4/11/2013 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Conservation Commission Minutes of April 11, 2013 Public Hearings 1 Iashpee Town Hall —Waquoit Conference Room I Commissioners: Chairman John Fitzsimmons, vice Chairman Ralph Shaw, Brad Sweet, Mark Gurnee and John Rogers Staff Present: Drew McManus (Conservation Agent) and Iris Carpenter (Administrative Secretary) Call Meeting To order: 5:55 p The meeting was called to order with a quorum by Chairman Fitzsimmons at 5:55 prn. There was no public comment. Pre/Post Hearing Agenda: 1 Minutes: Chairman Fitzsimmons states,that it is necessary to make a minor change of the vote count on one of the items from the March 14, 2013 minutes. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of March 14, 2013 with the specified change 2) Land Stewardship updates Ameri orp Week)- Michael Talbot consulting services for Ar eri orpweek- revised estimate: Agent McManus states there is a revised proposal to be submitted by Michael Talbot but he did net receive it in time for the meeting. The last proposal consists of a lot of extra services that may not be necessary and it might be possible to scale back on the gardens. The agent-says that the current proposal is only half of what Mr. Talbot is proposing so he is not sure what the total amount will be only that it amounts to almost $5,000 with the first half. Anything over$5,000 will require seeking additional quotes according to municipal purchasing regulations. HEARINGS 6:00 Scott Thompson (138Waterway) Construct and maintain a lover profile stone riprap seawall along the shoreline where the salt marsh has died clue to erosion from the strong winter storms - OOC *Cron t'd to 51911 @ .-OOpm [6:00] Agent McManus states that on a site visit, he discovered that mitigation which was required from a previous permit had not been completed and will require a planting plan to be submitted prior to hearing the new project. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to continue to May 9, 2013 at 6:00pm 6:03 James Bertino (37Pond Circle) Construct a 20' x ' del on the back of dwelling - RDA Resource.Area: Buffer Zone to Land Under Water (Johns Pond) Material submitted: Landscaping Plan (hand drawn) 3122112 Richard Mack F.'491 Richard Mack is representing the applicant and explains that they would like to construct a new deck on the rear of the house in a pre-disturbed area. Agent McManus states there is no impact to the resource area. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination