TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
January 12, 2009
The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, Gerre Hooker, Vice-Chairman and Commissioners Christopher Brink, Brooke Monroe. John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
David Foster was absent.
7:30 PM Susan Thomson, 40 Harmony Lane, 124-000-009-002. A Notice of Intent to replace the existing railroad tie retaining wall with a new block wall and to replace the existing wooden patio with a poured cobble stone mix. All work is within the inland beach of Big Sandy Pond and within the buffer zone of an Isolated Vegetated Wetland.
Susan Thomson was present and explained her project.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Motion approved unanimously.
7:40 PM Thomas Cherry, 8 Shore Drive, 050-001-004-000Z. A Notice of Intent to construct a 36’ x 16’ deck to the existing dwelling, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
Tom Cherry was present and explained his project to build a deck. There was discussion that the 25 ft. setback would not be met.
Gerre Hooker motioned to deny the project. Motion approved unanimously.
750 PM John M. Allen, et al, 78 Arrowhead Road, Parcel ID No. 120-035A-034-000. A Request for Determination of Applicability to construct a new Title V septic system, including grading, loam and seed to stabilize, in the buffer zone of White Island Pond.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the septic upgrade.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. Motion approved unanimously.
7:55 PM John R. & Beth K. Gidman, 51 Manomet Avenue, Parcel ID Nos. 048-049-000A-001; 048-049-000B-000. A Notice of Intent to repair an existing revetment, within the resource of a coastal bank.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project to repair this seawall. Severe slump in the wall.
OOC condition for a preconstruction meeting with abutters and contractors
Public Comment
John Sougard, 456 Taunton St. of Wrentham as the property manager for abutter Susan Ragon supported the project and the pre-construction meeting.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions.
Motion approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Churchill’s Landing Association, Inc. Off Old Beach Road, Parcel ID No.048-049-000B-000. A Notice of Intent for a coastal erosion protection plan to include: installation of drainage, plantings and stabilization, in the resource of a coastal bank and coastal beach.
8:00 PM Holbrook Realty Trust, Peter R. Holbroook, Sr., Trustee, 67 Old Beach Road, Parcel ID Nos. 048-049-007-000; 048-049-000B-000. A Notice of Intent to extend a stone revetment across Churchill’s Landing access including the construction of a ramp within the resource of a coastal beach and coastal bank. Plan also includes stabilization with drainage and plantings, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project The new wall will be completed in front of Holbrook property where erosion is occurring and the wall will continue across the Landing property. Equipment will continue to be able to access the beach.
Stone trench will control the water runoff down the ramp. The stone will need to be maintained.
John Scagliarini had concerns with the construction of the stone across the access and the fear for more erosion.
Public Comment:
Ellen Nix, president of Churchills Landing asked about a guarantee for the wall construction.
1st Motion: Churchills Landing Association:
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Motion approved unanimously.
2nd Motion: Holbrook Realty Trust:
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Motion approved unanimously.
Other Business:
7 pm – Lee Hartmann, Director of Planning & Development spoke about Article 15 (Spring 09-Annual Town Meeting). Article will ask for the transfer of land (held under BOS) to the Conservation Commission.
PARCEL ID: Rocky Pond Road - 092-000-005-000.
Transfer of this land is part of a final agreement in conjunction with the Brigg’s property and the State’s Challenge Grant.
Paul Withington motioned to accept the parcel at Rocky Pond Road, Parcel ID 092-000-005-000. Motion approved unanimously.
The Environmental Department submitted a Long Beach Research Permit, submitted from Sarah Luecke.
Commission unanimously supported the project and asked for a report at the end of the season.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
William Taylor, 131 Sea View Drive, SE57-2272
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
Susan Thomson, SE57-2406. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as written. Approved unanimously.
Thomas Cherry, SE57-2404. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as drafted. Approved unanimously.
John & Beth Gidman, SE57-2402. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
Churchill’s Landing, SE57-2403. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
Holbrook Realty, SE57-2401. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Minutes Approved on: February 23, 2009
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