12/11/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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I I 1 Conservation Commission Minutes of December 11, 201 Public Hearings ashpee Town Hall Ockway Meeting Boon Commissioners; John Fitzsimmons, Dale McKay, Robrt Anderson, Brad Sweet, Ralph Shag, Mark Gurnee. Staff Present: Drew McManus (Conservation Agent) and Judy Daigneault (Recording Secretary CALL-MEETING To ORDER: 5:55 p.m. PRE/POST-HEARING AGENDA: Minutes: October 2 , and November 11 z 2014 Minutes. F Motion: Mr. shag moved to accept the minutes of. October 23, 2014 and November 11, 2014, seconded by-Mr, Sweet. Vote unanimous: 6-0. Informational Discussion: Joan Muse regarding tree at 18 Cross Tree Way. The Agent informed the Commissioners that Joan Muse was - present to address property at 18 Cross Tree War which is a coastal lot under wetlands jurisdiction. Joan Muse was present on behalf of the owner of 18 Cross Free Way. She requested the removal of a very largo cedar tree and proposed mitigating native species plantings. She has spoken -to a Massachusetts certified arborist and he estimated the-area would e 20 b .l 5 feet with approximately 20 plants of native species planted in place of the tree. She asked if she could go forward in filing an ICDA working in conjunction with Hoxie Landscaping. She explained the property is -ori the market and the tree is affecting the ability to sell the property. The Agent explained the reason he had Joan Muse cone before the Commission without any permit application is to get the Commission's recommendation on what type of permit they would feel is necessary for this situation. He said he has received many requests for removal of this tree over the years. The agent suggested a N01 because an ICDA cannot be conditioned. Following a dis u ion and review of the photos provided, the Commissioners agreed the applicant should file an N01 and noted this would not necessarily rnean the Commissioners would be approving the Nol. HEARINGS: :00 Popponesset Beach Association, 0 Uncle Percy's Road. Proposed aquatic management of Dean's Pond. Applicant has requested continuance to ,January 8, 2015. Not The Agent explained there has been a delay in getting delineations completed by the consultant; therefore, the proposal has not received a DEP number.