10/8/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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suggested moving the location of the dock to the right. He suggested the dock be moved to the right due to the tree where there are branches extending over the water which is good cover and perching habitat. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to close and issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:06 Stuart J. and Leslie S. Frank, 22 Little Neck Lane. Proposed removal of hazardous trees. RDA Coastal Bank, buffer zone to top of coastal bank Stuart Frank, applicant, explained they were requesting the removal of three trees on their property. Mr. Frank identified the three trees. He said Bartlett Tree Service recommended removal. The Agent asked about the tree on the bank side. Mr. Frank said this tree hangs over the deck and there was concern about the roots that would go under the deck and walkway. The Agent said as long as the stump stays in place, there should be no concern with the bank and suggested additional coverage of the bank by planting some shrubs in the area. The Agent suggested the applicant meet with him to go over the plantings. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:09 Karylann Walsh, Trustee, 65 Bayshore ®rive. Proposed removal of hazardous trees. RDA Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank, LSCSF Robert and Karylann Walsh were present and explained there project is to remove two trees in the rear of their property which are posing a threat to the building. He noted the trees on the plan provided. The Agent referred to a letter from Maffei Landscape Contractors was provided indicating the pitch pine should be removed due to the proximity to the residence and is susceptible to black turpentine beetle and the oak tree which has an unbalanced crown leaning toward the pool area. No Comments from the public Motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 5-0