The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 25, 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 and John Scagliarini. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
Commissioners Brooke Monroe and Paul Withington were absent.
7:30 PM Dennis & Elizabeth Dewitt, 184 Drew Road, Parcel ID No. 088-000-009B-000. A Notice of Intent to construct an extension to the existing porch, in the buffer zone of Great South Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Dennis and Elizabeth Dewitt were present and explained the project. Discussion ensued over the type of foundation. Mr. Dewitt said it was still unclear and subject to the Building Dept’s approval. Sonotube footings or a slab may be allowed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project for an open porch, with a condition that the final foundation plan be submitted to the Conservation file. Motion approved unanimously.
7:40 PM White Cliffs Country Club, One East Cliff Drive, Parcel ID No. 054-009-064B-000. A Notice of Intent as follow-up for the Emergency repairs of the coastal bank that included the Vegetated Reinforced Soil System (VRSS).
Bryan Jones of Ocean and Coastal Consultants represented the applicant and explained the post-facto filing. He gave some brief history of the emergency approval issued in April 08. He noted that the entire work was completed including the stabilization of the Reinforced Soil System with plantings. Gerre Hooker asked if the irrigation lines were rerouted (to prevent future blowout of the bank if the water lines failed). Bryan Jones confirmed that the lines had been moved.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the post-facto filing, with the additional plantings requested on the southern end of the lot line. The motion was approved unanimously.
7:50 PM Mark W. Taylor, et ux, 18 Gardner Drive, Parcel ID No. 059-000-032-003Z. A Notice of Intent for post-facto work and for new proposed work including tree removal, replacement of vegetation, fill, grade and stabilize the inland bank, maintenance of a sandy beach and general landscaping in the buffer zone and the post-facto approval of a seasonal dock constructed within the resource of Island Pond.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project. Mr. Parker noted that the filing was due to a Violation Notice issued for work that Mr. Taylor commenced on the inland bank without Conservation permits. Trees were removed, cinder block steps were added, seasonal dock to be permitted. The void in the eroding bank would be filled with rock, sand and soil. Excavator will be used to move the stone down the bank. A Pitch Pine tree will also be removed.
Type of footings for the dock was discussed.
Public Comment:
Abutter Paul Sobeleski, spoke about the erosion on his bank at the property line and blamed its cause on Mr. Taylor’s work and the tree that had been cut. He asked the Commission to require Mr. Taylor to construct a rock jetty in the pond to control the force of the wind/water against the bank. The consensus of the Commission was that would not be a condition of the approval for this project.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. The motion was approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Gail Molari, 5 Barnes Lanes, Parcel ID No. 023-000-063-000. A Notice of Intent for the chemical treatment of invasive vegetation and to re-vegetate with non-invasive plants, within the resource of the coastal bank. Brad Holmes represented the applicant and explained the project. Brad explained that primarily Japanese Knotweed and some other invasive plants would be removed. Chemical stem injection is the most effective method for the knotweed
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions, including posting the area for treatment notification. The motion was approved unanimously.
8:10 PM Niel King, 133 Bettencourt Rd., Parcel ID No. 096-000-063-021. A Notice of Intent to remove an existing retaining wall and construct a new retaining wall, in the buffer zone of the top of an inland bank of Kings Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Steve Kotowski of Webby Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project to replace the wall. Redi-rock wall will replace the old wall in the same footprint. Most of the work to be done by hand. Equipment (small bobcat) might be needed for the footings. Minimal fill may be added. Landscaping will be added to the terrace.
A letter from Division of Fish and Wildlife was read into the record – stating this project should have no impact.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. The motion was approved unanimously.
8:20 PM Thomas & Nancy Rooke, 162 Warren Avenue, Parcel ID No. 041-000-029-002. A Request for a Determination of Applicability for the construction of an addition with roof-top deck, including foundation, over a portion of the existing deck in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
Ethan Kusmin represented the applicant and explained the addition project.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. The motion was approved unanimously.
Other Business:
ACTION ITEMS:
Evelyn to give update on Open Space Committee and potential funding for brochures. Evelyn Strawn presented open space brochures from surrounding towns.
Staff noted that it was something that was being discussed but funding was a concern.
No further action was taken.
Letter from Richard Austin, SE57-2364, 7 Eagle Hill Drive
Letters read into the record from Mr. Austin and from Falmouth Engineering regarding a condition that was imposed in his Order for the ongoing maintenance of the neighbor’s wall. Discussion ensued how the condition was drafted and Mr. Austin outlined in his letter the statement made by Falmouth Engineering only implied that the neighbor’s wall would be maintained throughout his construction but not meant to imply perpetuity in the maintenance of the wall. A letter from Falmouth Engineering contained suggested replacement language for the condition.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a corrected Order with the language as outlined by Falmouth Engineering. The motion was approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
*Kevin Donovan, SE57-2373. John Scagliarini motioned to approve as written. Gerre Hooker abstained. Approved by a majority.
*Dennis & Elizabeth Dewitt, SE57-2374. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
*White Cliffs Country Club, SE57-2378. John Scagliarini motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
*Mark W. Taylor,et ux, SE57-2371. Christopher Brink motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
*Gail Molar, SE57-2379. John Scagliarini motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
*Niel King, SE57-2377. John Scagliarini motioned to approve as written. Approved unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
*JD Cordage, LLC, SE57-1705. Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
*Drew Dyer, SE57-2060. John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
*Judith Beeten, SE57-1718. No action at this time. Approved unanimously.
*Raymond Snow, SE57-1357 (partial for 31 Placid Bay Drive only). Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: September 22, 2008
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