3/12/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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and will then seed other areas. It is their hope that this proposal can be used by other applicants where mitigation is required. Mr. Costa said he will be requesting a continuance to revise the project plan. Mr. York noted the shellfish beds will be open to the public since the public can fish all the way to mean high water even on private property. Mr. Costa said this type of proposal has to be used in the right situation and that this property will be in better condition after the proposal. The Agent said often times mitigation calculations exceed the amount of actual space and plantings will be put further away from the resource area buffer zone. In lieu of that, this proposal is to take the difference because of lack of land and make up for that difference with shellfish seed. The Agent felt the shellfish seed was a good idea especially since Jehu Pond is an ACEC area and this approach has been endorsed by Shellfish Constable Rick York. In this case, he felt the size of the proposed pool, patio, shed and patio can be reduced. This could also result in additional plantings, The Agent said the site will be in a better condition that it now is. He agreed with Mr. Costa to request a continuance in order to reconfigure pool, patio and shed in order to reduce the footprint. Mr. Costa requested a continuance in order to revise the plans. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to continue the hearing until March 26 at 6:12 p.m., seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous. 5-0 6:12 Ellen Ella LLC, 19 Amy Brown Road. Proposed landscape, driveway and hardscape modifications. RDA Resource Area: Coastal Bank Mr. Sweet stated for the record he is an abutter to the west. Drew Starkweather, homeowner, stated he is proposing to re-establish the landscape plan in front of the house that was approved in 1993 for the previous owner. He noted the plan and the areas that will be revamped. The cherry tree needs to be removed. The rocks will be removed from the circular driveway and some of them will be used in planter area. The Agent noted all work is within the buffer zone to coastal bank. The modifications are all on the roadside of the house. The entire area is occupied by existing driveway, landscape and hardscape area. The driveway will be gravel with a raised planter. He said the project is basically cosmetic, with nothing occurring on the bank. He said it is entirely within the buffer zone and meets all of the performance standards. The Agent recommended a negative determination. No comment from the public. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous. 5-0 Briarwood Association Violation: Association requests continuance on violation discussion to March 26, 2015. 5