The Conservation Commission held a meeting in the Mural Room, Lower Level of Town Hall on Tuesday, August 17, 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.
PH, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 1327 TREMONT ST., SE 18-1538
This public hearing was held to review a Notice of Intent application filed by Duxbury Construction LLC. Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. Mr. Boynton presented a revised site plan dated 8/16/2010 that added the location of the flood zones and Wetland Protection District line at the request of the Conservation Administrator. The proposed project included a septic system repair, construction of two additions and rebuild of the garage in the same footprint. Wetland resource areas included a perennial stream and bordering vegetated wetlands. The coverage ratio in the 100-foot buffer zone will increase to 4.5%. The project conforms to the regulations. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to write Orders of Conditions. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion
passed.
PM, DUXBURY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 25 SPRAGUE FARM RD., SEPTIC
This public meeting was held to review a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Duxbury Construction LLC. Representing the applicant was Freeman Boynton. The proposed project is a septic system upgrade with the only work within the 100-foot buffer to bordering vegetated wetlands being installation of a septic tank/pump chamber. Ms. Morris asked why the septic tank can not be moved outside the buffer zone and Mr. Boynton noted pipes to existing plumbing would then require bends. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the installation of the septic tank/pump chamber. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, PAPAJON, 119 STAGECOACH RD., BRUSH DEBRIS CLEANUP
This public meeting was held to review a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Bonnie Papajon. Representing the applicant was Nicholas O’Connor from O’Connor Landscaping. The proposed project is to remove fallen trees, branches and debris blocking the flow of water in the drainage ditch. The Commission reviewed photographs of the site. The debris will be removed from site. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination that a Notice of Intent is not required for the debris cleanup. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
PM, SANMARCO, 48 GRANDVIEW AVE., RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS
This public meeting was held to review a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Mark Sanmarco. Representing the applicant was Joe Silva, the contractor. The proposed project was to remove the existing sunroom and deck and construct a new family room and smaller deck within the existing footprint. The closest wetland resource is located 60 feet from the structure with a lawn existing between the wetlands and dwelling. Ms. Morris made a motion that was seconded to issue a negative determination for the proposed renovations. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCES, 644 WASHINGTON STREET, SE 18-1497 & SE 18-1515
The Chairman reported the property owner was unable to attend and asked to be rescheduled to the next Commission meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
The Conservation Administrator asked the Commission to reaffirm issuance of two emergency certificates for public safety reasons that were issued to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for work on two dams at Mill Pond and Lower Chandler Mill Pond. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to reaffirm issuance of the two emergency certificates for dam safety. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1528 (406 Bay Rd.) and SE 18-1284 and SE 18-1402 (70 Peterson Rd.) The Conservation Administrator conducted site inspections and recommended issuance of the Certificates. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1528. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to issue Certificates of Compliances for SE 18-1284 and SE 18-1402 noting the work under SE 18-1284 never commenced. The vote was 6 – in favor; 0 –opposed. Motion passed.
The Commission reviewed photographs taken by the Conservation Administrator and had a discussion on what to do regarding the use of recreational vehicles known as Sea Legs that are causing damage to salt marsh, eel grass and tidal flats. It was recommended that the Conservation Administrator send a letter to the property owner causing damage to the salt marsh telling them to cease and desist the activity and prepare a restoration plan to restore the damaged resource area.
The Commission reviewed draft minutes of the meetings on 4/20/2010, 5/4/2010, and 5/18/2010. Mr. Messina and Mr. Butcher had revisions to the minutes of the meeting on 5/4/2010 regarding the public hearing at 685 Washington St. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded to accept the minutes of the meeting as amended. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 - abstentions (Kelley, Morris). Motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 4/20/2010 as drafted. The vote was 5 – in favor; 0 – opposed- 1- abstention (Wisneski). Motion passed.
Ms. Kelley made a motion that was seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting on 5/18/2010 as drafted. The vote was 4 – in favor; 0 – opposed; 2 – abstention (Messina, Morris). Motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISTION
At 7:45 p.m. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Kelley to go into executive session.
Motion: to go into executive session to consider the taking, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property which, if discussed outside of this session could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governing body.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
At 7:50 p.m. Mr. Butcher made a motion that was seconded by Ms. Kelley.
Motion: to reconvene into open session.
Vote: A roll call vote was taken: 6 – in favor; 0 – opposed. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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