7/28/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to BVW, Salt Marsh, Land Under Ocean Thomas Bunker, BSS Design, represented the applicants. He described the project includes the demolition of the existing house and garage and replacement with a new house, approximately the same size, with a breezeway and garage. He said it is in an AE elevation 11. The existing septic system leach field will remain in place and a new septic tank must be installed and connected between the house and leach field. The driveway will be rerouted with trees to be removed. There will be drywells installed around the perimeter of the house. The trees to be removed are not marked on the plan. The Agent asked why the driveway is being rerouted. There was a lengthy discussion of the location of the driveway and the garage and the loss of the trees. If the Commission approves the project, the Agent would like to see a detailed flagging in the field as to what trees are to remain. He said the Commission could condition compensatory planting. The Chair commented that he felt the driveway could be redesigned in such a way that it would take out less trees. The Agent said a plan requirement is to note all trees to be removed. His recommendation is to reduce the footprint of the driveway to save some of the trees and clearly mark the trees to be removed. Mr. Bunker requested a continuance on behalf of the applicant. Motion: Mr. McKay moved to continue the hearing at the request of the applicant to August 11 at 6:09 P.M., seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:18 Jason Stone, 156 Waterway. Proposed Amendment to Order of Conditions 43- 2112 includes reduction in size of dwelling, addition of a bedroom and upgrade of septic system. AOOC Resource Area: Coastal Bank, LSCSF, buffer zone to saltmarsh. Thomas Bunker, BSS Design, represented the applicant. He stated the original order of conditions was issued on May 9, 2002 to raze the existing house and build a new house. Several extensions have been issued since and the latest extension is to May 9, 2018. He said because of the flood zone and architectural changes they are filing a new plan for the proposed house and septic system. The original plan was for a three bedroom house and it is now increased to a four bedroom house with a new septic design. He said more native plantings are being proposed. There will be a continuous 27 foot wide buffer of native planting along the salt marsh. Dry wells will be installed to contain storm water roof runoff. A limit of work will be established with straw bales and/or a silt fence prior to the start of any demolition and construction. He showed the original plan for reference and then the proposed plan. Andrew Garulay, landscaper, explained the proposed landscaping. They wanted to make sure no runoff would be going into Popponesset Creek. The drainage is a 4 inch wide channel which drains towards the wetland and pitches away from the pool into drains. Mitigation calculations were done by BSS Design. They will be converting the lawn into native vegetation. All the trees within the flood zone are not being disturbed. The Agent suggested swapping out the juniper with bayberry. Mr. Bunker requested the Conservation Commission send a note to Board of Appeals regarding the setback of the deck and that it will have no impact. 4