2/14/2013 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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df 7) Enforcement Order 29 Frog Pond close 3-241 n The Agent presented details on an enforcement issue for 29 Frog Pond close. During a cc inspection of the property, the Agent discovered unauthorized pruning on the associated coastal bank with the property. The Agent informed the commission that this situation will require an Enforcement Order and subsequent submission of mitigation plan by a registered, professional arborist or ecological restoration specialist. The Agent recommended that the commissioners visit the site to see the unauthorized pruning first hand. The Agent will readdress this enforcement issue at the Feb 28th, 2013 hearing. HEARINGS 6:00 Erin & All G g lin (75 M nahansett Rd Upgrade septic system to Title V system. Pump, fill and abandon existing cesspool-- Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Freshwater Wetland Material submitted: Plot Plea - Existing House 7113 BSS Design *Revised 2119113 Jeffrey f hyther from BSB Design presented the project to the Commission for approval of a Title V septic upgrade at the property. Mr F hyther presented a revised plan (dated 2/19/13) than showed the leach field moved outside the 109 ft buffer from the wetland line. The request still involves work within the 190.ft buffer for pumping and filling existing ting cesspool. Mr. F hyth r will submit a. revised plan showing the new layout of the leach field. Lotion made, seconded-and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination pending receipt of revised plans. 6:03 Iaushp pillage Trust **043-2533** {358 Shore.Drive vet Revise the time restriction of beach nourishment from April Ist to June 30th A� Resource Area: Coastal beach, Coastal Bank, LSCSF Buffer Zone to Land Under Ocean Materi*al submitted Beach Nourishment 1212812012 BSC Group Matthew Creighton.from BSc Group presented the Amended Order request to the commission. Mr. Creighton requested that the nourishment deadline be extended because of late spring s,torms that cause erosion to the Mau hop beach. The agent asked Mr. Creighton to clarify a time of year restriction stated in a letter from the Array corp of Engineers in the original permit) regarding beach nourishment and siltation of the water. Mr Creighton informed the commission that the letter was written to address restriction of nourishment activities below Mean High Water for consideration of winter flounder spawning season. MrCreighton informed the commission that no nourishment ent acti it r would take plane below Mean High Water in consideration of compliance with the ACOE letter. The Agent clarified that there are no other rare species habitat or time of year restriction concerns for the proposed project. Commissioner Gurnee asked for clarification on how the sand is to be deposited onto the beach. Mr. Creighton said the sand will be (and has been) deposited to the beach via a conveyor that will be situated on an abutting property at the top of the coastal bank). A front end leader will use Clamshell drive to access the beach and spread the sand. The agent clarified a concern from thO abutter in regards to the usage of Clamshell drive for access. Mr..Creighton informed the commission than the abutter's concerns were addressed. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for an approval of the Amended order request. 6:06 Brad Sweet 13 Amy Brown d Remove 3 hazard locust trees and prune some front yard ornamentals - RDA Resource area: Buffer Zone to Top or Coastal Bank Material submitted: Sweet Residence 115106 Jalowy(hand drawn - owner 7113) Torre Sterych from Quality Tree presented the request to the commission. Mr. Sterych identified 3 locust trees within the buffer to the coastal bank that are a hazardous concern to the property. The agent confirmed the hazardous nature of the tree ,propo ed to be removed. Commissioner ioner Gurnee asked for