9/11/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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The Agent explained that the entire lot is already pre-disturbed with the lawn. Phragrnites infest the bordering vegetated wetlands. The modifications aro entirely within the buffer zone and within lard subject to coastal storm flow. In terns of footprint, minor modifications to the existing hone are being mitigated by native planting and Phragmit s eradication. The Agent said the project meets the perfortnance standards to land subject to coastal st nn flog, within the buffer zone to-a coastal b ank and there is no oncroacbment into those resource areas. The Agent recommended a Close and Issue. There was a discussion about inviting homeowners of other properties in the area with eradication of the Phragmites. Mr. Costa said,if this pro j e t is approved,then other prof e is could be brought in and offsite mitigation to entire areas might be possible. Cape& Islands Engineering is approaching the homeowners in the area to offer therm an opportunity to do a neighborhood wide eradication of Phra.gmites. Mr. Costa suggested that the Connission could create a streamlined application for P ragmites.eradication that would be cost effective to homeowners. It was generally agreed that Mr. Sweet and Mr. McManus shall meet with 'the neighborhood Association to discuss this issue and educate the homeowners. The Agent referred to waiver requirements and explained it is the weighing in of all three criteria. The proposed mitigation far exceeds what the Commission would normally require. 11x. Costa said his company's goal is always to leave the site better than when they started-a proj ect. No Comment from the Public. Motion: Mr. Shaw made a motion to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. vote unanimous 6- . 6:06 Aldo R. and Sandra Esposito,25 Sand Dollar Lane. Proposed installation of a patio area using pavers and field stone. Applicant requests withdrawal of application. ICDA. Motion: Mr. Shaw made a motion to accept the withdrawal of the Application. at the request of the Applicant, seconded by Mir. Rogers. vote unanimous 6-0. 6:09 Alfred and Christine white,2 Cross Tree Way. Proposed upgrade of septic system. ICDA. Resource Area: Salt Marsh,BVW and LSTCS Mr. Matt Costa re, was Cape and Islands Engineering, resenting the Applicant. asked g g p the Commission to approve installation of a nevi- Title 5-septic system. Because of its proximity to the wetlands, it will be a pump system. The existing septic tank was inspected and found to be in good condition. Plans call for keeping the existing septic tank under a patio, installing a pump chamber and pumping it up to a leach area next to the street. The septic tank will be inspected before final sign off`on the project. To Comments from the Public. Motion: Mr. Shaw made a motion for a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. vote unanimous. 6-0.