8/7/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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4 due to its 'instability. Ms. Williams stated that she will be rebuilding in the same footprint/sono tubes but wants to cantilever out two feet to gain some more space. The Agent recommended a negative determination. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination. 7:24 Bayswater Development LLC, AOC—30 Flat Pond circle (Vista pruning with maintenance in perpetuity and relocation of proposed house) (Cass costa recuses herself) Torn Jalowy stood to represent the applicant. Mr. Jalowy described the applicants wish to be allowed to do some crista pruning with maintenance in perpetuity. Mr. Jalowy also explained that the applicant wishes to add to the plant variety in the area, w hich will increase the-wildlife habitat value as well. The Agent recommended approval and stated that he would meet with the contractor before/during and after the vista pruning is completed and that the pruning would take place in th6 November to March vista pruning timeframe. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Approve the Amended order of conditions. 1:27 p.m. Robert Santos, RDA—29 Tirnberlane Drive (After—the—fact stairs with retaining wall) Robert Santos stood to represent himself on the appli ation.-Mr. Santos explained that his stairs had washed out and were unsafe. Mr. Santos explained that he had replaced the stairs in the same footprint. The Agent explained that it was within the50-foot buffer to inland bank and that he saw no problem with the stairs. The Agent explained that the hearing was purely to bring it bank into compliance. The Commission questioned whether the applicant should provide mitigation plantings for the stairs. The Agent explained that there were plantings done and that more mitigation is not necessary for the application. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination. 7:30 p.m. Paul Valentine, RDA—Wakeby Pond (continued from 07/24/2008)(Replace existing seasonal dock structure) The applicant requested a two-week continuance until.08/21/2008 @ 7:21 p.m. The Agent explained that the applicant is awaiting comments from Natural Heritage. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried until 0812112008 @ 7:21 p.m. 7:33 p.m. Egan Dan el, Nol—762 c tuft Rd (continued from 71 41 o0 (Dern lisp and rebuild new single family hone with decks, driveway, landscaping, embankment restoration, stairway replacement and associated appurtenances) John Slavinsky stood to represent the applicant. Mr. Slavinsky explained that the hearing was previously continued until Natural Heritage comments could be received and until an issue with tree removal could be handled. Nor. Slavinsky explained that the Natural Heritage comments were received and that they okayed the application. Mr. Slavinsky also explained that the trees on the bank were staying and that only few limbs would be removed fronn a beech tree. The Assistant Agent questioned two pine trees marked for removal on the plan; Mr. Slavinsky stated that those would still be removed and that they were outside the trees questioned previously. The Commission questioned the setback of the house; Mr. Slavinsky stated that he had explained at the last hearing that due to grade changes the house could not be moved back any farther. The Commission questioned whether the bump out could be mored so the house could be set back. Mr. Slavinsky offered to cantilever the bump out, thereby moving the foundation back. Mr. Slavinsky stated that moving the house back was considered but that he felt the house was located in the best possible lotion. The Agent explained that he had asked Mr. Slavinsky to provide both a construction methodology for the house as well as a narrative on the resource area and performance standards adherence for the application. The Agent stated that he recommended approval pending receipt of the narratives and methodology. 4