2/23/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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J S 6:00 George C. Silvestro, Jr. & Mary L. Silvestro, Trustees, 80 Waterway. Proposed remova[/replacement of retaining wall and . removallr placement/relocation of pier, ramp and float. NO] Resource Areas: coastal Bank, Land Under ocean, LSCSF, BVW, Buffer Zone to Salt harsh. Michael Borselli, Falmouth Engineering, represented the applicants. He explained the purpose of this project is to construct a new vinyl sheet pile wall to replace a previously existing timber bulkhead. He noted the project on the plan. The condition of the bulkhead is in the state of creeping failure which has definitely outlived its useful life and there are safety issues. The new bulkhead would consist of composite sheet failing instead of timber. He noted the details on the plan and noted construction would be on the left side of the Douse and most of the work would be performed from the upland. He noted Mr. Sylvestro would like to shift the position of the existing licensed dock to a more central location and submitted revised plans at the Agent's suggestion indicating the reference on the plana the salt marsh channel and adjacent does nearby. To improve the buffer, they have shown a buffer strip which would consist of beach grass, bayberry and beach plum mix. He said the project meets the performance standards. The Agent noted the Marine Fisheries letter and asked if there would be use of a bane. Mr. Borselli said most of the work would be done from the upland but if a bane is used it would be used during high tide. The Agent noted a siltation curtain should be used and that the Harbormaster and Shellfish constable both signed off on the project. The project meets all of the performance standards and the bulkhead will rewire an update of the chapter 91 license. The float is to be encapsulated and the Agent recommended substituting the beach grass with switch grass or blue stern. The Chair noted any lawn areas to be disturbed need to be comply with the conservation lawn standards. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved to close and Issue', seconded by Mr. Slaw. vote unanimous. 5-0 6:03 Drew Scarano, 53 Any Brown Road. Proposed repair of damaged pier within same footprint. rescheduled from 2/912017 due to blizzard/meeting cancellation. RCCA Resource Area: LScSF, Land Under ocean Salt Marsh, BVW Mark Burtis, Little River Boat Yard, represented the applicant. He said the proposed project is to rebuild a damaged and rotted pier in the same footprint with a more improved version. There will be fewer piles in the rebuild and the decking will be the flow through decking, He will maintain the public access.stairs which will be built.a little higher. The float is a 10A float and if it is not approved by the harbormaster it will not go back in. He noted the pile in the front is licensed by chapter!91. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote 6-0