Date: November 17 , 2004
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Wellfleet Senior Center
Commissioners Present: Edwin Reynolds, Co-Chair, Ginie Page, Co-Chair, Paul Banner, Abby Franklin, Dottie Dolan, Cyndi Moe and John DiBlasio
Staff Present: Emily Beebe, Conservation Agent, and Christine Bates, Committee Secretary
Meeting called to order at 4:10 P.M. by Co-Chair Edwin Reynolds.
Business Meeting:
Meeting minutes of September 15, 2004 reviewed and amended. John DiBlasio Moved to approve minutes as amended; Seconded by Dottie Dolan; Passed 7-0.
Meeting minutes of October 20, 2004 reviewed and amended. Abby Franklin Moved to approve minutes as amended; Seconded by John DiBlasio; Passed 7-0.
Paul Banner requested input from the Commissioners for any new policy statements to be added to the Local Comprehensive Plan. The Commissioners discussed the existing conflict between zoning setbacks and wetlands setbacks. Banner stated there is still ample time for further policy statements.
Public Hearings:
5:02 Thomas O. Adams, RDA, 40 Gull Pond Road, Map 8, Parcel 22: Construct new retaining wall. A site visit was made. Mr. Adams stated work encompasses removing the existing retaining wall, pouring a footing, building a four foot high concrete wall and placing stone behind it. The driveway will be removed. Dottie Dolan moved to approved the RDA as a Negative 3; Seconded by Cyndi Moe; Passed 7-0.
5:09 Tim Dickey, NOI, 975 Chequessett Neck Road, Map 19, Parcel 96: Replace access dune stairs and retaining wall. (SE77-1049) A site visit was made. Mr. Dickey stated that all work will be done by hand. The new stairs will be four feet wide. The Commission asked if the last run of stairs at the bottom could be removed. Mr. Dickey stated they would be very heavy, but he would look at options. It was noted that if the stairs extend out further than the existing stairs, approval would be required under Chapter 91. John DiBlasio Moved to approve the NOI with conditions; Seconded by Paul Banner; Passed 7-0.
5:18 John Goodman, NOI, Diamondback Way, Map 36, Parcel 17.1.2: Construct single family dwelling. (SE77-1050) A site visit was made. Mr. Tim Brady of East Cape Engineering represented the Goodmans. The proposed dwelling is located within the 100 year flood zone. National Heritage had not responded as yet. Dottie Dolan Moved to continue to December 15, 2004; Seconded by John DiBlasio; Passed 7-0.
5:35 Elizbeth Currier, NOI, 1065 Chequesset Neck Road, Map 19, Parcel 91: Reconstruction of dwelling (Cont’d from 10/20/04) (SE77-1042) Mr. Donaghue, Mr. Joy and Mr. Humphries took part in the discussion with the Commission. Letters from Sea Grant and Coastal Engineering Company, Inc. were distributed to the Commission. The two letters offer different opinions as to where the top of the bank is, relative to the existing structure. There was a brief discussion on the proposed parking area designed to maneuver the small vehicles. The Commissioners agreed they needed more time to review the letters. Dottie Dolan Moved to continue to December 1, 2004; Seconded by Ginie Page; Passed 7-0.
6:10 Albert Norgeot & Town of Wellfleet Shellfish Dept, NOI, Kelp Restoration Project off Great Island (Cont’d from 10/20/04). Mr. Norgeot requested a continuance. Cyndi Moe Moved to continue indefinitely; Seconded by Ginie Paige, Passed 7-0.
6:13 Norman Kimball, 30 Way #14, Map 9, Parcel 629, NOI: Septic System Upgrade (Cont’d from 11/03/04). David Lajoie of Felco, Inc. represented the applicant. A letter from the National Park Service dated 11/16/04 was read which offered suggestions for plantings on the Northwest side of the property. Mr. Lajoie presented a plan depicting a proposed new driveway. Ginie Paige Moved to approve with conditions; Seconded by Abby Franklin, Passed 7-0.
Other Business:
Mr. Lajoie requested the Commission consider an Amended Order of Conditions for the Deyesso property regarding the beach nourishment. The Commission was in agreement with the request. A formal request will be submitted.
Abby Franklin spoke of the Harbor Management Plan and will provide copies to the Commissions for the next meeting. She would appreciate responses and comments.
Ms. Franklin asked if Erik Mitchell could attend the next business meeting to discuss updates on the Herring River Restoration project.
Correspondence folder
Ginie Paige Moved to adjourn meeting at 6:35 pm; Seconded by Cyndi Moe; Passed 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Bates
Committee Secretary
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