TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
July 13, 2010
The Plymouth Conservation Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, 2010 at the Plymouth Town Hall, 11 Lincoln Street, Plymouth, MA 02360. Present were Evelyn Strawn, Chairperson, Gerre Hooker, Vice-Chairman and Commissioners James Aimone, Brooke Monroe. John Scagliarini and Paul Withington. The Conservation Planner, Elizabeth Sullivan and the secretary, Michelle Turner, were also present.
7:30 PM James Solari, 56 Arrowhead Road, Parcel ID No. 120-035A-005-000. A Notice of Intent to construct a free-standing detached garage and an addition with deck to the existing single family dwelling, with associated grading and landscaping, in the buffer zone of Isolated Land Subject to Flooding and White Island Pond.
Al Vautrinot of Vautrinot Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project. Work is approx. 40 feet to the resource. Garage is 24 x 24 ft.
No public comment made
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve with conditions. Approved unanimously.
7:40 PM SP Realty Investment Co. / Larry LeBlanc, Little Herring Pond Road, Parcel ID No. 122-010P-1022B-000. A Notice of Intent to construct a new single family dwelling with amenities including utilities, driveway and stormwater improvements.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
7:50 PM ADM Cranberry Company, LLC, Fawn Pond, Parcel ID No. 117-000-004A-000. A Notice of Intent to reconstruct 7.9 acres of cranberry bogs and expand existing acreage and construct a tailwater recovery pond within an area of existing bog.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Bill Madden of GAF Engineering represented the applicant and explained the project to square off the bogs. New tailwater pond will be taken out of existing bog area. Some areas will be abandoned because of the 401 water quality permit.
Mr. Madden said that an NHESP letter has been sent but he will forward to us.
No part of the project is for earth removal.
One abutter came in late, missed the presentation and asked what was proposed. No other comment.
Public comment closed.
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve with conditions. Approved unanimously.
8:00 PM Paul Ricci, 17 Sheridan Drive, Parcel ID No. 096-000-001-021. A Notice of Intent for the post-facto demolition of the existing retaining wall and construction of a new retaining wall in different location; post-facto demolition of the existing deck; construct new deck, revegetate disturbed areas, in the buffer zone of an inland bank and bordering vegetated wetland of Micajah’s Pond.
This project is also subject to review by Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program and MESA.
Mark Flaherty of Flaherty & Stefani represented the applicant and explained the project. Contractor also explained the work they started in fall of 2009
Public Comment:
Aaron Greenwald, 19 Sheridan Drive supported the project.
Elaine Callahan, 10 Goldfinch Lane, pictures are old and questioned the current level of the pond. Mr. Ricci thought the water was about 10 ft.
Paul Ricci (Continued)
Gerre Hooker motioned to approve the project with conditions. Approved unanimously.
Gerre Hooker motioned to assess fines of $50/violation. Approved unanimously.
Other Business:
ACTION ITEMS:
Violations:
28 Priscilla Beach Road. Gerre Hooker motioned to issue a $50 fine, remove debris within 30 days from the bank and if not removed fines with accrue at $50/day. Approved unanimously.
18 Priscilla Beach Road: James Aimone motioned to asses fines of $50/ft initially. 30 days to complete the removal mortaring and if not removed then fines would be assessed again. Approved unanimously.
20 Priscilla Beach Road – needs a NOI.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
SE57-2088 Partial COC for 28 Acorn Trail. Gerre Hooker motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
SE57-2088 Partial COC for 20 Bogside Drive. Gerre Hooker motioned to issue COC. Approved unanimously.
ORDERS OF CONDITIONS:
James Solari, SE57-2502. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as written. Approved unanimously.
Paul Ricci, SE57-2500. Gerre Hooker motioned to approve as amended. Approved unanimously.
ADM Cranberry Company, SE57-2501
CALENDAR:
July 27 – Public Hearing
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle A. Turner
Michelle A. Turner
Administrative Secretary
Approved on: December 21, 2010
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