7/24/2003 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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I i ASHPEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes of,July 24, 2003 Public Hearing I arsh ee Town Hath Meeting Room 3 Commissioners present; Jack Fitzsimmons, Elliot Rosenberg, Cass costa, Stephanie Jones, John Miller, Leonard Pinaud, and Ralph Shag. Staff present; Robert Sherman, Agent; Frances Wise, Board secretary Jack Fitzsimmons, chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m. . Public Hearing: Nora-HearingA ends Old Business: 1. A. Request uest from Steve fHurley, Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife, to replace plantings along K-2. Bob received this request and he proposed that we restore the shrubs planted by ,Jacobs Engineering along K-2 at north'c� , where we have a good stream i flow. B. Bob recommended that we restore the plantings, and he is exploring the legal options for withholding the cost for this from Brian andy's payment for net year -- probably about $2,000. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to replace the plantings along K+2 and assess Brian dandy the cost to the extent legal. 2. Lawrence Werrick, 10 Wheelhouse Road. Bob read a letter from Mr. vl errick requesting reinstatement of their vista pruning permit. Bob said at the Cast meeting we discussed that this was one of the most egregious violations we have had in the past 14 years. Mr. Werrick only replanted after vire gent to court forcing hires to do so. Bob explained to him that if he had done it right the first time, he could have a vier noir. When the trees are bigger he can limb therm from below, but before that happens, it's important that the trees are producing acorns to support the wildlife habitat. He told hire that he didn't think the Commission would be amenable to his request for a full vista pruning, but that they aright agree to a very narrow 1 o ft. vista corridor so he can see his dock for safety purposes. He suggested that Mike Talbot visit the site to give his evaluation of the current status before we make our final decision.