The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, and Holly Morris. Donald Merry and Joseph Messina were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, LOWER CHANDLER MILL POND, SE 18-1356
The DEP file number was issued. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the weed treatment project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, KNUPP, 73 EAGLES NEST RD., SITE WORK, SE 18-1357
Representing the applicant were Ellen Knupp, the contractor Glen Gillis, and the surveyor Doug O’Brien. The proposed project is site work associated with a proposed addition located outside the 100-foot buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. There is an existing yard between the wetlands and the proposed work. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, SHAWN DAHLEN & CO., 154 WASHINGTON ST., DRIVEWAY, SE 18-1358
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is to relocate the end of the existing gravel driveway to enter on Partridge Road. Mr. James Lampert, 148 Washington Street inquired if any point of driveway is in the Wetlands Protection District. Russell Randall asked whether the proposed location impacted the Town’s fire and water easement for the Partridge Well. The proposed driveway conforms to the regulations. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, SPRIGGS, 661 WASHINGTON ST., SEAWALL REPAIR
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. Mr. Dahlen presented photos showing the existing wall eroding. The proposed project is to stabilize the existing stone wall and to fill behind the wall with filter fabric and crush stone. Access to the project will be over the applicant’s property. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the proposed project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission also reviewed a letter dated 3/18/06 regarding the location of the existing seasonal float at the Spriggs property. Because the float was located on the abutter property Mr. Dahlen proposed to relocate the float toward the Bluefish River side of property. The new location has been approved by the Harbormaster. There was a Determination of Applicability permit issued for the float in 1996. Ms Kelley made a motion that was seconded that the proposed project as described in the letter dated 3/18/06 falls within the scope of the Determination of Applicability permit granted on 12/2/96. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 62 POWDER POINT AVE., SE 18-1355
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and Shawn Dahlen. The Commission reviewed letters from the Duxbury Bay Management Commission and the Harbormaster. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CON’T. PH, HARRINGTON, 80 SEABURY POINT RD., SE 18-1354, PIER
Representing the applicant were Paul Harrington and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The Commission reviewed letters from Duxbury Bay Management Commission, the Harbormaster Don Beers, and Division of Marine Fisheries. The applicant submitted a letter from Paul Shea who conducted an environmental assessment of the site. Mr. Grady reported that the area is a coastal beach and not a rocky tidal shore. Mr. Grady also referenced the regulations that require the pier to be located over the shortest distance of salt marsh. Mr. Brogna responded that if the pier is relocated then there would be salt marsh on either side of the float. Mr. Butcher voiced concern about wave refraction and salt marsh erosion and felt that the applicant has alternative ways to access the bay. Ms. Morris also agreed that
the alternative location over the coastal beach would cause less damage to the salt marsh. Mr. Harrington had safety concerns with two piers in close proximity. Dr. Gill discussed aesthetics and Town character. Ms. Hearn questioned if the applicant considered sharing a pier. Mr. Butcher summarized the issues of fragmentation of wildlife habitat, safety, wave refraction, and proximity to other piers and asked if the applicant wanted a vote on the current proposal or would like to continue the public hearing to consider alternatives. The applicant asked for a continuation. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to May 9, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1- abstention (Gill). Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, MARSHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB, ACORN ST., LANDSCAPING
Representing the applicant was John Bresnahan from Turfgrass Environmental Consultants who presented a handout describing the project. Mr. Butcher asked for a better plan that shows a scale, wetlands line, limit of work, how doing construction, planting locations. No DEP file number had been issued. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to April 25, 2006 at 8:05 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, BAY FARM CONDOMINIUM TRUST, BAY FARM RD. AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
Representing the applicant was Aquatic Control Technology Inc. The proposed project is to chemically treat the invasive weeds in the pond. The management plan was originally approved in 1995. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the continued weed control project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, SIBLEY, 0 SUMMER ST., SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Representing the applicant were John Sibley and Brad MacKenzie from McKenzie Engineering. The proposed project was construction of a driveway and single family dwelling and limited vista clearing for a view of the pond. A revised plan was submitted that correctly showed the wetlands delineation. The project conforms to the regulations. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, BRAWLEY, AQUACULTURE GRANT
The applicant John Brawley explained his aquaculture grant for two sites on Goose Flat and Hunts Flat. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed minutes of meetings. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meetings on 7/12/05, 8/23/05, 10/18/05, 11/15/05, and 12/6/05, as written. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed. The Commission postponed action on the minutes for 11/1/05 until have a quorum of members at that meeting.
The Commission reviewed a request for a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1248, 230 Chandler St. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1248. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed request for spending from the Conservation Fund. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to expend a total of $1,699.39 from the Conservation Fund for the following expenditures: osprey pole repair ($35.39), legal services ($464), and map work ($1,200). The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Grady reported on the status of the Island Creek fish ladder project.
Mr. Grady updated the Commission on the Kingston Bay Assessment Project.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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