12/12/2013 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Susan Nilson, CLE engineering was present to represent Shoestring Bay Nominee Trust. She distributed additional information to the commissioners. She provided an overview of the existing marina and stated they are looking to do maintenance to the bullhead as it is in a deteriorated condition. They also wanted to relocate the boat launching cramp and incorporate a boat wash station. Also included is the reconfiguration of the floating dock. This area was dredged in 1970 and they would like to do some maintenance and new dredging. It is critical in order to maintain the marina operation and in order to have sufficient water. All dredging materials are proposed to be used on site. She spoke about the reconstruction of the timber deck and relocation of the fuel shed. She provided a stor water report. They have- a stonnwater prevention pollution plan that is on file. They recognize they need to address regulation 20 for the wildlife habitat assessment and requested a waiver from Reg 20. They have filed with the Natural Heritage and are awaiting their reply. Agent McManus said that a lot of i. frmati n was submitted after the NOI application was submitted, thus there was very little time to review the new materials. The stor-mwater and the narrative language submitted today should have been included with the application. -He reviewed the comments from the harbormaster which is to encapsulate exposed Styrofoam. All new floats will be encapsulated and the existing floats must be encapsulated over a 3 year period or other negotiated period of time. He noted this should be added to the regulatory language. He said it doesn't have to happen all at once but the floats need to be encapsulated over time. Agent McManus said overall it is a great project. The bulkhead is in serious need of repair as is the ramp. He asked for more detail on the boat launching and recycling boat wash area. Susan Nilson spoke to this. Agent McManus said they are not required to go to the Board of Health but the Board of Health agent dict have concerns. Susan said she would provide information to the Board of Health. Agent McManus said the applicant answered every question he had. He said as presented it meets the performance standards. It has the si noff of the harbormaster, shellfish warden and waterways o=is ion. He would leave it up to the commissioners if they wanted more time to review the information.- Mr. -, Sweet said walking the site is helpful in understanding the project.. Agent McManus said it may be a good idea to continue the hearing to allow the commissioners time to review the material. If they have additional concerns they can bring therm back to the applicant. Drew said he would also encourage a site visit. Tirn Leeh , Trustee of Shoestring Bay and owner of the property and president of I ashpee Neck Marina said the area is the lowest point between the neighboring properties. Public comment: Torn Flynn, Cove Realty Frust, expressed his concerns with the roadway. It is a private road. His concern was who was going to be liable for the road. He said he lues the project and the marina. Tiny Leedham addressed his concerns. He noted the majority of the bigger boats stay on site year round nd the smaller boats do leave for the winter. They are very cognizant of the area and go out of their way to keep everything neat and clear. Drew McManus noted that it is a civil matter and hopefully the residents and the owner of the marina can discuss it. Toni Sernino, an abutter,, said that applicant has done a superior job but he has a lot of questions regarding the project. Chairman Fitzsimmons said he was welcome to come to the office to review the documents.