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Mr. Bunker referenced Mr. Rowley's list of comments and addressed many of the concerns. Mr. <br /> Bunker indicated that the bank and highwater mark were located on May 1 and added to the plan. <br /> Mr. Bunker indicated that the small triangular piece of 1697 was adjusted and added to Coastline <br /> Drive allowing improved emergency access. Regarding the test pits, Mr. Bunker indicated that <br /> work had been completed over the years and a perk test at Popponesset showed that the <br /> groundwater highwater elevation was at 2 and that the lowest leaching pit was 7 feet above. <br /> Ms. Waygan expressed concern about the nutrient waiver and Mr. Rowley stated that it would take <br /> more than what was shown on the plan to be compliant. Mr. Rowley stated that there were 2 small <br /> swales in the south, 2 small swales in the access easement area and 2 catch basins near the north <br /> end. Mr. Rowley stated that the Subdivision Regulations did not address whether there were <br /> sections of town where the regulations would not apply. Regarding groundwater, Mr.Rowley <br /> indicted that the test pits had fill showing and suggested that a condition require that suitable tests <br /> be conducted during construction to address the depth of fill, to ensure a good soil profile at the <br /> bottom of the system and to determine whether a strip-out of poor material would be needed in the <br /> leaching portion of the structures. Mr. Rowley recommended the Board review the waiver for the <br /> stormwater. Regarding the street tight waiver,Mr. Rowley indicated that post lights at each <br /> dwelling could be considered as a substitute. Mr. Rowley indicated that all other issues had been <br /> addressed in Mr. Bunker's letter. <br /> Mr. Bunker indicated that the houses would be tied into the sewer system and would not flow to a <br /> constrained water body. Mr. Fudala stated that the Zoning Bylaws and Subdivision Regulations <br /> were designed to protect the three bays, adding that the project would be located in the"golden <br /> triangle" where nitrogen would not be a problem. Mr. Rowley suggested that the Board may wish <br /> to consider placing a notation in the Regulations showing that nitrogen would not be an issue in <br /> respect to coastal waters and that waivers may be granted for a nitrogen type system. Mr. Rowley <br /> also recommended not referencing the Board of Health in the waiver related to nitrogen or septic <br /> systems because it was not under the purview of the Planning Board. Chairman Petersen suggested <br /> acquiring documentation from a hydrologist confirming that groundwater flow would not be an <br /> issue in that area, in order to support the Planning Board's decision. Ms. Waygan inquired whether <br /> it was in writing that the homes would be connected to a wastewater treatment plant and Mr. Fudala <br /> confirmed that the sewer plans were provided. Chairman Petersen inquired about the lighting and <br /> Mr. Colasuonno confirmed that the lighting would be on timers. Ms. Waygan inquired whether <br /> Tidewater's concerns had been addressed and it was suggested that they had been addressed. <br /> Members of the public were invited to address the Board. Abutter Sergei Liev inquired how <br /> residents would access the beach without sidewalks and Mr. Bunker responded that residents would <br /> walk on the shoulder of the road, adding that the road would be short and a slow speed. Mr. <br /> Colasuonno added that the area would be a gated community for 16 homes on the water and would <br /> feature a low volume of traffic. There was discussion regarding access through lot 1699 where a <br /> gravel roadway would be located with a set of stairs accessing the beach during the season. <br /> Chairman Petersen inquired whether vehicles could drive on the roadway and Mr. Bunker <br /> confirmed that it was the emergency access for Iiidewatch and beach nourishment. The Chair <br /> expressed concern about cars parking in the roadway or dropping off beachgoers. Mr. Colasuonno <br /> stated that parking would not be allowed on the roadway. There was discussion about a weak fence <br /> that would be installed to allow emergency access. Mr. Liev inquired about the vegetation on the <br /> coastal bank and Mr. Colasuonno stated that the issue would be addressed by the Conservation <br /> 4 <br />