11/20/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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4f OF Mashpee Conservation Commission Manu tes of November 2 0, 2008 Public Hearings llashpee Town Hall Present: Chairman Jack Fitzsimmons, Robert Anderson, Lloyd Allen, Jeff Cross, John Rogers, Ralph Shaw, Leonard Pinu Also Present- Conservation Agent-Drew e McManus, Asst. Conservation Agent-Liz Leidhold The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fitzsimmons at 6:55 pm. Pre/Post Hearin ends 1) Re-vote on Keene 3-2538 (Jack Fitzsimmons,Jeff Cross, John Rogers, Ralph Shaw) This is a re-vote from the last meeting because a Commissioner recused himself after the details o the filing were presented. A yes or no vote is necessary from the Commissioners who voted during the last meeting. The project consisted of dismantling a patio and retaining wall, constructing a game room under the existing patio, rebuilding the retaining wall with concrete block and creating an addition to the house located at 27 Birch way. Mr. Cross expressed his intent to vote in the negative as he felt that the project would set a precedent for the town. Motion made and seconded. In favor-Chair Fitzsimmons, Mr. Shaw. opposed-Mr. Cross, Mr. Rogers, Request fails, applicant must re-file. 2) Administrative Approval: SE 43-2519--22 Horseshoe Bend ' ay The applicant, Joseph Carignon, rose to address the Commission. Ir. Carignon apologized for the unauthorized extension of the retaining wall. The existing wall was permitted but the extension, with the approval of the applicant's neighbor, was an effort to alleviate runoff issues onto the neighboring property. Conservation Agent McManus stated that amended orders always require abutter notification, but added that the neighbor being affected was aware of the issue. The neighbors had an agreement to build the wall in such a way that allowed space for the neighbor's walkway. The -plicant also stated that landscaping has not yet been installed and intends to landscape a econnimended by the Conservation Commission. Agent McManus reminded the applicant that Orders of Condition must be on site and no changes can be made without consulting with the Conservation Department. The Agent stated that the changes are beneficial and insignificant and offers improvement. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Administratively Approve SE 43-251910 3) Approval of Minutes from October 16, 2008 Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Approve the Minutes of October 16, 2008. 4) Signatures for Self Help Grant Agent McManus distributed the paperwork seeking the final round of signatures for the Self Help Grant Application. Iashpce land has been purchased, the Shields Property, which connects ownership from 1lahpee conservation laud to State Fish and wildlife. Approval from the Self Help Grant will reimburse the town up to 50% of the cost of the lot. Agent McManus offered thanks to Toni Fudala for all of his hard work in this long and tedious application process. a