12/13/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:30 George L. & Kathleen J. Hodgson, 17 Cedar Street. Proposed removal of hazardous trees and replacement with native plant species. RDA Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank, Shoestring Bay Kathleen Hodgson, homeowner, stated her proposal is to removed 5 trees located on east side of the garage near the top of the bank and replace with trees approved by arborist. She noted the arborist stated 4 of the trees are engulfed with invasive vines and are in poor condition and the 5E" tree presents a risk to the structures. The Agent showed pictures of the trees in question. He contacted the arborist to see if pruning would be an alternative and they said to remove them would likely kill the tree. He noted the four trees which have invasive ivy. He noted the coastal bank and stated the trees are within the 50' buffer. He recommended not to replace the oak tree with an oak tree and agreed with the arborist's recommendation for replacement. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. O'Neill. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:33 William M. & Christine Herbert, 42 Spoondrift Way. Proposed installation of lawn. RDA Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank, LSCSF William and Christine Herbert, homeowners, were present. Christine stated the proposal is to put in some lawn in the front of the house and along the driveway. The Agent stated this is an after the fact filing. He stated he saw the contractors installing sod on the property which abuts Popponesset Creek. The contractors were in the process of installing the lawn and he stopped the work. He called up the contractor to make sure the lawn met our lawn standards and reviewed the photos of the property. The contractor submitted documentation and then the work continued. He noted the town has a nitrogen control bylaw and that is the reasoning for the lawn standard. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:36 Leonardo J. & Marie E. Caruso, Trustees, 43 Little Neck Lane. Proposed septic system upgrade, hardscape modifications, irrigation well installation and shed relocation. RDA Resource Area: Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, Popponesset and Oakway Bay Matt Costa, Cape & Islands Engineering, represented the applicants. He stated the proposal is to relocate the existing shed and proposed irrigation well, reconfigure and expand the driveway and retaining walls and upgrade and increase design flow of existing sewage disposal system with Micro fast IIA. The limit of work to be installed prior to any work performed and reviewed the proposal on the plan. The existing septic tank will be