9/4/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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h (Extend fence in backyard, extend driveway, add -foot wide concrete walk and landscaping) A representative for Ed Govoni stood to address the Commission. He explained that he was filling in for the representative on the project as be had a family emergency. The representative explained that the green-cards had been previously handed in and that the applicant wishes to extend the driveway and add a few more items as listed on the application. The Assistant Agent questioned what plan was being'used and wanted to clarify the mitigation that would occur. The representative could not speak to the questions raised by the Assistant Agent. The Agent explained that they would need to research wham was said originally and explained to the Commission that the whole area was not disturbed for the original project: some was previously disturbed. The Commission and the Agents agreed that there needed to be a two- week continuance so that everyone could be on the same page and proper representation could be present. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 08118/08 @ :39 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Paul Valentine, ICDA—Wakeby Pond (continued from 08/2112008)(F eplace existing seasonal dock structure) The applicant requested a two-week continuance until 09118108 @ 7:24 p.m. Mot ion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 09118188 @ 7:24 p.m. : 3 p.m. Francis Feave , fol,-42 Cayuga Avenue (Construct and maintain in perpetuity an existing seasonal dock faciIit continued from 98121108} The applicant requested a two-week continuance until 09118108 @a 7:09 p.m. - Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 09118108 @ :99 p.m. 7:36 p.m. Scott Taylor, fol —139 P pp nesset Island Rd (Reconstruction rid maintenance in perpetuity of an existing licensed timber pier with ramp) Thomas McGrath stood to represent the applicant. Mr. McGrath desribd the applicants wish to replace the existing pier and ramp with a new pier and float. Mr. McGrath explained that the pier would have the sane alignment but turned to a T shape and would be pushed further out into deeper waters and would include float stops as well. Mr. !McGrath explained that the new plan was a significant improvement over the existing pier. The Agent explained that he had one issue with the plan and than was the size of the float. The Agent explained that the float is bigger than allowed in the bylaws; he asked if the applicant had proof of grandfather to keep the size as the old pier/ramp is larger s well than allowed. Mr. McGrath stated that the float was interim approved back in 1993 for the size ars it is now; he asked what year qualified as grandfathered. The Agent explained that the early 19 g's,wouId be considered grandfathered. The Commission and Agent recommended a continuance so that the float could be redrawn and brought into compliance or proof of grandfathering presented. Mr. McGrath agreed and µ requested a two-week continuance until 99118108 @ 7:33 p.m. Motion tion rade,.seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 09/18/08 @a 7:33 p.m. 7:42 p.m. Kimberly Cramer, RDA—250 Fells Pond Road (Demolish and rebuild new single family home, pool, septic system, landscaping, retaining walls and associated appurtenances) Doug Stefano stood to represent the applicant. Commissioner Fitzsimmons read for the record than the Board of Health approved the application. Mr. Stefano explained that he had met with the, .B.A and Building Department already on the project and was unaware at first that the application had to come before the Commission. Mr. Stefano explained that upon further research he found the bylaw than required am application to be filed since the project falls within the 1 00-foot setback to the 1 o-year flood plan. The Agent explained that a very-small portion of the project falls within Conservation jurisdiction. The Agent explained that the project does not cause any harm to the resource area and recommended a negative determination. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a legative Determination. 5