3/26/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Matt Philbrick, Distinctive Property Services, represented the applicants. He explained the proposed project was to remove the existing deteriorated wood retaining wall and 2 trees that are covered in ivy and extend the bottom of the driveway 4'. The retaining wall will be rebuilt with 12x24 poured footing and install 440 square ft of new Pennsylvania thin stone wall. The Agent requested an arborist determine if these trees are in decline. He said the ultimate purpose of this application is to expand the driveway and replace the wall and in that case if a tree is removed mitigation is required. The Agent informed Matt that he would be willing to help him with the mitigation plan. He recommended a continuance based on a mitigation plan be submitted. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to continue the hearing to April 9, at 6:43 seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:49 Michael and Beth S. Moskowitz, 146 Popponesset Island Road. Proposed modifications to existing pier, ramp and float. N01 Resource urea. Coastal Bank, Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow, Salt Marsh, Land Under Ocean, Land Containing Shellfish Jeff Ryther, BSS Design, was representing the applicants. He reviewed the site plan The applicant is proposing modification to the proposed dock. The modification is to slide the outward float down 6 feet and take the portion that has the ramp on it and swing it out to make it a linear float. The reason is to make it safer and easier to get to the dock. Jeff noted the proposed design on the plan provided. Mr. Moskowitz also explained the modification to the ramp and dock. The Agent read the harbormaster's comments which are that the dock and floats must be updated to black hard plastic encapsulated block flotation and all the Styrofoam be removed and disposed of properly. Also the street address must be permanently and clearly displayed with minimum of 3" block letters with contrasting color at end of pier and piling for emergency purposes. In addition, the owner's address be permanently affixed on all floats and ramps with 3' block letters with contrasting color. The harbormaster has no issue with the plan. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:12 Donald E. and Milica G. Pogorzelski, 4 Waterline North Drive. Proposed construction/installation of patio, walkway, pool, landscaping, and hardscaping. At request of Applicant, continued from 3/12/2015 for revised plans. N®I Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to continue hearing at the applicants request to April 9 at 6:06 p.m. PrePost Hearing Chapter 172 Reg. 27: Suggest revising to include a mitigation requirement for docks. Shellfish seed?