4/21/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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7:15 Jon & Diane Chitin ran Horseshoe Bend Way) Deck and stairs (After the Fact Filing approx. 160 squ, ft. larger than original plans) - RDA Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Ashumet Pond Material submitted. Plan to Accompany RDA 31211 .A.F, E groes ng Bran Grady from G.A.F. Engineering explains that this is an "After the Fact's filing. This home was presented in an ICDA last year due to flood problems and they were approved to raise the house. The deck in the rear was reconstructed and expanded. According to the homeowner they ,constructed a wide'deck so that the sliders above were accessible. Prior to the reconstruction, the deck was even with the face of the roam and they could not use the sliders. Agent McManus states that the Building Inspector had notified hire regarding the expanded deck. He requests a new plan showing the increase to the footprint to be submitted so that it is n-file. C.hairr an Fitzsimmons had some questions regarding a standing detached deck which they explained that it was attached to the original house before it was moved for the first time in the 's. The Chairman also questions the'fact that tine vainer expanded his deck without seeking Conservation approval prior to the construction. Agent McManus states that he sent there a violation notice and was contacted by the owner within a few days. After-the-Fact penalties apply for the fee. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a legative Determination 7:18 William Sullivan (180 Daniels Island Road) Relocate previously permitted masonry retaining wall approximately 18" from current permitted location t allow for a planted strip along edge of pool patio Resource area: LSCS$ Buffer to Coastal Bank and Salt Marsh Material Bum e x Plan of Proposed Wall Relocation 3121/1 Cape & /slands Engine ing ,hack Vaccaro from Vaccaro Environmental presented for Mr. Sullivan and explains that they would like to move a wall about 18" from its previously permitted location. This would provide a gap between the pool patio and the wall which would allow the removal of a 6" drip-strip to be replaced with thick plant material. Agent McManus states that it is mostly a cosmetic change as it will have no effect to the coastal bank or any resource areae. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination 7:21 Scott Taylor SE 43-2655 (1 39 P pp nesset Island Road) Install vinyl sheet pile retaining wall and also invasive species control on coastal bank and salt marsh with MIP Continued to May 5 @ . m - NOI r Agent McManus would like to rete for the record that this address has been issued an enforcement order which will-be reviewed during post agenda items. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 5/05/11 at :. pre 7:24 William Coleman Halyard Ln) Upgrade existing septic system - FDA Resource Area* Mater submitted: Piot Plan 3/9/11 Falmouth Engineering Nuke B rselli from Falmouth Engineering represented the applicant and he explains that he had filed an ICDA to upgrade the septic system on thi property. The existing septic is in the rear of the house, less than ' to a wetland, and was in a state of.failure. The new septic system will be placed in the front yard. A pump chamber unit will be connected to the existing plumbing in the back. Agent McManus states that an emergency certification was issued because of the urgent matter from the septic failure, -The.Board of Health has approved the plans. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination