4/30/2009 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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secured to the shore on the bulkhead by arms which are failing. The applicant wishes to remove the anns and install two piles so that the float can be secured. The Chair questioned the request for landscaping, to which Mr. Vaccaro described the land slumping at the bulkhead and plans to bring it up to grade. Agent McManus clarified that landscape plans had been submitted. Mr. Vaccaro was unfamiliar with the landscaping plans and the Chair asked about putting landscaping in the Order of Conditions. Agent McManus has reviewed the landscaping plans and indicated that it was an upgrade to the current condition of the property. Addition plantings mill be added to the rear and front of the property. Conservation Con fission jur*sdiction extends approximately halfway down the driveway, Agent McManus questioned the repair of the bulkhead to which Mr. Vaccaro responded that the cap required a replacement. Agent McManus asked about the ice damaged piles he noted in the area. Mark Burtis of Little River Dock Construction responded that as pilings are taken out and Hien replaced,they become loose unless they'have been driven to refusal. He also indicated that the neighbor's bulkhead to which the Agent referred was an extreme situation. Mr. Burtis noted that part of the applicant's wall is failing and needs to be cut down and built back up, but that project would be completed at a later slate. Mr. Burns added that two piles to hold the float would be more than substantial. A discussion began between the CommissioR and consultants regarding the scope of work identified in the Notice of Intent. Agent McManus clarified that only the capping of the bulkhead and installation of the piles and landscaping are identified in the NOL Agent McManus suggested that the replacement of the cap be considered under maintenance in perpetuity because it is a licensed bulkhead under Chapter 91. Motion made,seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue. 7:15 Shane Caiazzo,N01— Chart'may(Demo/construct house, bulkhead repair) (Continued from 3119!09) .hack Vaccaro of Vaccaro Consulting represented the applicant. Mr. Vaccaro indicated that the most recent plan is dated on 419/09, and the revised buffer strip restoration plan is dated 4/17/09. Mr. Vaccaro is seeking a continuance because the Zoning Board of Appeals will be meeting on May 13 to consider the proposal. Since the building was shifted further from the wetlands,the project is in conflict with zordng setbacks from Chart Way so the applicant is seeking relief from the Zoning Board before continuing with Conservation., Mr. Vaccaro expressed preference to discuss the new changes to the plans at a later hearing. The Commission agreed it would be best to discuss the plans at the next meeting on May 14. The Chair questioned why the garage had not been moved to the other side to which Mr. Vaccaro responded that the area was the best location for the septic and that the garage may not be located on top of the septic system. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 10at 7:36 pm. 7:18 Pauline Medice,RDA—22 Bates road (Construction of osprey nest pole/platform) !Mark Burtis of Little River Dock Construction addressed the Commission on behalf of the applicant. Agent!McManus shared an image of the location for the osprey nest pole and platform. Mr. Burns indicated that he wiR install a 6"diameter piling, 20 feet high with a 30 platform on top with flow through decking so that spoils fall beneath the-structure. Imo'. Burns also installed another osprey nest locally in a similar situation. Mr. Burns has seen evidence in the area that there are many osprey around seeking nesting sites. Agent McManus clarified that the salt marsh where the nest will be installed is owned by the applicant and that it is not town land. Agent McManus feels that the proposal is a great idea. Motion made, seconded and unanimously for a Negative Determination.