5/1/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i i 7:05 p.m. New seabury corporation, RDA—252.shore Drive West P pp nesset Inn) (Construct handicap accessible ramp, remove invasive Autumn Olives, replace beach grass and replace damaged existing fence) (Cass Costa recuses herself) ` Torn Jalowy stood to.represent New Seabury corporation. He described the applicants request to construct a handicap accessible 'amp on the top level of the Poppones t Inn that would allow access to the lower tent area. He explained that it would also include adding some Rosa Rugosa.in the area in addition to the existing Rosa F ugosa . Mr. Jalowy explained that they would be replacing some beach grass that had been worry away; the grass will be planted two columns per hole, 18"on center. Mr. .Jalo y explained that the beach fence will be replaced as it is currently very dangerous and falling apart. The Agent explained that children have been jumping the fence and trampling the beach grass in the area. The Agent explained that hp'had recommended the removal of the Autumn Olives as they have taken over the landscape in that area. He recommended a negative determination as he feels it will only improve the area and provide much needed handicap accessibility. Lotion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative D terminati h. 7:09 p.m. 55 Horseshoe Bend Way Fealty Trust, N01—55 Horseshoe Bend Way (Construct a new single family home with associated appurtenance and a Title V septic system) Tian Santos of Holmes and McGrath stood to represent the applicants. He explained that the applicants wish to oon truct a new two bedroom single family home with grading, landscaping, utilities and dry wells. The Commission read a letter from the Board of Health stating that the filing appears to be in compliance with the Title V requirements. Mr. Santos explained that they are still waiting to hear back from Natural Heritage and that Natural Heritage has until 05/17/2008 to respond. The Agent and Assistant Agent explained that Natural Fleritage on this fling not only has to do with the pond but the whole property, as it is box turtle habitat. The Agent explained that the property is buffer zone inland bank and that he recommends the Commission close and issue pending comments from Natural Heritage. Motion made,-sec nded and unanimously carried for a close and Issue pending comments/approval from Natural Heritage. 7:12 p.m. Christopher Peacock, NOI—7 Crow Rd (Cont. from 017200lnstll seasonal dock, a retaining wall and vista pruning) The Agent explained that the applicant requested a continuance until 05/1.5/2008 @ 7:12 p.m. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 05/15/2008 @ 7:12 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Ivan and glean Partridge, RDA—20 Mutiny Way (Remove juniper along driveway and're place with native vegetation) The Agent explained that a continuance was necessary on this filing. He explained that originally the junipers to be removed were along the retaining wall in front of the house; the junipers-now being removed are parallel with the drivewray and close to wetlands. The Agent stated that he had requested plan with proper delineations on it and a methodology on how the trees were to be removed. The Agent explained that he was worried the removal would harm the wetlands if not done properly. The Agent informed the Commission that due to these requests the applicants had requesteid a continuance until 0511512008 @ 7:1 p.m. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 0511512008 @ 7:18 P.M. 7:18 p.m. Gerald Fine, RDA—12 Summersea (Continued from 04/17/2008) (Remove quisance vegetation, pitch pines) Torn O'Hara stood to represent the applicant. He apologized to the Commission for missing the last hearing, but he had gotten tied up at work. Mr. O'Hara explained that the applicant wishes to remove some low bring, invasive vines and possibly remove or trim some trees to the yard. He explained that the applicant was willing to do mitigative plantings if necessary.for the removal. The Agent informed Mr. O'Hara that he had done some research and there is no record of the property ever having a permit for vista paining, he did see filings for vegetation rernovaI and removaI of some hazardous tree limbs. The 3