4/9/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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HEARINGS: 6:00 Edmund Michael and Nancy Coppola, 223 Hooppole Road. Proposed removal of trees and shrubs and pruning of other trees. RDA Resource Area: Buffer zone to Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, John's Pond, Buffer zone to inland bank Nancy Coppola, homeowner, stated the proposed project was to remove two trees on the property, both located on the sides of the property. One tree was growing over the top of the house and the other tree was growing over the deck. The bushes in front of the house need to be cut down or trimmed because they are growing over the windows. The Agent stated that the trees were inspected by a certified arborist. One tree has a split trunk and is in a weakened state and the other tree is leaning over the house. One tree in the backyard will be pruned. He recommended a negative determination. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved for a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Rogers. Vote unanimous 4-0. 6:0-3_Walter_E._and__Colette—Lankau,_.Jr_.,_29—Rivers.id.e._Road._- __P_r_oposed_fill around_..__ existing house and removal of four trees. RDA Resource Area: Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow Tom Bunker, BSS Design, represented the applicant. He explained that this project is to place fill around the existing house to elevate the land above the flood zone for the purpose of eventual construction of a new home and to remove four trees. Placing of the fill will take the house out of the flood zone. The construction of the house is not part of this application. He noted on the plan where the fill will be placed. Tom also noted the 4 oak trees that will need to be removed due to the fill and the construction of the house. Walter Lankau also noted the trees on the plan. The Agent stated that the plan indicates that the project is for the placing of fill around the existing house to get it out of the 100 year flood plain and is not for any proposed reconstruction of the existing house. He said one of the trees has a split trunk and is in a weakened state and another has a deep cavity in it. No comment from the public. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved for a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Rogers. Vote unanimous 4.0. 6:06 Roseanne Altshuler and Paolo Siconolfl, 98 Fells Pond Road. Proposed removal of trees and removal/replacement of existing retaining wall. Continued from 3126115. Applicant requests continuance to April 23 at 6:09. RDA Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to continue the hearing at the applicant's request to 3126115 at 6:09 p.m., seconded by Mr. McKay. Vote unanimous 4-0. 2