5/29/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i x� • t The Agent explained that Mr. Seligowski"s RDA is an After-the-Fact RDA. The Agent further explained that he was called about some work on the property and during hison-site visit with the Assistant Agent found the items in question.The Agent stated that two red cedars had been removed prior to their visit, and he had inforrned Mr. seligowski that they would need to be replaced. Mr. Seligowsl i has since replaced the trees'and was allowed to do so with consent from the Agent. The Agent explained that the warn behind the pool was also discovered during the on-site inspection. Mr. Sellgowski stood to represent himself and explain the work he wished to accomplish. He acknowledged the tree removal and replacement and explained that he wanted to repair the current gall around the pool. lir. Seligowski further explained that he wished to replace the wall within.the sante footprint.The existing wall he explained is approximately 20 to 25 years old made up of }x 'timber and i deteriorating. Mr. seligowski stated that a also wanted to replace the current wall around his rotary with 18"Natural face stones. The Agent informed the Commission that the rotary area is out of Conservation jurisdiction and would not be part of the application. Motion made,seconded and unanimously carried for a negative Detennination. 7:12 p.m. James DeVincent,AOC—122 old Bdckyard ltd (continued from 05115/2008)(Landscaping and extension of patio) .carnes De Vincent stood to represent himself on his application. He explained that he YA hed to go forward with landscaping, patio extension and retaining wail replacement. Mr. DeVincernt explained that the original application was for his addition. He cines not wish to replace the grass that was removed but rather.replace it with pea stone/gravel. Mr. Deiincert did provide copies of the landscape plan. He explained than he had requested removal of a tree but could easily leave the tree if he had to. The Agent recommended the approval of the retaining wall, as it is very much needed given the slope of the bank. The Agent explained to the Commission that the application is truly three fold—One piece is the patio expansion to fit where the addition went on. The second piece being the landscaping[planting to cover. The third piece bung the cart path (pea gravel area)that Mr. Devincent originally wanted to remove a tree to install. The Agent stag that he did not want the tree to be removed as it is located at the bottom of the bank and provides some bank stabilfty. Mr. De incent agreed to sweep the dart path around the outside of the tree and initialed to that affect on the landscape plan. Motion made,seconded and urianimously carried to Approve the Amended order of Conditions with the exception of the tree removal as initialed by the applicant. 7:15 p.m. Martin Solomon, RDA—122 Popponesseft Island ltd Demolish old float system and replace within same footprint, replace gangway) Mark Burtis of Little Fiver Dock construction stood to represent the applicant. He provided the Commission with plan copies and explained that the red lines represented the proposed area and that the black were the existing system. Mr. Burtis explained that the applicant Dr. Solomon wishes to replace his existing float system within the same footprint. Mr. Burtis stated that Mr. Solomon's current system is aground at lover tide. He explained that the new system would replace the multi le dolphin piles with single 12"piles. Mr. Burns explained that the gangway would be extended so that it can strike the floats. Mr. Burtis Informed the Commission that he had spoken with both the Harbormaster and Shellfish constable and that neither had any issues with the project. He went on to further state that originally the Harbormaster was worried about channel encroachment, but Mr. Burtis Inas proven to him that,there would be none. Commissioner Fitzsimmons commented on the length I square footage of the project,the square footage is larger than permitted now but that this project would be grandfathered because it already exists. Motion made,seconded and unanimously caned for a negative Determination. 7:18 p.m.Kathleen and Brown Linga mfelter, NOI—65 sec nsett Point Road Demolish and rebuild garage with slight increase in footprint) Michael Borselli of Falmouth Engineering stood to represent the applicants. Mr. Borselli explained that the applicants wish to tear down an existing trio-car garage and rebuild it with a slight increase to the footprint. Mr. Borselli stated that the new garage will still be a two cap-but will also now include overflown 3