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3 Bayswater compliance letter/narrative/plan for boulder removal. Request to have a condition removed. <br /> Agent McManus states that Bayswater submitted their plan and narrative to remove the boulders, a <br /> methodology and plan for the spacers and a plan to re tack boulders that were claimed to have slid <br /> down the coastal bank near the access steps. The agent says that Bayswater does have an issue with <br /> condition # 4 of the Enforcement order that stated the coir envelopes were to be kept covered in sand <br /> and inspected on a weekly basis. <br /> Joe Colasuonno from New Seabury Properties explains that they plan on installing the spacers a <br /> according to the plan submitted which is on every other pole. Agent McManus states that as long a <br /> one inch-spacing is maintained between each pile, then every other pole is acceptable. Mr. <br /> Colasuonno says they will bring in a front end leader for the boulders which will then be transported to <br /> section 5 to be used for future landscaping. Mr. Colasuonno would like to replace a couple of the <br /> boulders that slid down the bank near the access steps-to re-stabilize the area. <br /> Agent McManus reads 310 CMR 10.27 Section 3 regarding projects on a coastal beach and feels if <br /> there is not enough sand nourishment than it would violate than performance standard for a coastal <br /> beach. Based on the way the project was presented; it had said that the profile of the beach would be <br /> maintained but if the core envelopes are not covered with sand, then the sand is not getting down to the <br /> coastal beach as the project narrative described. Condition #4 was added to ensure that the profile of <br /> the beach is maintained in lieu of the project. Mr. Colasuonno states that it is impossible to keep <br /> envelopes covered with sand at all times. The argent says that there would then need to be some kind <br /> r of arrangement for providing a time line to cover the envelopes to the Commission. Mr, Colasuonno <br /> says than they are covered with their boo cubic yards annually and are not obligated to any more than <br /> boo cubic yards. Mr. .Colauonno states than they have placed more than 4500 cubic yards and he <br /> says they feel they are adequately nourishing the beach. Agent McManus asks what their consultant's <br /> opinion would be about leaving the coir envelopes exposed and says that he would like to get their <br /> response. Mr. Colasuonno states than they have kept them covered after all the storms and states that <br /> they do not need to be told to do it. Agent,McManus states than information should be provided that will <br /> address how long the coir envelopes should be exposed because this project is experimental and the <br /> Commission has the right to step in to make sure the performance standards are upheld, Mr. <br /> Colasuonno states they are only obligated to boo cubic yards of sand per year. The Chairman says the <br /> Order of Conditions state "as required", Mr. Colasuonno says than Tidewatch has owed sand for almost <br /> 17 years and Mr. Sweet says Ti ewatch is a separate issue and is being addressed but keeping the <br /> envelopes covered is in Bayswater's best interest* to protect their investment. Mr. Colasuonno states <br /> that they have spent over $60,000 in sand this year covering the envelopes so if it is not a problem then <br /> he says that he does not understand why it is an issue. <br /> Agent McManus states that when the coir envelopes become exposed to the elements, they could be <br /> compromised. The Commission is looking for-some kind of indication of how much exposure time will <br /> be allowed before they are covered again and how much time these envelopes can be exposed before <br /> they fall apart and become storm born debris. Mr. Colasuonno states that they have addressed every <br /> issue on the Enforcement order and they would like condition #4 removed. Agent McManus rands <br /> condition #4 but asks if they re-word it to say"Bottom core envelopes shall be inspected on a bi-weekly <br /> basis and if they are discovered to be exposed, thea they must be covered with sand". Mr. Colasuonno <br /> says than it is the same thing and will not agree to than. Mr. Sweet suggests a consultant advise <br /> Bayswater and the Conservation Commission as to what the maximum period of time that the <br /> envelopes can be exposed to the elements and then if the consultants felt there would be significant <br /> degradation, they could advise Bayswater to cover the envelopes. <br /> Mr. Colasuonno states that condition #4 is not in the Notice of Intent and Agent McManus says that the <br /> situation could have adverse impacts in regards to regulation 310 CMR 10.27 Section 3. Mr, <br /> Colasuonno asks if the land is sold and developed, would they still be required to check it every two <br /> weeks. The agent states that ongoing maintenance for these types of projects is highly important and <br />