12/18/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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mark. The Chair questioned protocol for any overhang or cantilever decks toward the resource area other than the 2 feet permitted by the town. Agent McManus and Mr. Wheatley confirmed that there was no other protocol. Agent McManus stated that the proposal had been continued previously in order to delineate the BVW. Though the project is close to the resource area, it is located in a disturbed area with no impact to the resource area so Agent McManus reconnnends a Negative Determination. The Chair inquired about usage underneath the deck to which Mr. Kelleher responded there were no plans other than possibly storing excess wood. The Commission discussed the possibility of erosion concerns. Mr. Kelleher stated that the area had not changed in the 20 years since he built the hone and Agent McManus confirmed that there is a very well vegetated and wooded buffer area. The Commission agreed that there is nothing growing in the area where the deck is proposed. The Commission will allow the applicant to add stones beneath the deck to reduce splashing. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination. 7:15 Ceslovas lulis,NOI--- 185 and 192 Wheeler load (After-the-fact tree removal within a resource area and vegetation replanting) (Continued from 12/18108) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 1/8/09 at 7:09 pm at the request of the applicant. 7:18 David Goulden,NOI—22'Ta 'rail Way (Repair/reconstruct pier) (Continued Brom 12/4/010 Mr. Borselli of Falmouth Engineering addressed the Commission as a representative of the applicant who has proposed to reconstruct a pier ramp float system. It had been determined at the original hearing that the old floating docks had been removed and replaced with pre-manufactured new floats. Although the work had been completed without a permit, the construction of the dock had occurred off site. The hearing was continued to allow the applicant to learn more about the history ofhe work. Mr. Borselli confirmed with Mark Burtis of Little River Boatyard that there was no construction,on-site, that new and old floats were floated in and the pilings are original. The new floats represent less square footage than the old floats so the application has been modified to reflect the after-the-fact placement of the new floats in between the existing pilings and submitted a GIS aerial photo indicating the reduced square footage. Once the order of Conditions is issued, the applicant vill proceed to the Mate for a Chapter 91 license. Agent McManus confirmed that the smaller float replaces a float that was grandfathered. Agent McManus feels that Mr. Borselli has accommodated all requests including the After-the-Fact filing, bringing the project into compliance and recommends a Close and Issue. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue. 7:21 Charise DiPlacido,RDA—95 Summersea Road (Install public access steps and install float stops on float piles) Mark Burtis of Little River Boat Construction is representing the applicant who Wishes to fulfill the Col required by the Mate. when initially constructing the float, and upon consultation with the Shellfish Warden, float stops were not installed due to the mucky bottom. The Mate now requires it. Additionally, the steps and elevation located at the high tide line does not meet the' -foot requirement for Chapter 91, so the best l .option is to o over the to 'Agent McManus recommends a Negative Determination. p Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a legative l etermination. 4