The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 7, 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, and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
Christine Reardon, John Scagliarini and Christopher Brink was absent.
The Commission welcomed back Elizabeth Sullivan who was out on maternity leave with the birth of her son, Connor Patrick!
7:30 PM Carolyn M. Ghantous, 66 Old Beach Rd., Plat 48/Lot 49-28A. A Request for Determination of Applicability to construct a deck onto the existing dwelling and to convert a portion of the existing covered porch into a three season room, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
Jay McKinnon of Bracken Engineering represented the applicant.
Revised site plans were submitted showing revised 2nd floor additions.
No public comment offered.
William Wennerberg motioned to issue a negative determination. Approved unanimously.
7:40 PM MA Department of Conservation & Recreation – Noel Baratta, Water Street, Plat 20/Lot 182. A Notice of Intent for the rehabilitation of the Plymouth Rock Portico, to include resetting loose stone, masonry cleaning, re-pointing and repairs, roof replacement, treatment of internal structural steel, railing repairs, electrical work and installation of a protection system, 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.
Shaun Provencher of MA DCR represented the applicant.
All work will occur at low tide. No coffer dams on beach, no accessways created near the beach. Runoff will be controlled. Concrete pad will be fenced off by a chainlinked fence, including haybales. Cleaning will be either by abrasive or by chemical method.
All cleaning debris will be contained. Chemical treatment will be safe and contained within a dike system. Catch basins will be cleaned if necessary. All debris will be removed and 25% will be recycled.
Paul asked about the staging to be used. Pipe staging to be utilized..
March 1 – May 31 for construction period, although contractors have until June 30 to complete project.
No public comment offered.
Letter from Division Fisheries read into the record.
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
7:50 PM Timothy Jones, 73 Taylor Avenue, Plat 45C/Lot 94Z. A Notice of Intent to demolish the existing structure and to secure the lot with the construction of a 5 ft. chain-link fence, in the resource of a coastal dune of White Horse Beach. No new construction is proposed.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty and Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project. He gave history of the purchase of the lot through town auction and cannot have a dwelling placed on the lot. Mr. Flaherty stated that the beach grass can be replanted.
Public comment:
Property owner at 71A Taylor Avenue, resident since 1964 – stated that the water pipes are below the walkways.
William House, adjacent property where the walkways would be moved to. Boundary was knocked down by Town worker.
Katherine House, lives behind the lot and asked how they would access the beach.
Gerry asked for a planting plan to be submitted. (to be put in OOC)
William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Girl Scout Council of SE Mass., 190 Mast Rd., Plat 66/Lot 12. A Notice of Intent to construct a dock, stairway, shed, and widen the existing emergency pathway, in the buffer zone and resource of Gallows 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.
Dock is seasonal and will be removed and stored in a safe upland area.
Public Comment:
Meg Harding, 155 W. Long Pond and 164 W. Long Pond. 2 beaches belong with the scouts and does acknowledge the site can be accessed by some “undesirables”. Concern with trees coming down.
Richard Harding, said no dock on the north end of pond but Mr. Flaherty disagreed..
Public comment was closed.
Spec on stairway to be put into the OOC.
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William Wennerberg motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:10 PM Susan M. Ragon, 49 Manomet Avenue, Plat 48/Lot 49-A2 & 49-A3. A Notice of Intent to repair the stone revetment, including replacement of deck and stairway, as required, in the resource of a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project. Wall will be disassembled and repaired. Deck will be removed and replaced. Aluminum stairway stringers will replace the wood stairs and will rest over the stone wall for easier removal.
Gerre asked that no existing rocks on the beach be used..
Susan Ragon hearing (continued)
Trash and debris on the beach should be cleaned up.
Access will be through Churchill’s Landing (as approved) and planting will be completed at the top of the revetment.
Public comment:
Ellen Nix, 36 Manomet Ave., how many linear feet is the repair – 180 ft.
Donna Johnson, confirmed that beach replenishment will be required.
Public comment closed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:20 PM Great Island Community LLC, Scott Constantine,, portion of Open Space lots No. S-111 and S-77 off White Trellis, Plat 78D/Lot S-111 & S-77. A Notice of Intent to complete a vegetation restoration plan in the buffer zone of Great Island Pond, per condition of an Enforcement Order.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mickey Marcus of NE Environmental represented the applicant and explained the project.
Discussion ensued over the unpaid fine.
Gerre Hooker motioned to continue to February 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM (or until the fine has been paid).
Other Business:
JURISDICTIONAL OPINIONS:
2 Massasoit Avenue, add a 2 ft. cantilever extension to existing 2nd floor sun deck
William Wennerberg motioned to issue JO, not requiring a filing. Unanimous.
EMERGENCY PERMIT REQUEST:
David Gould – Environmental Manager – Taylor Avenue – repair and extend broken drainage pipe on White Horse Beach.
Paul Withington motioned to issue the Emergency Permit. Approved unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
Steven Kahian, SE57-2052. William Wennerberg motioned to issue the COC. Unanimous.
EXTENSION PERMIT:
Anthony Pellegrino, SE57-1820. William Wennerberg motioned to issue one-year extension permit. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
Dawn Dow, SE57-2311. William Wennerberg motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
SP Realty Investment Co, SE57-2191. William Wennerberg motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
SP Realty Investment Co., SE57-2247. William Wennerberg motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
The meeting calendar was reviewed.
January 14 – Public Mtg – Fire Safety Workshop.
January 28 – Public Hearings
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved on: February 11, 2008
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