6/14/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:18 Robert S. & Martha Johnson, 6 Jehu Pond Road. Proposed additions to existing dwellings, installation of swimming pool, extensive hardscape and landscape modifications, mitigation plantings, septic system upgrade, removal of an outhouse and construction of a connecting driveway to structures on property. Since Mr. O’Neill was to excuse himself from the hearing, there was a lack of a quorum. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to continue the hearing to July 12, 2018 at 6:03 p.m., seconded by Mr. O’Neil. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:21 Popponesset Island, LLC, 70 Popponesset Island Road. Proposed addition of floats and pilings to existing dock, dredging. At request of applicant, continued from 5/24 to address Shellfish Constable concerns. NOI Resource Area: Land Under Ocean, Land Containing Shellfish, LSCSF, Coastal Bank, Coastal Dune Matt Costa, Cape & Island Engineering, represented the applicant. He explained the proposed project is the construction of a 8’ x 16’ float to include three 12:’ piles to the end of the existing licensed pier, ramp and float. Also, the installation of two tie-off piles and to dredge an area of approximately 18,000 square feet in and over the waters of Popponesset Bay. Also proposed is the dredging to obtain a greater depth for the boat docking area. He reviewed the plan depicting the installation and the dredging areas. He also in detail, explained the dredging process and stated the dredge material will be moved to the spit in conjunction with the Save Popponesset Bay efforts for beach nourishment. Mr. Costa stated a copy of the narrative and the project plans have been submitted to the Harbormaster and Shellfish Warden and that the project has been designed to minimize the impact to shellfish. Mr. Costa stated he is suggesting special conditions be placed on the Order of Conditions. The conditions would include: annual monitoring of dredged site thru underwater video, if seaweed is present will be removed and recycled, having green crabs placed under floats to be monitored by the Department of Natural Resources. He stated the project meets the performance standards. He said this project was to be discussed at the Shellfish Commission meeting last night but the meeting was postponed and they will not meet again until July 10. The Agent reviewed the letter from the Division of Marine Fisheries and Mr. Costa stated he submitted a revised plan following the receipt of the letter. The Agent noted the letter referred to time of year restriction should be required and should be prohibited from January 15 to May 31 on dredging and deposition of sand. The Agent noted the Commission has 21 days to issue the Order of Conditions so that will give time for the Shellfish Commission to meet and any conditions they have can be incorporated into the Order of Conditions. The Agent reviewed the photos and plans of the project area. He said the project meets the performance standards. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination with the special conditions as discussed, seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:24 Christopher P. Habib and Mark Doran, LLC, 438 Quinaquisset Avenue. Proposed septic system upgrade and associated hardscaping and landscaping. At request of applicant, continued from 5/24. NOI Motion: Mr. Sweet moved at the request of the applicant to continue the hearing to June 28 at 6:12 p.m., seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0