The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Donald Merry, Joseph Messina, and Holly Morris. Dianne Hearn and Barbara Kelley were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, ANDRESEN, OFF 618 CONGRESS ST. S.F. DWELLING
Donald Merry recused himself from this hearing. Representing the applicant were John and Doanne Andresen and Alan Vautrinot from Vautrinot Land Surveying Co. Mr. Vautrinot described the project which is construction of a single family dwelling and driveway associated with the Wamsutta subdivision. Mr. Grady asked that the wetland flags be correctly numbered in the field and the location of the proposed driveway be marked. The Commission indicated that the old logging road through the wetlands could not be used as driveway access. Richard Cummings, 710 Franklin Street questioned how the land could be developed. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to May 9, 2006 at 8:10 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, WEISS, 158 MARSHALL ST., FOOTINGS
Representing the applicant was the builder, Don Soper. The proposed project is construction of a deck on footings located 90 feet from the wetlands. There is an existing lawn between the project and the wetlands. 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.
PH, TEKIN, 398 SUMMER ST., SEPTIC, SE 18-1361
Representing the applicant was Claudia Krug from Wind River Environmental. The proposed project is a new septic system. Mr. Grady asked that the applicant explore alternative locations farther from the wetlands. The Board of Health has not approved the plan. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to May 23, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, MARSHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB, ACORN ST., SE 18-1360
Representing the applicant was John Bresnahan from Turfgrass Environmental. Mr. Bresnahan explained the specifics of the project at the 14th and 15th holes. Mr. Grady asked that the applicant label the intermittent stream on the plan rather then show it as a drainage channel. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Grady reported an enforcement order was issued for work in the wetlands at 221 Standish Street. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to reaffirm the issuance of the enforcement order. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request to spend 27.89 from the Conservation Fund for trail maintenance supplies. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to spend $27.89 from the Conservation Fund for the purchase of trail maintenance supplies. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request from an eagle scout to build a lean-to in the Town Forest. The Commission did not favor the proposal.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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