The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Members present included Chairman Joseph Messina, Samuel Butcher, Dianne Hearn, Barbara Kelley, Holly Morris, and Corey Wisneski. Thomas Gill was absent. Also present was Conservation Administrator Joe Grady.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 69 OCEAN RD. NORTH, LANDSCAPING
Representing the applicant were Freeman Boynton from Duxbury Construction LLC and the property owner Geoffrey Wilkinson. The proposed project was to fill in storm-eroded areas and grade the yard. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the landscaping project. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, MASSDOT, ROUTE 3, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Representing the applicant was Michael Clemmons from the Highway Division, District 5. The proposed project is for spot herbicide treatment to control vegetation behind guardrails along Route 3 in areas that can’t be mowed. Mr. Clemmons noted this is a continuation of an existing maintenance program. Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the vegetation control program. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PH, CASO, 30 BRADFORD RD., DUNE RESTORATION, SE 18-1531
Because of an error in the public hearing notice, this public hearing was moved to the next meeting on April 20, 2010 and re-advertised for that date.
PM, VERCOLLONE, 46 STANDISH RD., DECK
Representing the applicant was the contractor, Orie Fontaine. The proposed project is to enlarge the deck. There is no increase in coverage since the new section of deck will be constructed over an existing paved area. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the deck expansion project. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, GINO, 47 WASHINGTON ST., SEPTIC/DRAIN PIPE
Representing the applicant was David Kelley from the Kelley Group. The proposed project is replacement of the septic system and connection of roof downspouts to an existing drainage pipe. The only work for the septic system in the buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands is installation of the septic tank and pump chamber. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the septic/drain pipe project. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CONT’D. PH, MCLAUGHLIN, 685 WASHINGTON ST., SE 18-1527
The applicant sent in a written request to continue the public hearing to May 4, 2010. Mr. Messina mentioned the Duxbury Bay Management Commission had recommended the Conservation Commission consider hiring a consultant. The Commission tabled discussion regarding the consultant until May 4, 2010. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to continue the public hearing to May 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Commission reviewed requests for extension permits for Orders of Conditions SE 18-1066 (1399 Tremont St.) and Orders of Resource Area Delineation SE 18-1434 (St. George St/Railroad Ave.) Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to extend the Orders of Conditions for SE 18-1066 for three years. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to extend the Orders of Resource Area Delineation for SE 18-1434 for 3 years. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed information from Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. regarding predator control program. The Commission requested that the applicant keep track of the crows affected.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a duplicate original Certificate of Compliance for SE 18-517. The vote was 6 – in favor; - opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission discussed topics for an agenda for a proposed meeting of all the land use boards.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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