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The Agent explained this project was proposed and permitted in 2011 for the purpose of stabilizing <br /> an eroding coastal bank. The project is comprised of mostly biodegradable materials, including <br /> sand filled coir envelopes and wooden pilings. The Agent noted it is not known how this debris <br /> got there. He explained the issues: the spacing between the plies is frequently jammed up with <br /> small debris such as cobblestones that wash in to the piles through wave energy. There is a mix <br /> of small, medium and large debris on the bank side (landward) of the pile configuration. He <br /> explained when the spacing between the piles is clogged with debris, the pile configuration <br /> performs more like a solid wall than a permeable structure. This results in a violation of the <br /> performance standards for coastal bank and coastal beach. <br /> The Agent stated the Commission should require a set number of inspections from the permit <br /> holder to occur during an annual time frame. He suggested making the inspections no less than <br /> quarterly at a minimum with specific dates of inspections to be carried out in perpetuity, year <br /> round. He said the inspections should include photographs of pre and post cleanup, a brief <br /> 'narrative including the date and time of inspection, name of inspector and summary of existing <br /> conditions and the maintenance work that took place, as well as statement of time when <br /> inspection took place. This information will help the Commissioners monitor this project to ensure <br /> it continues to meet the performance standards. <br /> The Agent said he would be willing to do a site visit with Mr. Colasuonno but he wanted to make <br /> it known that his recommendations are what the Commissioners should require. It was agreed <br /> that Mr. Colasuonno, the Commissioners and the Agent will walk the site to make observations <br /> and also visit the second tee to see how that is going. Mr. Colasuonno will meet with the <br /> Commissioners at their next meeting after the site visit and reviewing the Agent's <br /> recommendations. <br /> Golf Course Bank Clearing <br /> Scott Nickerson, Golf Course Superintendent, stated he was responsible for the clearing on the <br /> bank. He met with the Agent and Matt Creighton from BSC on site and discussed the plantings. <br /> The Chair read the recommendation from the Agent: recommend that the Commission requires <br /> the filing of a Notice of Intent for the restoration and mitigation of this area of cleared vegetation <br /> of the coastal bank. The applicant must hire a certified landscape professional who will create a <br /> suitable restoration plan to accompany the NOI application. The Agent recommends that the <br /> consultanticontractor conducts a thorough inventory of what vegetation was cut and what <br /> vegetation exists nearby along the remaining vegetated portion of this coastal bank. This <br /> information should be included in a restoration narrative, including specific vegetation species, <br /> spacing, site preparation, methodologies and long term monitoring protocols no less than 3 years. <br /> This narrative should be in accordance with the protocols in a Mitigation Regulation 12 under the <br /> Chapter 172 Wetland Bylaw. <br /> Matt Creighton referred to the management plan and requested permission to treat the poison <br /> ivy. Matt said he has to have a plan and site survey done and hopefully be ready in a month. He <br /> recommended doing the planting in the fall because the planting season is much better. The <br /> Agent asked that Mr. Creighton submit a full planting inventory and noted there is a cease and <br /> desist order with no cutting or pruning in this area. Mr. Creighton stated the bank was still <br /> vegetated and stable and the root mass is holding the bank. The Agent agreed with treating the <br /> poison ivy. <br /> 3 <br />