03/21/2024 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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proposed development located 10 feet up gradient from limited work will be landscaped and stabilized after construction”. Furthermore, downslope of the retaining wall will continue to be intercepted by the canopy under storing and shrubs, a portion of coastal bank (section closest to the road) will be replaced by the proposed development in an effort to stabilize the area. Mr. Humphries concludes there is no adverse effect of the coastal bank and the project complies with regulations. Mr. Crawford provides a summary of his habitat evaluation and the potential impact on wildlife and the phragmites mitigation plan. He states the footprint that has been chosen is the best they can do to provide the least amount of impact to construct the building. The proposed flooring and filling may go in a previously disturbed area and a phragmites protocol plan has been developed. Mr. Crawford concludes with the approval of the project as it is located within a highly developed area with natural buffer to the wetland resource area and the fact that the site is further away from the wetland resource area when compared to other properties located within the immediate neighborhood. Commissioners comments/questions. Ms. Copeland and Ms. Godfrey express their concerns in respects to the size of the project and its footprint not being reduced by much. The representative from 61 Shoestring Bay Road, LLC has stated there is no other way to make this projects footprint any smaller. Mr. Kent requests clarification on whether or not the retaining wall will be built prior to any other construction. Shoestring Bay Rep confirms yes and adds the retaining wall will be constructed with techo-bloc which will be less invasive and requires no excavating. Mr. McManus starts with a follow up pertaining to the tolling period, stating the town council has responded to their inquiry agreeing that the project does qualify for towing via email. The email has been forwarded to Mr. Bliss. Mr. McManus encourages the commissioners to keep in mind the previous board members approval of the building envelop and that Regulation 16 has not changed since. He feels with the information provided it is clear the bank will not become destabilized from the proposed project, there has been great thought put into the drainage and catching drainage plans, and lastly noted the other properties located on Shoestring Bay do not display adverse impacts to the integrity of the coastal bank. Mr. McManus ends his comments with the belief that the project will not destroy the coastal bank, will not destabilize the bank and will not alter the Signiant wildlife habitat. Motion: Mr. Cook motions to close the issue at 61 Shoestring Bay Road with the condition to follow construction protocol with staff conducting biweekly site visits, the condition to submit weekly photos of the projects progress, the condition of the pool drawdown and removal by a pump truck and a final condition of having a 3 year contract in place for maintenance and monitoring the mitigation contract which was seconded by Ms. Godfrey. No discussion from commissioners. Roll Call: Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Copeland (Yes), Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Mr. Colombo (No) Motion passes. 6:57 NOI 43-3264 279 Monomoscoy Road, CS Realty Trust. Proposed raze and replace of existing single family dwelling, addition of a garage, shed, landscaping, walkway to existing dock and mitigation plantings. Rep: Wet Tech Land Design, Inc and Cauley Site Services, LLC (Cont. 1/11, 3/17) The applicant has requested a continuation for April 4, 2024 to allow Attorney Brian Wall the time needed to review the material. Motion: Mr. Cook motions for a continuance of the property 279 Monomoscoy Road to April 4, 2024 at 7:03 pm which was seconded by Ms. Godfrey. No discussion from commissioners. Roll Call: Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Copeland (Yes), Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Mr. Colombo (Yes) Motion passes: Unanimous Adjournment