01/10/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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No public comment Motion: Brad Sweet moved a Negative Determination, seconded by Charles Dalton. Vote 4-0 6:06 Sharad & Donna Joshi, 35 Timberlane Dr. Proposed removal & reconstruction of existing access steps within the same footprint. Proposed removal of existing float and replacement with fixed pier and float configuration with public access steps. Resource Areas: Inland Bank, BVW, Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways (Santuit Pond) Mark Burgess of Shorefront Consulting represented the applicant. Mr. Burgess described the project to the commissioners. The project involves repair of the existing access stairway down the inland bank (not complete removal and replacement) and construction of a fixed pier and float into Santuit Pond. The fixed pier will also have access steps on either side just above the high water mark for public access over the dock as per Chapter 91 requirements. The Agent commented on the long term endurance of a fixed pier in freshwater given the likelihood of ice damage each year. Mr. Burgess said that he recommends that the homeowner install a bubbler to address this issue. Dale McKay commented on the same concern and asked about the piles and endurance thereof. Mr. Burgess recommended that the homeowner go with fiberglass coated piles instead of wood, thus reducing possible ice damage and uplifting from ice rafting in the winter. Mr. McKay also commented on the requirement of the home address and DEP permit number display on the dock and the Agent confirmed this requirement on all separable portions of the dock. The Agent recommended a Close and Issue. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue seconded by Mr. Dalton. Vote 4-0 unanimous 6:09 James P. DeVincent, 122 Old Brickyard Rd. Seeking authorization for an existing shed on the shoreline of Johns Pond. RDA Resource Areas: Bordering Land Subject to Flooding, Buffer Zone to Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways (Johns Pond) James DeVincent (homeowner), described the request to permit an existing shed over sandy beach bordering Johns Pond on his property at 122 Old Brickyard Rd. Mr. DeVincent described the background of the situation. The area of the existing shed was previously occupied by a playground structure roughly the same size as the existing shed. In the process of closing out some certificates of compliance, Mr. DeVincent realized that the swapping of the shed for the playground was not reviewed/authorized by the commission. Dale McKay inquired about the shoreline area of the property being on an old road layout called Sakonnett Drive. The Agent clarified that the road layout was likely underwater in this particular location and the homeowner's property runs to the shoreline of Johns Pond. No comment from the public