3/18/1999 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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18 March 1999 Page 9. problem for the illegal parking. He is trying to create legal parking. After- hour activities is a police natter. Mrs. Landry asked if there will be a grant? Mr. Ellis stated either the state 4 or the Town have the funds. she stated the abutters have always paid for the work that has leen done on the property for over 30 years. They have been watching over this property and trying to keep it open. Fred Blythe asked who is pushing to expand this from four to eight? Mr. Ellis stated there are many fishermen who want to go down there to park and legally fish and can't because some of the abutters have their family park in the spaces. There are people using it for swimming when it is a fishermen's access. To create some legal parking will alleviate the illegal situation. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to continue the hearing to s April 1339 at 7:05 p.m. Unanimous nimous Vote. HEARING CONTINUED, HICKS, FORTE AND DESCHENE to remove vegetation from work areas, remove lumber steps, part of 12" high wall, rope fence and install clean fill to regrade easement area; excavate driveway area and install dense grade and crushed stone and compensatory planting at 95 and 101 Popponesse Island Road. Mr. Sherman stated there are two lots. Most ofthis work was done by previous owner with access problems. He has no problem with the driveway but someone has started work without permits. Heather Wright advised the easement area is very steep with steps. It has been planted with non-native plants. There will be no removal of loam and fill from the site. They are proposing to add to the line of existing vegetation along the front edge. Mr. Sherman suggested more assorted varieties. Ms Wright agreed. Abutter receipts were provided. Public comment: none. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to close pending receipt of after-the- fact filing fees. Unanimous vote.