12/8/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Tom Bunker, BSS Design, represented the applicants. He explained the project is to raze the existing house and replace with a new three bedroom house which meets flood zone requirements and a new septic system which conforms to Title V requirements. They will be replacing the existing swimming pool and the septic system has been approved by the Board of Health. He reviewed the mitigation plan. The Agent stated when the setback is shown, it should be shown from the patio area not the edge of the pool. Andrew Garulay, Landscape Architect, reviewed the mitigation plan and noted the new structure is outside of the 50' buffer zone. He noted drywells to be installed and a few of trees will be removed in the front. The Agent illustrated the property on the pictures. He recommended using trees in the mitigation such as Eastern Red Cedar. He also reiterated he would like to see the new setback line on the engineering plan and also show the trees that are to be removed on the plan. He recommended requiring the work limit be delineated in the field. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote unanimous 6-0 6:24 43 Waterline, LLC, 43 Waterline Drive South, Amend Order of Conditions 43- 2863, allow for additions to existing dwelling and septic system upgrade. AOOC Motion: Mr. McKay moved at the request of the applicant to continue this hearing until January 12 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 6-0 6:27 John J. and Ellen A. Canepa, 58 Fells Pond Road. Proposed removal of eight trees and pruning of several other trees. RDA Resource Area: Buffer zone to inland bank and Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways (Fells Pond) John Canepa, homeowner, explained he was requesting the removal of 8 trees from the property that are either dead, dying, too close to the house or too close to other trees causing stunted growth. Also, he was requesting the pruning of several trees that have dead branches that are hanging over the house. He noted six of the trees to be removed are within 100 feet of Fells Pond. Mr. Canepa had pictures of the trees to be removed and explained the reasoning for the removal of each tree. No comments from the public. The Agent stated there are only 4 trees within the 100 foot setback from Fells Pond. He noted some of the pitch pines may have some turpentine beetle infestation and recommended not to take down these trees from spring time to October. Motion: Mr. McKay moved a.Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 6-0 6