2/23/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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t The Agent noted it is a coastal dune environment and there are some barren areas that can be filled in with beach grass which is the more appropriate area for mitigation._ He said this is a situation where chapter 172 bylaw waiver standards apply. He reviewed the standards for the waiver and stated it meets the waiver criterion since the project scope is minor. Proposed mitigation will enhance the existing coastal dune habitat with additional beach grass plantings. He recommended approval of the application , No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Moray moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. shave. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:15 Gooseberry Island Trust, 0 Gooseberry Island, Request confirmation of existing resource area delineation. Applicant Requests Withdrawal of application, RDA The Agent stated the applicant has requested to withdraw their application. The Agent stated they have to show the delineation of the coastal bank as defined under Chapter 172 Regulation 16 and delineate areas of bordering vegetation wetland on the island. The applicants didn't grant to trouble the commission or the abutters with continuances because this will be a time consuming process so they decided to withdraw and when they are ready, they will resubmit their application. Motion: Mr. Moray moved to accept the withdrawal of the applicant from the Gooseberry Island Trust, seconded by Mr. shave. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:18 Russell Lowe and Daren A. O'Rourke, 11 Harbor Ridge give. Proposed Amendment to order of conditions 43-2900 to allover for patio expansion. AOOC Resource Area: Buffer Zone to coastal Funk, Bordering Vegetated Wetland, salt Marsh Michael Talbot, Environmental Landscape Consultant, represented the applicants. He said the commissioners heard this project on January 12 in which they approved a crista pruning permit In perpetuity. It is a very lame buffer zone which is over 1 oo'from the wetland to the landscape area to the house. The new owner has made a request to enlarge the patio in the back. He noted the outline of the patio on the plan. He noted the vinka minor (ornamental vegetation) is escaping into the woodland areas which will be removed in its entirety and will be replaced with native vegetation. The,Agent commented there was no mention of fill being brought in. Michael said they may have to put in retaining gall. The Agent said these details need to be shorn on the plan and recommended the applicant request a continuance to get a reprised plan. The plan should include dimensions of the retaining gall, materials and side profile vier of the retaining gall. Michael Talbot requested a continuance in order that a reprised plan is submitted No comments from the public