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<br />6:12 Brian Brochu, 32 Crescent Road. Proposed installation of seasonal dock, pier and float, NOI <br /> access ladder and kayak racks. Representative: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc <br /> <br />Mr. Colombo on a site visit spoke to an owner who has difficulty navigating the current 4- <br />foot-wide path with her walking sticks (Due to MS) and asked about whether there are plans <br />to widen the path. The applicant noted that a wider path would be better but that the <br />regulation called for 4-feet which was proposed (although there is some discretion by the <br />Commission). Regarding the path, it is proposed to meander the trees minimizing <br />disturbance. Mr. Colombo noted that the steps would be an impediment as well to the owner. <br />The applicant indicated that was something that could be worked with staff. Mr. Kent <br />concurred and echoed Mr. Colombo’s suggestion. Regarding the float, it is seasonal and <br />stth <br />would be removed by the applicant with storage on the path. (April 1 to June 15 needs to <br />allow for the migratory fish run). Mr. Cook questioned how the pier segments would be <br />stored given the path’s width. The applicant clarified that the frame collapses allowing for <br />storage. The float itself would be removed via the town ramp. Mr. Cook asked why the pier <br />isn’t being proposed along the property. The applicant explained that the water depth was <br />an issue. Mr. McManus noted the 4-foot-wide path was allowed by regulation. Ms. Copeland <br />asked how much wider the path should be. The applicant indicated a 6-foot-wide path was <br />desired. The applicant also added that plantings could be done to offset the proposed <br />vegetation disturbance. Mr. Cook noted that sounded reasonable. Mr. McManus <br />commented that the area is covered by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered <br />Species Program (freshwater mussels) and there were no comments yet. In addition, the <br />Division of Marine Fisheries recommends time of year restriction for in water activities <br />associated with the dock from April 1rst to June 15th. In general, the proposed dock meets <br />Ch. 172, Regulation 27 seasonal dock standards. Proposed pathway meets Regulation 29 <br />(Buffer Zones/Buffer Strips) standards for pathways and there were no issues raised by the <br />Harbor Master. Mr. Colombo returned to the issue of the width noting there was no specific <br />request, but Mr. McManus noted a 6-foot width was reasonable to accommodate side-by- <br />side ambulation. <br /> <br />Mr. Cook made a motion to close and issue pending receipt of comment letter from Natural <br />Heritage and with the following conditions: (1) Time of year restriction for installation and/or <br />removal of seasonal dock from April 1rst to June 15th annually. (2) No off-season storage of <br />dock/float components over existing native vegetation anywhere within wetlands jurisdiction <br />(no clearing of vegetation along shoreline to establish a beach/storage area for dock <br />components) adding the blueberry bush plantings (done with staff) (3) And change of the <br />path width from 4 feet to 6 feet which was seconded by Ms. Copeland. <br /> <br /> \[Regarding potential tree removal this can be assessed in pre-construction by staff\] <br /> <br />Mr. Cook amended the motion to include the pre-construction review by staff which was <br />seconded by Ms. Copeland. <br /> <br />Roll Call Vote to Amend: <br />Steve Cook (Yes) <br />Erin Copeland (Yes) <br />Sandra Godfrey (Yes) <br />Paul Colombo (Yes) <br />4 – 0 (unanimous) <br /> <br />Roll Call Vote on Amended Motion: <br />Steve Cook (Yes) <br />Erin Copeland (Yes) <br /> <br />