5/22/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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I I i 1 I I I Jeffrey and Whitney Brown (Applicant), 89 Whippoorwill Circle. Proposed construction of extension to an existing pier and reconfiguration of existing ramp and float. Owner of record: Christopher J. and Ann J. salvo, Trustees. Continued from May 8, 2014 at request of Engineer. I Ni. RESOURCE CE AF EAS: Land under Ocean, Land Containing Shellfish. Mr. Jeffrey Brown represented his Application and stated that the proposal will allow deep water access for a large boat. He said that access underneath the pier is five feet. He explained that he is the potential buyer of the property and obtaining approval for this Application is one of the Conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement. The Agent started that the Harbormaster has reviewed the plan and requests that the DEP number and home address be'displayed on the most seaward pile and float in perpetuity. The float must also be encapsulated. Marine Fisheries has no issue with the proposal. There is an existing Chapter 91 (State Waterways)rwarys) license. Shellfish Constable Rick York said that he could not determine the dimensions of the float by the scanned plain that he received by email. Mr. Brown said that the revised plains indicate that the float will be 25'x6'. Mr. Sweet confirmed the measurements with an engineering ruler. Mr. York asked the Board to condition the permit that the dock and any boats to be docked shall not rest on the bottom. The Board discussed the proposed benches, which IIIb. Brown confirmed are cantilevered to allow for storage of fishing gear. Mr. Brown also said that the ramp is less than 5 feet in width and the length is 17 feet in order to get another foot of mean low waiter mark. No public comment. Mr. Shaw made a motion to approve and issue. Mr. Sweet seconded the motion. Vote in favor was unanimous 7- Louis J. and Louise M. Di e , 5 Compass Circle. Proposed modifications to landscaping. Continued from May 8, 2014 at request of Board to allow Applicant opportunity to submit revised plains. ICDA. RESOURCE F CE AREAS: Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, Buffer zone to Coastal Bank Salt Marsh. Associate Member Louis DiMeo recused himself and stepped down. Mrs. DiMeo represented the Application and stated that the proposal calls for an additional 4 feet of concrete wall of the pool deck with stone facing and blu stone carp. The area in between the concrete will be filled with compacted material. The steps will be bluestone and will eliminate the existing hazardous 30" drop. The Agent said that increasing the width of the pool deck with ar concrete wall, steps, and shrub and tree plantings will address the safety concern. The area is pre-disturbed with native shrubs. Native shrubs affected by the construction must be roved to enhance the NVBS. He said there are no adverse impacts to the NVBS or to the stability of the coastal bank. The Agent recommended a Negative Determination. 2