6/23/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Grant Application: Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration — Upper Quashnet River/Bogs The Agent stated that he has completed the application for the grant for the Mass Division of Ecological Restoration for the Upper Quashnet River/Bogs and Fish Ladder. He included a GIS map in the application showing the area, results of the ground penetrating radar study and several letters of endorsement. HEARINGS: 6:00 George Silvestro (Applicant), 80 Waterway. Proposed septic system upgrade (Donna L. Cho-Owner of record) RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, buffer zone to coastal bank Michael Borselli, Falmouth Engineering, represented the applicant. He reported the owner is planning to do a new septic upgrade. They have designed a septic system to a failing system. The new system meets all of the regulations of Title V. They need variances from the Board of Health at their meeting this evening. He noted the plan before the commissioners states it is a 3 bedroom house but it is a four bedroom system and the new system will support this The Agent asked about the driveway. Mr. Borselli said the driveway may be slightly ramped up or he may put some lawn in instead. The Agent reminded him that any replacement lawn needs to meet the nitrogen bylaw. Mr. Borselli stated any further landscaping will be discussed with the agent for approval. The Agent noted this issue is on the Board of Health agenda tonight to accommodate a 4 bedroom system No comments from the public. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. McKay. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:03 Lilyrose Mekjlan-Krause and Richard R. Krause, 99 Bayshore Drive. Proposed demolitionlreconstruction of deck. RDA Resource Area: Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow John Gomes, Builder, represented the applicant. He explained the project was to rebuild the existing deck to a new 12' by 48 ft deck. The Agent stated this is a straightforward application. The jurisdiction is land subject to coastal storm flow. There are no actual wetlands within 100 ft. of the project locus. He noted the location of the deck on the photos. There will be no removal of native vegetation so it does meet the standards for regulation 25. He recommended a negative determination. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved for a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous. 4-0 The Agent noted taxes need to be addressed before the permit can be released.