7/10/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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4 (To maintain in perpetuity the pier~, ramp and'float) (Cass Costa recuses herself) (Asst. Commissioner Cobert Anderson is appointed to vote by Commissioner Fitzsimmons) Stan Clyde stood to represent the applicants.,The Agent explained that applicants had been before the Commission previously to install the pier, ramp and float but had not included maintenance and perpetuity in the application. The Agent also explained that he had spoken with Mr. Hyde and explained that any repair over 10% or larger than just replacing boards and general maintenance would require another filing. Lotion made, seconded and unanimously carried toApprove the Amended order of Conditions* 7:06 p.m. Evan and,Susan Rangel, lot—762 Cotuit Hoed (Continued-from o o (Demolish.and rebuild new single family home with decks, driveway,, landscaping,embankment restoration,stairway replacement and associated appurtenances) John Slavinsky of Cape and Islands Engineering stood to represent the applicants. Mr. Slavinsky. explained that the applicants originally were unsure as to whether they would remodel or rebuild the house at the northern end of Mashp a Wakeby pond. Mr. Slavinsky explained that they had decided on the rebuild and that the house be setback further on the property,the current house sits 19'from the BVW line and the new plan has it sitting 2 'from the BVW line. M'r. Slavinsl y explained that they would be ! removing stairwell and replacing it with an elevated stairway in the same location. Mr. Slavinsky explained that the septic is being inspected but that it is a fairly new system; Commissioner Fitzsimmons read a letter from the Board of Health.that the application is on file. Michael Talbot of Michael Talbot and Associates stood to explain the mitigation plan including the use of rain gardens to help.control run off. Mr. Talbot explained that the property is currently mostly a wooded lot with turf and trees with severe defects. Mr. Talbot explained that the plan calls for the removal of the defective trees and revegetation of the area. Mr. Talbot also explained that the leaves pile will be removed from the beach and that area will be restored'. The Agent explained that he was contacted by the Zoning Board of Appeals and that they had asked that the setbacks be questioned. The Agent stated that he had also questioned the setbacks and wondered why the house could not be moved any further back from the BVW tine. The Agent questioned whether all the tagged trees would have to be removed if the house was moved farther back. i Ir. Talbot explained that even if the house is rrioved back that the trees should be removed due to cavities at their bases, and the trees could pose a danger to the house in a storm. The Agent asked,if other locations had been explored and stated that he felt the bank would be compromised in the construction in its proposed location. The representatives stated that they were taking into consideration the effect and that is why more mitigation was proposed. The Agent stated that he would be happy to go on site with Mr. Slavinsky and explore other options. The representatives asked for a two-week continuance. The Agent informed Mr. Slavinsky that the applicants would be receiving a violation notice on their dock, as it is unpermi#ted. - Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 07/2412008 @ 7:12 p.m. 7409 P,m. David Rose, l of—1 4 Rock Landing road (Continued from 1 1 )(Rem ve railroad ties, new patio and rock wall in some footprint and landscaping) Brian Casey stood to represent the applicant. Mr. Casey explained that the applicant has fire small projects that make up this application. lir. Casey explained that the first consisted,of removal of some invasive hedges. Mr. Casey explained that the second.project of the application is to remove a plywood gall and replace it with a rock wall. Mr. Casey explained that the third project is to create a turnaround driveway to ease entry onto the imam road. Mr. Casey explained that the new section of driveway would be blended into the old and that the space for it is already cut in for the most part. The fourth project Mr. Casey explained is to remove the.old creosote railroad ties and within the same footprint construct a new rook wail. The last project Mr. Casey explained would be replacing the current stone patio with a broken blue stone patio and remove an oak tree that is close to the house-in that Area. Mr. Casey explained that the application also includes installing a pervious walkway to deck and removal of the in asives on the property, replacing therm with Eastern Iced Cedars and lnkberry. Elizabeth mentioned.that the wetland