5/10/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:06 James E. & Erin Hirbour, 76 Summersea Road. Proposed septic system upgrade. RDA Resource Area: Coastal Bank, Ockway Bay Darren Meyer, Meyer and Sons, represented the applicant. He stated the proposed project is to repair a failed septic system to a Title 5 system. The property consists of a 3-bedroom dwelling which slopes towards the resource area. The system is to be located in the front yard. The Agent showed photos of the site and reviewed the Board of Health comments that the application was submitted and approved for a conventional Title V system for a three-bedroom dwelling. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:09 Drew Scarano, 53 Amy Brown Road. Proposed tree removal, tree pruning. RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Coastal Bank, Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank Tom Norton, represented the applicant. He stated the proposal is to remove 6 pitch pines and prune the oaks. The Agent read a letter from Davey Tree Expert Company. The Agent said he went out and took some pictures. He noted on the photos the pine near the dock does not pose any damage to structures if it were to fall. He noted all the trees are within 50 feet of the coastal bank. Following a discussion, it was agreed to take down the pitch pines with the exception of the one near the dock due to the potential hazard and turpentine beetle infestation. It was noted the “x’s” on the plan are the trees to be pruned and the “#;s are to removed. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination with the exception that tree #6 is not to be removed, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 4-0. 6:12 Frank & Kristina Thomas, 123 Shore Drive. Proposed demolition/reconstruction of single-family dwelling and landscaping. NOI Resource Area: LSCSF Michael Borselli, Falmouth Engineering, represented the applicants. He stated the proposed project is to raze and reconstruct an existing single-family dwelling. He noted no new septic system is required. The number of bedrooms will remain the same. He stated there will be an expansion of the house footprint but no impacts to the wetland resource area. He reviewed the project on the plan provided and not the proposal is subject to a Board of Appeals permit. The Agent noted Board of Health has nothing on file and asked Mr. Borselli to speak with them. He also noted the oak tree and requested this tree not be removed. The Agent illustrated the project on photos provided and stated the project meets the performance standards for Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow.