The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 20, 2008 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, Gerre Hooker, Vice-Chairman and commissioners Christopher Brink, David Foster, Brooke Monroe, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
7:30 PM Cordage Development, LLC, Building 13–Cordage Park, off Court Street, Parcel ID No. 001-000-001D-000. A Request for Determination of Applicability for the demolition of an existing building, including re-grading, in the buffer zone of Plymouth Harbor.
Sean McCarthy of Cubellis, Inc. represented the applicant and explained the project for the building and slab to be demolished and all debris removed from the site.
There was no public comment made.
John Scagliarini motioned to issue a negative determination. The motion was approved unanimously.
7:40 PM William & Nancy Stearns, 792 Federal Furnace Road, Parcel ID No. 099-000-003-008, (formerly a portion of lot 3-7). A Notice of Intent to convert an existing utility/storage building into a 2-story single family dwelling, including utilities, amenities and grading, in the buffer zone of a cranberry bog.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. represented the applicant and explained the project to renovate the old screen utility house to a single family dwelling. The other existing storage buildings will remain.
There was no public comment made.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. The motion was approved unanimously.
7:50 PM John B. Cruz, III & Barbara Rene Cruz, 64 Goldfinch Lane, Parcel ID No. 096-000-027-000. A Notice of Intent to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a new single family dwelling, including utilities, amenities and grading, in the buffer zone of Micajah’s Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. represented the applicant and explained the project to demolish the old dwelling and construct a new 30 x 40, 2-bedroom, 2-story house. Existing concrete patio deck would be removed and a wood deck would be added. House sits 27 ft. to pond and the new deck is proposed 19 ft. to pond. Mark noted that NHESP and MESA have given no negative comments. Discussion ensued over the location of the deck falling within the 25’ buffer zone. Mark Flaherty requested to continue the hearing in order to speak with his clients.
Gerre Hooker motioned to continue the hearing to December 3rd at 7:30 PM. The motion was approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Phillip S. Cronin II, Resnik Road, Parcel ID No. 103-000-014K-157. A Notice of Intent to reconfigure the drainage retention and sedimentation fore-bay basin and to construct a 43-space parking lot, in the buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani, Inc. represented the applicant and explained the project. Mr. Flaherty explained that across from the subject lot a medical building would be constructed and this new lot would accommodate the additional required parking. Currently, the lot is designated as a drainage lot. A Bioswale, rain gardens and deep sump catch basins were all proposed as part of the improved drainage system. It was noted that all of the drainage eventually discharged to Crystal Pond. John Scagliarini asked to condition an aggressive planting plan. Brooke Monroe asked for the area to be monitored for 2 years by a professional. Staff noted that monitoring was not typical in this circumstance as this was not a wetland filling project.
Public Comment:
Attorney Michael McHugh represented the abutting property owner of 30 Resnik Road owned by Jayne Layne, WJL Realty Trust. Atty. McHugh said that the Lane’s have not had time to properly review the plans and had not read the Project Description because it had not been a part of the record when Mrs. Lane reviewed the file the week prior to the meeting. She stated a “lack of outreach” with them. They were also concerned with the limit of the wetland delineation.
Mr. Flaherty said that a meeting had just taken place between the applicant and Mrs. Lane who expressed satisfaction.
No further action was taken and public comment was closed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. The motion was approved unanimously.
8:10 PM Strategic Design & Construction, 164 Court Street, Parcel ID No. 011-000-016A-002.
A Notice of Intent for the construction of 5 condominium units including amenities, utilities, parking and landscaping in the buffer zone of Isolated Land Subject to Flooding (ILSF) and for restoration improvements of the degraded ILSF wetland including removal of debris, removal of invasive vegetation and new plantings, within the resource of the wetland.
Randy Parker of LMSI represented the applicant. Larry Gay and Phil Ritucci were also present.
Chair, Evelyn Strawn began the discussion explaining that the filing was incomplete and a proper concise review could not occur
Mr. Parker agreed with Chairman Strawn but asked for some consensus with the Board regarding the 25 ft. buffer zone and whether or not that would be amenable in allowing construction in this area. Consensus was that it would not be allowed and that the plans should reflect this.
Gerre Hooker motioned to continue the hearing to December 1 at 7:50 PM. The motion was approved unanimously.
Other Business:
EXTENSION PERMITS:
*White Cliffs Community Association, SE57-1710, PCC-00-55
This project was for the Stone Groin construction - Extension under the Bylaw only – DEP has issued the extension under the State
Sarah Hamm of Ocean and Coastal Consultants represented the applicant and explained the project and submitted photos of the site
Paul Withington motioned to approve the 3-year extension. The motion was approved unanimously.
*Maria Troulis, SE57-2054, PCC-05-10
For seawall construction - Extension under the Bylaw only – DEP has issued the extension under the State
Brooke Monroe motioned to issue the 3-year extension. The motion was approved unanimously.
FIELD CHANGE:
*Cassie Gosselin, Saquish Beach, Map 132/Lot B-200Z, RDA 08-09R
The RDA issued in January 08 allowed part of the existing deck to be enlarged to accommodate a sunroom. A field change is now requested that would allow the remaining existing deck to be enlarged 10 ft. x 10 ft.
John Scagliarini motioned to allow the field change to increase the deck size. Approved unanimously.
*Marsha Hebert, 133 Sea View Drive, SE57-2348, PCC-08-35
Accept the revised plan per Order of Conditions that shows the existing deck on the bank to be removed. The revised plan also depicts a field change request to allow 2nd and 3rd story decks within 23-25 ft. of the top of the coastal bank.
John Scagliarini motioned to allow the field change and accept the revised plan. Approved unanimously
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
*William Mahoney for Lawrence Couter, 80 West Pond Road, SE57-1447, PCC-97-54
For septic System Upgrade in the buffer zone of Big West Pond
John Scagliarini motioned to issue the COC. Approved unanimously.
*Richard T. Austin for Tom Saliga, 7 Eagle Hill Drive, SE57-2006, PCC-04-34
No work occurred under this Order to demolish and reconstruct SFH – New Order was issued
Ref: SE57-2364.
John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
*Edward Millette, 33 Hopkins Road, SE57-1731
For foundation and septic system upgrade, buffer zone of Billington Sea
John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
*Russell and Christine Blake for Terrence Ellis, 4 Brown Bear Circle, SE57-1916, PCC-03-15
For construction of SFH outside of any wetland buffer zone.
John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
*Debra Mayhew, 42 Shore Drive, SE57-2111, PCC-05-68
For construction of additions to the SFH in the buffer zone of the top of the coastal bank.
See letter from Bracken Engineering noting additional work completed in the buffer zone.
John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
William and Nancy Stearns, SE57-2381. Gerre motioned to approve the draft orders as written. Approved unanimously.
John and Barbara Cruz, SE57-2382. No action – hearing was continued.
Phillip Cronin, SE57-2383. David Foster motioned to approve the draft orders as amended. Approved unanimously.
Strategic Design & Construction, SE57-2360. No action – hearing was continued.
CALENDAR:
November 03 – Public Hearings
November 17 – Public Hearings
November 24 – Public Hearings
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: November 17, 2008
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