The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, William Wennerberg, III, Vice chairman and commissioners Gerre Hooker, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
Absent: Christine Reardon, Christopher Brink
7:30 PM Bruce B. Orcutt, 23 Central Avenue, Parcel ID No. 124-000-003-009. A Notice of Intent for the construction of a deck, in the buffer zone and inland bank of Big Sandy Pond.
Mark Flaherty represented the applicant and explained the project. He said that Board of Appeals has given approval of the decks which did not meet setbacks. Discussion ensued over alternatives rather than more deck area. Various ideas were given to redesign. Mr. Flaherty said that the option here was to gain deck space from the dock, not necessarily to create more dock.
No public comment was made.
William Wennerberg motioned to continue to May 12, 2008 at 7:30 PM.
7:40 PM Paul J. McKenna, 127 Herring Pond Road, Parcel ID No. 056-000-001-001. A Request for Determination of Applicability for the construction of a deck, in the buffer zone of Great Herring Pond.
Mark Flaherty of FS represented the applicant and explained the deck.
Deck is 37 x 17 deep (approx) (without the 2 feet)
Discussion ensued over the inland beach. Commission wanted to keep the setback no closer than the original deck.
John Scagliarini motioned to issue a negative determination to complete reconstruction of the original deck only. No new deck may be added within 25 feet from the edge of the beach.
Motion approved unanimously.
7:50 PM James M. & Janet E. Zilinski, 75 Herring Pond Road, Parcel ID No. 056-000-017-000. A Notice of Intent to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a new single family dwelling, including utilities and amenities, driveway, and grading, in the buffer zone of Great Herring Pond and a small unnamed Wetland. A barn is also being constructed outside of the 100 ft. buffer zone.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty of FS represented the applicant and explained the project to demolish the dwelling and construct a new house
No dock is requested.
Lawn is requested up to the 25 foot buffer.
25 foot no disturb area without a new filing.
No public comment made.
Letter from DFW read into the record. No issues.
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
Continued from February 4, 2008
8:00 PM G.F.J. Realty Trust, 18 Priscilla Beach Road, Plat 44/Lot 6-555, 6-556, Lot 6-A and Lot 6-7. A Notice of Intent to remove top portion of the vertical concrete seawall and construct with new mortared stone top of wall, drop the grade of the back yard, modify existing retaining wall and install new retaining walls; demolish and remove the existing in-ground swimming pool and construct a new in-ground pool with amenities, and install yard drains, in the buffer zone and resource of a coastal bank.
Letter from
William Wennerberg motioned to continue to April 14 at 8:20 PM .
Other Business:
COMPLAINTS:
The Green Company, RDA PCC-07-41R (Rebecca’s Landing)
RDA allowed for vista pruning. Complaint received that the permit exceeded beyond the limit of approval.
Discussion ensued with the members that went onsite. Consensus was that the tree cutting was excessive, beyond dead and diseased trees. John Scagliarini said approx. 40 trees (healthy) were removed.
Paul Withington suggested that a letter be written. John also supported that work went beyond the approval. He suggested a replanting plan.
Consensus was that John Scagliarini and Paul Withington will go out and review the trees removed.
FIELD CHANGE:
Yacht Club
William Wennerberg motioned to issue field change. Approved unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS:
SE57-2335 (Peter Brennan), 36 Rocky Hill Road
Revised plan showing in-ground pool located 25 ft. from top of the coastal bank
No action. 2 feet was impacted within the 27 feet.
Approve Minutes: March 3, 17, 24, 2008
March 31, 2008 - William Wennerberg motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
March 17, 2008 - Paul Withington motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
March 24, 2008 – John Scagliarini motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
Bruce Orcutt, SE57-2340. No action taken.
James Zilinski, SE57-2337. William Wennerberg motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
CALENDAR:
April 7 – Administrative Hearing
April 14 – Public Hearing
April 21 – Holiday
April 28 – Public Hearing
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: April 14, 2008
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