04/04/2024 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

Home Browse Search

neighboring properties. He emphasizes collaboration with the harbormaster during the design process to ensure compliance with safety and size standards. Ms. Harren, representing Mr. Bousa, a resident on the cove side of Spoondrift Way, seeks clarification regarding the property purchase, particularly regarding an unconfirmed contingency that the sale is contingent on project approval. Mr. McManus clarifies that the commission's jurisdiction pertains to wetlands and conservation, not property sales, and no further discussion on this matter ensues. Mr. and Mrs. Slopak, the buyers, explain their situation. They currently have a mooring but due to Mrs. Slopak's ongoing medical issues affecting her mobility and daily tasks, they sought the opportunity to purchase a waterfront property when one across the street became available. Their intention is to have a private dock to accommodate Mrs. Slopak's needs. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Ms. Thornbrugh expresses her concern regarding the ecosystem and seeks assurance that there will be no adverse effects. Mr. McManus addresses this concern by referencing a letter from the Division of Marine Fisheries. The letter suggests adding float stops to prevent grounding at low tide. However, it confirms that, overall, the project meets all regulatory standards and will not have any adverse effects. Mr. Borselli agrees to the addition of float stops and commits to incorporating this into the project without objection. Motion made by Ms. Godfrey to close and issue with the conditions that the dock cannot be constructed until a valid and recorded copy of a chapter 91 license is provided to the Conservation Department and Harbormaster and that float stops are used for the float. Motion Seconded by Ms. Clapprood.  Roll Call: Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Ms. Thornbrugh (Yes), MS. Clapprood (Yes) Ms. Copeland (Yes), Ms. Zollo (Yes). The motion passes unanimously. 6:42 NOI 43-3277 71 Timberlane Dr, Henry Ho & Yan Lui. Proposed construction, maintenance and permitting of a pier with the reconstruction of existing timber pier connecting to existing stairs. Rep: Cape & Island Engineering, Inc. Resource Area: Santuit Pond including the shoreline and buffer zone to inland bank. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera, representing Cape & Island Engineering, Inc., outlines the project, which entails replacing an existing pier that previously held an interim license with the state. The new homeowners seek to obtain a new license to construct a new pier, with the intention of realigning it to directly face the property's shoreline. Currently, the existing pier is too close to the neighboring property.