TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
November 17, 2008
The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 17, 2008 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, John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
7:30 P.M. Public Hearing Begin
7:30 PM Whips Farm Trust, Doten Rd. and Old Sandwich Rd., Parcel ID Nos. 042-000-052-000; 042-000-052A-000; 042-000-055A-000; 080-000-001A-000. A Request for Determination of Applicability to confirm agricultural exemptions for continued maintenance work on land in agricultural use, including: management of field edges and cleaning and clearing of water management systems. A complete Project Description narrative is available in the Conservation office.
Brad Holmes of Environmental Consulting & Restoration, LLC represented the applicant and explained the project to maintain the agricultural fields off Clifford Road. Fields have been maintained for a very long time. A 25-foot setback from Howland Pond will be maintained. The streams are within land in protection and will be cleared.
Elizabeth Sullivan confirmed the exemptions as conditioned in the regulations. Work will be completed in the wintertime.
No public comment.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a Negative Determination, with the conditions. Approved unanimously.
7:40 PM John & Denise Kedian, 197 Roxy Cahoon Rd., Parcel ID No. 057-000-060A-020. A Request for Determination of Applicability to complete the construction of a single family dwelling, including installation of the septic system; construct a retaining wall and site stabilization with grading, loam and seed, in the buffer zone of Great Herring Pond.
Bill Snow, PE represented the applicants. Brief history of the site
and the prior project that was approved by the Commission. Old septic tank will be removed from the ground.
Outside comments;
James Johnson, 199 Roxy Cahoon Road, supported the project going forward questioned if the project would have negative affect on his property.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. Approved unanimously.
7:45 PM Judith M. & Jason Beland, 263 Taylor Avenue, Parcel ID No. 045A-000-101-000. A Request for Determination of Applicability to upgrade a septic system, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank of White Horse Beach.
Russell Stefani of Flaherty & Stefani represented the applicant and described the project.
Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a negative determination. Approved unanimously.
8::00 PM Patricia O’Neill, Gurnet Point, Parcel ID No. 132-000G-274A-001. A Notice of Intent to construct a 2-story addition to the existing dwelling, in the buffer zone of the top of a coastal bank.
Russell Stefani of Flaherty & Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project for the 2-story addition. Project is almost outside of the buffer zone.
David Foster motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:10 PM Douglas Clapp & Jana Morra, 253 Manomet Avenue, Parcel ID No. 046-000-020C-001. A Notice of Intent to construct a stone revetment including stabilization with Turf Reinforcement Mats in the resource of the coastal bank. Project also includes removal and replacement of the existing stairway on the bank.
Large rock will be used in the wall construction and many of the loose stones will also be used.
Clay layers on the bank,
Stairs will be rebuilt. No grade changes on the upper bank area.
Gerre Hooker asked if the fiber rolls could be used for the entire project. She asked for the bottom part of the stairway to be removable.
Discussion ensued over the use of soft measures for the property.
No mortar will be used.
Beach grass will be used primarily to plant the bank, high bush blueberry might be used.
Plans should be revised to show access over the bank.
Limit of work is 40 ft. from the top of the bank.
Pneumatic hammer will be used to break apart the rock.
Turf mats will be used.
Public Comment:
Candace Anderson Mitchell, 51 Stagepoint Road.
Walter Reid, soninlaw to Mrs. Anderson. Concern with erosion to be concentrated on their property and wants a solution that serves all of the property.
Does not believe the high water mark is accurate on the plan.
Life expectancy of the fiber rolls could be 6-7 years
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Al Lareau, 260 Manomet Ave. supported the project for Mr. Bisson.
Barbara Schneider, 227 Manomet Ave, supported the project.
Paul motioned to approve with conditions. Approved unanimously.
Opposed: Gerre and John opposed.
Approved by a majority.
8:20 PM James Bisson, 261 Manomet Avenue, Parcel Id No. 046-000-039B-001. A Notice of Intent to construct a stone revetment including stabilization with Turf Reinforcement Mats in the resource of the coastal bank. Project also includes re-construction of coastal stairs and removal of the existing deck located on the coastal bank and relocation/construction of the deck into the buffer zone of the top of the coastal bank
Neighbor has not given permission to build the wall over the property line and thus the wall is now ending 25 ft. back from the line and fiber rolls will be used to the property line. Granite steps will replace the wood steps.
Paul Withington motioned to approve the project with conditions,
Opposed John and Gerre.
The motion was approved by a majority.
Other Business:
ACTION ITEMS:
Ratify Emergency Certificate issued to DPW – Sandwich Street, for removal of weir boards within Wellingsley Brook.
Gerre Hooker motioned to ratify the EC issued on 11-13-08. Approved unanimously.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING:
November 3, 2008 John Scagliarini motioned to approve as presented. Unanimous.
October 20, 2008. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as presented. Unanimous.
June 30, 2008. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as presented. Unanimous.
EXTENSION PERMITS:
John Tedeschi Construction, SE57-2056
Christopher Brink motioned to issue the 3-year extension. Approved unanimously.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
Cordage Development, SE57-1745 (reissue). Christopher Brink motioned to reissue the COC. Unanimous.
Scott Frederickson & Craig Richards, SE57-2281 John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Unanimous.
Magnum Development, SE57-2257. Christopher Brink motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
Magnum Development, SE57-2258. John Scagliarini motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
John Nelson, SE57-2195. Staff explained the project. No action taken until drainage issue is resolved.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
Patricia O’Neill, SE57-2391. Gerre motioned to approve as written. Unanimous.
Douglas Clapp, SE57-2389. Paul motioned to approve as amended. Unanimous.
James Bisson, SE57-2388. Christopher Brink motioned to approve as amended. Unanimous.
CALENDAR:
November 24 – Public Hearings
December 8 – Public Hearings
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: March 16, 2009
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