The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members present were Thomas Gill, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Holly Morris and Corey Wisneski. Chairman Joseph Messina and Samuel Butcher were absent. Dr. Gill was Acting Chairman. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 151 KING CAESAR RD., ADDITION
Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is a two story addition in the buffer to a coastal beach. The project conforms to the regulations. No DEP file number had been issued. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to 5/5/2009 at 7:10 p.m. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, CONDON, 414 CONGRESS ST., POOL, SE 18-1507
The applicants, Stacy and David Condon and the pool contractor were present for the discussion. The proposed project is a pool located within the existing lawn. The project conforms to the regulations. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, CLAPP, 1 ABRAMS HILL RD., SEPTIC, SE 18-1506
Representing the applicant was Shayne McGlone. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade located in the buffer to a coastal bank. The proposed location is the best location for the site since it is farther from the resource areas than the existing cesspools. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, ISLAND CREEK VILLAGE NORTH, 30 TREMONT ST., SE 18-1504
Representing the applicant were Tom Duggan and Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. A revised plan was submitted. The Conservation Administrator agreed to the wetlands delineation as denoted on the revised plan. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the wetlands delineation as shown on the revised site plan dated 4/21/2009. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, MASS. HIGHWAY DEPT., ROUTE 3, VEGETATION REMOVAL
Representing the applicant was Thomas McGuire, District 5 Environmental Engineer. The proposed project is to remove dead trees and limbs for public safety reasons in the right-of-way of Route 3. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
SUSTAINABLE DUXBURY, COMMUNITY GARDEN
Members from Sustainable Duxbury discussed with the Commission the possibility of siting a community garden at Swanson Meadow, off of Route 53. Members of Sustainable Duxbury present included James Savicki, Anne Baird, George Baird, Robert Merrifield, Matthew Sprague, and Richard Rothschild. Mr. Savicki explained the proposed project. Mr. Grady noted this is the first time that the Commission has heard about the proposal and that the usual procedure for any use of conservation land is to hold a public hearing, notify abutters and place a notice in the local paper. Mr. Grady indicated that the Commission approved a management plan for the property in 2000 to control invasive species and keep the parcel as open field. Issues raised by the Commission regarding a garden at the site included source of water for the
garden; parking and traffic issues; and who would manage and be responsible for the garden in the future. An abutter, Mary Gazzola from 1000 Summer Street had issues regarding water usage, aesthetics, and parking. Mr. Grady reported that Wildlands Trust is offering a community garden on its property on West Street and recommended interested parties speak with them regarding a garden for this year. The sense of the Commission was that the concept of a community garden is good, but another parcel of town land would be preferable to using Swanson Meadow for a community garden. Mr. Grady volunteered to work with representatives from Sustainable Duxbury to locate a more appropriate site for a community garden.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed a request for a three-year extension for Orders of Conditions SE 18-1373 (321 King Caesar Road). Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a three-year extension permit for SE 18-1373. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Special Permit application for Dacey, 1053 Tremont Street for construction of a single family dwelling in the Wetlands and Watershed Protection District and a draft memo from the Commission to the ZBA. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to recommend denial of the special permit for the reasons stated in the draft memo. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a request from Susan Bourget, 110 Gurnet Road for a minor modification to the site plan for SE 18-1500 as outlined in a letter dated 4/14/2009. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to accept the proposed modification as outlined in the letter dated 4/14/2009. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed a letter dated 4/16/2009 from Paul Brogna, Seacoast Engineering Co. requesting a change in the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1476 at 67 Harden Hill Road. The proposed change was related to when restoration of the salt marsh is to occur. The Commission agreed to allow the restoration activity to take place after construction of the new pier contingent on the applicant agreeing that all plantings be installed within 30 days of completion of the pier and failure to comply would result in daily fines until the work is completed. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to allow the applicant to complete salt marsh restoration after the construction of the new pier subject to the above-mentioned contingencies. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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