5/14/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:03 William D. and Carol A. Sherman, 18 Great River Road. Proposed removal of hazardous trees RDA Resource Area: Great River Carol Sherman, homeowner, explained there is a total of 9 trees she wants to have removed. The Agent noted there was nothing flagged on the property so he wasn't able to determine all of the trees she wanted removed. He said there is no question that some of the trees are in very close proximity to the house that need to be taken down and he suggested that they get clearly flagged so they can get inspected before removal. The Agent also suggested that Mrs. Sherman hire a certified arborist. No comment from the public. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 6-0. 6:06 Gary M. Locarno, 51 Waterline South Drive. Proposed screened porch addition, deck extension, phragmites removal, and resource area restoration NOI Resource Area: Bordering Vegetated Wetland, LSCSF, Salt Marsh, Land Under Ocean Matt Costa, Cape and Islands Engineering, represented the applicants. He explained this property has an existing Order of Conditions and as part of this project, they are going to correct the situation to bring the property into compliance. This will close out the existing Order of Conditions and the applicant can move forward to the proposed improvements to this project. Mr. Costa wrote in his narrative that the landscaping to bring the project into compliance will be done prior to any issuance of building permits and referenced the plans which depicted the existing conditions and the proposed improvements. The improvements proposed include the extension of the deck closer to the wetland line which triggers the waiver requirements. Mr. Costa outlined the waiver requirements. Included with the deck extension is a screen porch area which will be in the same structure. It will be located in an area that is now ornamental plantings and a lawn area. A shed and kayak rack and square footage were included in the mitigation calculations. 837 square feet of mitigation is required. They are proposing to remove 2370 feet of lawn area which is not consistent with the lawn standards and also proposing to do an invasive species removal of pbragmites which is located at the beginning of the pier. In addition, they are also proposing to replant the previously disturbed buffer zone area which extends into the BVW area. Mr. Costa referred to the plan and noted the area and the planting plan. He said they will be taking up the entire lawn and replanting that lawn in accordance to the lawn standards. He said they meet the performance standards and respectfully requested the commissioners issue the Order of Conditions. 3