TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
February 9, 2009
The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 9, 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, David Foster, Brooke Monroe and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
John Scagliarini was absent.
7:30 PM Sam Budoff, 44 Fuller Farm Road, Parcel ID No. 088-000-019-001 (formerly Lot 19). A Request for Determination of Applicability to upgrade the existing cesspool to a Title V septic system including related site work, in the buffer zone of an inland bank of Great South Pond.
Steve Kotowski of Webby Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project for the septic upgrade. Steve explained that the 2 lots (19-1 and 19-2) were shown on the plan but the septic on Lot 19-2 was outside of the buffer zone.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. The motion was approved unanimously.
7:35 PM Independence Square Condominium Association, 39 Industrial Park Road, Parcel ID No. 102-022-038A-000A. A Request for Determination of Applicability to extend the existing paved commercial parking area including grading, construct retaining walls, vegetation removal, landscaping, and incorporate storm water management. A portion of the work is located within the buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
Brad Holmes of Environmental Consulting and Restoration represented the applicant and explained the project. He noted the reason for filing the RDA form was that the limit of work is shown outside of the 50 ft. buffer zone.
Christopher Brink asked how the water would drain off of the lot and Brad explained the water would run to the existing detention basin which was designed large enough to handle the additional flow.
Dave Foster asked about the material of the retaining wall and Steve Kotowski said the existing wall was constructed of block wall and the new would also be block. Height of the wall is 9 ft. max.
Liz asked for a clarification of how the project met the stormwater regs. Paul asked how the Operation & Maintenance Plan could be followed in perpetuity and Mr. Holmes believed that Town agencies would have rights to request cleanout of the basin.
Public Comment:
George Taylor of 5 Industrial Park Road concern with flooding that already occurred in the area. He believes the project already flows onto his bog. Concern that currently there is no berm is in place to direct water flow.
Independence Square Condominium Association (Continued)
Public Comment:
An email from Lenore White of Wetland Strategies was read into the record. It was noted that Lenore’s review of the project was based on the original plans and not of the revised plans that were changed to meet Stormwater requirements.
Public Comment was closed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. The motion was approved unanimously.
7:45 PM Kevin Wilkinson, et ux, 20 Bayberry Road, Parcel ID No. 050-004-015-000. A Request for Determination of Applicability to demolish the existing shed, construct a new garage including stabilization with loam and seed in the buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
J. Randolph Parker of LMSI represented the applicant and explained the project. Noted the project was approved through the ZBA process. A sand and gravel driveway is proposed.
Public Comment: None
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative DOA. The motion was approved unanimously.
7:55 PM Altman Realty Trust, Hersch C. Altman Trustee, 123 Herring Pond Road, Parcel ID No. 056-000-002-002. A Request for Determination of Applicability to construct a new septic system in the buffer zone of an inland bank and flood plain to Great Herring Pond.
Mark Flaherty represented the applicant and explained the project.
He noted that the Board of Health had issued a variance due to the 51 ft. proximity of septic tank to the well.
Public Comment:
Richard Malinosky, abutter, questioned why the BOH was not requiring the septic system to be moved further away from the tank, as he was forced to do when his septic was upgraded 2 years ago. He would need to seed reasons from the BOH on his questions.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. The motion was approved unanimously.
8:05 PM David M. Crawley, 208 ½ Sandwich Street, Parcel ID No. 024-000-008-000. A Notice of Intent to demolish the existing dwelling and garage and construct new single family dwelling and garage, including amenities and utilities, in the buffer zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
David Crawley Jr. represented the applicant and explained the project. All utilities are provided by the Town. The new house will be built with the required set backs of 10-10-20.
Discussion over how the wetland line was delineated. Brooke Monroe would like to go onsite to confirm and suggested the hearing he continued in order to complete this. She noted that she could walk the site with John Farren, who flagged the wetland.
Gerre Hooker motioned to continue the hearing to March 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Motion approved unanimously.
Other Business:
Chairman Evelyn Strawn would like to the Commission to once again commence discussion on bylaw and regulation changes during regularly scheduled Administrative meetings held the first Monday of each month.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
William Harrington, SE57-1680, 1500 State Road (no work commenced under this Order). Gerre Hooker motioned to issue COC. Motion approved unanimously.
JAS Realty, SE57-2170, 25 Milford Street. Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Motion approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
David M. Crawley, SE57-2407 – no action taken as the hearing was continued to March 9, 2009
MISCELLANEOUS:
Minutes of January 26, 2009. David Foster motioned to approve the minutes of January 26, 2009.
Motion approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: February 23, 2009
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