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References nces were being made to the plan indicating charges, <br /> the elimination of a deck and reduction of house size. <br /> r. Sherman broached the subject of revegetation, thirty <br /> fire feet, in the event of disturbance to the buffer zone. <br /> Mr. Hayes interjected encroachment is not anticipated. He <br /> then produced a. visual indicating plant species, wildlife values, <br /> etc. that would be proposed in the unlikely event of a three or <br /> four foot encroachment. <br /> N±, Sherman clarified that thirty five feet is the minimum <br /> distance allowed, as anything less than that has minimal <br /> buffering, pollution, and/or wildlife habitat value. The <br /> precedent established by Conservation has been thirty five 3 <br /> ft. ) feet as a true work limit. He acknowledged that because the. <br /> foundation is slab, it is possible with careful excavation, to <br /> not disturb the protected area. He then recommended approval, <br /> imposing the thirty-five ft. ) foot condition. <br /> Diane Boretos stated she has verified Board of Appeals <br /> approval is required in this matter, prior to Conservation <br /> Commission issuance. <br /> The- hair nan recognized Ron St. Pierre, who acknowledged an <br /> Appeal Application will be filed with the Zoning Board, even <br /> though the property is pre-existing, non-conforming. <br /> Mr. Mayes acknowledged the property is located within an <br /> Zone and that construction standards will conform with State <br /> Building Code. <br /> Mike Talbot requested any removal of the red cho eberr <br /> plant be replaced and added to the planting list, noting they are <br /> considered to be a very good wildlife plant. <br /> Mr, Sherman also requested construction of a permanent fence <br /> 1, <br /> to be located at the thirty-five foot work limit; Diane Boretos <br /> suggested a plant barrier. It was agreed to condition a <br /> r combination fencing/plant materials to create demarkation. <br /> Diane Boretos reconmended approval, noting however the <br /> difficulties with this lot in meeting regulatory minimums with <br /> both the Board of Health and conservation Commission. <br /> Michael Talbot stated his concerns regarding the septic <br /> system and the possible precedent being made. e further <br /> stated the possibility of his abstaining from the vote. ) <br /> Diane Boretos encouraged future dialogue between Board of <br /> Health and the Commission when similar lots are under <br /> consideration. she acknowledged Mr, Talbots concern that this <br /> proposal does not meet t the one hundred i0 o ft. ) foot Board of <br /> -4- <br />