The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Chairman Joseph Messina, Samuel Butcher, Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, and Barbara Kelley. Holly Morris and Corey Wisneski were absent. Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator was also present.
PM, BUTLER, 848 FRANKLIN ST., DECK
Representing the applicant were Mary Jane Butler and Charles Varacchi. The proposed project is replacement of the existing deck in the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands. All work to be done by hand. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the deck project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, INDUSTRIAL TOWER, 454 FRANKLIN ST., SE 18-1467
Representing the applicant were John Champ and Ric Voci. Also present for the discussion was the Commission’s consultant, Lenore White from Wetlands Strategies. A revised plan dated 6/23/2008 was submitted by the applicant based on the applicant’s review of Ms. White’s report dated 6/16/2008. Mr. Voci responded to the “Conclusion” section of the report. Issues still outstanding include alternative analysis for work proposed in riverfront area; location of flood zones and compensatory storage for activities in land subject to flooding; location and construction details of proposed underground utilities; and the applicant must show how project meets Storm Water Management Policy and performance standards. The Commission noted that the property owner has an outstanding enforcement
order issued against him for work within the buffer zone, riverfront area and land subject to flooding and that resolution of the enforcement order could effect this Notice of Intent application since the violations are in the vicinity of the proposed cell tower site on the property. Ms. White reported that during her site visit she came across a box turtle and she recommended that a rare species siting report be filed with Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. Abutters spoke about the ongoing commercial activities and filling of wetlands on the property. Ms. White stated that if the Commission wanted her to review any plan revisions or the additional information requested by the Commission that her contract needed to be amended. The Commission directed her to submit the revised budget to the Conservation Administrator to review and forward to the applicant. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public
hearing to July 22, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, CARLON, 129 PLANTATION DR., ADDITION, SE 18-1475
Representing the applicant were Brian Campbell and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is construction of an addition and site work. Since coverage was greater than 15% the applicant proposed to reconstruct a portion of the asphalt driveway with pervious material. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, PINEAU, 67 HARDEN HILL, PIER, SE 18-1476
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project was to remove the existing concrete bulkhead and replace it with a pier, platform and float. The proposed float is located approximately 78 feet from the town landing at Harden Hill. Mr. Grady presented his review of the project and asked that the plan be drawn at a larger scale and be stamped by a land surveyor. Mr. Grady also noted the resource areas were not accurate and that the application did not discuss in detail the removal of the bulkhead and the restoration of the area once the bulkhead is removed. The Commission questioned whether the proposed pier is located the shortest distance the salt marsh. Mr. Butcher had concerns with cumulative use of the area in close proximity to the town landing and
moorings. A site visit was recommended. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to July 22, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, HARRINGTON, 95 HORNBEAM RD., SEAWALL, SE 18-1474
Representing the applicant were Russell Harrington and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is to replace the existing concrete retaining wall with a techno-block wall and extend the wall along the southeast side of the property. The issues raised by the Commission include project access and scouring. Mr. Grady noted that the topography was inaccurate on the plan and that there was a coastal bank that should be shown on the plan and that salt marsh is directly in front of the existing wall. The applicant agreed that access would be behind the existing wall. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions subject to receiving a revised plan that correctly shows the topography and resource areas and the limit of work line as the edge of the existing retaining
wall. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
MCLAUGHLIN, 685 WASHINGTON ST., SE 18-1431
Representing the property owner was Freeman Boynton from Duxbury Construction. Mr. Boynton presented a revised plan that showed an overhanging window, two patios, planting bed along the retaining wall, and proposed shed. Dr. Gill made a motion that was seconded that the proposed revisions to the plan fall within the scope of the original Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission postponed action on the meeting minutes.
The Commission signed a duplicate original Order of Conditions for SE 18-1437 for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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