3/1/2001 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Attorney Wightman stated for the Record and for benefit of the abutters, the original order cannot be appealed. The Chairman recognized the Assistant Conservation Agent who asked if Applicant is aware of Chapter 91 - pilings; to which Attorney wightman responded in the affirmative. The Chairman recognized the following members of the public for comment : Nancy Caff n protest d, stating her objections and recognizing this property to be one of the last nice coves being used by the public for claming which should not be disturbed in her estimation. she stated the Conservation Commission should be responsible to protect the clamming beds. she provided pictures of Fifth Grade Students clamming; made reference to the 'down Report; noting the water limitations in the area; and made reference to the stakes. She feels certain boats will be tied exp along the sides of the dock. i She posed two questions . The 'plans refer to Chris Burden as a property owner, which she challenged. The current owner being Icon. She stated the plan is old, and feels it has not been properly updated, and questioned the appropriate size of the cove as it is depicted. She asked if the proposal has been presented to the Waterways Commission and was told by Applicant , s representatives that it has . Ms . Caffyn then grade reference to the iegfried- property being impacted the most by this proposal identified as Lot-C on the Plan) . She stated there is no interest on the part of this property owner in the dock; that he had been intimidated; and has stated to her that he does not want the dock. ,It was a decision where he went to court for three years, it was indicated that perhaps Mr. Blythe has influence in the Town, and it could be passed through. " she feels this is an issue, stating the dock itself is impacting her neighbor dramatically. Ms. Caf fn stated- this has been a public use for the last fifty 0 ,or sixty (60) gears . . . it is a public area. The Chairman interjected that the property is privatel y owned; to which Ms . Caff n stated she was unsure. Letter Board of Assessors 1981 "In looking up Parcel B we could not find out where this parcel and other three parcels were coming from. In the past these properties were a creek with flowing water. This office needs more information. who filled it in to create upland id the Mate of Massachusetts have an interest? If you have more information, please forward it to the above office . ', -14-