12/11/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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a a r No Comments from the public. motion: Mr. Shaw moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 6-0 6:54 Valentin P., G pontsev, 15 ocean Bluff Drive. Proposed construction of elevated boardwalk and stairs and mitigation plantings. Ion. Resource Area: Coastal Bank, Coastal Dune, Coastal Beach, LSCSF Mr. Daniel Ojala, Down Cape Engineering, was representing the applicants and described the proposed project is the construction of an elevated boardwalk. It will not adversely affect the coastal dune as the design will allow for sand to move to adjacent coastal resource areas. The elevated walkway will have the proper spacing between decking which will allow for vegetation to grow underneath. He said the walkway will have negligible impacts on the coastal bank/coastal dune- r land subject to coastal storm flowage. The Agent was concerned .about the need for this walkover structure because of a disagreement between the Applicant and their neighbor who currently share an existing walkover structure situated between the two properties. specifically, there is a disagreement over who is responsible for closing the gate of the shared walkway }gild safety issue); thus, the impetus for a new walkway on the applicant's lot. The agent felt it should be a shared responsibility between neighbors and he doesn't thinks this situation warrants a whole new walkway. The Agent commented this issue should be easily rectified by two homeowners. The Agent recommended a continuance to investigate the history of the permitted walkways along this stretch of coastal homes No Comment from the Public. Mr. Shaw moved to continue the hearing at the request of the applicant to January . at 6:42 p.m. seconded by lir. sweet. vote unanimous: -o. 6:57 INIStar Electric Company, 21 orchard Road. Proposed expansion of existing substation and installation of native plantings. ICDA. Resource Area: Ls SF. Christopher Wagner, H , explain d the plan is to expand the existing substation and installation of native plantings for screening from the neighbors. There Will be plantings in the location of an isolated vegetated wetland. The native plantings will be restoring a previously disturbed area. The Agent noted that this isolated wetland care Into existence because of repeated heavy vehicle traffic that has caused rutting and soil compaction in this area. Obligate wetland species (cattails) have since become established. The Agent did'not feel that this small wetland area served any signifi ant purpose regarding performance standards. He said that the area would be better served being enhanced with upland plantings, as it lies within IlHESP priority habitat for the Eastern Box Turtle, He reco.mrnended ar negative determination. No Comments from the Public.