4/12/2012 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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7:03 illlark Tobin Captains F remove trees and prune damaged/dead branches from other trees - ICDA , Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank Material submitter: Plot Plan (hand raven) 3121112 Owner [15,35] Mark Tobin explains that there is significant decaying in the base of a maple tree. There i some native bayberry that is being overrun by some honeysuckle from the neighbor's yard that he would like to trim back to the property line. Mr. Tobin requested removal of an oak tree that i hanging over the house that's had storm damage to the- enter,of the tree many years ago and the branches that have regenerated from it are stemming from the weak spot of the tree. From another tree is a 2o'.limb that broke in the last storm and is hanging over the neighbor's driveway. Mr. Tobin would also life to prune deadwood from-two other oak trees. Agent McManus states that all removals and pruning are within a pre-disturbed area and there is no impact to the coastal bank. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for ai Negative Determination 7:06 All Clemens **43-2693**(58 spoondrift v y ,Demo/ ebuild single family with attached garage, covered entry, decks,s, patios, retaining walls, outdoor shovers, stairs and walkways, stone drip apron with the associated clearing, grading, utilities and landscaping - i of Resource Area: salt Marsh Material submitted.- Plot Elam 317112 Christopher Costa Clemens Residence 3123112 Duxbury Gardens 4 [20,151Matt Costa from Christopher Costa &Associates is representing the homeowner. Mr. Costa explains that,they are proposing to raze the existing dwelling and replace it with a new constructed dwelling. The eiting dwelling sits approximately 22.7' from the salt marsh line and the new proposed rebuild with a one car garage and reconfigured deck is slightly closer to the resource area. Mr. Costa states that because they are closer they have a mitig tion requirement so he has included approximately 735 sf. of plantings. They will install the plantings to increase the buffer to the salt marsh and the plan also shows that the majority of the lawn in the back yard is being removed. Chairman Fitzsimmons asks if the outdoor showers will be attached to the existing leaching facility. Mr. Costa responds that a drywell can be proposed to catch the runoff from the showers. Mr. Costa will contabt the Board of Health which Agent McManus says that he will confirm as well. Mr. Cook asks if the basement is finished and Harry Capone, the architect, states that the basement is inhabitable and there will be flood vents placed in there. All mechanics-will be raised. Agent McManus states that the applicant has asked for a "waiver of Requirements" in their narrative and he reads Bylaw section 172-7 A-3 for the record. The agent.explains that the applicant is supplying more than the.required mitigation including all the turf that is being removed. Agent McManus says the coastal bank is a man-made bank that is non-eroding and does not function as a sediment source but does serve as storm damage protection. The project i enhancing the OrPtection of the resource areas and creating a buffer strip of native plantings. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue 7:09 John & Loren Kovaicik *043-2663**(48 Godfrey Road) Proposed modifications to permitted deck, grading and additional lawn area, permitted pool and the addition of a pool shed -AOC. Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Riverfront lCoastal Bank (Mashpee River) Material submitted: Plo Plan —Proposed Addictions,4112112 BSS Design (32:301 Daren Curran is the general contractor for the project and is representing for the homeowners. M . Curran explains that they would like to amend two items from the previously approved plan; a 56' foot deck that extended along the back of the property has been removed and instead of replacing it, the owners would like to construct a small balcony off of the patio slider on 2