The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Holly Morris, and Corey Wisneski. Samuel Butcher was absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH, LOJKO, 84 MARSHALL ST., SE 18-1449
The applicant sent a written request to continue the public hearing in order to complete the plan for Land Court. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to April 29, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, REED, 68 GOOSE POINT LANE, DEMOLITION
Representing the applicant were Mr. and Mrs. John Reed and their contractor, David Ringler. The proposed project is to demolish the existing dwelling that is located in the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands and pond. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the demolition project. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, KENNEY-PIERCE, 114 ALDEN ST., SE 18-1458
The applicant sent a written request asking that the public hearing be continued when the applicants are back in town. It was recommended that the Conservation Administrator send a letter to the applicant specifying that a more detailed landscape plan showing specific plantings for the buffer between the lawn and wetlands be prepared. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to August 19, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, PINEAU, 67 HARDEN HILL, SE 18-1457
Representing the applicant were Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. and Paul Ripley, Landscape Architect. A revised plan was submitted that showed proposed landscaping and the correct location of the coastal bank. The project conforms to the regulations. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed a request for a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1396, 23 Mattakeesett Court. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliances for SE 18-1396. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request from the Garside Reservoir Association to extend for three years the Orders of Conditions for the aquatic weed treatment of the pond, SE 18-955. The Association also requested the Commission to waive the filing fee. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to extend the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-955 for three years. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to waive the filing fee for the extension permit. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission discussed a letter from the Treasurer dated 2/1/2008 regarding a request by the Board of Selectmen to determine if there are any issues associated with a parcel (lot 160-500-039) of town-owned land on Bay Road that the Board of Selectmen is considering selling. The Commission directed the Conservation Administrator to send a response noting that the Commission in general is not in favor of selling town property, particularly land gifted to the Town since it may discourage possible future land donations.
The Conservation Administrator requested the Commission approve spending $1,500 from the Conservation Fund to allow the intern to continue work on the Open Space Plan and trail maps. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to spend an additional $1,500 from the Conservation Fund for the intern. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Conservation Administrator updated the Commission on the activities at 454 Franklin Street. The Court has ordered the property owner to cleanup the property.
The Commission is requesting $17,000 for the Conservation Fund in FY 2009. Dr. Gill made a motion to support the request of adding $17,000 to the Conservation Fund for FY 2009. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed minutes of the meetings for 8/21/2007, 9/11/2007, and 9/25/2007. Ms. Wisneski made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting on 8/21/2007 as written. The vote was 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 3 abstentions (Gill, Kelley, Messina). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting on 9/11/2007 as written. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 opposed. Motion passed.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting on 9/25/2007 as written. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Kelley). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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