The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, Gerre Hooker, acting Vice chairman and commissioners David Foster, Brooke Monroe, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
Christopher Brink was absent.
7:30 PM Richard J. Ring, 71 Priscilla Beach Rd. Plat 45A/Lot(s) 111A-1, 111B, 111C-1 and Plat 44/Lot 6-30M. A Request for Determination of Applicability to upgrade a septic system, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker represented the applicant and explained the project for the septic upgrade located approx. 95 feet from the top of the coastal bank.
Public Comment:
Neighbor Albert Smith supported the project.
John Scagliarini motioned to issue a negative determination. Approved unanimously.
7:40 PM Burton Doo, 73 Sanderson Drive, Parcel ID No. 054-000-010A-048. A Notice of Intent for the post-facto and ongoing repairs to the existing stone revetment, in the resource of a coastal bank.
Public Comment:
Anthony Shepard of 81 Sanderson Drive – concern with future repairs on the dune and on the access ramp.
Pam Palmer, 38 Sharps Drive, asked about the term of the permit – stated it was a 3-year permit.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the post facto repairs. Approved unanimously.
7:50 PM William Silver, 25 & 31 Sea View Drive, Parcel ID No. 049-004-471-000Z. A Notice of Intent to repair the coastal stone revetment as needed including stabilization of the bank with added fill and plantings; raise the dwelling to construct a new foundation; construct a 1st floor addition and add a new second floor addition; upgrade the septic system; stabilize all lawn areas. Works occurs within the resource and in the buffer zone of a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant. William Silver was also present.
The fill portion of the project is completed but seeding and planting was still to be done.
Planting plan will include Rugosa Rose, beach grass, and Otis rye
Public Comment:
Theresa Dickenson and her son Ken of Seaview Drive – had concern with the stabilization of the bluff to accommodate the house reconstruction.
Mr. Parker suggested a condition in the Order requiring stabilization of the bluff prior to dwelling reconstruction
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project subject to conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Janice M. & William L. Dibble, 145C Taylor Avenue, Parcel ID No. 045C-000-063-000. A Notice of Intent to raise the existing dwelling onto a piling foundation; construct a 2nd story addition and upgrade the septic system, in the resource of a coastal dune of White Horse Beach.
Russell Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project
The contractor, Bob Crosby was also available for questions.
It was noted that footings would be 2 ft. above the base-flood elevation.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:10 PM Richard Austin, 7 Eagle Hill Drive, Parcel ID No. 056-000-001-007A. A Notice of Intent to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a new single family dwelling, including utilities and amenities, in the buffer zone of Great Herring Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Jack Vacaro of Falmouth Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project.
The resources were identified, several pitch pines to be removed, roof runoff directed to be directed to drywells.
It was stated that the dock permitting is not part of this hearing
Public Comment:
Elizabeth Sherman, 9 Eagle Hill Drive, concern with removing the old wall which is connected to her dwelling foundation. .
Judith Northrup 4 Eagle Hill Drive, concern with re-grading of the lot.
Paul Withington motioned continue to August 11, 2008 at 8 pm to receive additional information, ie. Mark the 100 buffer zone on the plan, review the alternatives to pavement, Zoning approval.
The applicant accepted the continuance and the motion was approved unanimously.
8:20 PM David Weeks, 91 Shallow Pond Lane, Parcel ID No, 073-000-007-178A. A Notice of Intent to construct a retaining wall in order to control the ongoing erosion, in the buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetland of a cranberry bog.
Rick Churchill, PE represented the applicant and explained the project.
Stated that currently the fence needs to be re-aligned several times a year for retaining purposes
Discussion ensued over the relocation of the wall, back away from the slope.
Paul Withington motioned to continue to August 11, 2008 at 8:15 PM. Approved unanimously.
Other Business
Committee Updates:
CPC - Gerre Hooker motioned to appoint Paul Withington for a one year term. It was approved
unanimously.
Open Space Committee – no action taken.
MISCELLANEOUS:
*Staff to give update on property line issues at Center Hill Preserve, Center Hill Road (Joslin). Liz Sullivan discussed the results of a recent survey that identified a portion of the Trask-Millman yard to now being owned by the Town. The property owner would be petitioning the Town through an Article at the next town meeting to change a lot line within the Preserve site that would allow the family to continue to use (as they have always done) a small portion of the already disturbed yard area. In concept, the Commission unanimously supported this.
*Letter from Nature Conservancy re: tree work to be done at Hoyts Pond. Paul Withington motioned to issue JO with no filing required. Approved unanimously.
John Scagliarini volunteered the services of Scagtree..
*Plymouth Beach Activity Permit for John Van de Graaff- Requested through Environmental Management. PCC supported and asked for a copy of the report to be forwarded to the Commission.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
*Burton Doo, SE57-2365. John Scagliarini motioned to approve as written. Approved unanimously.
*William Silver, SE57-2367. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
*Janice & William Dibble, SE57-2366. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
Richard Austin, SE57-2364 – No action taken – hearing was continued.
FIELD CHANGE:
*Gerard Kineen, SE57-2322. John Scagliarini motion to accept the changes to the stone revetment as minor and allow the field change, no additional filing required. The sketch plan submitted by the contractor was approved. The motion was approved unanimously.
*Jeffrey Gould, SE57-2115. Minor changes to the septic plan submitted. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as a field change. Approved unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
Burton Doo, SE57-2011. Gerre Hooker motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
EXTENSION PERMITS
Christopher Healy, SE57-2101. John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: September 22, 2008
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