The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Holly Morris, and Corey Wisneski. Thomas Gill was absent.
PH, DD ALLEN, 661 WASHINGTON ST., S.F. DWELLING, SE 18-1447
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new single family dwelling. Mr. Dahlen reported that the project was previously approved under Orders of Conditions SE 18-1241, but the Orders had expired. The proposed dwelling is being constructed in the same footprint as approved under SE 18-1241. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1447. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY DPW, GENERAL DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE
No DEP file number had been issued. Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program needs more information about the project. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to November 13, 2007 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 opposed. Motion passed.
PH, LOJKO, 84 MARSHALL ST., PIER, SE 18-1449
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is construction of a pier over salt marsh. The Commission reviewed a letter from the Division of Marine Fisheries. The Notice of Intent has to be sent to the Harbormaster and the Duxbury Bay Management Commission for their review of the project. Mr. Butcher questioned the location of the stairs and the end of the walkway. Ms. Kelley asked the applicant to show the location of other piers in the area. The Commission planned a site visit. Abutters, Michael and Terry Spoor questioned if this pier would effect whether a pier would be allowed on their property as well. The Commission asked if the applicant had considered a shared pier. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public
hearing to November 13, 2007 at 7:45 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, STANTON, 62 POWDER POINT AVE., ADDITION, SE 18-1448
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is two additions. Since existing coverage in the buffer zone exceeds 15% the applicant is proposing to remove 285 square feet of the tennis court in order that there be no net gain in coverage. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 247 WASHINGTON ST., SITE WORK
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. The proposed project is to smooth-out an existing lawn with loam and seed. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the proposed site work. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DEADY, 39 OCEAN RD. NORTH, SE 18-1437
The applicant Jeff Deady was present for the discussion. Mr. Deady provided information on the pavers with regards to permeability and indicated spacing between the pavers would be filled with pea stone to allow water to percolate. The Commission discussed the issue of harden surface and permeability with regards to stormwater flow. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 4 – in favor; 1 – opposed (Butcher); 1 – abstention (Kelley). Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY DPW, CHURCH ST., PUMP STATION, SE 18-1443
The DEP number had been issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for construction of the pump station. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY BAY MARITIME SCHOOL, 457 WASHINGTON ST., SE 18-1435
Representing the applicant was Shawn Dahlen. It was noted that the applicant had no problem with Mr. Butcher and Ms. Kelley participating in the hearing even though they had missed the first hearing. The applicant submitted a revised plan as a result of comments from the first hearing. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Bow hunting to alleviate a deer problem at the Jaycox Tree Farm was discussed, but the sense of the Commission is that it is not appropriate.
It was reported that the Harbormaster was interested in adding a float to the Bluefish River Town Landing. The Commission requested more information before taking action.
The Commission reviewed a letter from the Planning Board requesting a meeting of the two boards. No date was set.
The Commission reviewed a request for lime for the town-owned hay fields. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to spend $930 from the Conservation Fund for the purchase of lime for the hay fields. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a minor revision to the project SE 18-1394 that expanded the yard to within 30 feet to the wetlands. The change conformed to the regulations. Mr. Bucher made a motion to approve the change to the plan to allow a lawn within 30 feet of the wetlands. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed minutes of the meetings on 4/3/07, 4/17/07, 5/1/07, and 5/15/07. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/3/2007. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Morris, Wisneski).
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/17/2007. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Morris, Wisneski). Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/1/2007. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions (Kelley, Wisneski). Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/15/2007. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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