1/10/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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r4 Bob Bravman of Bravman &Associates stood to represent the applicant. He described the applicants wish to construct ars elevated walkway from the landward end over the marsh to upland and place public access steps. The elevated walkway will be 3.5 x 74.8', the Corps. of Engineers have already issued a permit for the project. The Agent recommends approval, as the elevated walkway will prevent direct foot traffic over the salt marsh. He explained that the measurements and materials meet the current performance standards as well as the sunlight penetration specifications. Lotion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the amended order of conditions a proposed. w - 7:12 p.m. Marjorie Altschuler Trs, NOI—68 Waterway (Construct and maintain a wooden retaining gall with "x 10"T&G sheathing) ,John Slavinsky of Cape and Islands Engineering stood to represent the applicant. He described the applicants wish to install a wooden retaining wall on the property. ,John stated that the retaining wall would be constructed as reverse grain with the run off being directed back landward not towards the grater. The Agent pointed out that the applicant applied for it in 2000, but then the applicant was considering vinyl. The Agent questioned why the change in materials was implemented. Mark Burtis of Little Fiver Dock Construction stood to address the question. Mr. Burtis stated that the materials were changed due to esthetics and durability. The Agent worries that the area will b all bu.1kheads/retaining wall structures and asked if am other altern �tives vere- r�sidered. Mr. Slavirisky did state that they had { considered fiber rolls and like materials but due to the failure at the cross property nearby decided against those alternatives. The Agent requested that he receive a construction methodology as well as an access plan for the project and suggested a continuance until those can be provided. Mr. Burtis agreed to provide those documents and started that most of the equipment will be brought by water to the site. He also stated that the back fill material would be dumped in the front yard and wheel barrovwred outback. The representatives requested a continuance to prepare the requested documentation. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 1124/2008 @ 7:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Richard Kurus .la, Not—373 i onomoscoy Road (construct a garage, deck and an addition to the house, and upgrade Title V septic system and proposed driveway) John Slavinsky of cape and Islands Engineering stood to represent the applicant. He described Mr. Kuusela's wish to construct a garage, deck and an addition to the house, a driveway as well as upgrading the Title V septic system. The Board of Health submitted a letter that the application is currently under review. IIIb. Slavinsky explained that the septic is currently composed of two.cesspools on the waterside of the home. The Title V upgrade would include new pumps and the new leaching field would be more than 100 feet from the water. The garage to be constructed would include two bedrooms on the second floor, but there will not be any cooking facilities, ars zoning does not allow for it. The garage will be a drive thru with access on either side. The project will also include construction of a 24'x 10'deck. The Agent explained to the Commission that the entire property is in the flood zone. The Agent requested the dimensions of the garage (32'x 40 `— 12 0 sq ft and stated than he would like to know how many trees would be removed for-the construction. finder Regulation 25 Part 2 Section A, any construction done in coastal storm flow area must have mitigative plantings equal to the project size. While currently the area is covered with scrub grass}the Agent foresees at least 5 or 6 trees being removed and the.flood capacity. reduced by this removal. The Agent did mention that the plan currently includes some mitigative plantings but that there needs to be more due to the size and scope of the project. The Agent suggested ai . continuance until the current landscape plan can be expanded and a list of plantings completed. The representative agreed to deriver said plan and asked for a continuance until 1/24/2008 at 7:18 p.m. Potion made, seconded and unanimously r carried for a continuance until 1/2412008 a@ 7:18 p.m. Concludes normal agenda—7:18 p.m. Haley and Aldrich Presentation 3