1/25/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Michael Ball, Wetland Scientist/Regulatory consultant Marsh flatters Environmental, represented the applicant. He explained the proposed project consists of the construction of a three bedroom home with garage, paved driveway and sewerage-system and landscaping. He stated the area was previously altered and regrowth of the area has occurred. He noted they have submitted a reprised plan adjusting lawn area and reduced the amount of alterations in the riverfront area., He reviewed the area on the plan provided. The Agent showed the location of the property. He said the property is comprised of emergent pine saplings. He reviewed regulation 33 where it is stated where riverfront area exists a minimum of 100 feet of natural vegetation must be left undisturbed. He said that the 100 foot setback is maintained on this property and meets the standards for riverfront. The septic system will be installed as far away from the river and as close to the road as they can get. He pointed out that 100 foot or the inner riparian zone must be left undisturbed as part of this project. Mr. Ball noted the blue highlighted planting plan on the plan of record is not part of this application. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Anderson. Dote unanimous 4-0 #09 Donna Beckett Lebewohl, Trustee, 161 Timberland Drive. Proposed construction of single-family home, garage, septic system upgrade, landsca ping1hardscapin r- At request of applicant, Continued from 12/1412017 to submit reprised plans. NOI Resource Area: Inland Bank, Buffer Zone to Under Waterbodies and Waterways, santuit Pond Brad Holmes, Environmental Consulting, represented the applicant and was assisting Jack auley-Landers since he was unable to attend the meeting tonight. He reviewed the updated plan as requested at the January 11 hearing which included a mitigation plan and elevation changes under the deck and the grades on the driveway and the steepness of the hank pathway. He noted the well was designed to handle the runoff from the house. The Commissioners noted the changes in the grade were .Wade as they asked for as well as the stairs ging down to the pond. The Agent clarified the dock at the bottom is a permanent platform and said given the steepness of the bank it is appropriate to have a platform rather than a float. The Agent noted the Commissioners could add a condition that would alloiw the Commission to require mitigation measures if runoff becomes an issue. The Agent reminded the Commissioners they are asking for a waiver from the .mitigation standards and he suggested having the 3 year monitoring condition extended to four years in this case to make sure the .mitigation thrives. He said we could also add in a condition that would allow the Commission to require offset measures if the runoff becomes an -issue, We could have them come in with additional measures should any performance standards be violated.