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17 April 1997 <br /> Page 3. <br /> changes in plans submitted to the Board. He stated he understood there i <br /> controversy on the lenhic study. <br /> The Chairman asked what is the issue Mr. Sherman stated there are some <br /> abutter concerns and shellfish concerns. <br /> Mr. Slavins y stated they went to Marm' a Fisheries and John Nicholas who <br /> did a study in 10,000 s.f of the area and his study is part of the file. <br /> resume for Mr. Nicholas was requested and will be forthcoming. Mr. <br /> Slavinsly stated a shellfish study was done 100' x 100' around the proposed <br /> float and nothing was found.. Another limited shellfish study was done 5 feet <br /> from the share; the float is 15 foot from the shore. Mr. Sherman stated the <br /> area of the grid is not shown. Mr. Slavins y stated it is 100' out and 100' <br /> back. He will put this on the plan. <br /> Fain Gildea, attorney for the abutters, advised there is a limited survey <br /> prepared by Robert Gray of Sabatia. She stated after the shellfish issue is <br /> addressed, she has several other issues. <br /> Mr. Gray advised the work was not done from a boat so he used the Darcy- <br /> Lipkin float facility and the shoreline. He concentrated on an area shown in <br /> green on the plan. He did 20 grabs and found 7 quahogs of legal size and 3 <br /> oysters. At the end of the float, the mud is 33-34 inches thick. This has been <br /> documented in the report as weR. A visual inspection would reveal siphon <br /> holes. He suggested the Commission may want to defer to the Division of <br /> Marine Fisheries. Also, someone could do snorkeling. His conclusions and <br /> recommendations were included in the report. <br /> Mr. Slavinsy stated in a narrow band from the shore there are some <br /> shellfish, but in the area of the float or the mess, there are no shellfish. <br /> Mr. York stated he raked the area of the proposed floats and dict not end any <br /> shellfish. The area is not condusive to the setting or survival of sheMh. The <br /> floats would not impact the area.. if the float is permitted, the Commission <br /> may want to condition the boat on the south side. <br /> Mr. Sherman asked if there are any concerns for any other species other than <br /> moll sl s Mr. Gray stated he found a few worms. <br /> Mr. Sherman asked for details on the vessel and the depth to the bottom o <br /> the propulsion unit? Mr. Locarno was not sure. He stated whatever is <br /> conditioned, he will abide by. <br />