SE 18-1155. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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