4/8/1999 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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April 1339 Page 2. 7:05 HASHPEE HARBORMASTER,R, 236 Wading Place, continued from March 1999. Perry Ellis advised most of the problems have been worked out. He asked the Commission to rule on what is before there. There is a new plan with the drainage proposed, still 80 feet from.the top of the bank. Mr. Sherman stated there are no performance standards under 131.40 and it meets all standards under the bylaw. The Commission has no problems with the plan. Public comment: Atty. Dan Creeden spoke on behalf ofthe Popponesset Beach Association. The Chair pointed out the Commission's jurisdiction is limited to issues the I Agent raised. Atty. Creeden stated he would like to see his client, the applicant and the State working from a position of cooperation. There was a meeting here two nights ago when it was represented in no uncertain terms that the applicant was no longer seeking to install the four parking spots on the plan. Mr. Ellis stated at the previous meeting, he was asked to move the parking spaces out of the road layout. He is not building the parking spaces, just getting the permit. Doug Cameron of the State Public Access Board stated they are not looking to do anything at this moment and will have discussions with the Association as to how to proceed. Besides the potential for additional parking, they would like to have on the table the hours that it will be open to the fishermen for access. The Chair stated all the Commission will decide is whether or not there i any violation of any statutes, bylaws or regulations, over which they have control. If there i no violation, the Commission does not have the authority to deny the project. Atty. Creeden stated, as a point Of procedure, there has been an amended • plan and this may require a whole new filing. Mr. Sherman stated there would be a three year window to do the project. If they want to take the drain out and let it go as is, it can be approved.