The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, and commissioners Christopher Brink, Gerre Hooker, Christine Reardon, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
William Wennerberg was absent
Continued from November 5, 2007 TO BE CONTINUED TO 2/11/08 @ 7:50 P.M.
7:25 PM William Harrington, 85 Ellisville Road, Plat 53/Lot 27-71. A Notice of Intent for the construction of a stone revetment on an eroding coastal bank, including reconstruction of a single family dwelling and carriage house, including utilities and amenities, in the buffer zone of the top of the coastal bank.
Letter from the applicant’s representative, Carlos Quintal, was read into the record requesting one final continuance.
Paul Withington motioned to continue to 2-11-08 at 7:50 PM. Approved unanimously.
7:30 PM Alberto & Rita Goncalves, 963 Long Pond Rd., Plat 60/Lot 43E. A Request for Determination of Applicability to enlarge the existing deck in the buffer zone of Little Herring Pond.
No representation was present. Ms. Sullivan explained the project.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. Approved unanimously.
7:40 PM Town of Plymouth, David Gould, 3 Newfield Street, Plat 18/Lot 16A. A Notice of Intent for general repairs and maintenance to Holmes Dam., including masonry repair, soil erosion control, vegetation maintenance, and stabilization of the area, within the resource and buffer zone of Town Brook.
David Gould, Environmental Manager for the Town explained the project for the repairs to Holmes Dam. This is routine maintenance. Spillway work will not be done at this time. Repair cracks, backfill old fish way, stabilize with sod and soil, remove trees and brush, remove debris, install bollard, install fence.
Public Comment:
Letters read into the record: Letter from DCR stated their support and a letter from Division Marine Fisheries supported the project with a condition that there be no interference with alewife run.
Bruce Howard, 735 Long Pond Road, asked what steps would be required to decommission the dam.
Public comment ended.
Discussion ensued over the tree removal and Mr. Gould said they tree definitely needed to be removed.
John Scagliarini motioned to approve the project, with conditions. Approved unanimously.
7:50 PM Edward & Charlotte Russell, 725 Long Pond Rd., Plat 69/Lot 63. A Notice of Intent for the construction of a block retaining wall for erosion control, in the buffer zone of the inland bank of Long Pond .
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Russell Stefani of Flaherty and Stefani, represented the applicant and explained the project. All work will be done by hand.
No public comment was made.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Walter J. Chiplock Estate, 89 Sea View Drive, Plat 49/Lot 3-138. A Request for Determination of Applicability to abandon the existing cesspool and construct a new Title V septic system including replacement of the driveway and walkway, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker of Land Management Systems, Inc. (LMSI) represented the applicant and explained the project to upgrade to a 2-bedroom chamber system. No increase in flow. Driveway and walkway will replace in kind, but new owner has indicated he will use gravel driveway.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. Approved unanimously.
CONTINUANCE Has Been Requested
8:10 PM Tim Moll, Brewer Plymouth Marine, 14 Union Street, Plat 20/Lot 183A-Z. 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.
A letter from J. Randolph Parker of LMSI requesting a continuance was read into the record.
Mr. Withington motioned to agree to the continuance to March 11 2008. Approved unanimously.
8:20 PM Richard Dineen, 49 Mayflower Drive, Plat 50/Lot 2-648, 2-649, 2-615, 2-616, 2-617 and a portion of Mayflower Drive. A Notice of Intent for the post-facto construction of coastal stairs on the resource of a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project.
Christopher Brink motioned to approve with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:30 PM David P. Wilson, 28 Cornish Field Road, Plat 69/Lot 39-Z. A Notice of Intent to construct an addition and deck with stairway on the existing single family home. The project also includes the re-vegetation along the inland bank and buffer zone as part of a mitigation plan through a violation notice and Positive Determination issued by the Conservation Commission. Work is within the buffer zone and Bordering Vegetated Wetland of Long Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Brad Holmes of Environmental Restoration represented the applicant and explained the project. He gave some past history of the violation of the vegetation removal. Brad also described the topography of the site, inland beach, inland bank, BVW. Approximately 240 linear ft. of plantings was proposed..
John Scagliarini was supportive of the planting plan. Gerre Hooker would like to see more planting and the sweet pepperbush was increased for 6 plants to 12 plants
Proposed plantings are all native.
MESA filing is outstanding.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project subject to conditions. Approved unanimously.
Other Business:
ACTION ITEMS:
Minutes of July 11, 2005. John Scagliarini motioned to accept the minutes. Paul Withington abstained. Approved unanimously.
Accept revised plan for John Nelson, SE57-2195 (per condition of Order)
Paul Withington motioned to accept the plan revised 1-14-08. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
Richard Dineen, SE57-Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
David Wilson, SE57-2321. Christine motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
Town of Plymouth-DPW, SE57- Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved
Edward and Charlotte Russell, SE57-2316. Christopher Brink motioned to approve as written. Approved unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
Partial COC, SE57-1331 LeBlanc Homes for home construction at 44 Freeman Drive (NO WETLAND ISSUES ON THIS SITE)
Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
Charles Capone, SE57-1851. Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
Plimoth Plantation, SE57-2129. John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
Michael Goodman, SE57-2067 (Partial COC for 30 Bog View Road only). Paul Withington motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
Richard Dineen, SE57-1689. Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
The calendar was reviewed: January 29, February 4, 11 and 25.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved on: February 11, 2008
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