4/2/2009 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i JY property due to tide action. Mr. Loman stated that when the system is properly installed and maintained and properly staled, it becomes part of the habitat. Mr. Loman can also provide testimonials of successful installations, including a 13 year old, 100' long structure. Mr. Lorean added that the suryival of the plantings is critical to the success of the structure. Plants that have not grown in a controlled salinity risk dying off when placed on the structure. Mr. Borselli suggested that the DEP prefers that applicants explore alternatives to hard solutions. Mr. Borselli also offered the applicant's willingness to provide reports and photographs as part of the conditions for approval of the application. The slice-Chair questioned the consequences if the structure fails to which Mr. Borselli stated that logs can break dowry, roll forward and Tat if not properly staled. The product was designed to biodegrade,but in a time frame that would allow for the planting to take root. Mr. Borselli stated that if the project does not work, the applicant would pursue something else. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue pending receipt ofthe revised plan and with the condition that monthly maintenance/monitoring reports be submitted to the Commission. 7:18 Save Popponsset Bay, NOI—o wading Place Road (Install sand drift fences and planting of indigenous vegetation) (Continued from 3/19/09) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 09 at 7:00 pm at the , request of the applicant. 7:21 New Willowbend Golf& Country Club, NOI--91 The Heights (Construct single family, driveway, utilities and landscaping) -Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 5/14/09 at 7;06 pm at the request of the applicant. 7:24 New Willowbend Golf& Country Club, NOI—95 The Heights (Construct single family, driveway, utilities and landscaping) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 5/14/09 at 7:09 pm at the request of the applicant. 7:27 New Willowbend Golf& Country Club, NOI—93 The Heights (Construct single family, driveway, utilities and landscaping) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 5/14/09 at 7:12 pm at the request of the applicant, 7:30 New willowbend Golf& Country Flub, N1- 9 The Heights (Construct single family, driveway, utilities and landscaping) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 5/14/09 at 7;15 pm at the request of the applicant. 7:33 New willowbend Golf& Country Flub, NOI—97 The Heights (Construct single family, driveway, utilities and landscaping) Motion made seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 5/14/09 at 7:18 pm at the request of the applicant. 6