11/18/1993 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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r ' Conservation Commission .4 November 18, 1993 Page 4. :00 - ___EE DEPT. of PUMIC WDM for a Determination of Applicability on the installation of three 3 sets of catch basiTis in the buffer zone of wet- lands on Redbrook Road within the town7owned right of way. Greg Taylor pres- enting. There are 18 catch basins going in. Last week, two of the three sets were partially in those areas, prompting ate, enforcement order. Mr. Taylor advised he has installed 75 bales of hay, some related to the water district work, because the road was torn up. Mrs. Ferriday stated the town cannot exempt itself from enforcement orders and he should let everyone in his department be aware. Every member of the Com fission is watched like a hawk. Mr. Sherman stated the enforcement order required delineation of the areas; the asphalt plants will close, if delayed. A Notice of Intent may be required later. He suggested a negative finding for the catch basins and enforcement order that a de tern nat ion about future filings can be delayed pending Norman Mayes findings. x Mrs. Fudala asked how large the shoulders are on -that side Mr. Taylor advised the old road is 24 feet and they are looking at close to 30 feet. Mrs. Eud.ala stated there is a certified vernal pool in that area. Mr. Taylor stated haybales were installed there yesterday. Mn Sherman stated it will probably be necessary to have a formal filing for restoration work. Mr. Taylor stated the vernal pool is fortified by a sluiceway. There will be less runoff into the area. Mr. Homeyer suggested writing into the Enforcement Order a requirement that catch basins be finished and they come back with an RDA with specific plantings included in it. Mr. Sherman stated the Commission carot make a determination without Dorman Hayes delineation. Public comments were requested: none. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to find a negative determination. NBGATM T. 8:10 ROBS SHARKANSKY, 14 Wheelhouse Lane, continued from 4 November 1993. Jeff Johnson presenting. Issues raised by the Commission were addressed. Error in DEQ' number (correct: SE 43�1239 ; Conservancy: receipt provided; proof of age submitted; Pian of DEM rap where pier is shown was provided; and copies of abutter notification receipts. Jeff Leonard of ]SEP-Waterways was provided with copies of the plan and pictures and hestated it does qualify for amnesty; no further requirement for access. They do not want to encourage walking on the salt marsh. Mrs. Ferriday stated the Commission can condition the extension. Narratives for the resource area were provided. A favorable shellfish report was reviewed.