The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, and Holly Morris. Samuel Butcher and Donald Merry were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
DEP CIRCUIT RIDER PROGRAM
Ms. Margo Clerkin from DEP explained the circuit rider program.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 389 KING CAESAR RD., SEAWALL, GROINS, SE 18-1383
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was to repair the existing riprap seawall and groins. When asked how long the groins were, Mr. Boynton indicated they have an average length of 50 feet with a height between 10 –18 inches. Mr. Grady reported the proposed project needs to be reviewed by the Duxbury Bay Management Commission. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to September 26, 2006 at 8:05 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 341 KING CAESAR RD., SE 18-1379
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and Emmett Sheehan. A revised plan was submitted based on a review of the project by the Harbormaster. The float system was reduced to a length of 54 feet. The float system would be in the water from June 1 to September 30 of each year and winter storage of the floats would be off site. Mr. Messina read a memo from Duxbury Bay Management Commission. It was noted that the proposed location for the float system would be over a beach and not a vegetated resource area, but Ms. Morris had concerns if in the future vegetation grew in the area. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CROSSING, DELINEATION, SE 18-1374
Representing the applicant was E.A. Wells from Sanford Ecological Services. As requested at the last meeting, a revised plan was submitted that showed the riverfront area. Mr. Grady agreed with the delineation as shown on the revised plan dated 8/22/2006. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to accept the resource areas as delineated on the plan dated 8/22/2006. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DOYLE, AQUACULTURE GRANT
The applicant, Blake Doyle explained the project which was a 3-acre aquaculture grant located between Eagles Nest and Round Flat. Dr. Gill asked for a copy of the approval of the grant from Division of Marine Fisheries. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required with the stipulation that the applicant submit to the Commission a copy of the Division of Marine Fisheries approval letter. The vote was 5– in favor; 0 – opposed.
PH, BOUDREAU, 153 ISLAND CREEK RD., ADDITION, SE 18-1385
Representing the applicant were Paul Boudreau and Alan Vautrinot from Vautrinot Land Surveying Co. The proposed project is an addition in the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. The applicant noted that the portion of the proposed foundation located between 50 and 35 feet to the wetlands would be constructed on sonotubes. The applicant has marked trees to be cut in the buffer. The project conforms to the regulations. Earle Ricker, owner of the abutting cranberry bog, noted that there was an easement on the property that he uses to access the bog. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 91 PARTING ROCK RD., SEPTIC, SE 18-1386
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade, located 81 feet from the bordering vegetated wetlands. Mr. Boynton indicated there was no alternative location for the system to move it farther from the wetlands. The Board of Health has been approved the project. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, LAGRECA, 53 UNION BRIDGE RD., ADDITION, SE 18-1384
The applicants, Dominic and Mariette LaGreca were present for the discussion. The proposed project is an addition located 75 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. 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.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 275 POWDER POINT AVE., SE 18-1381
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and Emmett Sheehan. A revised plan for the addition and garage was submitted that lowered the coverage ratio to 15%, but would require the applicant to cut into the existing foundation in order to relocate the existing bulkhead, concrete pads for a generator, and the back steps. Mr. Boynton noted that the wetlands were not located on the applicant’s property and as a result was restricted on the amount of the buffer zone located within the property. In accordance with section 23.4 of the regulations, the applicant asked if the Commission would consider waiving the 15% requirement to allow the coverage to increase to 15.4% in order to save the existing steps, bulkhead and concrete pads from being dismantled. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders
of Conditions that grants the applicant permission to increase the coverage to 15.4% since the wetlands and buffer are substantially outside of the property and subject to the applicant submitting a revised plan to the Commission reflecting the change in coverage. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, FOTTA, 830 FRANKLIN ST., SE 18-1382
Since the DEP file number had been issued, Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, NOLAN, 104 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, ADDITION/GARAGE, SE 18-1387
The applicants, Kevin and Robin Nolan explained that the original Orders of Conditions (SE 18-1200) for the proposed project had expired in May and that this was a new Notice of Intent for the same work previously approved. Mr. Grady noted the applicant needs to submit to the Commission the coverage ratio prior to starting the work. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed Conservation Fund expenditures. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to pay $103 from the Conservation Fund for the hay mowing at the Swanson Field. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Grady reported on a grant application that was being submitted to Coastal Zone Management for Hall’s Corner Best Management Practices to improve water quality draining into Duxbury Bay. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded that the Conservation Commission supports the grant application. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed draft minutes of meetings. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 8/9/2005, as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Kelley). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 12/20/2005, as written. The vote was 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Messina, Morris). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/20/2006, as written. The vote was 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Hearn, Morris). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 3/07/2006, as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Messina). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 3/21/2006, as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Gill). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/11/2006, as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstentions (Messina). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/25/2006, as written. The vote was 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Hearn, Kelley). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/09/2006, as written. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/23/2006, as written. The vote was 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Gill, Messina). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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