The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, William Wennerberg, III, Vice chairman and commissioners Christopher Brink, Gerre Hooker, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
Absent: Christine Reardon
Continued from January 28, 2008
7:30 PM Tim Moll, Brewer Plymouth Marine, 14 Union Street, Parcel ID No. 020-000-183A-000Z. A Notice of Intent to repair a stone bulkhead, replace a steel bulkhead, install power washing collection pad and construct a fork lift boat launching ramp, in the buffer zone and within the coastal resource of Plymouth Harbor.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
J. Randolph Parker, of Land Management Systems, Inc., Karl Anderson, Structural Engineer; Brad Holmes, Environmental Consulting and Restoration, and David Johnson of Brewer Marine.
Mr. Parker explained the project. Rocks have fallen out of the stone bank and the Division Marine Fisheries (DMF) has asked for the fallen rocks to be removed from the inter-tidal area. Mr. Parker said that no MEPA permits should be required. The EPA has required the power washing facility improvements for the control of water runoff.
Mr. Parker noted the letter received from DMF and made note of the pertinent comments into the record. He submitted into the record a copy of his emailed reply.
David Johnson showed photos of sample power wash and pad area from an operation in Marion.
Brad Holmes, the environmental representative on the project, noted various siltation controls to be part of the Order, such as silt curtains, floating booms with weighted sheeting. Mr. Holmes expected no significant silt issues in the project.
Mr. Parker confirmed all work would occur on the upland and a 401 Water Quality Certificate is not required.
Staff asked for the removal of the rubber tires and David Johnson confirmed that the Marina had planned to remove them. Staff further noted that this would be a condition in the Order.
No public comment was made.
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. The Motion was approved unanimously.
7:40 PM Randy J. & Nadine Speers, 28 Oliver Neck Road, Parcel ID No. 120-000-033-010. A Request for Determination of Applicability to upgrade the existing cesspool to a new Title V septic system, and to construct a second story addition and attached garage to the existing single family home, in the buffer zone of White Island Pond.
Stephen Lake of Bennett Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project.
A revised plan was submitted showing new edge of resource which is the limit of the inland beach.
No public comment made.
William Wennerberg motioned to issue a negative determination. The Motion was approved unanimously.
7:50 PM Cassie Ann Gosselin, Central Avenue, Saquish Beach, Parcel ID No. 132-000B-200-000Z. A Request for Determination of Applicability to construct a 10 x 20 ft. deck addition to convert to an enclosed sun room, in the resource of a coastal dune.
Cassie Gosselin was present and represented her project.
No public comment was made.
William Wennerberg motioned to issue a negative determination. The Motion was approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Arnold Gerson, Camp Bournedale, Inc., 110 Valley Road, Parcel ID No. 056-000-078-000. A Notice of Intent to construct a new deck onto the existing main dining hall in the buffer zone of Great Herring Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Staff explained the project.
No public comment was made.
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. The Motion was approved unanimously.
8:10 PM John J. & Patricia M. Duggan, Massasoit Avenue, Parcel ID No. 049-001-004-000. A Notice of Intent to construct a new 2-story single family dwelling including driveway, grading, utilities and amenities, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
Russell Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project. Vacant lot. No work proposed within 27 feet of the top of the bank.
Discussion ensued over the proximity to the top of the bank. PCC would like to see the dwelling brought back to 35 feet.
Public Comment:
None made.
Gerre Hooker supported 35 feet back.
Mark asked for a compromise of the 10 feet to perhaps 5 feet for less fill and retaining walls.
John Scagliarini motioned to approve with conditions, being no work within 35 feet to the top of the bank. Motioned approved unanimously.
8:20 PM Charles J. Capone & Erin E. Burns, 178 Drew Road, Parcel ID No. 088-000-010A-000. 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 South Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty and Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project. Chuck Capone was also present.
Work is 45 feet to the top of the inland bank (which is the high water mark). The plan was revised to show the inland beach that was not exposed at the time of the original plan, although the revised plan was not shown.
Public Comment:
Yoko Lebekas asked about the driveway location and the headlights. Mr. Capone said the old driveway will not be used and the headlight problem will not be an issue.
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. Motioned was approved unanimously.
8:30 PM Kerry M. McDonough, 180 Black Cat Road, Parcel ID No. 098-000-077C-000. 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 Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Inland Bank of Billington Sea.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty and Russell Stefani of Flaherty and Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project.
No dock is recognized under this filing. A new filing for the dock.
John Scagliarini motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
Other Business:
ACTION ITEMS:
7:00 PM Edward Karklin, 71 Manomet Ave.
Placement of fill and boulders at the top of the coastal bank.
Discussion issued
John Scagliarini motioned to issue fines, (which are the doubled filing fee).
Sign OOC for Cordage Park, SE57-2324 (this Order was approved on 2/2/5/08 but was not signed)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Minutes of February 25, 2008
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the Minutes of February. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
Brewer Plymouth Marine, SE57-2317. William Wennerberg motioned to issue as amended. Unanimous.
John & Patricia Duggan, SE57-2330. William Wennerberg motioned to issue as amended. Unanimous.
Kerry McDonough, SE57-2333. William Wennerberg motioned to issue as amended. Unanimous.
Arnold Gerson, SE57-2334. William Wennerberg motioned to issue as written. Unanimous.
Charles Capone, SE57-2332. William Wennerberg motioned to issue as amended. Unanimous.
The monthly calendar was reviewed:
March 10 - Public Hearing
March 17 - Administrative Meeting
March 24 – Public Hearing
March 31 – Public Hearing
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: March 31, 2008
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