The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Donald Merry, and Holly Morris. Thomas Gill and Joseph Messina were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 10 HOWLANDS LANDING, POOL, SE 18-1364
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is construction of a pool and pool house and landscaping. Mr. Grady raised concern about the steepness of the slope between the pool and the coastal bank and the possibility of runoff. Ms. Kelley had concerns about the use of pesticides for the fruit trees and proximity of a manicured lawn to the wetlands. The Commission requested that a 25-foot buffer of only native plantings and an un-manicured lawn be created. Mr. Boynton asked, if necessary, to construct a retaining wall at least 50 feet from the wetlands in order to manage the slope steepness. The Commission approved the retaining wall. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions with two conditions that the Commission gives permission to construct a
retaining wall a minimum of 50 feet from the wetlands and that only rough landscaping is permitted in the 25-foot buffer to the wetlands. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, TEKIN, 398 SUMMER ST., SE 18-1361, SEPTIC
No one was present for this public hearing. Mr. Grady reported that the Board of Health has not heard from the applicant. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to June 27, 2006 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, OSPREY HOLDINGS LLC, 0 PLUMFIELD LN., BARGE & BOATHOUSE REMOVAL
Representing the applicant was Chris Norgorge from Anchorage Marine. The proposed project is to remove the boathouse and the barge. The area of the boathouse would be used as a staging area for equipment for the barge removal. A silt boom will be used to prevent debris from floating away. Once the project is completed the access road will be restored back to a natural state. Mr. Grady asked the applicant to consider plans to control the phragmites. Ms. Morris had concerns about the trees taken down along the wetlands line, but Mr. Grady indicated that the applicant planted more trees than were cut. No DEP file number had been issued. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to June 13, 2006 at 8:10 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 –
opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, MATTAKEESETT COURT, BOAT RAMP, SE 18-1328
The applicant requested a continuation of the public hearing. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 25, 2006 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, QUINLISK, 55 HICKS POINT RD., SHED
Representing the applicant was Alan Vautrinot from Vautrinot Surveying Inc. The proposed project is to construct a shed located 52 feet from the coastal bank in an existing stone play area. The project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Merry 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 reviews two requests for Certificates of Compliances. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1272, 55 Hicks Point Rd. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1252, 2 Peach Tree Lane. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the minutes of the meetings on 12/20/05, 1/10/06 and 1/24/06. The Commission postponed action on the 12/20/05 minutes. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meetings on 1/10/06 and 1/24/06 as written. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed expenditures from the Conservation Fund. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the spending from the Conservation Fund of $49.12 for taxes on the Mackenzie land. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the expenditure of $239.25 from the Conservation Fund for 2 invoices from Town Counsel for legal services. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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