6/2/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i Agent McManus states that mitigation is being offered for the encroachment to the bank and will be reducing the existing turf area. chairman Fitzsimmons is concerned about the pool proximity to the coastal bank and the Agent states that it is a coastal bank by slope definition only and does not serve any environmental benefit other than storm damage protection. Mr. Vaccaro informs the Board that the mitigation calculation requirement is less than 8000 squ. ft. but they are proposing approximately 8800 squ. ft. of mitigation. Mike Talbot, Talbot Ecological Landscape, explains how the landscape will change from turf to the landscape as shown by his displays. He states that there is a corridor of trees that will be preserved. They will be removing the turf along the saltmarsh and placing a raised berm to stop storm water runoff. The turf area will be cut down to 1100 squ. ft. and they will be keeping a few trees although there are a fever that will need to be taken down because of their location. Pool and house are well elevated above the flood plain. The new landscape will be mostly native plantings with some vegetable and herbal gardens. Agent McManus states that the proposed small area of lawn will be a conservation rani grass. He recommends to Mr. Talbot that that the pathway should be pervious. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carred to close and Issue 7:15 Briarwood-Mash pee Association (261 Hooppol load) Rebuild dock in same footprint RDA - Resouroe Area: Land Under Water(Johns Pond) Material subme : Hand drawn 5120111 Todd Kelly Todd Kelly is representing the Association and explains that the dock has been darnagd over the winter and would like to rebuild it as a free fluting dock. Agent.McManus mentions that'this dock has been previously permitted as a grandfathered dock so the plan is on file. It will be the same 4 foot print and location although floating instead of pile supported. The Agent states to Mr. Kelly the requirement of identification on the dock. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination Chairman Fitzsimmons recognizes the amount ofpeople for the next hearing and explains to the public the process in which each agenda item follows and that there will be time for public comment.. a also requests that comments mens or questions not be repeated. 7:18 Richard Coop[ SE 3-2662-Aquaculture Project in Popponesset Day with MIP - NOI Con '' o 6116111@ 7:12 Resource Area: Land Under Oceanl Land Containing Shellfish Material submitted. Plan Showing,area of Shy lfish Gran 5/1 Coastal Engine enng John Rogers recluses himself Don Monroe from coastal Engineering is representing Mr. coop for his application to grow oysters in Poppone set Bay.- Mr. Monroe explains that Mr. cook has obtained a grant previously for another area in town that is a very successful, well-run operation. The Division of Marine Fisheries has submitted their comments that state there are no potential impacts to the resource area. Mr. Cook feels than he will be able to grow-a substantial number of shellfish along with his other operation than also produces habitat for other living,organisms that find shelter within the cages. According to Mr. Monroe, this project will benefit the environment as it provides a filtering system with the different types of organisms. The cages will be elevated above the bottom although they will stag completely submerged ai all times because they are below the Mean Low water (MLW), They are 3" in depth and 4' x " length and width. Chairman Fitzsimmons asks of the jurisdictional