2/21/1991 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Corimdssion February 21, 1991 Page 12. Mr. Rich stated they would have no concern with the- issue going to DEP. The state did pass the Nater Management Act to regulate withdrawal. The state only wants to know when the withdrawal takes place and the planning. Two well sites were approved and the original approval was for 1400 gallons per minute for each site. Mrs. Simmons asked if 25 years is the normal time period requested? Mr. Rich stated it makes sense for long range p1ann_ing. M . Fitsn� nons read from the First line of the report: "Highwood eater has applied fob a pest to increase their .l. MGD regiss-tered withdrawal by up to .96MGD regi ',- red Tci th rawal front the ground or surface t er of t f e Cape Cod River Basin over 20 years. . Sherman Lated this report does not address whether wetlands will be impacted. Mr. Fitzsimmons pointed out in section 'it states they aro not; he disagreed. .Mr. Grotzke stated he studied the h drogeological study quite thoroughly* The computer model, was very conservative. They have achieved a larger area of' contrib- ution ' contrib- ution than -i very finite model was done. Abutter notification was received back but was not in hand. To be provided to the Commission. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to waive th '._fees to the Peninsula Cecil for the filing of the Request for Determination of Applicability. Mr. Sherman suggested a positive deterr nation be made, Highwood water appeal it to allow DFP to settle the wetlands issues. lair. Rich agreed. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to find a Positive Determination. Unanimous vote: 8:15 JOEN LOWM, PRO EM MANAGERP 1 T CONDOBINIM TRUST ILA, for the construction of additional revetment above an existing revetment, both of which are above the mean high water level at Tide watch village, Shore Road. Norman Hayes gage a brief history of Tide Watch. In 1978 the initial Tide watch revetment was constructed with a permanent set bf stairs. Repairs were denied. A notice of intent was violated. Appeal to superior court showed it eras a viable access whereas Clam Shell Road could not be used and it was permitted. In 1988 under the Ma h ee bylaw they received permission to do the repairs arra are stili under an order of Conditions. In November and December of 1990 storms removed some of the coastal hank. . - They are proposing to ask the commission to allow the expansion of the revetment, Maintenance allowed under sF -951. Comments re Chapter 91 and Army Corps of Engineers had been addressed. All work t ibe above the Mean High water mark. Upon completion they are asking to revegetate at the top and to replace the fence already impacted. They will be working from the bead and from the top of the bank. The grain size compatibility will be of the same size and dimen- sion as the beach itself. Beach nourishment will continue with 750-1000 Cu, Yd. used. There is an existing order that will be honored. They will use 2-3 ton stones with mesh underneath; filter fabric and smaller stones behind. • Mrs. Simons questioned use of equipment on the top of the bank.