9/4/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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attesting to wh erethey wiII b e stored Mr. Trud eau started that h e wouId provide tin at. The Agent stated that the project was now in comp lian e. Hearing Merida 7:09 p.m. Frederick Blythe, Nol —228 Wading ng Place (Pier, dckeontinued from 01110108) The Agent explained that the applicant had requested a continuance until 03105109 @ 7:90 p.m. The Commission questioned how many continuances have been granted on the application. The Agent explained it was approximately five but explained that it was due to pending litigation stemming from the original Orders of Condition. Motion made, seconded and carried for a continuance until 03105109 @ 7:00 p.m. 7:03 p.m. The D tuft Bay Condominiums, No1--418 Quinaquiss t Avenue {Vista prurning)(c rntinued from 05129103) The Agent explained that the applicants have abed to withdraw the application. The Agent explained that the vista pruning guidelines were really created for single-family homes and not for large properties like the Condominium complex. The applicants thought that each o wrner. wroufd receive a 50 foot corridor and after many attempts to compromise so that everyone benefitted from the one 50 foot-space allowed, the applicants have chosen to withdraw the application. - Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Accept the Withdrawal. 7:00 p.m. Jeff Murad, Nol—19 Keel Way (Vista pruning)(continued from 08107108) The applicant requested a two-week continuance until 091'10108 @ 7:03 p.m. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 99118108 @ 7:03 p.m. 7:09 p.m. Chilton Development, 01— 185 Waterway (Demolish and rebuild neva single family home with driveway, landscaping, retaining walls, pool, patio, spay,,walkways, irrigation, re-grading, denitrifying septic system, mitigation plantings and associated appurtenances)(continued from 03107108) The applicant requested a two-week continuance until 09113195 @ 7:18 p.m. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 0911.8108 @ 7:13 p.m. 7:12 p.m. Christopher Joe, RDA—43 Monahanseft Road (Plant trees and shrubs) The applicant, Mr. Christopher Joe stood to address the Commission. Mr. Joe described his wish to plant some trees and shrubs on his property. Mr. Joe explained that he had included a list called Addendum A in his application of species he found to be native and would be choosing from that list with his Horticulturist based on price and availability. Mr. Joe explained that he would be back for another filing at the nett hearing to add a patio to the yard. Mr. Joe explained that the plantings would ultimately border the patio. The Agent explained that the property had been before the Commission before for installation of rain barrels and a fever other items. The Agent explained that the area does slope to the wetlands but that the plantings will help shore up the area. The Agent recommended a negative determination. The Commission questioned the plan and lack of planting quantities noted on it. The Agent explained that the quantities were necessary for mitigation plans. This area was previously disturbed and that the final planting list will be submitted to him for approval. Commissioner Allen questioned how the land is oriented; Mr. Joe explained that from his best guess he would say southwesterly. Commissioner Allen also explained that some of the plantings on the Addendum, while native, wo.uld not be comp tible in the slanted area. Commissioner Aller} specifically mentioned that Trumpet Vane should not be used due to its 2