4/12/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:12 Master Builders Pro, Inc., 118 South Sandwich Road. Request for Determination of Wetlands Jurisdiction. RDA Richard Savant, Professional Land Surveyor for Stenbeck and Taylor represented the applicant. He stated the owner is proposing to build a house on this lot. He explained there is a low area on the lot which holds water from time to time. They had a wetland scientist look assess the area and noted on the drainage plan that any particular area that holds water can be determined as a wetland area. It is required by the State Bylaw to make a determination. Testing was done and it was determined that this area doesn't reach the capacity for it to qualify as an isolated wetland. The Agent stated that Brad Holmes, Certified Wetland Scientist, went out there and determined there is no hydrologic connection to any wetland resource area. It functions as a vernal pool but it does not qualify as a wetland based on drainage calculations in accordance with DEP regulations. The Agent stated he agrees with the calculations that it is not qualified as a wetland resource area. Mr. Savant stated it is a man-made area and there is no intent to disturb it or fill in the area. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved for a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Anderson. Vote 4- 0 6:15 Adriaan W. Termeulen, 0 Rock Landing Road. Proposed aquatic invasive species control RDA Resource Area: Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, Inland Bank, BVW Adriaan Termeulen, New Seabury, was requesting permission to use Rodeo-Glyphosate to control the Mana Grass, Euglena Algae and Duckweed early in their growing season on Frog Pond. He stated the mana grass is mainly growing in the area near the road and is most likely caused by the runoff of five roads into the pond. He stated he has permission from the Peninsula Council to apply the appropriate chemicals. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Anderson. Vote 4-0 6:30 Michael J.Yanoff, 24 Wheelhouse Lane, Certificate of Compliance requests 43-2599 COC The Agent stated previously he went out to look at the vista pruning on the property and they went beyond the plan outside the vista corridor and they were informed that they need to have the plants grow back. When he went back to the property for the COC inspection, the cutting had continued year after year. He showed the images on the photos provided. His recommendation is to fine them $300 and place a three year restriction on any vista pruning on the property. This pruning just happened within the last couple of months. There was a white oak that was just cut outside of the vista pruning corridor. Over the 6 years, the vista pruning has continued. He said the homeowner has the opportunity to come before the Commission to explain if they wish. There was a discussion as to whether or not a lien could be placed on the property. The Agent stated he will prepare the enforcement order for the commissioners to sign. MOHAWK 4X4 ADVENTURES: Request for overnight camping at Johns Pond Conservation Land (April 28, 2018 Johns Pond Cleanup) The Agent stated Katelyn Cadoret, Assistant Conservation Agent, has been working with the Mohawk 44 Adventures who have assisted with cleanup efforts, trail restoration, and trail access at several areas in Massachusetts. They are requesting to camp overnight at John's Pond on April 28, clean up, stay overnight and finish the cleanup the next day. The Agent stated according to