3/27/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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t 6:03 Robert Roche (Applicant), 37 Seo nsett Point Road. Proposed demolition of existing structure and construction of new single-family home and reconstruction of existing beach access stairs. (Patricia o. Schmitt: Owner of record). N01. Materials submitted: Board of Health letter. House plans. Resource areas: Coastal Dune, buffer zone to coastal beach, Land Ander ocean. Mr. Michael Borselli, Falmouth Engineering, and Attorney Brian Wall represented Mr. Roche, who i was also present. Plans call for demolition of the existing dwelling which is in land subject to coastal storm flowage and is within 100 feet of the coastal bank. The new home is larger in order to accommodate utilities (which are located in the basement)and will be located 7 to 8 feet further array from the coastal bank. It will meet current building standards and FEMA flood standards. No alteration of naturally vegetated areas of the buffer zone is proposed. The existing turf that separates the house from the top of coastal bank will be significantly enhanced with indigenous plantings. Approximately 1200 square feet of grass and lawn will be replaced with native woody vegetation. Dry wells will also be installed. A new septic system that will accommodate four bedrooms will also be an improvement. The Board of Health has approved the proposal and granted Variances in accordance with Title v regulations. The beach access stairs will be reconstructed in the same footprint. The Agent said that some aspects of the project, such as the proposed stairs and patio landing, will encroach into the setback. The bark is armored and does not provide sediment source to coastal beach or coastal dune. This ACEC designated area contains eel grass remnants. There is absence of a naturally vegetated buffer strip. He said that allowing for encroachment of a landing stairway and patio in exchange for mitigation is in the spirit,of the waiver requirements. The project meets the performance standards for coastal bark. He suggested close and issue, contingent upon submission of a detailed landscape plan identifying plantings and spacing of plantings prior to issuance of the order of Conditions. Public Comment- Attorney Theodore Schilling represented abutters, David Bernstein and Susan Howard and Gary L rino who are opposed to the large size of the proposed house. He submitted photos of the house plans. Attorney Schilling expressed concern with flooding issues and said that the neighbors would prefer a smaller house that would be outside the50-foot buffer. Susan Howard', abutter, expressed her opposition to the size and scope of the proposal. Motion. Mr. Sweet crude a motion to close and issue pending receipt of a landscape mitigation plan, with Mr. McKay seconding the motion. vote was unanimous - . 6:06 John R. & Dorothy J. Malloy and George F. & Fruth MalIcy, 110 Whippoorwill Circle. FDA. Proposed septic system upgrade. Engineer requests continuance to April 10, 2014. Motion: Mr. Sweet made a motion to continue the application to April 10, 2014 at 60:12 p.m. with Mr. Rogers seconding the motion. vote was unanimous -o. 6:09 Gooseberry Island Trust and SN Trust, 0 Gooseberry Island and 0 Punkhorn Point Road. Proposed construction of a bridge and driveway to provide vehicle access to Gooseberry Island from property located at end of Punkhorn Point load. NO[. Material submitted: GIS map