The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Thomas Gill, Barbara Kelley, and Corey Wisneski. Chairman Joseph Messina and Holly Morris were absent. Dr. Gill was Acting Chairman. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator.
CONT’D. PH, CASTANON, 201 MARSHALL ST., SE 18-1492
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton from Duxbury Construction. Also present for the discussion was the Commission’s consultant Lenore White from Wetland Strategies. Ms. White reported on her review of the latest restoration plan. It was noted the revision date needed to be put on the plan. The Commission asked the applicant to also develop a plan to control exotic species such as phragmites. The Commission discussed a monitoring plan every year for a minimum of three years. Ms. White also recommended that a seed mix be spread between the newly planted shrubs and trees to stabilize the area. Mrs. Thayer from 105 Marshall Street asked if any new plantings would be planted on the abutting property where trees were cut. Mr. Grady indicated that the cut trees at 223 Marshall Street were
located outside the buffer and therefore outside the Commission’s jurisdiction. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions subject to receipt of a dated revised plan. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION, 131 WASHINGTON ST., SALT MARSH RESTORATION
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is to restore the salt marsh by filling in holes with compatible material. All work will be done by hand. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the salt marsh restoration project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, 1053 TREMONT ST. LLC, 1053 TREMONT ST., DELINEATION, SE 18-1495
The applicant requested a continuation of the public hearing in order to revise the plan as a result of the review of the Conservation Administrator. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to January 6, 2009 at 7:25 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, DEADY, 40 OCEAN RD. NORTH, SE 18-1480
Representing the applicant was Joseph Deady and Stan Humphries for LEC. Mr. Humphries explained the analysis he would be conducting to determine any impacts to the resource areas as a result of the elevated driveway. The abutter Michael Burns commented on the longevity of this project and his concern of the potential impact of the project to his property during a storm event. Dr. Gill directed the applicant to have a completed plan by the next hearing date. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to January 20, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1462 (1 Harmony Hill); SE 18-1395 (45 Wadsworth Ln.); and SE 18-1438 (251 Washington St.) The Conservation Administrator noted that the Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1395 and SE 18-1438 should indicate that the property owners maintain the current coverage ratio within the 100-foot buffer into perpetuity. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1462. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1395 with the requirement that the current coverage ratio should be maintained in perpetuity. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1438 with the requirement that the current coverage ration should be maintained in perpetuity. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Conservation Administrator reported on a proposed salt marsh project that the Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to send a letter of support for the project. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 9/23/2008. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to approve of the minutes of the meeting on 9/23/2008 as presented. The vote was 3 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstentions. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request for printing trail maps of Bay Farm and Duxbury Bog. Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to approve the expenditure of $300 for print of trail maps from the Conservation Fund. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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