12/12/2019 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Borselli said he's happy to do that, Mr. Sweet said that makes sense. Agent asked if he feels with everything being proposed that the 20% of the naturally vegetative areas will be retained based on what you're proposing here" Mr. Borselli said he'd have to take a look at that. He's have to add that to the plan along with the details on the planting, Agent said also to add in the 0-100ft setback from the top of the coastal bank. Mr. Gook asked what plantings are in there now? Mr. Borselli there's some shrubs. Mr. Sweet asked if the driveway will be impervious, Mr. Borselli said the existing gravel driveway works well and will remain gravel. Motion: Mr. Smith moved for a continuance on 1/9120 at 6:03pm Mr. Dalton seconded.. Vote. 5-0 unanimous 6:03 David G. Peck, I Chestnut Street, Proposed vista pruning. Continued from 10/10 due to NOI incomplete Mira —plan required. David Peck was present with plans for vista pruning, Agent said this is pretty straightforward, he spoke with Mr. Peck about shifting the view corridor to something a little more advantageous. If he decided to shift it, the percentage would stay the same. Mr. McKay said for the record there should be a plan, Agent said yes, there would be. He recommends a close and issue with the caviat of the flexibility to adjust the corridor if the homeowner decides to do that. Motion: Mr.Smith moved to close and issue with the condition that any alterations Mr. Dalton seconded. Vote. 5-0 unanimous 6:06 Frances Fennell, 76 Triton Way. Proposed removal of existing patios and installation of in- NOI ground pool, decking, hardscaping and mitigation plantings. Continued from 8122, 9112. Commission re uests reduction of footprint of pool and increased mitigation plantings. Motion: Mr. Smith moved for a continuance on 7123120 at 6:00pm Mr. Dalton seconded. Vote: 5-0 unanimous 6:09 Timothy J. Martin & Deborah S ohr Martin, 7 Russell Road. Proposed removal of several RDA hazardous/diseased/dead trees. Terence K. Bottomley& Kathleen C. Spohr, 39 Hamblin Road. Proposed removal of tree debris along beach. Timothy Martin presented proposed plans to remove trees after an assessment from Hamilton Tree & Landscaping, Agent said he met on property, pitch Trines are definitely an issue. It's pretty straightforward, he agrees with Hamilton's assessment. Mr.McKay asked why take down the stem? Ms. Cadoret asked if it would attract more turpentine beetles? Mr. Sweet asked if they would move on to another tree? Agent said it's his understanding that once they run their course through the tree it doesn't have continual attraction value. Once the tree i dead the pitch stops running so it doesn't affect the trees. It's possible they could move on to another tree. Mr. McKay asked about the ones on the beach, he doesn't see a reason to. Mr. Martin said the proposal there is to cut the trees into chunks and imbed them into the bank and leave the root section in the bank„ to help cut back on erosion using the large chucks from trees that have already fallen over. Agent said he suggested in lieu of a long term plan to really protect the shoreline what they could do is make use of the debris. If the trees aren't removed they will do more damage. Mr. Sweet asked if they cover at high tide? Mr. Martin said not much, Agent said it doesn't cover the whole beach, Mr. Bregman asked about page of the plans regarding the lounge chairs. Are the stems really interfering?Agent said he suggests if the Commission approves that they schedule a time with himself or Ms.Cadoret to go out and make sure we're all on the same page about the proposed work. Motion: Mr. Smith moved for a negative determination with the condition the homeowners work with the Agent. Mr.. Dalton seconded. Vote; 4-1 motion passed 6:12 Barbara B. Nichols and Robert C. Nichols, Sr., Trustees, 23, 24 Melissa Avenue. NOI Proposed demolition and reconstruction of single-family dwelling with landscaping modifications and mitigation plantings. Mike Ball from Baxter Nye presented plans. Mr. McKay asked about the priority habitat, Mr. Ball said they expect no adverse impact. Agent said we have to withheld the issuance if you approve the OOC until we received the letter before we can issue if you approve the project.. You're looking at almost all lawn area, there's no removal of trees no getting into inland bank area, Aside from the grading, there is no hardscaping proposed, No issues with running off