2/10/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Material submitted: Representative requested continuance. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 4/7111 at : 0prn 7:03 Kerry McNamara S -2641 James Circle) Remove ve existing retaining walls, stairs and walkways and-replace with 'natural grade and a 2' stone/block stone/blockretaining wall - NOI Cord from 112 71 Resource Area: Inland Bank/Buffer to Johns Pond Material u mitte : Plans to Accompany l e l pg -12JO311 0 MacDougall Surveying Plans to Accompany N 1 (Proposed Scheme) 2110111 MacDougall Surveying Gregg MacDougall from MacDougall Surveying is representing the applicant and explains that this project proposes to remove wood retaining walls and stairs that are dilapidated and produce gentle .1 slope with a small retaining gall at the bottom. Agent McManus mentons that the abutters were present at the January 271' hearing and they had some concerns of the slope going into his property which was at a lower elevation. The Agent wanted to be sure that it states on the plan the area of vegetation.that is not to be disturbed on the property line. The abutters had wanted some clarification of what exactly would be cleared and where the equipment was going in the interest of maintaining the slope between the properties. The abutter had submitted a letter stating that they have communicated ted Fr ith the homeowners and have agreed to the plan. The Agent states that the plantings being proposed are not required mitigation but are just being proposed by the owner as there is not any mitigation required. Mr. MacDougall also mentions that the abutter was also concerned with soil erosion on his side of the lot where it slopes down but as said previously., the vegetation will not be disturbed on that slope and it does state that on the plans. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue 7:12 Mark Sullivan 18 lied Brook load) Remove ve 1 pine trees & construct 8' aide deck to access.door— NOI Cort"d to February 2 ,, 2011 @ 7:03pm Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank (Ancient Line) & Freshwater Wetlands Materialsubmitted: - I William Megan is present for Mark Sullivan and Agent McManus explains to hires that Conservation had tried to contact him in regards to continuing this hearing due to outstanding takes that have not been paid-by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Megan states that,Mr. Sullivan had carped him to ask him to attend this hearing tonight for hire as he had a-family emergency. Agent McManus states that this hearing will still need to be continued as it is a town-gide policy to continue hearings that have outstanding bills. Motion made, s.econded and unanimously.carried for a continuance until 2124111 at 7: pm 4 Establishment of Oversiciht Committee for the Quashnet Diver Pro'e t: Agent McManus would like to establish an oversight committee that includes representation from the community, who are involved environmentally, have some nor-pr fit and/or state colas. The Agent feels that this will be a very big project and down the line, the deeper involvement in the project, he will need assistance. Presently, Haley & Aldrich are preparing a budget outline for events moving forward and once submitted, he will have a better idea of the scope of the project. The Agent mentioned that there was a.Cranberry Management Committee when the bogs were being worked on about 20 years. Agent McManus believes that this project will be one of the biggest habitant projects the Commission has ever taken on as this is over'20 acres of complete