06/13/2024 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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AGENT: The agent states that the Harbor Master expressed concerns pertaining to the footprint of the expanded marina and slips and to ensure they do not interfere with navigation or other uses of the waterway. However, the agent's main concern pertains to the Division of Marine Fisheries and the dredging aspect. More specifically, he is requesting more details on the dredging process. Request for a continuation to June 27, 2024, at 6:33 pm. Plans are being revised based on comments from the agent and Harbor Master. The agent recommends approving the continuance request stipulating that no additional continuance requests will be granted. Motion made by Ms. Zollo for a continuance to June 27, 2024, at 6:33 pm. Motion seconded by Mr. Cook. No further discussion. • ROLL CALL: Ms. Zollo (Yes), Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Clapprood(Yes), Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Ms. Copeland (Yes), Mr. Colombo (Yes). The motion passes unanimously. Documents provided: Tighe & Bond, Inc. Notice of Intent application, and project narrative 03/21/2024 Plan(s) "Preliminary Engineering" (7 sheets) :3 NOI 43-3290 73 Whippoorwill Circle, Karen Ann Ciejek, Trustee,ASTI Revocable Trust. Proposed construction of an attached garage and mitigation plantings. Representative: BSS Design. ,�%g,erd lti�s:::;:.t i e zArii, Iu iiii.fffe a ao is fir"W/s,uVu auuM u , (W 50'� auud i SC"S�" Representative: Thomas Bunker The property is situated on lot 112, encompassing the majority of the 150 ft wetland buffer zone. The abutting parcel at Whipporwill Circle is town owned conservation land. The wetland and Great River are situated within a velocity flood zone at elevation 13, as well as in an area of moderate wave action. The dwelling is positioned in an AE flood zone at elevation 12. It is noted that the gravel driveway and septic will require no clearing, but one tree will need to be cut for the construction of a garage. The proposed garage will be 559 square feet, and the existing 169- square-foot shed will be removed, along with 669 square feet of the existing driveway. These areas will be replanted with shrubs as outlined in the mitigation plan. Both the addition and slab will be at grade, with the garage entrance at an elevation of 7-7.2. A one-foot fill is proposed at the rear. The foundation will include flood vents, and the existing bedroom located at the northeast corner of the dwelling will be converted to a mudroom, while a new bedroom will be constructed on the second floor of the garage. It is stated that there will be no change to the septic system as the bedroom count remains the same. The nitrogen loading concentration is at 16.5 mg, which is under the 19 mg limit. Additionally, there will be an increase of 800 square feet of mitigation and 669 square feet of shrubs. 8