12/18/2003 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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use erosion control blankets into item 5 of the Agent's proposed letter to Mr. Bon ie and send him the letter. . Regulations Subcommittee. Bob said they will resume meeting after the holidays, and if anyone wishes to have ar copy of the regulations, they are now in Microsoft Word and Bob can give them a copy. . candidates for Conservation Commission. Bob said vire have two good candidates and he recommended finding out if they plan to be here year-round. . Approval-of minutes for 11/20/03. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the above minutes. Hearing Agenda 7:00 purr., Paul sgaria, 108 Wading Place Road (shorten pier). David Sanicki represented the applicant and presented the new plan. Bob said he has heard no negative comments from the Harbormaster or the shellfish Warden, and the water is deep enough so there should not be any negative impacts. Frederick Viles, 21 Bright Coves Way, expressed concern regarding the displacement of the bottom soil when the piles are inserted. Bob said they are installed according to DEP's regulations. Mr. Miles said most docks are parallel to the shore, but this one is perpendicular and therefore more vulnerable to high winds breaking its chains and being set loose. Mr. Sanicki said the Harbormaster has approved it. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the plan. 7:05 .m., George Dubin, 31 Fiddler crab Lane (stairway, pier, ramp and float). Dave Sanicki represented the applicant and presented the plan. Bob said the mean low crater at the end of the boat is zero, meaning the boat sits in the mud. Bob showed photos that he took at the site that afternoon when it wasn't a moon tide. Perry Ellis told Bob that at mean low water there couldn't be more than 6" of water. Bob thinks the 2 ft. contours must be in error, and the only way this Commission would consider this dock is to get a second opinion under section 4 of ourby-law and get another engineering study of the water depths, which the applicant will have to pay for under the Act, Section 3G. Bob would only feel comfortable recommending this project if it is a dingy dock. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve a continuation to February 5th at 7:00 p.m., at the request of the applicant. 7:10 p.m., Edward Herbert, 147 Shore Drive (raze and construct new dwelling, utilities, Title V, retaining walls and landscaping). Dawe Sanicki represented the applicant. Bob described the plan and recommended approval pending his meeting with Dave at the 2