The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were, Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Holly Morris and Corey Wisneski. Chairman Joseph Messina was absent. Dr. Gill was acting Chairman. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D PH, TOWN OF DUXBURY, ELM ST., DRAINAGE, SE 18-1406
Representing the applicant were Tom Daley, Duxbury DPW Director and Mark Casey from South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc. Mr. Daley explained the project and revisions to the site plan. Mr. Butcher had questions regarding the maintenance plan. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the improvements to the Elm Street drainage system. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, WEBSTER PT. LLC, TREMONT ST., SE 18-1410, DELINEATION
Representing the applicant was Steven Silva from Coler & Colantonio. Also present was Lenore White from Wetlands Strategies who was hired as the Conservation Commission’s consultant to review the wetlands delineation. Ms. White explained her review and agreed that the wetland flag locations as shown on the plan were accurate. It was noted that the Commission was only reviewing the wetland delineation located in Duxbury. Resource areas included bordering vegetated wetlands, buffer to a pond and vernal pool. Francois Poulet, 44 Duck Hill Rd., questioned why the ANRAD application was filed only under the State Wetlands Protection Act. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to accept the wetlands line in Duxbury as shown on the plan dated 5/11/2007. The vote was 6 in favor; 0 –
opposed. Motion passed.
PM, WEBSTER PT. LLC, TREMONT ST., ROADWAY, UTILITIES
Representing the applicant was Steven Silva from Coler & Colantonio. The proposed work is construction of the roadway and utilities, only. The Commission had concerns about the limit of work and asked the applicant to show the limit of work on the plan. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public meeting to August 7, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, SILVIA, 50 RAILROAD AVE., REMEDIATION PLAN, SE 18-1420
Representing the applicant were Roger Thibault and Marta Nover from Nover-Armstrong Associates. Ms. Nover explained the project which was to remove oil contaminated soil. Jean Clark from Surplus Street raised questions about the ownership of the property. Ms. Nover referred to a letter from Attorney Delaney regarding the property deed. Ron McCarthy, from Strawberry Lane asked about test reports. As part of the Order of Conditions, copies of all test reports will be submitted to the Conservation Commission and Board of Health. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, COMMANDER, 45 SEABURY POINT RD., RETAINING WALL
Representing the applicant was Shane McGlone. The proposed project is to build a retaining wall 10 feet from the edge of the wetlands and level the lawn. The Commission requested that the existing lawn between the new retaining wall and the salt marsh be removed. No DEP file number had been issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 7, 2007 at 8:35 p.m. for a file number. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, E & S REALTY TR., 261 CRESCENT ST., SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Representing the applicant were Kevin Hanson and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is to tear down the existing dwelling and build a single family dwelling and new septic system. The proposed soil absorption system will be located 83.5 feet from the bordering vegetated wetlands. Ms. Morris asked if the septic system can be moved farther from the wetlands. Dr. Gill raised concern about erosion and drainage issues due to the amount of proposed grading. The Commission asked for a more detailed drainage plan. No DEP file number had been issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 21, 2007 at 7:55 p.m. in order for the applicant to provide more detailed plans. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed.
Motion passed.
CONT’D PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 341 KING CAESAR RD., SE 18-1419
The DEP file number was issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 549 BAY RD., SE 18-1415
The DEP file number was issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 31, 45, 57 SEABURY POINT RD.,
SE 18-1417
The DEP file number was issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D PH, MACGRATH, 55 UNION BRIDGE RD., SE 18-1418
The DEP file number was issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, ELLIS, 735 BAY RD., SE 18-1416
The DEP file number was issued. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTIONS
At 9:00 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 9:10 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: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1156 (44 Wirt Way), SE 18-1340 (36 Landing Rd.), and SE 18-1386 (91 Parting Rock Rd.). The Commission postponed action on the Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1156 and SE 18-1340. The Conservation Administrators recommended issuance of the Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1386. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue the Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1386. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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