Orleans Conservation Commission
Town Hall, Nauset Room
Work Meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 2010
PRESENT: Steve Phillips, Adrienne Pfluger, Bob Royce, Arnold Henson, Chairman; Judith Bruce, Vice-Chairman; Harry Herrick, James Trainor, (Members); Jamie Balliett, Jim O’Brien, (Associate Members); and Jennifer Wood, Conservation Administrator.
The Meeting opened at 8:30 a.m.
CONTINUATION
Carolyn Broman, 5 Broman Place by Felco, Inc. Proposed work is to obtain approval for the continued use of 2 sections of elevated walkway from the existing Licensed dock landward to the existing access path. The walkway is within the Resource Area and would be considered part of the dock. David Lajoie, from Felco Engineering, said they investigated alternative areas, but decided that would cause more disturbance than leaving it where it is. Mr. Lajoie said they will put the landward end of the existing dock on 4’ x 4’ posts instead of concrete blocks. Jenny Wood said there will be a statement in the Order under the Special Conditions that the Commission does not agree with the delineation on the Site Plan. Arnold Henson said the walkway has been in this location for a long time. Judith
Bruce said the marsh is thriving around the walkway. Arnold Henson asked how high the walkway is elevated? Mr. Lajoie said 2’ above grade. Arnold Henson asked that the Order be conditioned on the submission of an accurate structural Plan for the entire dock. We have a structural Plan for the Licensed section of the dock. Mr. Lajoie said he would submit an As-Built Plan showing the structure of the entire dock.
MOTION: A motion to approve this project, conditioned on the submission of a detailed structural As-Built Plan and the disagreement on the wetland delineation, was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
Kurt Martin (2007), 43 Rayber Road. This Certificate of Compliance request is for an Order for a dwelling and barn that is built as shown on the Site Plan with the addition of 3 rock retaining walls and an extension onto the deck greater than 75’ to the wetland. An As-Built Plan was submitted. Jenny Wood said the gutters are not installed yet. Russ Holden, from Ryder & Wilcox, said the Applicant is waiting on the weather to install the gutters. The dry wells are already set up and directed to a 6’ x 6’ pit. The Commission decided to hold the Certificate of Compliance until the gutters have been installed.
Edgewater Orleans Associates, LLC (2006), 148 Route 6A. This Certificate of Compliance request is for an Order to construct 3 buildings with condominium units. One of these buildings is within the 100’ buffer to a freshwater wetland. On this building, decks were built instead of patios. These decks do not extend as close to the wetland as the patios would have. Other additions within the 100’ buffer are an air-conditioning unit off the southeast side of this building and a fenced-in enclosure for utilities. An As-Built Plan has been submitted showing the decks, the air-conditioning unit, the utilities, and the walkways. The gutters were proposed to be connected to a storm drainage system. This has not been done. A Planting Plan by Philip Cheney was approved with the Order. This Plan has not been
followed. The Applicant has submitted a new Planting Plan to be completed under an Administrative Review, along with the installation of dry wells (please see below) as the Order expired July 21, 2009. The new Planting Plan provides screening and a buffer. The Applicant will be required to plant enough plants to provide good cover. Stephanie Sequin, from Ryder & Wilcox, and Dan Lounsbury, the Builder, were present. Arnold Henson asked about the drainage system? Ms. Sequin said the dry wells are shown on the Site Plan. Judith Bruce said the project is not in compliance. Jenny Wood said they are asking for a letter accepting the changes to the Site Plan and the landscaping so the Building Department can be assured they are complying with all the Departments. The Certificate of Compliance for this project will be held until the work, including the Planting Plan, is completed. Steve Phillips asked if the fenced-in utility area was for
trash? Ms. Sequin said the area is for utilities, not for a dumpster. Bob Royce said there are 2 utility pads—are they both fenced in? Mr. Lounsbury said he would amend the Site Plan to show the fenced-in utility pads.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
Edgewater Orleans Associates, LLC, 148 Route 6A. This is a request to install a Planting Plan by Cape Coastal Nursery and downspouts connected to dry wells for Building 3.
MOTION: A motion to approve this Administrative Review was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Adrienne Pfluger.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Jim Bast, 128 Monument Road. This is a request to repair the siding and roof of a building next to the tennis court with no increase to the building. The edge of this building is within 100’ to a cranberry bog.
MOTION: A motion to approve this Administrative Review was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Adrienne Pfluger.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Daniel and Andrea Schmieg, 13 Kingsbury Lane. This is a request for the
re-installation of fiber rolls using a ¼”-aircraft cable with copper sleeves instead of the galvanized steel cable used during the original installation. The Commission is holding a large bond on this project. David Lyttle, from Ryder & Wilcox, and Seth Wilkinson, from Wilkinson Ecological Design, were present. Mr. Lyttle said due to the higher tides in the area, they would like to reinforce the cabling on the fiber rolls. Mr. Wilkinson said they will use a heavier grade, copper sleeving system that will resist erosion better. He said 50% of the fiber rolls came loose, however the bank did not slump down because it was held in place by substantial root systems. They are going to replace the fiber rolls in the same locations and leave those that did not fail in place. All the fiber rolls will be re-cabled with
copper sleeves and duck-bill anchors.
MOTION: A motion to approve this Administrative Review was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Adrienne Pfluger.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Barbara Barnette, 66 Tides End Lane. This is a request to re-roof the main 2-story section of the house with asphalt shingles within the buffer to a Coastal Bank. Existing shingles will be removed, placed in a trailer, and brought to Daniels Recycling. The work will be done by Tom Hughes.
MOTION: A motion to approve this Administrative Review was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Bob Rocye.
VOTE: Unanimous.
REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION
Man-Kong Tsui (2007), 31 Ruggles Road. This is a request to extend an Order for landscaping for 1 year to May 25, 2011.
MOTION: A motion to grant a 1-Year Extension for the above Order of Conditions to May 25, 2011 was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Adrienne Pfluger.
VOTE: Unanimous.
REQUEST TO USE A CONSERVATION AREA
Windmill Park, Wedding, July 26, 2010, Robb Zarges & Suzanne Swedberg, 80 people, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
MOTION: A motion to approve this activity at the Windmill Park Conservation Area was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
CHAIRMAN’S BUSINESS
Approval of the Minutes from the Hearing/Work Meeting on January 5, 2010.
MOTION: A motion to approve the Minutes from the Hearing/Work Meeting on January 5, 2010 was made by Adrienne Pfluger and seconded by Steve Phillips.
VOTE: 6-0-1 Approved (Harry Herrick abstained).
The Site Visits were discussed by the Commissioners.
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Derrick, Conservation Commission Secretary
Approved Dated
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