11/18/1993 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i NASHPEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of November 1 , 1993 Commissioners present: Gertrude W. Simmons-Ferriday, Chair pro tem; Renee Fud la; Paul verett ; John Johansen; Frank Homeyer . Also present were the Shellfish Warden and Conservation Agent . The Meeting was called to order at 6:55 p.m. PUMC COMENT PERIOD: Arme Mc Fachen came before the Com s s ion concerning an enforcement order issued to her for dumping trash. She stated she is not in the habit of dumping waste there. She was visibly upset when she stated she had. problems and would be unable to pay the $300 fine. Mrs. Ferriday asked if she had a contractor pick up trash from her property? She did no t; usual ly, her son would go to the dump. She suggested it might have fallen off the back of the truck. She could not imagine that he would do such a thing. Mrs. McLachen offered to clean up some area. Mrs. Ferriday stated the Commission would take her offer under advisement, Mrs. McFachen left the hearing room, Mr. Sherman advised 23 of the mail he picked up at the site was past due notices. i Mrs. Ferriday asked him to check to see if she has a current dump sticker.. i i Mrs. Fudala suggested she might volunteer for the Conservation Corps. i Mr. Averett stated the son is more liable than she is. Mr. Sherman advisd there was evidence of local church affiliation and suggested he call to find out what he can and report back to commission next agenda. DCR USW7- 198 Wading Place Road, continued from 8 October 1993. Bob i in . a presentg. report from ch York was provided to Mr. Gray, He touched briefly on the past history and problems with the dock. The Commission had discovered ' permits had not been obtained for the structure; it was removed early Sumner of this past year. 1t was suggested the owner look at two options, a longer structure or a dinghy dock; they are proposing a longer structure, The dock will traverse the salt marsh which is colored in green on the plan, his is a coastal bank and coastal flood zone and land under the ocean. Also, it is a very productive shellfish area. They are attempting to correct a situation by getting the structure -out into deeper Water. t spring low tide there w:L be only 6 inches of water. fio reach deeper water would be a hazard to navigation. This would be a Board of Appeals issue also. The total structure is 102 feet; other permits would be needed from town boards. The pier is 84 x 4, 320 s.f. which will shade the salt rmorsh and land under the 4 ocean. It is five feet above the salt marsh vegetation. The decking will have half inch spacing. The previous structure was only 1 - 18 inches above marsh vegetation. The float is 12 x 8, 96 s.f. ; the ramp is 16 x 4, 64 s.f. The linear footage is 102 feet, Mr. York stated this is a prime shellfish area with good sediment type and water flog. It is an area of quahogs and soft shell. clams. The float rests on the bottom. If the pier is rebuilt', it should be moved out.