01/10/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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ADDITIONAL TOPICS (This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed). No additional topics discussed. HEARINGS: 6:00 Stanton T. Healy, 98 Summersea Rd. Proposed vista pruning, mitigation plantings and hardscape modifications. NOI Resource Areas: Coastal bank, LSCSF, buffer to BVW, salt marsh and Land Under Ocean. Brian Casey (Casey Landscaping) described the project. The project involves vista pruning in perpetuity as per regulatory standards. Additionally, the applicant is requesting the removal of two topped oak trees near the shoreline. The trees were topped by the previous homeowner and have been compromised health-wise. The applicant proposes to remove the two trees and plant several native shrubs both within and outside the vista corridor to compensate for the trees and to establish a needed understory. Lastly, stone steps were proposed leading to the fixed pier to provide ease of access and reduce runoff. There was some discussion on the removal of trees as it relates to the vista pruning regulatory language and the Agent recommended that the commission approve the removal of two trees as the compensatory understory plantings provide mitigation for their loss and understory is needed. Additionally, the trees had been topped and thus their health has been compromised. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote unanimous 4-0 6:03 Ruth L. Grossman, 12 Capstan Circle. Proposed repair of existing seawall. Resource Area: Coastal Bank, LSCSF, Land Under Ocean, Salt Marsh Joe Agrillo of Agrillo Landscape Contractors represented the applicant and presented the project. The project involves patching and repairing cracks and voids in the existing wall. All work will be done by hand with no use of heavy equipment. Alteration of any vegetation around the wall will be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Staging area for mixing of concrete will be in a previously cleared, flat area adjacent to the wall. Some of the work will be done at low tide as the lower portion of the wall is underwater at high tide. The Agent stated that the wall repair will be minimally invasive and the current wall is licensed with the state, which included maintenance within.the existing footprint. The Agent noted the wall is a licensed seawall and has a Chapter 90 license. The Agent recommended a negative determination.