6/26/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Save Popponessett Bay Association -Affred White Alfred White of the Save Popponessett Bay Association stood to address the Commission. I r. White explained that he had compiled the information the Commission had requested at the last hearing. He had delivered a site plan and conservation had pictures of the area that the fencing. would be installed in. Mr. White explained that he had been asked about reseeding the area by the Commission at the last bearing and upon further investigation.he found that the permits for the area would need to re w►rttteni reapplied for so reseeding at this time.is not a feasible option. He also reminded the Commission that part of the project will be the installation of signage dissuading people from swimming in the channel. The Agent recommended approval of the project as it will hel -shore up the-spit beach area as well ars provide nnuch needed signage to help dissuade swimmers. Motion made,.seconded and unanimously-carried'to approve the Symbolic Fencing and Signage project for the Sage Popponessett Bay Association. Meeting—June 2 , 2008 Commissioner Fitzsimmons and the Agent recapped the meetings for the Commissioners that- were not in attendance. Commission Fitzsimmons stated that he felt it went very well and was highly productive. Commissioner Fitzsimmons explained that from the.information he has seen it now appears that both,Cranberry and Fish habitat restoration may be possible. 5) St.Vincent Property—Quit claim Deed signing The Agent passed out the Quit Claim Deed paperwork for the Commissioners'signatures. The Commissioners signed and the paperwork was notarized so that it could be sent to the appropriate parties for further completion. Hearin grda - a 7:00 p.m. Peter cos#ill, N01—37 Monomoscoy Rd West (continued 05!29/ oathouse, ramp, deck) John Slavinsky of Cape and Island Engineering stood to represent the applicant. He explained than the lot- Mr. costill would like to build his boathouse on was deemed an unbuiida#le lot in 1999. Mr. Slavinsky cited,that the Town bylaws are written with leeway in regards to unbuildable lots allowing for boathouses, sheds etc. Mr. Slavinsky explained.that the area was previously cleared and leads to a coastal bank. He further explained to the Commission that there is.a paper goad that rums through the property called Overland Road. Mr. Slavinsky described the boathouse construction citing that it will have no foundation and will sit on sons tabes. He explained that the application includes an 8'x 16' ramp and decks for chaise lounges. He explained that as mitigation the applicant is willing to add filter fable to the old wall area and backfill to help ease erosion, ars well,as adding plantings to the.area. The Agent explained that the project is within 20 feet of the ACEC lure, and he had concems about clearing anymore in the area. The Agent asked why the boathouse could not be minimized/scaled to fit within the already cleared area. The Agent also explained that he saw no need for decks on the boathouse especially when they would create more of a negative impact on the resource area. The Agent also questioned the location.of the ramp, as it would lead directly to the edge of the coastal bank; he.was concerned.that boats would b dragged over the bank. The Assistant Agent added that she felt that the decks woull require excessive clearing. John Slavinsky stated that there would be no boats dragged over the bank and than the ramp was purer for carrying kayaks and such up to store in the boathouse. The Commission questioned the setbacks required. The Agent asked Mr. Slavinsky if moving it was an option for the applicant. Mr. Slavinsky stated that he would approach the applicant with the request. Mr. Slavinsky asked for a two- week continuance so that he could meet with the applicant. Motion made,seconded and unanimously Carnied for a continuance until 07/10!2098 @ :15 p.m. s