1/22/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Quashnet River restoration update: Meeting with AFCEC -- sending latest cost estimate for berm removal/site remediation The Agent gave an update on the Quashnet River restoration. He met with representatives from AFCEC (Air f=orce Civil Engineering Center) who sent a cost estimate in 2011 for the berm removal and berm failure repair. They will be sending a revised estimate. They feel there are another 5 or 6 years that the plume will continue to be remediated. The Agent said he will be drafting an RFP for a feasibility study which he will send out to 3 companies according to the procurement process. He encouraged the commissioners to play an active role in this restoration. The Agent encouraged the commission to review the information and to meet with him on this project. 6:09 Donald B. and Phyllis M. Brick, 18 Spoondrift Circle. Proposed pruning of trees overhanging dwelling along with establishment of a vista corridor. Continued from 1/8/2015 — Commission requires submission of a revised plan showing vista corridor. No one present. The Agent recommended a continuance to February 12 at 6:24 p.m. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to continue the hearing until February 12 at 6:24 p.m., seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 7-0. 6:12 Gooseberry Island Trust and SN Trust, 0 Gooseberry Island and 0 Punkhorn Point Road. Proposed construction of a bridge and driveway to provide vehicle access to Gooseberry Island from property located at end of Punkhorn Point Road, Hearing Closed to public comment/additional submission of documentation and continued to 9/8/2095 with final determination to be rendered 9122/2095. The Chairman noted because the hearing was closed to public comment there will be no submissions by the audience. The Agent will be providing his comments and the Commissioners will give their comments and then there will be a vote. Mr. Anderson referred to the materials submitted by Mr. Wall and wanted to confirm that these comments are not to be considered since they were submitted after the hearing was closed to public comment/additional submission of documentation. There was a discussion on whether to vote on the water dependency issue separately. The Agent stated the issue of water dependency is a side issue. The issue is whether or not the project is adversely affecting the resource areas. The Agent referred to his review of the Gooseberry Island NOI application. He reviewed his recommendations, point by point in his report. (report attached). Following his review, the Agent recommended denying the Gooseberry Island Application without prejudice. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to deny without prejudice,, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 7-0. 6:06 Robert M. Valletta, 112 Captains Row. Proposed tree removal and replacement of invasive species with native plantings. Continued from 1/8/2015 -- Open Order of Conditions 43-2441. NOI 3