The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, July 11, 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, 321 KING CAESAR RD., GROINS
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton and property owner Fostira Rachwalski. The proposed project is to rebuild the existing groins on the beach and then fill with sand. The height of the groins at the seawall end would start at 15 inches and taper down toward the low tide mark. The project would be accessed over the abutting Millar property and Mr. Boynton indicated that the abutter had given their permission. Mr. Grady indicated that the Notice of Intent needs to be forwarded to the Duxbury Bay Management Commission for its review. No DEP file number had been issued. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 8 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, MARCHEWKA, 5 PINEBROOK WAY, PORCH
The applicants, Charles and Dolores Marchewka were present for the discussion. The proposed project is to replace the existing deck with an enclosed porch on hand-dug sonotubes located approximately 90 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. 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.
PH, EATON, 460 FRANKLIN ST., ADDITION, DECK, SE 18-1372
Representing the applicant were Pitt Eaton and Roger Welch. The proposed project is to construct an addition and deck within the inner riparian zone of the riverfront area and 60 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands. The project is within the existing lawn area and 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.
PH, KINGSLEY, 126 LAKE SHORE DRIVE, ADDITION, SE 18-1369
Representing the applicant was Mark Casey from South Shore Survey Consulting Services, Inc. The proposed project is construction of a deck on sonotubes in the buffer to a pond and the existing shed would either be razed or moved outside the 100-foot buffer. The project conforms to the regulations. The Commission asked that the area underneath the deck not be used for storage. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, CORBETT, 70 ONION HILL RD., ADDITION, SE 18-1368
Representing the applicant were Jack Corbett and Wendy Keller from Mackenzie Engineering Co. The proposed project is an addition located within the footprint of an existing concrete pad and grading work for expansion of the yard. The closest point of the grading is 26 feet to the top of the coastal bank. The Commission requested that a siltation barrier be established 25 feet from the top of the coastal bank. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 70 FAIRWAY LN., STORAGE BUILDING, SE 18-1371
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is construction of a storage building located 75 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands and an asphalt apron in front of the building located 58 feet from the wetlands. For screening purposes the applicant proposes to plant evergreens along the south side. Mark Barrington from 77 Western Way asked whether the project was in an area of estimated habitat of rare species and Mr. Grady responded it was not. The Commission requested that there be no storage or work on machinery, vehicles, or boats outside the building and that no storage of oils, fuels, pesticides or other hazardous material be permitted on site. The Commission agreed storage of fertilizers is allowed within the building. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue
Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, TUFTS, 4 CABLE HILL WAY, S.F. DWELLING, SE 18-1370
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new single family dwelling. Mr. Dahlen noted that the project is located in the buffer to an area that meets the definition of a coastal bank, but doesn’t function as a coastal bank. The location of the coastal bank would effect the location of a proposed pool. The Commission wanted to review the site before deciding on the coastal bank issue. Ms. Morris had concern about runoff from the driveway getting into the marsh. Mr. Dahlen indicated a berm would be installed along the driveway to direct runoff away from the marsh. The Commission requested that the edge of salt marsh on the abutting property be shown on the plan and that all grading must be at least 35 feet from
the salt marsh. A site visit was scheduled for July 18, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 8, 2006 at 7:45 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, TEKIN, 398 SUMMER ST., SE 18-1361
The applicant’s engineer requested a continuation of the hearing. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 22, 2006 at 7:35 p.m. the vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Mr. Merry made a motion that was seconded to approve the payment from the Conservation Fund of $805.50 to Town Counsel for legal services associated with the Mackenzie land transaction. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Grady reported on a wetland’s violation at 266 Harrison Street where the property owner dug a ditch in the wetlands to redirect water on the property. Mr. Grady reported that the owner and the landscaper (Kingston Nursery) were told to stop all work, but work continued. It was necessary to issue an enforcement order and a citation for $100. Mr. Merry made a motion to reaffirm the issuance of the enforcement order. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances. Mr. Merry made a motion to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-493, SE 18-519, and SE 18-642, 450 West Street. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission canceled the meeting on July 25, 2006.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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