1/12/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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5 S minimal amount of the existing vegetation will be disturbed and will only be cut if necessary and no trees are to be removed. There will be no adverse impacts to adjacent properties. He noted the owner may want to put aluminum steps rather than wooden ones and requested this part of the application be kept open. The Agent said it was a good approach to deal with the erosion problem and to introduce a new safer access down the bank and recommended a Close and Issue. No comment from the public Lotion: Mr. McKay moved to close and Issue with the understanding if there is a change in materials to notify the Conservation Department. seconded by Mr. Smith. vote 4-0 6:06 John F. Gillis, Jr. and Terri G. Gillis, 18 Shorewood Drive. Proposed hardscape improvements and demolition and reconstruction of a dwelling and garage. idol Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Inland Bank, John's Pond Mr. ;John Gillis, owner, explained the project is to raze and rebuild their house on the same footprint. They will not be going any closer to the waterside. The existing driveway will be replaced in kind and no construction will be held in the buffer zone and they will replace the lawn when the construction is complete. The title V system will meet the requirements of their 3 bedroom home. They will be going to the Zoning Board of Appeals since it is a non-conforming lot. They received the SE #from the state and they seep permission to raze and replace their house and referred to the plot plan. The agent shored photos of the existing property and noted the retaining wall will be removed for landscaping improvements and reminded the applicant they need to follow the Conservation Commission lawn standards. He recommended a dose and Issue. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved to dose and Issue, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:09 Karen A. Oar Rou rke and Russell Lowe 11 Garber fridge Drive. Proposed vista pruning corridor with maintenance in perpetuity. Resource Area: coastal Bank, LSCSF, Buffer Zone to Bvw, salt Marsh, ockway Bay. Michael Talbot, Environmental Landscape Consultants, represented the applicants, Mr. Talbot stated the applicants are requesting a vista pruning permit in perpetuity to allow for views of the dock and float as well as a portion of Ockway Bay from the house, second story deck and outdoor patio. He described the layout of the property. The Agent noted it is a very unusual coastal bank. He said our vista pruning protocols will apply. The seasonal windows November to March will apply with the option the commissioners may extend if we have a harsh winter. He said he noticed there is a