7/23/1998 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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23 July 1998 Page 3 Mr. Rtz mons stated he is a neighbor and asked if there were any concerns for him sitting on this application? Mr. Champion had no concerns. Mr. Sherman advised Diane Boretas found otters down at the edge of the Pared. She suggested as the steps are replaced, it be restricted to four foot wide and because the existing path is wider, outside of the 4' dimension of the steps that it be allowed to grow to a height of 18" an either side of the path. Also, because of the use by animals, she suggested moving the platform back 25'from the edge of the pond. Mr. Champion stated there has been a lot of construction, one house has not only a deck but a dock into the pond. Mr. Sherman stated the Commission will not compare this project to any others. He felt Ms Boxetas suggestions were sound. Platforms into the first 54' are not normally permitted. Mr. Green asked the purpose of the platform? Mr. Champion stated it is a deck to sit on. He stated he could accept the 25' setback and asked if it could be from the average level of the pond? Mr. Sherman stated that could be considered but there will be an on-site before it goes in to determine that. W. Champion was willing to make the changes and added the verbiage to the request. The platform will be raised 18" also. Public comment: none. VOTE; Motion made and seconded to find negative with the language language added. Unanimous Vote, NEGATIVE DETERMINATION. 7:30 MILDRED BAKER, 42 Great Rawer Road, continued from 4 June 1998. Mr. Sherman advised the Board of Health is waiting for DEP consideration of the tight tank. There was no one to represent the applicant. Public comment: none. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to dismiss the application unless within 1p days the applicant consents to a continuance to 3 September 1998 at '7:30 p.m. Unanimous Vote.