8/22/2013 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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received. DEP has issued a number and Mr. McManus read the comments to the commissioners from DEP. Catherine Laurent, DPW Director, spore in favor of the project and reiterated that something needs to be done rather than nothing to protect the area which will be in the town's best interest. Commissioner Gurnee commented on the aesthetics of the proposal and that he did not think there were enough access points through the dunes to the beach. Other commissioners had questions regarding the drift fencing and how often it would be covered with sand. The consultant reassured the commissioners that it would be in the ton's best interest to beep the drift fence and coir envelopes covered with sand as much as possible to prevent deterioration from exposure to UV light, wind, water, etc. No comment from the.public Motion Ornade, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue pending receipt of the letter from Natural Heritage. 6:33 New S abury Peninsula Council, Fells Pond. Treatment of aquatic lnvasiv s o an annual basis at Fells Pond AOC R-esource Area: Land Under Water bodies/'Water wa s/ ACEC Mate:t a s Presented: :Treatment of Aquatic :n ��sives for Fells Pond- Lycott Environmental Sergi,,ices Ed Cohen (Fells Pond Association) described the project. Fells Pond village Association has an existing order of conditions 4 -1696) for treatment of Fells Pond for aquatic invasives every 2 years in perpetuity. IVIS-. Cohen is requesting to amend the orders of conditions to allow for yearly treatment or treatment as needed to control the growth of aquatic invasives in Fells Pond. Mr. Cohen described the treatment process and presented a letter from Lycott Environmental (dated 8/6/1 that describes the conditions that warrant treatment in Fells Pond as well as other details regarding invasive species management and the type of chemical Di luat that is used. Agent McManus noted that Lycott is required to give a two week notice to the Conservation Dept prior to any treatment of Fells Pond An annual treatment letter is sent to all abutters. No comment from the public. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve to amend the order of conditions. 6:36 Craig A. and Maureen A. Fitzgerald, 50 Spoondrift way. Demolish existing dwelling, construct new single-fan ly residence and reconstruct falling seawall Nof Resource Area: Coastal Batik, Salt-MarLSCS J + Materials Pr sented.: 50 Spoondrift Way. i