8/11/1994 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i eliminated, A hand held gas powered auger will be used. Mr. Homeyer questioned the length of the pilings and felt greater depth should be specified. Installation of the utilities: Filing fee - electricity already exists for the pool so a line will be going from that to the pier; no trenching is necessary. Water will be used infrequently; the fitting will accommodate a hose, Mr, Sherman suggested a condition that it must be inspected by the electrical inspector, Proposed float: 10 x 24 or 240 s. f. - They feel that the larger size is necessary because it is more exposed, Other piers in the area are larger. They have shortened it to 10 x 22, The width is necessary to get around the ramp in periods of high tide, Mr. Homeyer stated 20 feet will hold the boat as well. There are pilings to tie to. He asked if theme is any eel grass? Mr, Johnson stated not within 100 feet. Army corps does not address this if no eel grass within 400 feet. Mrs. Ferriday asked how much deeper the pilings should be Mr,. H meyer stated a minimum of 8 feet; deeper will survive storm better. Mr, Fitzsimmons felt a competent engineering assessment is needed as to how deep the- piles should go. Mr, Homeyer stated they should go to resistance. Public comments were requested: none. Shellfish report to be obtained. The float will be conditioned 10 x 20 or 200 s.f. Mr. Luconi agreed. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to close the hearing with the condition that the float size be Limited to 200 s*f. Ir. Homeyer abstained Motion carried. HEARING LOSE . JANICE L. SALE for a Determination of Applicability on a proposal to backfill a water trench with topsoil and maintenance of same in perpetuity at 43 Sakonnet Drive. Mr, Sherman advised they installed a water line to the house and brought in turf from another area of the property to cover the trench. They have been very agreeable and want permission ]peep the ground cover growing. He suggested negative determination..