09/19/2002 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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been recent removal of growth -- specifically, a mixture of bayberry, blueberry, sassafras, for a total of 12 plants at rear of the house. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to grant a negative determination with the understanding that there will be a revised plan filed indicating plantings as stated above. 7:10 p.m. Frederic Blythe, 228 Wading Place Road (continued from 8/22). No one was present to represent the applicant. Bob stated that the applicant has not directed John Slainsly to hire the requisite expert vire feel needed ander Section 12 of the Biological Guide because there is evidence that the shore line has roved. Elliot stated there have now been eight continuances. ,John Slavinsky was invited to join the meeting. He said what's needed is someone who is versed in the possibility of the wetland zone being changed. Elliot asked John if h is correct in recollecting that at a previous hearing, a request was made that the applicant commit to the appointment of an independent expert as a condition. John agreed that was so. John said he obtained an estimated fee to do it, which he thought was fairly reasonable, but he got no approval to proceed. Bob clarified that if Jhn, on behalf of his client, did not withdraw the application# the Commission would have to deny it; that he could request a withdrawal temporally with the right to reapply and with the understanding that we still need that expert opinion. Elliot stated that the applicant requested to withdraw the application. `here being no dissent, the withdrawal was granted. 7:15 p.m. Elliot Rosenberg, 17 Pontiac Road (construct and maintain driveway and carport) Because this was Elliot's application, he was not eligible to vote on it. Therefore, in order to have a quorum, he nominated Stephanie Jones to vote as a Commissioner on this issue. Bob reported that he has inspected the proposed project and it definitely falls within our allowable standards, and he recommended approval. Lotion Made, seconded and unanimously carried to grant a Negative 2 Determination. 7:20 p.m. Andy Donellon, 17 & 21 santuit Lane (construct a shed). Mr. Donell on was present. Bob reported that Diane recommended approval of this project with the stipulation that the witchha el bush is to remain and that there be no removal of vegetation to build the shed. Mr. Donellon agreed to this stipulation and added it to the application with his signature and date. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to grant a Negative 3 Determination with the conditions that the plan be altered as recommended above.