5/16/1991 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Con fission May 1 , 1991 Page 7. *00 ROBS !SIM to maintain existing dock, ramp, float and mooring pilings; and pursue steps to obtain Chapter 91 License and USACCE permit for same, at 20 Seconsett Point Rd. Bob Gray of Sabatia presented abutter receipts. Plans by Eagle Engineering were reviewed. The present owner has no knowledge of the con- struction of the facility. Assessors advise the dock has been assessed since 1981. The six mooring piles are shown in red; there is 535 S.E. of coastal. structure. Maintenance is requested in the order of conditions. They will then file for Chapter 91 and ACCE. Resources are: Land Subject to Coastal Stom Flowage, Salt Marsh, Land under the Conan; and the flood zone endicated in brown on plan, 'fie area has not been surveyed but they have made the assumption it is a shellfish habitat. The edge of the salt marsh upland has been demarcated by 12 numbered stakes. The salt marsh is not only protected under 131.40 but now a restricted wetland under Chapter 130, sect. 105 also. It is compatible with allowed use under 131.40 and also the conservancy program. It is not required to send it to them but he agreed to do so. Two boats use the facility, one 24 foot inboard with 12-16 inch draft and one 20 foot outboard with 14-16 inch draft. The ramp does not bottom out at any time He suggested lengthening the structure to lessen the chance of it bottoming out. Mr. Coffey stated depths are only indicated at the pilings; Mr. Gray agreed to provide more. [finder Chapter 91 they are constrained to show docks as they are, not necessarily as you would want them to be. He would be willing to work with the Cormaission s long as it does not ,jeopardize his Chapter 91 permit. To put on steps would negate Chapter -91 standing. However, the Commission is able to interact during the comment period and would be entitled to make any design change to utter the structure. Mr. Somerville advised he saw it this morning at a negative low tide. if con- s Jdering n- sidering a new structure, he would make it 20-25 feet longer. Boats are close to the bottom and a depression has been ma e. He suggested turning the float 9 ' and putting a boat on either side, which might preclude the use of the side slip. It is a difficult area to classify as shellfish habitat, it may be good for 1 - 12 feet, there are isolated batches. There would be no access at low tide. To the question of soundings, Mr. Gray will check with the engineer. Ms Behrman asked if,6" depth, 2.5, is down to hard bottom or mud surface? Mr. Coffey asked how seeking Chapter 91 relates to the matter before the Commission and was told if granted an Order of Conditions they would then send Chapter 91 an amended pian of record. The town cati verbalize ghat they would like to C . 91. Mr. Gray would bring up comments requested by Conservation, Shellfish and the applicant in a cover letter. The applicant agrees to these changes but does not want to jeopardize permitting, The Agent will contact Chapter 91 comment. Mr. Gray suggested a written condition would be adm i s sable. Ms Larmik stated that abrogates the town's authority. ir3 a very unusual way. Mr. Hmeyer pointed out it was not necessary for these people to come before the Coliniassion. He suggested a letter be written to the Secretary of Environmental. Affairs to request a definitive set of procedures to fallow. Issues.- Soundings requested - clarification whether soft mud or down to bottom. It is not suggested the plan be changed to reflect the addition of 25 ft.