4/14/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Matt Costa, Cape and Islands Engineering, represented the applicant. He explained they had a previous approval to renovate the house and put on an addition. He said they are now looking at a total raze and rebuild with a change in footprint, He outlined where the old footprint is and where the new footprint will be. They are moving a little further away from the tree and eliminated the patio in the back. Their overall impervious area has increased by 300 square feet. They would like to keep mitigation the same with the osprey nest out on the spit. If the Commission wishes to add more plantings on the bank they would be agreeable. Alterations to the septic system is the same. They are not moving any closer to the resource areas. The Agent reviewed the resource areas: coastal bank armored, land under ocean, all work will be contained in the buffer zone. No removal of any existing vegetation, retaining the oak specimen. He requested the replanting of grass be adhered to the lawn standards. The location of the osprey nest is located on the spit which is a nice location. Mr. Costa noted the limit of work on the plan. The Agent stated the additional mitigation can be looked at as the work progresses. No comments from the public. Motion: Mr. McKay moved to approve the Amended Order of Conditions as described, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:27-Edward W. and Judith E. McDonough, 5 Brassie Way. Proposed septic system upgrade.-RDA Resource Area: Flood Zone, buffer to freshwater wetland Peter McEntee, Engineering Works, represented the applicant. He explained the proposed project is to install an updated septic system and is before the Commission due to the fact they are in the flood zone. The Agent stated the plan has been submitted to the Board of Health and is under review. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. McKay. Vote unanimous, 4-0 6:30 Joseph H. and Dianne M. Appleman, 91 Edgewater Road. Vote to Revoke Determination of Applicability permit. REVOKE PERMIT Resource Areas: Santuit Pond, Inland Bank and Land under waterbodies and waterways buffer zone The Agent stated that his request to revoke a permit that was issued to ,Joseph and Dianne Appleman. The hearing date was filed February 12, 2016. This was an extension of an existing deck structure. He referred to his report he.prepared for the Commissioners "Violation History 91 Edgewater Drive (Appleman Residence)" . 4125113: RDA approval for pruning of seven trees, gas fire pit on existing platform and removal of 5 hazardous trees. Upon post work inspection, the Agent noted that 2 additional large trees had been removed from the backyard within 100 feet of the top of the inland bank. Mr.