4/17/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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rw� John Slvinsky of Cape and Islands Engineering stood to represent the applicant. He'explained that the hearing had been continued pending Natural Heritage comments. Mr. Slavinsky and the Agent stated that they were in receipt of a letter from Natural Heritage and they had no concerns. The Agent informed the Commission that the Harbormaster and Perms Ellis the Shellfish Constable had signed off on the project. The Agent recommended approval. Motion made,seconded and unanimously carried to close and Issue. 7:30 p.m. New Seabury, RDA-108 Shore Drive West (Fill depression)(Cass Costar recuses herself Norman Hayes stood to-represent the applicant. He explained that the applicants wish to complete project previously permitted in 2000'. The original permit was for 2500 cubic feet of fill to be placed in the location. The 2500 cubic feet was not installed-and the applicant wishes to add 1200 cubic feet now. It will be installed ' landward of the coastal bank. Mr. Hayes explained that they also wish to protect the road for future beach nourishment. The fill meets the Town and Mate performance standards. Mr. Hayes stated that the plantings could be extended and that Tee 2 bould be pleated to establish/finish the wildlife habitat. The Agent asked Mr. Hayes if the moofla will remain undisturbed. Mr. Hayes said that it mould remain undisturbed and tripled in size. The size of the moofla will allow for the use of fertilizer to be cut, way down. The Agent recommended approval, as he does not see that it will affect the bank. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination n conditioned that the plantings are reviewed with the Agent. 7:33 New Seabur , NOI-—108 Shore Drive West(Beach stairs) (Cass Costa recuses herself Tara Marden from the Woods Hole Group stood to represent the applicant. She explained that the applicants wish to install stairs leading down to the beach as well as a viewing platforTrn. IVH Marden also explained that the area is previously disturbed and hes no vegetation. The stain will be removable and end at the revetment but will require two permanent sorra tubes. The viewing platform will be 10'x 12' in the beach grass(not classified as coastal dune). The platform will be 0 light penetrating and will be elevated over the grass.as to allow it to grow. The platform.structure Mrs. Marden explained will be permanent and require 6 sons tubes. Mrs. Marden further explained that the platform and stairs are an attempt to redirect the foot traffic that is so destructive currently in the area. The applicants are hoping to cut down on the impact and Deep beachgoers bff the coastal bank. The Commission asked ghat other efforts they are using to keep people off the bank. Commissioner Pinaud asked if snow fencing'could be used to keep people out, even if temporarily for the first few months until they get used to the new set up. Mrs. Mar seri said she thought the applicants would be fine with some tripe of fencing as long as it was easily removed so that the trucks could get In for beach nourishment. Mrs. Marden said she thinks signage may also be used to direct people. The Agent explained that the D.E.P had not issued a number yet, but he recommended approval pending receipt of the number. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to close and Issue pending receipt of the r .E.P number and with the condition to add a removable fence. p.m. John Mitchell,AOC—106 Waterway(Landscaping) Heather Wright of Heather Wright Landscape Design stood to represent the applicant. She explained that the applicant vishes to do some landscaping around a reconstructed bulkhead. The landscape plan includes adding some Arborvitaes to some existing)to continue the natural screening they provide as well as removing some damaged trees: one Holly and one Cedar. 5 Hollies will be planted where the Cedar is being removed. IVIS. Wright also explained that a Weeping Birch will need to be removed due to damage but that the plan calls for replacing it with two River Birches. She went on to explain that the plan has a lot of wildlife value with many berry bushes being planted which will attract many different types of binds. Ms. Wright v ill also be removing all the nominative inva ives from the property. The homeowner has requested in the fling that some of the patio and walkways be replaced with dry lard pavement and that the lawn wriII be reconfigured. The lawn reconfiguration will be a net swap in rterms of area. The Agent asked what material the lawn would consist of. Ms. Wright ht a plained that it would be conservation see 4