9/14/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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get it under control. He also noted the old railroad ties which need to be removed. He referred to the design done by Bonad io & sons. The Agent stated he has been out on the property and noted the areas of erosion on the pictures which continue to be washed out. The owner wishes to put in landscaping and hardscaping to stop this erosion. The Agent noted the shed where there is to be a fire pit which is the only expansion that is being proposed. The project is mostly cosmetic to deal with the erosion. He noted the old railroad ties need to be disposed of by the contractor. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Smith moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous a_p 6:09 James R. & Barbara M. Keene, 103 Pickerel cove circle. Permit existing dock. RDA Resource Area: Land Under Waterbody/Waterways, Land Subject to Flooding, Pickerel cove Jim Keene, homeowner, explained he was requesting a permit for an existing dock which has been in place since 1967. He stated he has been in contact with the harbormaster who has no issues with it being approved for a permit since the dock poses no threat to safe vessel navigation. The Agent confirmed this is an old dock that needs to get a permit and is grandfathered. He recommended a Negative Determination. He informed the owner the dock is required to have identification displayed with the property address on each section. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous a_p 6:12 Robert & Sheri J. Garf, 9 Sunset circle. Proposed construction of seasonal dock and after-the-fact permit to allow for demolition/ reconstruction of a deck on existing dwelling. RDA Resource Area: Land Under Waterbodies/Waterways, Buffer Zone to John's Pond Robert Garf, homeowner, stated this is an after-the-fact application for a dock. He will need approval from Conservation to start the process for a Chapter 91 License. He stated he was requesting the installation of pre-fabricated non- commercial dock at the shoreline which is an after-the-fact demo/rebuild of existing dock for safety concerns in a smaller footprint. The dock will be removed each fall. The Agent recommended a Negative Determination.