7/24/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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7:09 p.m. George Turner,, RDA—35 Timberland Drive (Upgrade an existing septic system) Peter McEntee of Engineering Works stood to represent the applicant. commissioner Fitzsimmons read a statement from the Board of Health that the application was incomplete. The Assistant Agent explained that there was an update late in the afternoon and that the application was approved for a three-bedroom dwelling. Mr. McEntee explained that the upgrade would Wnsist of a purnp chamber, and it would purrnp the waste out past the 1 00-foot setback. Commissioner cross questioned whether there would be any redundancy on the pump. Mr. McEntee stated that there would be only one pump with no redundancy. The Assistant Agent explained that she would like to see more erosion controls on the project. lir. McEntee pointed out the erosion controls are already in place on the project and stated that they would be adding more erosion controls near the trenching as needed. The Assistant Agent explained that here were no issues with the septic upgrade but that she had stumbled upon a catch basin on the property and was wondering if Ir. McEntee knew what it was used for. 11r. McEntee explained that he had not seen the catch.,basin on the property survey.and asked where it was located and how visible it was. The Assistant Agent explained that A was located near the driveway and that the pipe was easily seen. The Commissioners questioned who was responsible for the catch basin and asked if Conservation had a- permit on file for it. The Assistant Agent explained that there was no permit and she did not know if the homeowner or Town was responsible for it. The Commission and Assistant Agent asked Mr. McEntee if h6 would investigate and get back to therm with any information obtained. Mr. {McEntee agreed to obtain any information that he could and report it back to the conservation department. The Assistant Agent recommended a negative determination on the septic upgrade. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Deteffnination. 7-12 p.m. Evan Rangel, I tol—762 c tuft Road (continued from 07/7 )(Demolish and rebuild a single family hone with decks, driveway,, landscaping and embankment rest tats n,.stairway replacement and associated appurtenances) John Slavinsky stood to represent the applicant and explained that it was continued from the last hearing due to the house location. The Agent,had asked if the house could be,located farther back on the property, farther away from the resource area. Mr. Slavinsky explained that he had been out a few times to the property with the Assistant Agent, and it was not possible to move it any farther back than the feet proposed previously. Mr. Slavinsky further explained that the inability to relocate the house is based on the slope and'severe grade change on the prpperty as witnessed by the Assistant Agent. Mr. Slavinsky reiterated that the stairway currently in place would be removed and replaced with an elevated stairway and that rain gardens would be installed with the project. Mr. Slavinsky,also explained that the debris as noted at the last hearing would be rerno ed from the embankment. Commissioner Fitzsimmons read a letter from the Board of Health that the septic system had passed inspection. The Assistant Agent questioned the tree removal mentioned atthe last hearing. Michael Talbot Mood to represent the applicant and address the question. He stated that he did feel.that the trees needed to be removed and were a danger to the dwelling. Mr. Talbot explained that under past Conservation Agents he was allowed to determine dangerous trees and remove them once that determination was made. The Assistant Agent explained that the removal of the trees does not appear to be crucial to the safety of the dwelling and that removal would compromise the banks stabilization. Mr. Talbot stated that he was under the impression that any tree found to be dangerous and not allowed to be removed that causes damage to a dwelling is a liability to the Town. He stated that the Town has been made aware and would be liable if something happened to the applicant's property. The Commission asked if{Natural Heritage had commented yet on the application and the Assistant Agent stated that they had not yet responded. The Assistant Agent stated that she did email thea in an attempt to solicit their cornments and did not hear-hank prior to the hearing, The Commission stated that they would like to continue the hearing until the comments can be received: Mr. Slavinsky agreed to a two-week continuance. Motion made seconded and unanimous) carried for a continuance until 08/07/2008 a@ 7: p4 I unanimously 3 r