3/3/2005 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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1r. Gray could draw the corridor on the present plan and sign it. like said we could close pending receipt of an accepted revised plan, at which time vire will write an order of Conditions. Mr-._Gray said the former owner had cut the phragn-�ites from 2-3 ft. from the surface, and that's the type of cutting the applicant is looking for. Mike said the vista pr r ng guidelines Mate that and rstory.plants and shrubs (in this case it's phragmites can only be cut to 5 ft. because these and erstory shrubs provide travel corridors for birds, so it would have to be within that guideline. Also, that would maintain the health ofthe plant, wMch is performing a function. Mr. Gray agreed to this and said he will alert the work crew to not cut the native shrubs growing rongst the phr gmites. Steve summarized that the corridor will be moved, the dead pine tree will be removed and replaced nth a cedar and shad bush, the mitigation planting h not be necessary since the willows will not be removed, the cherry trees can be limbed pending a pre-work ori-site, the pereral bed in the middle of the lawn will be removed. N ike suggested switch grass or other native grasses instead of beach grass, and since the pine represents the only roosting area for about 150 f ., he would like it to remain for a couple of years. Motion made, seconded and unanimously cam*ed to approve the plan pending the receipt of an acceptable revised plan. 7:20 p.m., Chilton Development Co., Zne., 166 waterway(continued from 2/17105). Cass stepped down from this hearing. Michael rot ke represented the applicant Steve remarked that the plan presented at the last meeting showed the pool and patio on the coastal bark. Mr. Trot ke has move the pool, patio and retahu*ng wall to the front of the coastal bark. The work limit is 5 f . below the top of the coastal bark, but will be revgetated back to the retaining wa . Mike commended Mr. Grotzke for the new plan and list of plants. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the plan. 7:25 p.m., Jason Mone, 23 Shoestring Bay Road (continued from 2/17/05). Nfichael trot ke represented the applicant and described the plan. Bob recommended that we approve the vista pruning to be done this year pending receipt of a paid hill from a qualified landscaper representing the plan that we approved. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the plan pending receipt of a paid bill from a qualified landscaper representing the specific plan that we approved. 7:30 p.m.,James Crocker,Jr., Trustee, 14 Sampson's Mill Road.d (continued from 2117/05). Amy Ball represented the applicant. Steve said Horsley and Witten and Amy have achieved the 5 ft. line and provided everything we requested, and he recommended approval based on an official contract for the monitoring for various substances. hike said we should note that these are proved technologies which have been used elsewhere in the Country.