3/20/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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question Mr. Krock's intentions. 'The abutters were particularly interested in a walkover structure located-at Mr. F rock's adjacent property located at 2 Cross St. The walkover leads from the back patio, down the dunes to the water. After researching the Agent explained that he could not find a permit for the structure and sent out the enforcement order. Mr. Frock did provide documentation that proved- the walkover structure was grandfathered at over 30 years old, predating any current bylaws and the Mass-Wetlands Protection Act in place forbidding such a structure. Based on those facts the Agent asked that the Commission officially withdraw Enforcement Order File#07-14. motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Officially iiy Withdraw Enforcement order File#07-1 Approve Meeting Minutes from 02/21/2008. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of 02/21/2008. uashnet Bogs presentation—stege Hurley The Agent informed the Commission that Stere Hurley from Mass Division of Fish and Wildlife would be attending the April 3, 2008 meeting. The Agent explained that Mr. Hurley has created a presentation on the cuashnet Bogs and Brook trout. He believes it would be beneficial to restore the Brook trout habitat in the bogs. The Agent invited Mr. Hurley so that the Commission can make a truly informed decision as to the future of the bogs. He encouraged the Commissioners not present for Mr. F ottomly's presentation on the bogs to watch the tape from the meeting. The Agent reminded everyone present of their mission, restoring and preserving the precious conservation areas in the town. He stated that he did not feel that they should rush to make any decisions until they have heard Steve and seen the final Haley and Aldrich results from the feasibility study. The Commission and the Agent did agree that it may be wise to go forth with a management plan with Mr. Bottomiy for the Quashnet bogs to make sure if they do decide to go with cranberries they have the option. Hearing Agenda 7:00 p.m. Trust of Cotuit Say Condominium, NOI—418 Quinaquisset Ave (continued from o 1 110 Vista pruning) The Agent explained that the Cotuit Bay Condominium Association is seeking to do some vista.pruning on the 500 ft of frontage they own. He explained that after some research and consultation of the former conservation agent for the town he discovered that they are only allowed 25 % or 50 ft whichever is less for pruning. Given the area 50 ft would be the set amount and would not gain any of the hrneowners any increase in view. He had suggested to the Association that they come up with a common area and use the fifty feet there,they rejected that idea. He also.explained to the Commission that if the motion passes he would condition they hire a cutting monitor for no less than a year to reale sure no illegal cutting takes place. There has been illegal cutting on the property before and he does not want to see that happen again. The applicants have asked for a continuance as their representation could not appear at the hearing,they requested the continuance until 0512912008 @ 7:00 p.m. Motion madel seconded and unanilmously carried for a continuance until 0512912008 7:00 p.m. 7:03 p.m. M. Duffany Builders, I of—211 Daniel*s island Ind (construct parking area and storage vault) Within 100' of coastal bank, salt marsh and coastal beach) .Jack Vaccaro of Vaccaro Environmental Consulting stood to represent.the applicant. He explained that h had consulted on the project and prepared the delineated plans set before the Commission. Mr. Vaccaro stated that the Daniel's Island area is full of older homes and this property sits close to an armored coastal bank, salt marsh and a narrow coastal beach. The applicants wish to erect a storage vault with a Patio on top and also add to the parking area. He explained that the area was closely examined and the i