The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Barbara Kelley, and Joseph Messina. Dianne Hearn, Donald Merry, and Holly Morris were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 30 LANDING RD., SE 18-1338
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and Doug Friesen. A revised plan dated 2/21/06 was submitted showing a reduction in the footprint of the proposed dwelling. A proposed stone wall will be tied into the stone wall on the abutting property. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, ESTATE OF ALDRICH DURANT, 114 ALDEN ST., SE 18-1350
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. Since the plan has yet to be approved by the Board of Heath the applicant asked for a continuation of the hearing. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to March 21, 2006 at 7:55 p.m.
CONT’D. PH, DYROFF, 27 ELDERBERRY LN., PIER, SE 18-1349
Representing the applicant were Paul Brogna, Seacoast Engineering Co., Shawn Dahlen and Peter Dyroff. The applicant submitted a revised plan and a written response to the comments from Division of Marine Fisheries. The Commission reviewed the comments from the Duxbury Bay Management Commission and the Harbormaster. Mr. Grady asked how many posts would be replaced and the response was 10. When questioned about storage of the float in the off season, the applicant agreed to submit a letter from the company that services and stores the float in the off season. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 –opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, GLEASON, 27 BEECHWOOD LN., PIER, SE 18-1347
Representing the applicant were Paul Brogna, Shawn Dahlen and Paul and Phyllis Gleason. A revised plan was submitted and a written response to the letter from Division of Marine Fisheries. The Commission reviewed the comments from the Duxbury Bay Management Commission and the Harbormaster. Mr. Butcher had concerns about the cumulative impacts of many piers in the vicinity of the proposed project. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 0 KING CAESAR RD., SITE WORK
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is to replace and stabilize a washed out area along the beach access. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 0 KING CAESAR RD., SITE WORK
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is site work related to construction of a single family dwelling located outside the 100-foot buffer to the coastal bank. The Commission asked for a revised plan showing the limit of work area. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the site work, subject to receiving a revised plan showing the limit of work. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, MANCHESTER, 34 ISLAND CREEK RD., SEPTIC PIPE
Representing the applicant was Steve Kotowski from Webby Engineering. The proposed project is the installation of a pipe between the pump chamber and distribution box. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0- opposed. Motion passed.
PM, KILGORE, 181 PINE ST., ADDITION
The applicant, Laurie Kilgore explained the project, which was to cantilever a three-foot section of the proposed addition above the garage. There would be no change in the existing footprint. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY YACHT CLUB, HARRISON ST., PHRAGMITES CONTROL
Representing the applicant was Peter Lanman. The proposed project is to control the phragmites along the 10th hole of the golf course by mowing. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH/PM, GIACHETTO, SUMMER ST., SE 18-1342
The Conservation Administrator reported that there was a question with the calculation of an isolated wetland so the applicant needs to review the calculations. The applicant requested a continuation of the hearing. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing/public meeting to March 21, 2006 at 8:05 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DASILVEIRA, 746 FRANKLIN ST., SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, SE 18-1352
Representing the applicant were Varcus DaSilviera and his engineer Tyler Nims. The proposed project is demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new single family dwelling and septic system. The applicant submitted a revised plan as a result of feedback from the Health Agent, but the Board of Health has yet to approve the plan. The Commission wanted to wait for the Board of Health approval before closing the public hearing. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to March 21, 2006 at 8:15 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed the articles for Town Meeting and voted their support for the following articles. Mr. Messina made the following motions that were seconded.
Motion: to support Article 27, Loring Land Acquisition for $281,000. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Motion: to support Article 28, Nudd Land acquisition for $237,000. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Motion: to support Article 33, to establish a revolving fund for the Jaycox Tree Farm in the amount of $11,000. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Motion: to support Article 34 for a funding request of $11,000 for the Conservation Fund. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Motion: to support Article 35, to establish a revolving fund for the Geographic Information System (GIS) in the amount of $40,000. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission postponed action on the minutes of the meetings.
The Commission reviewed a request for locks for the gates to conservation lands. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to spend $101.06 from the Conservation Fund for locks. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request to relocate the proposed septic pipe at 475 Elm Street, SE 18-1237. Since the new location was between two wetlands and close to the ground water the Conservation Administrator and the Commission recommended against the relocation.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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