1/26/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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ti Matt Costa, Cape and Island Engineering, represented the applicant. He explained the existing septic has failed and will be pumped and filled or removed. A new Title V sewage disposal system with pump chamber will be installed, This is a natural vegetated area and a couple of trees will be removed. The project meets all of the performance standards. The Agent showed the location of the lot on images he provided. He read the Board of Health comments that the plans were approved for a conventional Title V system with pump chamber to accommodate a three bedroom dwelling. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved a negative determination, seconded by Mr. Smith, Vote unanimous 6-0 6:12 Robert K. Foy., Jr., 27 Aunt Janes Road, Proposed Amendment of Conditions DEP file #43-2832 to allow for landscaping alterations and dock relocati on.Aooc Resource Areas: Buffer zone to Bvw and inland tank (Hoole Pond) Andrew Garulay, Yarmouthport Design Group, represented the applicant. He stated this is a request to amend the Order of Conditions for DEP -2832, The original order of conditions is for a proposed house, swimming pool, disposal system,.vista pruning and a dock. He explained the project is to remove invasive species and restore a native buffer to Fish Hook Fond. The plan includes the previously approved house, swimming pool, vista corridor and dock. -The dock is being proposed to be moved approximately 10 feet at the request of the Conservation Administrator for the purpose of removing a conflict with an existing leaning Iced Maple tree which leans over the pond close to the original location of the dock. Mr. Garulay listed the proposed changes to original order of Conditions. Removing invasive vines which are smothering existing trees} removing invasive woody plants within the o' buffer to resource areas, remove invasive vines within the o' buffer to resource areas, grubbing the soil'to remove roots of invasive plants, move location of proposed dock to avoid interfering with existing red maple tree, provide a permanent meadow of grasses and wildflowers for erosion control and wildlife habitat to complete the 0' wetland buffer, The Agent stated he went out to the site and toot photos of the area which he explained to the commissioners. There is a mass of mostly bittersweet and grape vines within the o' buffer zone and if not controlled that problem would keep resurfacing overtime. We looked at this area and came up with suggestions on how to get rid of these invasives and grubbing them out would be the preferred methodology. He said he thought it was a great plan and likes the species choices which will enhance the buffer zone and protect the trees. He recommended approval of the amended order of conditions, No comments from the public