7/24/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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l ashpee conservation Commission Minutes of July 24, 2008 Public Hearings asbpee Town Hail Commissioners Present: John Fitzsimmons,mons, Jeff cross, Lloyd Allen, John Rogers and Len Pinaud Staff present: Elizabeth Leidhold (Asst. conservation Agent) and Melissa Brawn (Board Secretary) John Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order 6:55prn Post Hearing Agen 1 E.C.M Binger The Assistant Agent explained that the Conservation Department had received the binder she had passed around from E.e.M. The Assistant Agent explained that E.C.M was offering a proposal to help with the'Town's beach, South Cape Beach, persistent erosion issue. The Assistant Agent explained that E.c.M is proposing to donate all the suppliestmateriats and technical support free to the Town. Commissioner cross asked how it worked. Does it trap the sand's The Assistant Agent stated that it did trap the sand and rebuild a dune behind the eroding spots to help keep more sand in pl ce as tar as she uh err tool it thus far. The Assistant Agent went on to explain that the Town D.P.W would be responsible for installation of the product, and the Commission would be tasked with getting the project through the permitting process. Commissioner Fitzsimmons asked the Assistant Agent if it seemed technically feasible and asked if by permitting she meant that the Commission would have to file the Notice of Intent. The Assistant Agent stated that Commissioner Fitzsimmons was correct about the Notice of Intent and that it does look technically feasible. The Assistant Agent explained that she would like to gather more information and would update the Commission with any findings. Signatures for Reappointment pointment— Th Assistant Agent explained that she had been contacted by the Town Clerk and reminded her those Commissioners up for reappointment in 2008 need to sign the Town cleric's appointment book. 3) Certificate of compliance 79 Pickerel cove Rd. The Assistant Agent explained that Conservation had been approached by John Slavinsky on behalf of his client to obtain a Certificate of Compliance. The Assistant Agent explained that the Commission had previously permitted a walkway that ended in a stairway down to the water. The Assistant Agent showed the Commission6rs photos of the area and explained that the homeowner had put in many 1 OA floats and added a 'platform instead of a stairway at the end. The Commissioners questioned why the homeowner had not stuck to the approved plan and stated that there was no xray a certificate of compliance could.be issued,until the issues were addressed, and Perry Ellis was consulted about the number of floats.'The Cortimission and Assistant Agent agreed that an enforcement order should be sent to the homeowner as well as an invitation to the next Dearing. Hearing Agenda 7:00 p,m. Peter costill, Hol 37 l onomosc y Road west (Cont.from 7110/2008) (Boathouse, ramp, deck, drivewky, utilities) John Slavinsky of cape and islands Engineering stood:_146 represent the applicant. Mr. Slavinsky explained that the hearing had been continued duce to the location of the boathouse. Mr. Slavinsky stated that the Agent wanted to see if the boathouse could be moved so that it was only in the area that had been previously cleared. Mr. Slavinsky also explained that the decks thpt were previously included were removed and that the driveway mentioned isxistir� . Mr. Slavinsky explained that the boathouse has { been reduced by 4 feet, from 16 feet to 12 feet, so .t is now % in the previously cleared area. Mr.