02/28/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Motion: Mr. Cook moved a Negative Determination with the condition the Engineer and the Agent work out any mitigation requirements, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:12 Stephen D. & Pamela J. Vandrimlen, 238 Pimlico Pond Road. Proposed elevation/extension of foundation, additions to dwelling, installation of shed and extensive hardscape/landscape modifications, vista pruning and mitigation plantings. NOI Resource Areas: Inland Bank Leading to Mashpee/Wakeby Pond, Buffer Zone to Inland Bank Brendan Mullaney, Bracken Engineering, Inc., represented the applicants. He described the proposed project which includes the renovation of the existing dwelling, deck expansion, landscape and parking changes, driveway expansion, installation of retaining wall, proposed shed, proposed landing and access stairs and vista pruning. He explained the very steep site and not a lot of room of access and egress. He said the first phase is the renovation to the existing structure. A deck expansion is proposed to extend approximately 2 feet out. There are proposed landscape changes to the site and their proposal is to cut into the driveway and install a retaining wall which will provide a flat parking area and also proposed is a driveway expansion. They are also proposing a leaching catch basin. the area below the wall will be turned into a grassed area which will be kept within 50 feet of the buffer. A shed will be installed 20 feet off the top of the bank. The landing is over an area that is currently asphalt and paved and the stairs are proposed on top of existing concrete stairs. He noted the vista window and said the vista pruning will be done within the commission's regulations. The Agent showed photos of the site, showing the narrow driveway, the house, the area where the shed is proposed, the pavement going down to the water, the slope of the bank leading to the patio area. He said he met with the homeowner on site and said what is being proposed is a dramatic improvement as far as capturing the runoff and the mitigation proposed to reduce any further impacts from the runoff. He said overall it is an improvement from the existing site conditions. He spoke about the impacts to the resource areas and stated it is a reduction in impact from the current situation. No part of the project deals with Natural Heritage jurisdiction. The Chair spoke about the deck structure and noted the Commissioners don't normally approve such a structure. Following a discussion, the homeowner agreed to remove the proposed deck and keep the proposed stairway. Revised plans to be submitted to the Conservation Dept with the removal of the proposed deck No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Cook moved to Close and Issue with the condition that a new plan is submitted showing the 8 by 12-foot deck on the south side of the property be removed, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 Use & Purchase Information: Proposal for purchasing tablets for Commissioner use at meetings.