5/24/2012 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Agent McManus would like to comment on the documentation from LEC, specifically the calculations and determination of the maximum wave-that could do damage which states the impact on a vertical wall and pressure from linear foot on cages that are stacked too high and that it should be taken into account that the sold surface will be doubled and the potential impact of gave erosion around the cages will be increased. The agent states that the terms "vertical wall:' and is surf=ace„ are riot applicable to the structures proposed because they are flow through cages and - associarted anchoring devices. There are no vertical walls and the cages are not considered solid surfaces as they allover for the flow through circulation of water. Agent McManus says that providing more information in the narrative as requested would not only help the Commission make an-informed decision but also being able to accurately draft up an order, of Conditions that will safe guard and alleviate concerns. Agent McManus comments on information that Ms. Buretos submitted. Ms. Buretos. points out that identification of an anal romous catadromous fish run by the Division of Marine Fisheries and the proposed project may be a significant barrier for the species as they travel in and out of the in The agent states that the Division of Marine Fisheries deers that this is an acceptable project based on a number of criteria that they look at and that it does meet their performance standards based on 310 CII 10.35 S-3A. Chairman Fitzsimmons asks for a date and time for the continuance. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to continue to .June 14, 2012 at : gprn Chairman Fitzsimmons asks Mr. York if he can provide the documentation that he mentioned earlier and Mr. York says that he can send it over. The documentation shows that It increases species diversity and they provide more food for all finds of organisms. He states that one paper from the Audubon Society had created an oyster reef in vellfleet solely for the purpose of creating a sanctuary of an improved habitat for all kinds organisms including birds. 7,03 Feta Connolly Kearse Road) Replace existing septic system with a Title V. Existing cesspool will be pumped, filled with clean sand and eb'and ned - RDA Resource,area: LSCSF Material submitted. Proposed Septic System 517112 Engineering forks [1: 36 Pete McEntee of Engineering Works is presenting for Ms. Connolly and he explains that the owners are requesting to voluntarily upgrade their septic system. Agent McManus states that the area disturbed will be replaced with loam and seed. Three variances were requested by the Burd of Health. The argent recommends the conservation seed mix for ground cover. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a legative Determination 7:06 John Foley (184 M n m s Road) Remove ve existing deck and replace with a larger deck- RDA _ ;`ontr nic vi ' 0, 2012** Resource Area. LSCSF,, Buffer Zone to Salt MarshV Material submitted. Proposed Deck 3116/12 BSS Design [-1:21:301 Jeff F yther from BSS Design is representing for the applicant and explains that the deck proposal will extend along the back of the house. The original deck was approved in 1987 by a k separate application which a note was found in the file and approved by Bob Sherman. Agent McManus confirms that a document-was found in the file that gives the specs of the deck and must have been presented to the Commission in some fashion. The agent states.that the newly revised plan submitted for the deck replacement shows the placement of the sonotubes. He also states