1/10/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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46 I Lotion made., seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of 11123/2007. Hearing Agenda 7:00 p.m. Frederic Blythe, NOI—228Wading Place Rd (continued from 10/18/2007) (Permit and construct a pier ramp and float) The Agent explained that the applicant has requested a continuance until September 4, 2008, at 7 p.m.- The Commission did state that this is the fourth continuance and requires a vote to allow for a farther continuance. The Agent explained that due to the pending litigation he recommended approving the continuance but that he would also have a discussion with the applicant and his representation to see if they want to withdraw the application until the other matters are resolved. The Commission agreed dine to the extenuating circumstances that the matter could be Continued. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carved for a continuance until September 4, 20089 @ 7 p.m. 7:03 p.m. Dennis Kerkado, AOC—6 Quaker Run Road Nista pruning with maintenance in perpetuity) Brian Casey of Casey Landscape and Arboriculture stood to represent the applicant. Mr. Casey explained that the applicant wishes to establish two corridors for vista pruning and maintenance in perpetuity. The Agent further explained that the previously approved project (Approved November 14, 2007,) allows for the creation of two vista-pruning corridors. He went on to further explain that normally two corridors would not be approved, but on this property establishing two corridors cuts down on the environmental impact. The Agent informed the commission that he would be on site again to clarify with IIIb. Casey exactly what will be done'and how. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the amended order of conditions as. proposed. 7:06 p.m, George Mandalos# Nol—22,cross Tree Way (Extend existing revetment and expand kitchen over existing deck) (Cass Costa steps down on this application) Niki l andalos stood to ex plain the project. She cited that-the N otice of%Intent was.previously approved in 1392 and that they had done the dock improvements listed within it but did not do the revetment portion. She explained that they wish to do the.revetment portion now as it is becoming more and more necessary. due to the increasing erosion.'Mr . Mandalos'believes it is the ever-ekpand i ng boat traffic in the area that is causing the erosion. Mrs.. Mand los then explained that they also wish to expand the kitchen 4#-x 13' over the existing deck area and that it will require an additional 3 sono tubes to be installed. The expansion will not call for an increase in thie deck footprint. The Agent did agree with Mrs. ll andalos that he feels the increased wave energy is the mason for the erosion. He explained that there is definitely need to protect the salt marsh in the area but wants.a construction methodology for the revetment. The Agent explained that he saw no issue with the kitchen expansion as it is going onto existing deck. The applicant asked that the commission approve the kitchen portion then, and they will bring back a consultant for the revetment portion. The Agent agreed to the kitchen approval and suggested a continuance for the revetment portion. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carved to approve the kitchen expansions portion of the Notice of Intent. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for ar continuance until 1124/2008 @ 7:12 p.m.for the revetment. 7:09 p.m. Blanche Po erski,AOC—83 Whipp rvwrilt circle (continued from 12127/07) (construct elevated walkway from landward end over marsh to upland and place public access sups) (Cass Costa steps down on this application) 2