TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
December 15, 2008
The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairman; Gerre Hooker, Vice-Chairman and Commissioners Christopher Brink, David Foster, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
David Foster arrived late. Brooke Monroe was absent.
7:30 P.M. Public Hearing Begin
7:30 PM Scott B. Richards, 983 Long Pond Road, Parcel ID No. 060-000-038-001. A Notice of Intent for post-facto work for the conversion/renovation of an existing camp style building into a boathouse. Work included: reconstructing roof, new windows, siding and construction of a platform deck, within the buffer zone of Little Herring Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project. He explained that the work was completed without permits. Zoning Board of Appeals had recently approved the building construction with conditions that water and electricity are not allowed in the premises. Discussion ensued over the platform deck around the boathouse and its proximity to the pond. Consensus was to leave the deck in place.
No public comment.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Motion approved unanimously.
7:40 PM Gary Mole, 116 Warren Avenue & Plymouth Beach, Parcel ID Nos. 039-000-007-000; 039-000-010A-004. A Notice of Intent for the construction of a walkway bridge across the Eel River and shallow marsh fen resource, and for the construction of an in-ground pool including amenities and landscaping, in the buffer zone of the salt marsh.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project. Mr. Mole was represented by Michael Joel.
Mr. Flaherty gave some history of the property, original house was built in 1940 and has been totally renovated. Mr. Flaherty noted that David Gould, Town’s Environmental Manager supported the project with the condition of the monetary gift by the applicant that will allow the Town to make repairs to the Long Beach bathhouse. The walkway will meander through the marsh fen with series of 4 ft. posts. There will be 2 footings placed on town-owned land. Bottom on the bridge over the Eel River is elevated about the flood zone. An in-ground swimming pool and patio is also proposed. Discussion ensued over the location of the pool and moving everything back 35 feet (including all of the underground workings). The applicant agreed to move the work back.
Public comment:
Carol Gaudreau, 125 Warren Avenue, did not support the project.
David Crawley, asked about the height of the bridge
Kerson Reilly did not support the project and does not feel there is not enough room on the property.
Public comment closed.
OOC conditions: 1) Final plans will be stamped by Karl Anderson for the structural part of the project and 2) undisturbed areas of 35 feet for the pool.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions and also subject to review by NHESP. Motion approved unanimously.
7:50 PM Linda Loring, 5 Willoughby Lane (Gurnet), Parcel ID No. 132-000G-078-000. A Request for Determination of Applicability to repair the existing septic system, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
Steven Kotowski of Webby Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project to upgrade the septic system.
Public Comment:
Heather Esposito, represented the abutting property owners (McGraw’s) is concerned that the charcoal vents need to be replaced.
Public comment closed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. Motion approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Albert M. Price, 39 Harlow’s Landing, Parcel ID. No. 052-000-021-001. A Notice of Intent to construct/reconstruct concrete retaining walls; install new siding, windows, and roof on the dwelling and fill, grade and plant to stabilize the site in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank, and for the construction of a stone revetment on a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project. Mr. Parker said that the siding, windows and roof replacement is on the shed and not the dwelling. Retaining walls are needed due to the grade changes on the site. New wall will not be as high as the neighboring wall (Glynn’s).
Paul Withington would like to see the concrete apron/toe on the beach removed. Discussion ensued over the new walls within 10 feet of the top of the bank. Dwelling is outside of the flood zone. No beach stones will be used and no trees need to come down.
Mr. Price said the concrete walls were needed to deter the strong salt spray during high winds.
Staff Elizabeth Sullivan would like the grass replaced with other plantings.
Public Comment:
Matthew Glynn, abutter, said he was generally in favor of the project
Public comment closed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to close the hearing. Motion approved unanimously.
8:10 PM Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management, One Bumps Pond Road-Myles Standish State Forest, Parcel ID Map 133, Lot 1. A Notice of Intent to construct a new water supply well in the buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands, in order to service the MCI Facility.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Amy Ball of Horsley and Whitten represented the applicant and explained the propject.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Motion approved unanimously.
Other Business:
MICELLANEOUS:
7:00 PM - Kevin O’Reilly of Plymouth Rock Studios (PRS) re: Update on the access road.
Brief presentation by Kevin O’Reilly, consultant for PRS, Bill Winn, PRS and Kenny Caputo of Coler & Colantonio. Explained where the project is located and where the access site will be. Site is the Waverly Golf club, club house will remain, driving range area to be leveled and sound stages will be locatedin those areas. Bike path and driveway will be located closest to Route 3
Support letter signed for Coastal Pollution Remediation Grant application.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
Patricia Kocak, SE57-1528, 20 Cleveland Road. Gerre motioned to issue the COC. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
*Scott Richards, SE57-2398. Motion to approve OOC as written. Motion approved unanimously.
*Gary Mole, SE57-2400. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve OOC as amended. Motion approved unanimously.
*Albert M. Price, SE57-2397. Gerre motioned to reopen discussion on this hearing. Motion approved unanimously. Discussion ensued on the various items discussed during the public hearing. Christopher Brink motioned to approve the project with conditions: OOC – Deny the increase in the height of the concrete wall; deny the construction of the two concrete walls and stairs (shown as walls A & C on the plan), require an aggressive planting plan.
Motion approved unanimously.
*Mass Div. Capital Asset Mgmt (MCI), SE57-2399
Christopher Brink motioned to approve as written. Approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: February 23, 2009
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