10/05/2000 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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October 2000 Page 5. Mr.Talbot stated anyone else conning before the Commission is only allowed to vista prune 50f in total. They already have a very large vista pruned area by virtue of the violations. Mr. Sherman stated wildlife has been compromised by this illegal activity only partially rectified. He proposed that Mr. Casey provide a plan for restoration of this more completely with some shads which will grow high, maybe a tupelo or two and since he could request an extension in three years, h could be given one of the corridors for now, let this grow back under a plan and re-evaluate it in -1 years and come back with an amended order and an extension. Mr.Rosenberg stated that would be satisfactory. Mr.Casey stated he would not mind putting in more than the ten blueberries and inkb cries. Mr.Sherman stated the second corridor would have to be cut down to an appropriate size. It was agreed to give the applicant one corridor for now, have him come back and re-evaluate it in two years. 11r. Casey asked if the Commission wanted a plan for the plantings? He agreed to provide a plan. Public comment:none. VOTE: lotion made and seconded to close with an amended plan which only showing one Vista pruning area and an enhanced planting plan for the middle area,including an and rstory tree lager and with the proviso that the applicant can come back after two growing seasons for an amended order and an extension. Unanimous Vote. , CLOSED PENDING. 7:45 N.J.S. DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. to amend the Order of Conditions for SE -1677 to permit construction of a deck and two small retaining walls at 23 Bayshore Drive. Norman Mayes represented the applicant. Abutter notification receipts were provided.. It is ' from the wetland. They have come up with a revegetation plan for the area they encroached upon beyond the 0' with Tupelos,white oak,etc. Mr. Sherman advised the applicant was told the plants could go in anytime and they should go in soon. This is under an enforcement situation. It could be conditioned nothing be issued until the planting is done in accordance with the enforcement order. He asked Mr.'Hayes if anyone is in charge of the site now? Mr. Hayes was not aware of anyone. In that case, Mr. Sherman recommended denial of the project unless Mr. Hayes will provide a letter in five business clays that his firm is in charge of the restorative plantings. Public comment: none. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to allow the amendment to issue only upon completion of all the terns of the enforcement order anti under the supervision of a Mass. Certified Arborist. Unanimous Vote.