Minutes of Conservation Commission Public Meeting
Date: June 15, 2011
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Town Hall
Commissioners Present: Terry Gips, Ginie Page, Lauren McKean, and Trudy Vermehren
Regrets: Ed Simpson and John DiBlasio
Staff Present: Hillary Greenberg-Lemos, Andrew Petty and Christine Bates
4:00 - Business Meeting & Conservation Agent's Report
Chair Terry Gips opened the meeting at 4:08 pm.
Denny O’Connell from the Conservation Trust provided information on the Clover lot which is under purchase agreement with the Trust. This parcel is off Old County Road adjacent to Map 30, Parcel 68 which is Town owned and is land locked. The initial cost will be $290,000 and after the land grant from the State, the final costs will be approximately $150,000, with no cost to the Town. He stated the Conservation Trust will require the Conservation Commission to have a Conservation Restriction on the property, and recommends there also be a restriction on the Town owned land. He stated the Trust plans on putting a few parking spaces on the property and developing a few trails. He will bring paperwork for the Conservation Commission to sign at the July 6, 2011 meeting.
Terry Gips stated the Doyle property at 330 Seaview has site damage and dune erosion due to failure to comply with construction protocols as outlined in the Order of Conditions. Materials were placed on dune vegetation. Agent Greenberg-Lemos recommended having the applicant come to the July 6, 2011 meeting. In addition, she will notify them immediately request that they repair the silt fence, place hay bales at the work limit and move the materials from the vegetation.
The Commission recommended writing a letter to the Planning Board regarding a possible bylaw for storm water runoff. The Cape Cod Commission may have some information/guidelines which could be referenced for such a bylaw.
Jack’s Boat Rental: Agent Greenberg-Lemos gave a history of the discussions, agreements, and contract for Jack’s Boat Rentals on Gull Pond. Ginie Page stated the shed was installed on sonotubes the Friday after the Commission approved a Jurisdictional Opinion stating the shed was to be removable. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated she reviewed the contract and if the shed is causing any detriment to the environment, it could be removed from site. She recommended having gutters installed on the shed. Terry Gips stated a fence needs to be installed to avoid people walking down the bank and causing further erosion. Agent Greenberg-Lemos will write a letter to the Town stating the Commission’s concerns and have the Town order Jack’s Boat Rentals to make the necessary
changes to meet conservation regulations. It was asked if there was a second round of public bidding after the $13,000 bid was received from Jack’s Boat Rental; to the best of anyone’s knowledge, there was not. The Commission reviewed the original request and it was determined the Commission did not approve sonotubes, the size and location of the shed; the JO also stated that Greenberg-Lemos and Gips were to meet with the applicant at the site prior to installation to determine final details for the location of the shed.
Public Hearings 5:00 pm:
5:08 pm
Town of Wellfleet, Maps 15, 20, and 21 (Holbrook and Commercial) NOI, Installation of new stormwater improvements on Holbrook Ave and Commercial St including new catch basins, drain manholes, drywells, HDPE corrugated plastic pipe, HDPE perforated pipe, and emergency overflow outlets. Project also includes full width paving in selected areas. DEP provided a number for the project. Paul Millett of Environmental Partners provided additional green cards and gave an overview of the anticipated construction phase / timeline. Environmental Partners will perform construction over-sight. Agent Greenberg-Lemos expressed concern regarding no checks and balances regarding the on-going maintenance of the stormwater drains which require annual cleaning. Millett recommended a meeting
between the Town Administrator, DPW director and the Conservation Agent to review the Operation and Maintenance plan to ensure maintenance will be performed after the installation. Trudy Vermehren moved to approve the NOI; seconded by Ginie Page; passed 4-0 with conditions.
5:23 pm
Lockwood, 110 Sandpiper, Map 22, Parcel 8.1, Certificate of Compliance. Emily Beebe represented the applicant and she stated this is for the work that was not started and which needs to be closed out. Ginie Page moved to approve the Certificate of Compliance for the work never stated; seconded by Trudy Vermehren; passed 4-0.
5:58 PM
Crosen, 270 Ocean View, Map 24, Parcel 56, Certificate of Compliance. Lauren McKean recused herself. Emily Beebe represented the applicant. Beebe gave an overview of quorum regulations. The Commission did not feel they could vote due to lack of quorum. Terry Gips moved to continue to 7/6/11; seconded by Trudy Vermehren; passed 3-0.
Blasch, 1440 Chequessett Neck Rd., Map 18, Parcel 8, Certificate of Compliance Due to a lack of quorum, Terry Gips moved to continue to 07/06/11; seconded by Ginie Page; passed 3-0.
5:30 pm
CYCC, 680 Chequessett Neck Road, Map 18, Parcels 81 and 115, NOI, enlarge culvert (Cont’d from 05/18/11). No representative was present. Terry Gips moved to continue to July 6, 2011; seconded by Trudy Vermehren; passed 4-0.
5:32 pm
Morgan, 60 Arey Lane, Map 36, Parcel 26, RDA, install new well and septic upgrade
Jason Ellis represented the applicant and stated this is a voluntary septic upgrade. He gave an overview of the project and stated the Board of Health has approved the project.
Trudy Vermehren identified the project as a Negative 3; seconded by Ginie Page; passed 4-0.
6:08 pm
Hirst, 25 Water St., Map 30, Parcel 131, RDA, replace existing stair and deck with new stairs and larger deck and add second set of stairs. Emily Beebe represented the applicant and stated the stairs require replacing due to safety issues. The improvements to the property were noted by the Commission. Trudy Vermehren identified this as a Negative 3; seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 4-0.
5:35 pm
Nemetz, 346 King Phillip Road, Map 35, Parcel 179, NOI, Construct deck at bottom of beach stairs (Cont’d from 06/01/11). Chet Lay represented the applicant and stated he had spoken with the applicant regarding other decks in the neighborhood which have been built in the past. He stated the applicant is willing to reduce the size to 10’ x 14’. He provided photographs of neighboring stairs with decks. He stated there should be little disturbance and beach grass would be planted to revegetate if necessary. There was discussion regarding landings and elevations. The dirt from the installation will be placed on a tarp and then be redistributed. Trudy Vermehren moved to approve the stairs and the 10’ x 14’ deck; seconded by Ginie Page; passed 4-0.
Other: Meeting Minutes
Ginie Page moved to approve the April 6, 2011 meeting minutes as edited; seconded by Trudy Vermehren; passed 4-0.
April 20, 2011: Terry Gips moved to approve the April 20, 2011 minutes on the condition that Agent Greenberg-Lemos edit the business portion of the minutes; seconded by Trudy Vermehren; passed 4-0.
Lauren McKean moved to adjourn at 6:30 pm; seconded by Trudy Vermehren;
passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine A. Bates, Committee Secretary
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