8/23/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Mike Ball, Marsh Matters Environmental, represented the applicants. He explained the project consists of the construction of a single-family residence four-bedroom dwelling with garage, paved driveway, sewage system, utilities, minor grading and landscaping including 1,000 square feet of lawn area. He noted the existing condition and the wetland resource areas on the plan. The lawn area will be adhered to the conservation lawn standards There will be no alternation to any vegetated areas of the inner riparian zone. He stated the project meets the performance standards. The Agent showed the lot on photos. He asked about the hillside and is there a retaining wall proposed and what is the degree of the slope. Mr. Ball felt the slope will come down to its natural slope and the applicant will be fine if there is a condition to stabilize the slope if necessary. He noted on the plan there is delineations from bordering vegetated wetland. He said the project meets the performance standards. The Agent reviewed the comments from the Board of Health that the lot is not in Zone II and the plans are under review for a conventional Title V system to accommodate a proposed four-bedroom dwelling. He noted DPW will require a curb cut permit. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:09 Paul J. & Katherine D. McBrien, 91 Bayshore Drive. Proposed Amendment of OOC 43-2851 modification of building footprint, removal of pool and patio. AOOC Resource Area; Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, LSCSF Mike Ball, Marsh Matters Environmental, represented the applicants. He explained the applicants are requesting amendment to the Order of Condition issued on February 18, 2016. The order approved the construction of a single family, four-bedroom residence on a .41 acre lot. He noted the building footprint has been modified, the proposed pool removed from the planned project and a deck added, and the land contours have been revised. The Agent showed the general area of the lot on photos provided. He said the coastal bank is a vertical buffer for storm surges and wildlife habitat. He said this is an amendment request to reduce the footprint by eliminating the pool and patio along with some minor landscape changes. He reviewed the Board of Health comments that the project is in Zone II and the plans are under review for a conventional Title V system to accommodate a proposed four-bedroom dwelling. He said it meets the performance standards. No public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to approve the Amended Order of Conditions, seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0 ADDITIONAL TOPICS