6/14/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:12 Popponesset Beach Association, Deans Hollow Road, Beach Road, Bluff Avenue, Kim Path. Proposed installation of handicap accessible boardwalks and planting of native species. RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Coastal Dune, Coastal Beach Dave Discuillo, Vice Chair of Security, introduced Paul Thurston, Chair Property Management, Harold Cloran, Roads and Property Management Committee and Mark Flaherty, Engineer. Mark Flaherty, Engineer, Flaherty & Stefani, Inc., represented the Popponesset Beach Association. He explained Popponesset Beach Association is proposing to install at three of the sites: Beach Road, Kim Path, and Bluff Avenue a 4.7’ wide handicap accessible boardwalk along existing pathways on the coastal dune/coastal beach and on the fourth site, Dean’s Hollow Road, replanting an area where invasive trees were recently removed and a small amount of new or replacement fencings is proposed. He explained the details: Beach Road – beginning at the end of the pavement will install 52 feet of handicap accessible IPE wood decking boardwalk for access to the beach. Dean’s Hollow Road – recently removed were three invasive trees at the end of the road. The Conservation Agent directed that this area be replanted with native vegetation Kim Path – Beginning at the end of the pavement PBA will install 52 feet of handicap accessible IPE boardwalk with a 4.7 x 10’ platform for access to the beach. Bluff Avenue – PBA will install 52 feet of handicap accessible IPE boardwalk with a 4.7’ x 10’ platform for access to the beach. Mr. Flaherty stated any vegetation that is disturbed will be replaced. The Agent stated these are 4 locations to make them handicap accessible for safety and health issues. Any vegetation will be replaced and mitigated for. Mr. Flaherty gave the Agent a list of abutters who were notified. Harold Cloran suggested to also have a landing at Dean’s Hollow Road. Mr. Thurston explained there was some resistance from the neighbors and stated they will work with the neighbors. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0. 6:15 Mary Jane Colton, 93 Bluff Avenue. Proposed planting of cedar trees and installation of a shed. RDA Resource Area: Coastal Dune, Buffer to Coastal Bank/Coastal Beach Matt Costa, Cape & Island Engineering, represented the applicants. He explained the proposal is to plant six cedar trees and install a 10’ x 12’ shed. All work will be done within previously legally altered areas. He stated the project meets the performance standards. The Agent stated there is no adverse effect on the resource area and recommended a Negative Determination. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0.