3/13/2003 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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• Michael Talbot rejoined the meeting. 7:10 p.m., John Belland, 44 Barbary Circle (rebuild/modify pier). Jack Vaccaro represented the applicant and presented the plan. Because a portion of the construction begins over the salt marsh, that portion must be revegetated with bayberry. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the plan with the stipulation that there be an open grading installed for the surfacing of the extension over the salt marsh and revegetation with bayberry in the salt marsh area. 7:15 p.m., Edmond English, 3 Ocean Bluff (continued from 2/27/03). Michael Grotzke and Sarah A. Turano-Flores, Zisson and Veara, represented the applicant. Bob distributed to the members a letter from Joan Quilty, an abutter. Bob stated that LEC Environmental Consultants (LEC) has been retained by the Commission to give us a second opinion on the case and Don Shawl's recommendations. Bob said he met with Paul Lelito and his assistant from LAC last Tuesday and they described their analysis. However, Mr. Lelito wants to discuss some additional things with Bob before he writes his report, and he and Bob have been playing telephone tag, so Bob does not have the report in hand. Bob reported that he also met with Jim O'Connell, CZM geologist, and Stan Humphries, coastal geologist, and they discussed the terminology that was used to determine the dune/bank interface. There were some differences in the interpretation, but even after they discussed the various approaches, it didn't change the point at which the dune/bank interface was demarked. So Bob doesn't have any disagreement with the dune/bank interface and the vegetated wetland lines. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to grant an extension to March 27th at 7:30 p.m. at the request of the applicant. 7:15 p.m., Anthony P. Gargiulo, 11 Ocean Bluff Drive (continued from 2/6/03). Mr. Garguilo was present. Representing him were Michael Grotzke and Sarah A. Turano- Flores, Zisson and Veara. Representing Wilson D,. Rogers, Jr., an abutter, was Michael J. Fazio, Jr., The Rogers Law Firm, and Paul Davis, PHD. Mr. Fazio had given Bob just before the hearing some testimony on behalf of Mr. Rogers. Since Bob has had no chance to digest it, he said he couldn't recommend a closing at this hearing, so there will have to be a continuance. Bob recommended that Mr. Fazio give his written presentation to the members and the applicant, and it will be • available in the Commission's office for all interested parties to review prior to the next hearing.