10/22/2015 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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David Cummings, DC Tree Service, represented the applicants. He stated the project is to remove on the right side of the house one large pitch pine and one smaller pitch pine infested with turpentine beetle. Also the removal of one double pitch pine on the left side with a rotten base which is also infested with turpentine beetle. He deemed the trees hazardous due to the infestation and the proximity to their house and the neighbor's house. He noted this was a great time of the year to remove them. The Agent recommended removal of these trees. No comment from the public. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 5-0 16:12 Robin F. and Denise M. Gofan, Trustees, 244 Wheeler Road. Proposed NOI construction of a walkway for pedestrian access to Ashumet Pond .Resource Area. Frank Westgate, Westgate Land Survey, represented the applicants and explained the project is to construct a walkway within the buffer zone and inland bank adjoining the easterly shore of Ashumet Pond. The walkway is proposed to be 4 feet wide with crushed stone and treated timbers. He stated the vegetation disturbance will be minimal. The Agent stated the project meets the performance standards and referred to the photos and commented this was the best spot for the walkway. He recommended a dose and issue. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to close and issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote 5-0. 6:00 William E. Baker, 100 Wheeler Road and 96 Wheeler Road. Proposed removal of hazardous trees. Owner of record of 96 Wheeler Road: John R. Baker Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to continue the hearing to November 12 at 6:06 p.m., presuming the approval of the applicant, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 5-0 Pre/Post Hearing Agenda Proposed Greenway Path/CPA Funding: — Presentation by Mary Waygan Quashnet River Woodlands Trail Proposal— Presentation by Mary Waygan and F. Thomas Fudala Present were Mary Waygan, Tom Fudala, and David Kooharian The Agent introduced Mary Waygan, Tom Fudala, and David Kooharian and stated they were here tonight to explain a project they have been working on. It is a greenway trail system.