4/3/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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su m mer to higher than the fish is able to withstand. Mr.,Hurley showed slides of the different fish } and wildlife in the bogs including a spotted turtle, herring gull, and a non-native fish they discovered while down at the bogs. He feels that I la tepee is an ideal location for Brook Trout and that they thrive in the bogs dine to the cold uNpvwrelling water. He does feel that there would need to be some changes to the area to really bring back the habitat for the fish. The channel will need to be widened and bean issue addressed so that the fish can move and spawn as they need to. He also explained that shade trees would have to be replanted; they had been removed some gear's ago by a cranberry farmer. The trout need the shade to keep cool during the hot summer months. The Commission asked about the habitat if nothing was done with the bogs. Mr. Hurley stated that he felt the habitat would be rained and the trout lost. Mr. Hurley went on to state that there are other projects like this being done and that one is currently underway in the Tern of Plymouth. Plymouth will be restoring a Brook Trout habitat with very little out of pocket money due to some State (Wetland Protection) and Federal grants S Fish and wildlife). Mr. Hudey also explained that he felt the santuit Bog area would be a great location for Brook Trout habitat and could be easily converted as.well. While he understands the idea of using the bogs for cranberries as it creates revenues, he,feels the trout-habltat is a much more worthy use of the area. He also stated that he felt the area would be restored for recreational beauty as well as trout, creating a win-win forthe Town and its residents. During Steve Hurle is presentation, he also mentioned the ' availability of many greats that could provide large amounts of money to reestablish the river since it supports Brook Trout. These organizations include "Trout Unlimited"among others. The Commissioners thanked him for his informative presentation and stated that they would have a lot to think about in the next few weeks. CC.Jeep club dean Lip-- April 1 , 2008 The Assistant Agent informed the Commission of the upcoming Ce.Jeep club clean Up. She explained that it will be held on April 19, 2000, beginning at :30 am for anyone who may want to volunteer and that it will take place at the Noisy Mole and John's Pond conservation areas. The Assistant Agent explained that they have done the clean up before and did an excellent job so Conservation is looking forward to the help. Hearina Agenda 7:00 p.m.Susan Simmons, RDA#105 Monomoscoy Road West (Expand and rebuild existing deck,adding five new sono tubes) Mrs. Simmons stood to explain her request to the Commission. She explained that the porgy that currently sits on the house is v dangerous; literally failing off of the house in spots. She went on to r g state that the neva porch will require an additional three sono tubes and replacement of two existing for a total of five. Mrs. Simmons and the Assistant Agent informed the Commission that the land Is previously ':. disturbed and mostly turf. The Assistant Agent explained that the Agent had recommended a negative determination as the project causes minimal to no impact on the environment. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carred for a Negative Determination. 7:03 p.m. Michael O'Hara and Joseph bevy, RDA—76 and 82 Greensward Road (Continued from 03/20/2000) The Assistant Agent explained that the applicants have requested another continuance. The applicants have some questions regarding the landscaping plan and need time to address those questions with the landscaper. Motion made, seconded and carried unanimously for a continuance until 04/17/2008 @ 7:18 p.m. 7:06 p.m. Robyn L urie , l of—50 Waterway (Demolish and rebuild a neve single family home, stone driveway, utilities, Title v septic system, patio, pool with apron, landscaping and associated appurtenances) John slavinsky of cape and Islands Engineering and Michael Talbot stood to represent the applicant. Mr. Slavinsky explained that the hearing had been continued from 03120/2008 so that a D.E.P#could be 2