The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Thomas Gill, Barbara Kelley, and Holly Morris. Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn and Donald Merry were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, ELM ST., SE 18-1406
The applicant has requested a continuation of the public hearing in order to revise the plan. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 24, 2007 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, CORBETT, 70 ONION HILL RD., AMEND OC, SE 18-1368
Representing the applicant was Greg Morris from McKenzie Engineering Group. A revised plan was submitted that downsized the proposed addition and included a drywell to collect roof runoff and plantings to stabilize the slope. The proposed coverage decreased to 15.4%. Mr. Morris indicated that only 13.7 % would not leach into the drywell. The Commission noted this was a unique site and the applicant had proposed mitigation. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to amend the Orders of Conditions to approve the revised plan. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, BERRYBROOK SCHOOL, 267 WINTER ST., SE 18-1408
Representing the applicant were Ann White, Michael Nappoli, and Joe Webby of Webby Engineering Co. Mr. Webby explained the revisions to the plan. Ms. Morris asked why the applicant can not move the project outside the riverfront area. Mr. Grady noted the impact to the riverfront was negligible and if the project moved outside the outer riparian zone it would get closer to the bordering vegetated wetlands. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 59 PILL HILL LN., ADDITION, SE 18-1411
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project was an addition and site work. A portion of the existing paved driveway will be removed to offset the increase in coverage. The proposed work is within the buffer to a coastal bank and salt marsh. The Commission requested that the applicant submit a revised plan that shows the slope of the coastal bank. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions subject to a revised plan showing the coastal bank slope being submitted and approved by the Conservation Administrator prior to work commencing. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, SILVIA & SILVIA, MILLBROOK CROSSING, SE 18-1378
In a letter dated June 26, 2007, the applicant withdrew the Notice of Intent. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to accept the withdrawal of the Notice of Intent. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, CATALDO, 30 SPRING ST., RUBBLE WALL
Representing the applicant was Chris Phillips of Phillips Tree Service. The proposed project is to replace a 50-foot deteriorated section of concrete rubble wall and add wooden stairs for access to the beach. All work will be from the upland and no machinery is allowed on the beach. Several abutters questioned the location of the proposed stairs and neighborhood access to the beach. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the proposed work. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, WEBSTER POINT VILLAGE LLC, TREMONT ST., DELINEATION, SE 18-1410
Representing the applicant was Chris Lucas from Coler and Coler who explained the delineation. Mr. Grady gave a history of the site and asked that the applicant allow for a continuation of the hearing so he could walk the site and review the plan. Mr. Grady had concerns regarding the accuracy of the delineation in the vicinity of the vernal pools. The applicant agreed. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 24, 2007 at 7:40 p.m.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 341 KING CAESAR RD., BEACH NOURISHMENT
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is to add sand to the existing beach to the top of the existing groins. No DEP file number had been issued. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 10, 2007 at 8:10 p.m. for the file number. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 8:45 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Morris to go into executive session.
Motion: to go into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:00 p.m. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Morris.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed a request for a Certificate of Compliance for the Marshfield Country Club, SE 18-1360. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1360. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the conservation restriction for Andresen, Wamsutta Way. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to accept and sign the conservation restriction. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 3/6/07, 3/20/07, 4/3/07, 4/17/07, 5/1/07, and 5/15/07. The Commission postponed action on the minutes for the meetings on 4/3/07, 4/17/07, 5/1/07 and 5/15/07 because of lack of quorum.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting for 3/6/07 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting for 3/20/07 as written. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed.
Mr. Grady reported on a meeting with members of Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. regarding the beach trash policy.
The Commission reviewed talent bank applications to fill the vacancy on the Conservation Commission. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to recommend to the Board of Selectmen to appoint Cory Wisneski to the Conservation Commission. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission discussed the Open Space 5-year Action Plan. Additional items added to the plan include more education for the public regarding conservation regulations and land use policies and development of management plans for conservation properties.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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