02/28/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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6:03 Paul A. & Cynthia A. Jalbert, 43 Monahansett Road. Proposed landscape and hardscape modifications. At request of applicant, continued from 2/14/2019 RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to Freshwater Wetland and Inland Bank Cynthia Jalbert, homeowner, was present and she described the proposal is to install a firepit on the grassy area and she would like to have the hardscape area approved before hiring contractors to do the work. The Agent showed pictures of the property. He noted Mrs. Jalbert needs to delineate the footprint of the proposed patio areas. He said there is some of the patio going into the 50-foot buffer which triggers mitigation. The Chair noted basically the proposal is acceptable but she needs to better delineate what she wants to do. The Agent stated we need to figure out just how much mitigation there needs to be using our mitigation chart. The applicant requested a continuance in order to submit a revised plan including a mitigation plan. Motion: Mr. Cook moved at the request of the applicant to continue the hearing to March 28 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:06 Daniel J. & Marie C. Candura, 74 Fells Pond Road. Proposed septic system upgrade. RDA Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank Leading to Fells Pond, Flood Zone Peter McEntee, Engineering Works, represented the applicants. He stated the proposal is to install a new septic system installing as far away from the resource areas as possible. The present system consists of two cesspools which will be pumped and filled with sand. They are proposing the new system be placed within the driveway with the exception of the piping coming from the house down the walkway. It the intent to preserve the plantings within the walkway. The Agent showed some photos of the site. He noted the Board of Health comments, property is in Zone 2, plans approved with variance relief to accommodate the existing 3-bedroom dwelling, application approved on the plan dated 2-12-2019. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Cook moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. O'Neill. Vote 4-0 unanimous 6:09 Stuart McLeod, 81 Seconsett Point Road. Proposed septic system upgrade. RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to ACEC (Waquoit Bay), Salt Marsh Peter McEntee, Engineering Works, represented the applicant. He described the proposal is to upgrade the septic system. Right now, the system is a cesspool within the 50-foot buffer to the salt marsh. They will site the system between the two resource areas. They will be installing a MicroFast Tank and pump chamber. He said Board of Health reviewed the plan last week but need to verify the number of bedrooms and they verified there are 4 bedrooms. The Agent said when the work is complete, we could require some plantings which would have to be the same as the existing standards that are there now. He noted it is possible mitigation may be needed if any of the trees are harmed. No comment from the public