3/10/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Resource Areas: Bordering Land Subject to Flooding, Buffer Zone to Land Under Water, Peters Pond Ethan Schaff, representing the condominium owners, explained only half the beach is usable and the second half is all stones. The owners of the condominium contacted PA Landers and were told to get approval from Conservation Commission. He referred to the proposal from PA Landers which was to drive over the asphalt driveway and dump the sand at the edge of the beach. They would not go onto the beach but would kill three hydrangeas which will be replanted. PA Landers will be using washed sand. The Agent noted the property on the map provided. He said there are standard conditions which need to be demonstrated such as clean washed sand must be used and it should be grain size compatible. He asked if the applicant was asking for a request in perpetuity and the applicant confirmed. The applicant said the sand would be three to four inches deep on the rocks. No comments from the public Motion: Bud Shaw moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Dale McKay. Vote unanimous. 5-0 6:03 James M. Gomes, 53 Timberlane Drive. Proposed replacement of dilapidated dock with an aluminum dock. RDA Resource Area: Inland Bank, Land Under Waterbodies and Water Ways (Santuit Pond) James Gomes, owner, explained he was looking to replace his dilapidated dock with an aluminum dock in the same footprint as existing dock. The Agent noted the location of the property is on Santuit Pond with a very steep bank. He showed the existing wood dock on a photo which is falling apart. Mr. Gomes had come before the Commission previously for an RDA which expired after three years so he is back before the Commission again to seek a new RDA. Mr. Gomes said this is a request for a seasonal dock and he will have the dock removed seasonally every year. No storage of the dock on the bank itself. When it comes to small docks and piers and seasonal docks, the plans provided are acceptable for a Chapter 91 license. It doesn’t have to be an engineering plan. Santuit Pond doesn’t fall under Natural Heritage jurisdiction so there are no rare species habitats associated with Santuit Pond. The Agent recommended a Negative Determination. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:06 William D. and Carol A. Sherman, 18 Great River Road. Proposed construction of a pier, ramp and float with stairs leading to the new dock structure. NOI Resource Area: Land Under Ocean, Coastal Banks, Salt Marsh, Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage 2