The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Donald Merry, Holly Morris and Joseph Messina. Thomas Gill was absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 62 POWDER POINT AVE., SEAWALL
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is construction of a riprap seawall to stop slope erosion. The major concern of the Commission was that the project is located in a section of the right-of-way of a town landing and could block access. The Commission asked that the Duxbury Bay Management Commission and the Harbormaster review the proposal. No DEP file number had been issued. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DELPRETE, 1 SPRING ST., SACRIFICAIL DUNE, POOL, SE 18-1353
Representing the applicant were June DelPrete and Alan Vautrinot from Vautrinot Land Surveying Co. Mr. Vautrinot explained the project which was to create a sacrificial dune in an area of coastal dune that has eroded. Approximately 500 to 600 yards of sand would be trucked-in and the area would be planted with beach grass. Access to the site will be over the applicant’s property. Part of the proposal also included construction of a pool located 62 feet from the dune. The proposed pool conforms to the regulations. Mr. Butcher asked the applicant about a black hose extending towards the beach. Ms. DelPrete indicated the hose was pumping excess rainwater from her yard. Helen Joline of 5 Spring St. asked if the proposed dune would block water from draining. Mr. Merry made a motion that
was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, ESTATE OF ALDRICH DURANT, 114 ALDEN ST., SEPTIC, SE 18-1350
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna, Seacoast Engineering Co. The Board of Health had approved the proposed plan. Mr. Messina made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, MATTAKEESETT CT., BOAT RAMP, SE 18-1328
The applicant asked for a continuation of the hearing in order to complete revised plans for the project. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to May 23, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH/PM, GIACHETTO, SUMMER ST., DELINEATION, SE 18-1342
Representing the applicant was Rick Grady, Grady Consulting. Also present was the Commission’s consultant Lenore White. Rick Grady reported the wetland area in question from the last meeting qualifies as an isolated land subject for flooding under the Town bylaw. Ms. Kelley made a motion to accept the wetlands delineation as shown on the revised plan dated 2/21/06. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Merry made a motion to issue a positive determination that any work within 100 feet of the wetlands line falls within the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission and that a Notice of Intent needs to be filed. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DASILVEIRA, 746 FRANKLIN ST., S.F. DWELLING. SE 18-1352
Representing the applicant were Varcus DaSilviera and his engineer Tyler Nims. It was reported the Board of Health had approved the plans and that the size of the garage was reduced in order to meet the 15% coverage. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, HARRINGTON, 80 SEABURY POINT, PIER
Representing the applicant were Paul Harrington and Paul Brogna of Seacoast Engineering Co. Mr. Brogna explained the project which is construction of a pier over salt marsh. Mr. Grady noted that adjacent to the proposed location is an area without salt marsh and asked the applicant why he did not propose that location. Mr. Brogna responded that locating the pier over the bare area would be too close the abutter’s pier. Mr. Butcher questioned if a pier is necessary since access to the water is available without crossing salt marsh. The Commission requested a site visit. The Commission asked that the Harbormaster, Shellfish Advisory Committee and the Duxbury Bay Management Commission review the proposal. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006
at 8:10 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY FARMS CORP., AMEND OC, SE 18-1315
Mr. Messina recused himself from this discussion. Representing the applicant were Attorneys Robert Knapnik, Robert Shelberdine and Kelly Richardson from Merrill Associates. Mr. Knapnik explained the appeal of the original Orders of Conditions and the process to reach a middle ground which is shown in the draft amended order. The purpose of this hearing is for the Commission to accept the negotiated document as Amended Orders of Conditions. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to amend the Order of Conditions for SE 18-1315 to include the proposed changes agreed upon between the applicant and the Town of Duxbury. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, MARSHFIELD COUNTRY CLUB, ACORN ST., LANDSCAPING
The proposed project is to landscape within the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The Commission asked that the applicant prepare more detailed plan showing the specific are of work and description of what is being done. No DEP file number had been issued. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006 at 8:20 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, LOWER CHANDLER MILL POND, AQUATIC WEED TREATMENT
Mr. Grady explained the project which was to chemically treat the pond to control the aquatic weeds. No DEP file number had been issued. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2006 at 7:34 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed a request for a 3-year extension of the Orders of Conditions SE 18-1199, 111 Bolas Rd. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to extend the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1199 for three years. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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