The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members present Chairman Joseph Messina, Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Holly Morris, and Corey Wisneski. Thomas Gill was absent. Also present was Joe Grady, Conservation Administrator.
CONT’D. PH, FEDERICI, 21 HUMMOCK LN., S.F. DWELLING, SE 18-1510
Representing the applicant was Paul Mirabito from Ross Engineering Co. As requested by the Commission, a revised plan showing individual footings for the dwelling and parking area for two vehicles was submitted. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 –opposed. Motion passed.
PM, BOYNTON, 47 ST. GEORGE ST., GANGWAY
The applicant, Freeman Boynton explained the project which was to install a gangway over the salt marsh from a retaining wall to a seasonal float. The proposed gangway is 28 inches wide. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the gangway. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, EAGLES NEST TREE & LANDSCAPING LLC, 251 WASHINGTON ST., SE 18-1513
Representing the applicant was Emmett Sheehan. The proposed project is to replace the existing gravel driveway with pervious cobblestone. The existing gravel would be removed and a base of pea stone and rice stone would be added. Mr. Grady noted that construction of the base and sub-base for the cobblestones should be of sufficient amount to allow the absorption of rainwater. Mr. Messina commented that this situation is different from the Commission’s concern with regards to pervious material on a barrier beach because this location deals with just infiltration of water rather then stormwater mobility. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the pervious cobblestone driveway. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, LOWE, 212 POWDER POINT AVE., SEPTIC, SE 18-1511
Representing the applicant was Joseph Webby from Webby Engineering Co. The proposed project is a septic system repair in the buffer to a coastal bank. The proposed soil absorption system is located as far from the coastal bank as possible. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions for the septic system repair project. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, MELIA, 12 ELDERBERRY LN., SEPTIC
Representing the applicant was Paul Brogna from Seacoast Engineering Co. The proposed project is a septic system repair with the only work within the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands is installation of the septic tank and pump chamber. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the septic project. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, DUXBURY FARMS CORP., 6 SAW MILL LN., SE 18-1512
Representing the applicant was Jack O’Leary from Merrill Associates. The proposed project is construction of a single family dwelling in the buffer to a bog and bordering vegetated wetlands. This is a Chapter 40B project. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, BOUTHILLIER, AQUACULTURE GRANT
Mr. Grady recused himself from this public meeting. The applicant Mark Bouthillier explained the project which is an aquaculture grant located west of Two Rocks in Duxbury Bay. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the aquaculture grant. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1420 (50 Railroad Ave.) and SE 18-1488 (454 Franklin St.) Ms. Hearn made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of compliance for SE 18-1420. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-1488. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
A letter from Doris Young offering to gift to the Conservation Commission parcel 070-053-001 was discussed. The parcel is primarily wetlands and surrounded on 3 sides by conservation land. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to accept on behalf of the Conservation Commission the gift of land from Ms. Young for conservation purposes. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed the draft minutes of the meeting on 7/7/2009. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 7/7/2009 as drafted. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 1 abstention (Butcher). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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