The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, and Holly Morris. Thomas Gill and Donald Merry were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, TEMPLE, RIVER, MYRTLE & KEENE STS., WATERMAIN, SE 18-1407
Representing the applicant was Patrick Brennan from Amory Engineers. The project is to install a new watermain along Temple, River, Myrtle and Keene Streets. Most of the work will be done in the road right-of-way except on River Street where the pipe crosses the South River. The watermain will be installed two feet below the riverbed. Mr. Brennan described the method of installation and indicated that the work will be done during low flow of the river and that activities will be coordinated with the Conservation Administrator. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to close the public hearing and issue the Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, BRODIE, 331 BAY RD., RETAINING WALL
The applicants, Glenn and Linda Brodie were present for the discussion. The proposed project is to replace a railroad tie retaining wall located in the middle of the lawn with a stone wall. The height of the wall ranges from 36 to 40 inches. The work will be done by hand. The DEP file number had not been issued, but the Conservation Administrator requested that the Commission vote to approve the project subject to issuance of the file number rather then continue the public hearing since the next meeting of the Commission is not until June 26, 2007. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to close the public hearing and issue Orders of Conditions subject to receipt of the DEP file number. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
DRAINAGE DISCUSSION WITH GEORGE WADSWORTH
George Wadsworth from the Planning Board discussed drainage structure design with the Commission. The Commission indicated that the preference is for designs where drainage structures are as far from a wetland as possible.
PH, CORBETT, 70 ONION HILL RD., AMEND OC, SE 18-1368
Representing the applicant was Greg Morris from McKenzie Engineering Group. Mr. Morris presented a revised plan that extended the yard and increased the size of the addition. The proposed revisions were reflective of the Commission’s revised regulations for a vertical buffer coastal bank, section 18.1 d (2). The applicant proposes to extend the lawn to within 10 feet of the top of the bank. The applicant agreed to add shrubs along the edge of the lawn. The Commission discussed the size of the addition and increase in coverage. The proposal conforms to the regulations for coverage within the buffer to the salt marsh however exceeds the 15 % coverage of the buffer to the coastal bank. The Commission recognized the uniqueness of this property, but was concern about precedents and indicated it may
consider mitigation, such as vegetation on the slope and drywells for roof drains, to offset any increase in coverage, but the preference would be to keep the coverage to 15%. The Commission also requested more specifics on the proposed addition. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to June 26, 2007 at 7:40 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, RULES & REGULATIONS FOR TOWN-OWNED CONSERVATION LANDS
No public showed up for the public hearing. The Commission made minor changes to the latest draft. One revision was to prohibit the use of pellet guns. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to adopt the rules and regulations for use of town-owned conservation lands, as discussed tonight. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission discussed a letter dated 5/11/2007 from Anthony Harris requesting an extension of the completion date for the drainage project at 266 Harrison Street (SE 18-1393). The Commission decided not to grant an extension and asked that Mr. Messina notify Mr. Harris.
The Commission reviewed three requests for Certificates of Compliances: SE 18-1360 (Marshfield Country Club); SE 18-1156 (44 Wirt Way); and SE 18-721 (331 Bay Rd.). The only one the Commission took action on was SE 18-721. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue the Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-721. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for extension permits for Hummock LLC. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue three-year extensions for the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1191, SE 18-1192, SE 18-1193, SE 18-1194, SE 18-1195 and SE 18-1220. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a letter from Mrs. McKenzie asking if the Commission would consider paying a portion of an appraisal for the land she gifted to the Town. The Commission took no action on the request.
The Commission reviewed the minutes of the meetings on 2/6/2007 and 2/20/2007. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/6/2007 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Messina). Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/20/2007 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Kelley). Motion passed.
The Commission discussed goals of the Commission for the 5-year action plan of the Open Space Plan.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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