11/14/2013 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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located at 15 Metacoment Road The property is an undeveloped partially cleared lot with a picnic area with a gravel drive leading to a neighborhood association dock owned by SCCA, Inc. Storm water run-off has caused erosion of the gravel drive and the river shoreline. James was proposing to design and construct a stormwater interceptor bioretention trench which will be constructed at the end of a gravel drive and will intercept rainwater runoff and sand material. The sides of the trench will be wood and the top will be a metal grate which will be bolted secured and can be removed to clean. James also referred to the plants to be planted at the site. Agent McManus said he felt it was a good project. He said it is very well designed and has the appropriate types of plantings which will help to improve,water quality. It is a great Eagle Scout project. There was a brief discussion on the safety and liability of the grate. The commissioners requested that James check with the building inspector to see if they have any concerns. No Comments from the Public. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination pending approval from the building department. Seconded by Mr. Rogers. Vote was unanimous 5-0 6:21: Christopher M. Buckley,26 Spoondrift Circle. Proposal to remove two trees. RDA Resource Area: Buffer zone to coastal bank, LSCSF, salt marsh Material Submitted: 26 Spoondrift Circle Continue Hearing to December 12 at 6:00 No one present Mr. Shaw moved to continue hearing to December 12 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Anderson. Vote Unanimous 5-0 6:24 Lorna C. Ibbitson, 56 Pond Cireel. Proposal to replace existing wooden steps with stone steps and metal railing within same footprint. Vista pruning and installation of boulders and indigenous plantings to minimize erosion. RDA Resource Area: Inland Bank, buffer zone to Land Under Water Body. Materials Submitted: Plan of proposed landscaping and hardscaping at 55 Pond Circle Lorna Ibbitson was present to present her project. Agent McManus noted that there is a permit on file for the existing steps and vista pruning. Mrs. Ibbitson explained she is proposing to replace existing railroad tie steps with stone. The stairs will remain at the same width as the current stairs and a metal railing on the north side will be added for safety. She also stated the vista prune area which is weedy and unkempt will be cleared and replanted with native species which will include low bush blueberry, pinxterbloom azalea, sweetfem, and winterberry with wildflowers. There was a discussion regarding the boulders she wanted to use to minimize erosion down the slope to the water and create a visual interest. Agent McManus asked to have this portion of the project tabled because it was not referenced on the plan and recommended a negative determination.