5/14/2009 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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4' Y questioned the methodology for the demolition of the hone,particularly regarding heavy equipment at the back side of the house and requested that a written methodology be submitted. lir. Slavinsky stated that all equipment would remain inland and that there is no need to submit anything in writing. Mr. Cross asked about a bond should the coastal bank be destroyed during the demolition and construction. Agent McManus confirmed that the hank could be written into the Order of Conditions. He further noted that an area can be fenced in as a`ono touch ,one"and that an onsite between the Agent and the contract would occur prior to any work bmng initiated, Mr. Cross emphasized his concern about the bank and the need to bola the contractor liable for any damage to the bank because it is a critical resource protecting the area.. The Chair read a memo from the Z A indicating approval of the permit, with the plan dated February 25. Mr. Cross has asked about the value of the bond, but Agent McManus assured the Commission is intent to work closely with the contractor to ensure the protection of the bank. Agent McManus further stated that an enforcement order and daily fines would be levied due to the Wetlands Protection Act and the local bylaw, should there be damage to the bank. The Commission has never utilized a bond previously. Notion made,seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue. 7:03 Daniel LeBlanc,N01—9 Tuspa uin load (ATF irrigation,walkways new shed, patio and wall)(Continued from 2/5/09) John Sl vinsky ofCape& Islands Engineering represented the applicant. The Commission requested additional plantings at the edge of the property by the pond, labeled Bed Number 6 on the plans,to create bier zone in that area. The plant list is also in the file. Agent McManus stated that the work was after the fact but indicated that the nature of the work did not fall under terminating factors. The new shed, patio and deck were completed on an existing long and there was no removal of native vegetation. At the front of house, a walkway was re-laid. With the exception of the lawn, all projects fell within the original footprint, Agent McManus met with the homeowner who expressed concern about the timing of the hearing as it related to seeding. The Agent offered approval to proceed with seeding using a Conservation mix in an effort to stabilize the area as soon as possible. A variety of High wildlife habitat value shrubs are also being installed. Agent McManus expressed concern about the wall,that was included in the application but has not been completed. The applicant wishes to keep the wall on the life of the permit. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue excluding the wall. 7:06 New Willowbend Golf& Country Club,N01—91 The Heights (Construct single family, appurtenances and landscaping) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 6125/09 at 7:03 pm at the request of the applicant. 7:09 New Willowbend Golf& Country Club,N01—95 The Heights (Construct single family, appurtenances and landscaping) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 6/25109 at 7:06 pm at the request of the applicant* 7:12 New Willowbend Goff& Country Club,N01— 3 The Heights (Construct single family, appurtenances and landscaping) Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 6125109 at 7:09 pm at the request of the applicant.