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o On the other hand, Mr. Colombo suggests keeping Standard#7 in Regulation 25 <br /> to enforce wetland protection by requiring buildings to be put on piles. He <br /> references Regulation 25 section C-4, which mentions "other walls," and <br /> recommends defining these "other walls" further. <br /> o Regarding the discussion about the need for diagrams from FEMA regarding <br /> coastal A zone information and flood zones, Mr. Colombo states that the <br /> rationale behind the information is to provide the public with a better <br /> understanding of the differences in a coastal A zone as opposed to an A zone. Ms. <br /> Godfrey supports Mr. Colombo's reasoning, feeling that it adds clarification to <br /> the applicant. <br /> o Mr. Kent updates the Commissioner that the FEMA diagrams will also be <br /> included in the Wetlands Protection Act revisions. <br /> STANDARD 6 <br /> o Ms. Thornbrugh was curious about the historic rate of relative sea level rise in <br /> Massachusetts, as she noticed that the rate of 1 foot per 100 years was lower than <br /> what is cited in the sources. She suggested including more current data on sea <br /> level rise, especially since the fifth National Climate Assessment has been <br /> released. Additionally, Mr. Colombo requested a copy of the information for <br /> review. <br /> STANDARD 12 <br /> o Ms. Thornbrugh has taken note that the requirement to prohibit the use of <br /> inorganic fertilizer within 150 feet of the 100-year floodplain has been removed. <br /> She is seeking clarification regarding the reasoning behind this change. <br /> o Mr. McManus has clarified that this change is not permanent. The rationale <br /> behind it is due to limited staff and enforcement capability. <br /> STANDARD 17 <br /> o Ms. Thornbrugh is seeking clarification on why the provision will not apply to <br /> the 150-foot buffer zone mentioned in section 2 of chapter 172. <br /> o Mr. McManus explains that the rationale is similar to Standard 12's: limited staff <br /> and enforcement capability. Additionally, the property owner should be given <br /> guidance on the potential issues that activities in the buffer zone may present to <br /> the flood zone. Currently, there is no language addressing this matter. <br /> 4 <br />