11/12/2020 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Matt Creighton from BSC Group and John Falacci from Bayswater Development presented plans. Agent said there was a lot of discussion regarding this area based on its form and the State's definition of coastal dune. It doesn't serve any function as far as storm damage prevention and there's not much in terms of wildlife habitat either. The Agent said that Matt Creighton had good documentation agreed this area doesn't really serve any function. The Agent felt it was very important to have all that information vetted out beforehand. They are also requesting a waiver of the requirement for the establishment of a 50ft wide undisturbed naturally vegetative buffer strip. All of proposed development is outside 50ft setback of top of coastal bank. They are asking for this waiver to continue the nourishment, which the Agent believes is very important and required. You can't prohibit the nourishment in order to establish the 50ft buffer. I suggest if you make a motion to approve, you make it known that you are approving this waiver. Another point is that beach nourishment obligation be explained in laymen's terms to whoever buys this property. John Falacci stated that the approval and the beach nourishment obligation will be conveyed to the buyer. It's part of the HOA. Mr. Sweet said he was curious when they will run out of access to the beach for nourishment purposes. Mr. Falacci said they won't because there is a 20ft way in the back of the proprerties that will not be impacted. Agent said if there are any other details to be provided in the landscaping/hardscaping of this property, we expect that to be submitted in a revised plan if this project is approved. John Falacci said yes, they would be back with a plan showing every detail of landscape and hardscape. Mr. Sweet asked if there was a HOA in place, John Falacci said yes, there is. The buyer already owns an existing lot and is familiar with it. Ms. Cadoret read comments from the Board of Health. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to close and issue with the understanding there is a waiver of the 50ft buffer strip, Mr. O'Neil seconded. Vote: 6-0 unanimous 6:09 Carol A. Bellis, et al Trustees, 104 Popponesset Island Road. Proposed demolition and NOI reconstruction of a single-family dwelling, septic system upgrade, mitigation plantings, with hardscape/landscape modifications. Continued from 1018 for DEP review and file number. Thomas Bunker, BSS Design presented plans and Andrew Garulay from Yarmouthport Design Group presented plans. Agent said there's not much to add, it's entirely pre-disturbed conditions. Any replacement of disturbed lawn areas must meet Chapter 172 lawn standards. No other comments. Ms. Cadoret asked why the mitigation is off to the side. Andrew Garulay said with limited amount of space between the existing buffer and the house, it would be good, they really need to put something there. Agent said the type of grass is a good part of mitigation. Ms. Cadoret read comments from the Board of Health. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to close and issue with the condition stated by the Agent, Mr. O'Neil seconded. Vote:6-0 unanimous 6:12 Eprem Epremian (Applicant), 228 Wading Place Road. Proposed demolition/reconstruction NOI of single-family dwelling, garage, hardscape/landscape modifications and mitigation plantings.