10/19/1989 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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conservation Commission � October 19, 1989 Page 2. Mr. Ri l stated that is not what it is supposed to show. Mr. Coffey asked how it is keyed into that which is to remain. fir. Riel stated it is not keyed into anything; the form will be set up in such a way that when it' s poured it would be flush. Mr. Coffey was concerned that it stayput and asked i they were pouring concrete in the water. r. , R i e l advised the work will be done at low pond level . Thr ere was 18 feet horizontal to the edge of the pond when the work on Section B was done and Mr. 5p usta is willing to wait for similar conditions before he does any -more work. Asked when low water occurs, Mr, Spousta stated it varies. . Caffey asked if their engineer (Braman Engineering) was comfortable this would stay put. . fir. Riel stated he felt the way it was dare originally lasted 25 years and with the addition of Rebar and weepholes it would last twice that long. . Coffey asked the purpose of the PVC pipe coming out. fir. Spousta explained that was used to draw water for his shrubs. Pyr, Sherman advised D.E.P. stated that is a reason for a filing. Mr. Riel stated i f put in the Order of conditions, they will remove it during construction. Ms Beh rman read a letter into the record from Richard Mailley, President of Ashumet-John' s Pond Association. (appended) Mr. Riel started this letter implies this is new construction. The existing walls have been in place 25 years. He read from 310 CMR 10.54 sub. 4, sub.A. It was his interpretation that renovation is allowed as long as there is no enlargement. Mr. Riel advised that directly behind the sea wall is a right of way, Sakonnet Drive. Prior to 1965 when fir. Spousta constructed the sea wall , theme was suff- icient u - i ient erosion that there had to be realignment i n the direction of Mr. Spou to's house of the public night of way. Since construction, there hasn't been any need for any additional realignment. r. Spou sta is willing to keep this access open for the general public, as well as fire -control ,, etc. Mrs.. Wall asked how the existing ba.rrie s would b removed? oved Mr, S austa stated they are to be broken up with a sledge hammer and taken out on a dolly. It will be done where it sits now, in a:period of low water. fir. Ril agreed this could be written into the Order of Conditions. Mrs. Wall asked how deep the footings were and when told 6-8" she stated they would hit water. Mr. Ri l stated they have learned from experience that isn't the case. . Sherman stated, the way it is proposed to be done, he can't see where it doesn't r eet the performance standards. . Caffey asked if they would be willing to submit additional information from the engineer as the profile shows 1-1/2 feet below grade if something different is proposed.