11/9/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Water runoff management was discussed. Mr. Borselli stated all the leaders and downspouts will be connected to drywells and the driveway is pervious and is away from the water resources. The Agent stated as long as the 50' is preserved, he doesn't have a problem with the proposed management of the invasive species. He noted it will be a significant improvement to the area. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved approve the amended order of conditions with the following conditions: any removal of vegetation and trees in the abutting area within 50' of the resource area not be allowed at this time, allow for the invasive species management, the three trees within the natural vegetated buffer strip are to remain unless they come forward with a vista pruning request, minor changes to the engineering plan be submitted indicating the delineation of the salt marsh. Seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 6-0 6:06 Leonardo J. & Maria Elisa Caruso, Trustees, 43 Little Neck Lane. Proposed vista corridor and installation of landscapelhardscape improvements, well and shed. NOI Resource Area: Coastal Bank, BVW, Salt Marsh, LSCSF, Buffer one to Coastal Bank, Ockway Bay Tom Bunker, BSS Design, represented the applicants. He stated the proposal is landscaping renovations, the installation of irrigation well and shed near the street and conduct vista pruning. He reviewed the landscape renovation plan prepared by Mary LeBlanc. He explained the work will include the removal of non-native invasive plants, poison ivy and bull briar. A field stone wall will be constructed southwest of the house and the lawn area will be regraded and reseeded. Some of the other areas will have weeds and ornamental plants removed and replaced with native and ornamental plants and perennials. The existing crushed stone parking area will be expanded, a shed installed and irrigation well will be installed in the parking area. Six native oaks will have to be removed. Mr. Bunker also stated a vista corridor is requested in the area where the steps lead from the house to the dock. He stated they are requesting a waiver of the 25% of the width requirement because of the unusual lot shape. The requested 16 foot by 17 foot vista exceeds the maximum allowed width of 25% of the frontage. The Agent noted the vista area on the plan. He said from the shape of the lot there isn't a lot of frontage on the wetlands edge. Based on the frontage 25% width corridor, the applicant would only get 17 feet of the vista corridor and they are asking 3 additional feet to make it 20 feet. They are asking for an additional 3 feet beyond the 25% that would be normally allowed. The 8 inch oak in the corridor would be pruned not removed. He said not any part of the application adversely affects the stability of the bank and whatever vegetation remains in the 50 foot buffer zone is being enhanced greatly. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote unanimous 6-0 3