2/7/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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(construct a garage, deck and an addition to the house, and upgrade Title V septic system and proposed driveway—continued from 1/24/2008) ,John Slavinsky of cape & Island Engineering stood to represent the applicant. Mr. Slavinsky explained that the conditions stated in the previous hearing had been complied with, The Agent at the previous hearing requested that the trees that were to be removed be flagged and a plan of migitative plantings be presented. The Agent agreed that all the requirements were met to his satisfaction and he recommended approval. He did ask that Mr. Slavinsky relay a message to the property owner that the boat must be taken off the marsh immediately or a violation notice will be seat out on it. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to close and Issue. 7:18 p.m. George and Elizabeth Stento Trs..NOI -155 P pp nessett Island Road (Demolish and rebuild n ew single famiIy home, Title v septic system, driveway, plantings and associated appurtenances) John Slavinsky of cape& Island Engineering and Michael Talbot of Michael Talbot&Associates Inc stood to represent the applicant. The existing dwelling will be demolished and rebuilt, it is currently an illegal five bedroom and this-project will return it to a legal four bedroom. The project will also include new Title V system and d6veway. Mr. Slavinsky described that the applicant will also be utilizing storm water management plans instead of dry wells to control run off. The plans call for creating rain gardens, which slow the rate of absorption and create a better wildlife habitat. There will be two-rain gardens approximately 475 square foot total. Mr. Slavinsky explained that according to the rnigitation calculations sheet,they need to provide 3,951 square feet of plantings for the size of the project. He stated that his and Mr. Talbot's:plans call for 4,300 square feet. Mr. Talbot went into further detail of why the system works and how he would like to see more of this in Ilashpee, The Agent stated.that while pools are not usually seen as necessary, they can be approved if the mitigation stipulations are met. The Agent explained that the property is now 0%turf and the project will definitely be an improvement. The Agent asked if Natural Hedtage had been filed for and the representatives stated that it had. He did request that the Commission wait to vote until they hear back from Natural Heritage. The Commission and applicant's representatives agreed and decided two weeks would be sufficient. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 02121/2008 a@ :12 p.m. 7:21 p.m. Geoffrey Willis,AOC—65 Ho ph le toad To allow for a 10 'x 11.5 ' platform)- John Slavinsky of cape and Islands Engineering stood to represent the applicant. He explained that the applicant wished to make the previously permitted dock shorter. The net change is 102 sq ft, but the ap licant has added a platform. The platform has expanded the walkway, and the project is not the same configuration. The commission pointed out to Mr. Slavinsky that this is an After-the-T=act situation and whoever took the liberty to add the platform did so without approval. The Commissioners asked if the platform violated any bylaws. Mr. Fitzsimmons stated that he would not accept the plan as presented due. to the wording and because the plan does not represent what is there accurately. The Agent explained that he will loots up the regulations and any bylaws that exist currently on platforms. The Commission recommended a continuance so Mr. Slavinsky can redraw the plans and the information regarding platforms could be obtained. Mr. Slavinsky agreed and stated that two weeks would be plenty of time. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carved for a continuance until 2121/2 a@ 7:15 p.m. Meeting ting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Brown Board Secretary 3