The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Holly Morris and Corey Wisneski. Samuel Butcher and Barbara Kelley were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
CONT’D. PH, SPOOR, 80 MARSHALL ST. (NO DEP #)
CONT’D. PH, LOJKO, 84 MARSHALL ST., SE 18-1449
The applicant has requested a continuation of the public hearing. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to June 10, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY BEACH RESERVATION, INC., DUXBURY BEACH, SE 18-1470
Representing the applicant were Shawn Dahlen, Margaret Kearney, Kay Foster, and Alan Vautrinot from Vautrinot Surveying Co. Mr. Dahlen explained the project which is construction of a wildlife education center located in the existing parking area at the east end of the Powder Point Bridge on Duxbury Beach and construction of two lean-tos as shelters for port-a-potties. The Commission discussed the location of the lean-tos, particularly at the first-crossover. The Commission had concerns that foot traffic may walk over the dune to access the port-a-potty. It was recommended that the applicant separate pedestrian access from vehicle traffic over the crossover. As part of the Order of Conditions, the Commission requested the lean-tos be located on existing disturbed areas; that posts be installed to protect the structure
from being damaged by vehicles; and that the facilities are vandal-proof and cleaned a minimum of twice a week. With regards to the wildlife education building, the Commission noted the structure was an exception to the wetland bylaw and regulations because of its educational purpose and therefore requested that the Orders of Conditions indicate that the structure is to be only for education purposes. The applicant requested that the all-terrain vehicles used by the beach officers and equipment for the lifeguards be stored under the building only during the bathing season. Because of concerns about fuel for the vehicles and fuel spillage the Commission prohibited storage of any fuel, chemicals, or hazardous material at the site. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 15 QUAIL RUN, FOUNDATION, SE 18-1471
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is to replace the foundation under the existing porch, construct a retaining wall, and perform grading in the buffer to the salt marsh. The project conforms to the regulations. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, JOHNSON, 68 GOOSE POINT LN., PICNIC PAVILION, BOARDWALK, SE 18-1469
Representing the applicant was Richard Johnson from Steven Stimson Associates. The proposed project includes construction of a picnic pavilion and boardwalk, grading and landscaping. Mr. Johnson noted that some of the existing lawn will be replaced with plantings and that the lawn edge will be moved back from the pond. Mr. Grady asked the applicant to consider a management plan to eradicate the invasive purple loosestrife and phragmites. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 –opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DRISCOLL, 727 BAY RD., AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
Representing the applicant were Sean Driscoll and Dominic Meringolo from Aquatic Control Technology, Inc. The proposed project is an aquatic weed control program of invasive plants in the pond. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the herbicide treatment. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, TOWN OF DUXBURY, BAY RD., STORM DRAINAGE.
Mr. Grady explained the project which is the third phase of a Coastal Zone Management Grant to cleanup pollution in Kingston Bay. The proposed project is installation of leaching chambers to the existing storm drainage system. All work to be done within the existing roadway. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the proposed drainage project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed draft minutes of the meetings for 11/27/07, 12/18/07, 1/8/08, 1/29/08, 2/12/08, and 2/26/08. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 11/27/07 as drafted. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 – abstention (Messina). Motion passed.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 1/8/08 as drafted. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 –opposed; 1 – abstention (Hearn). Motion passed.
Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 1/29/08 as drafted. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 2/12/08 as drafted. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission postponed action on the minutes for 12/18/07 and 2/26/08.
Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to recommend to the Board of Selectmen the reappointment of Mr. Butcher and Dr. Gill to the Conservation Commission.
Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded to reaffirm issuance of an enforcement order to George Williams, 454 Franklin Street for work in the buffer zone to bordering vegetated wetlands and riverfront area without a permit. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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