03/28/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to accept at the request of the applicant to continue the hearing to 7/11/19 at 6:00 p.m. 6:06 John J. & Catharine J. Brennan, 38 Fiddler Crab Lane. Proposed construction of additions to existing dwelling. NOI Resource Area: Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow, buffer zone to BVW and Salt Marsh Bob Gray, Sabatia, Inc. represented the applicants. He explained the project site is in New Seabury on Ockway Bay. The proposal is there will be 4 additions to the existing house. He reviewed the plan that shows the wetland boundary and the 50 ft setback and the 100 ft. setback. He said on the seaward side they have a proposed addition but it is going over the existing deck. They will be enclosing the area below which is presently being used for storage and a 4' deep frost foundation is required. He .highlighted the oak tree that may need to be pruned and in a worst-case scenario is the tree would have to be removed. He said at this time he cannot say the frost wall would be detrimental to the tree. He noted if they find the need to have the tree removed, they would work with staff to determine what mitigation would be necessary for replacement of the tree. The Agent said because it is a wait and see approach they could work with the staff at the appropriate time on mitigation. The Agent noted the Board of Health comments where they checked off no application or review is necessary and to notify applicant a septic inspection is necessary prior to building permit sign off. Mr. Gray stated they will be going to the Zoning Board of Appeals at their second meeting in April No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue with the condition if there is damage to the oak tree that the staff would figure out the best way to handle it, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:09 Michael & Christine Butera, 186 Ninigret Avenue. Proposed installation of privacy fencing and after the fact permitting of two existing patios. NOI Resource Area: Buffer zone to Bordering Land Subject to Flooding and Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways (Johns Pond) Christine Butera, homeowner was present. Christine described they are proposing to replace old rotted wood, plastic patio with natural bluestone, set on stone dust and add blue stone to an existing level backyard, predisturbed area set on stone dust which did not require any removal of vegetation, shrubs or trees and install a 4-foot privacy fence between houses. She noted the area of where the fence is proposed to be installed. The Agent noted the patio areas and noted these were after the fact and no vegetation was removed. He said there was nothing done to impact the resource areas. He recommended a negative determination. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote 4-0 6:12 Julieann E. Rainville, Trustee, 19 Keel Way. Proposed hardscape and landscape modifications and mitigation plantings. NOI Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to BVW, Salt Marsh and Land Under Ocean