5/5/1988 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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{ ASHPEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION , MEETING of May 5, 1988 Commissioners Present: V. Louise l eh rman, Gertrude Ferriday, Joseph Burns, Patrick Coffey, carol Jacobson,, Mary Marsters, Elliot Rosenberg. Lisa Hanscom, Conservation Agent, was also present. 7:00 - Stratford Ponds. Laurel McKelvey,, Biologist and Carl Grassett i presenting. Ss McKelvey advised she prepared the revegetation plan presented to the Commission on December 11 , 1987 which was again reviewed. She did a density study of the species of vegetation adjacent to the area and determined the relative density of the species in the area which came out to be 2 Pitch Pine, 15 White Oak, 27° Red Oak and 15% Black oak. Originally it was proposed to transfer onsite species into the area and reveget to with nature trees, but at this time, due to onsite disturbance and cost, together with basic time frames, they would rather bring in nursery species. With the Commission's permission, they are requesting to speak with the landscaper and nursery to core up with as many indigenous species possible and present a list to Lisa and go ahead with revegetation of this area as shown on the plan but with nursery stock. Mr. Grasetti stated it was recommended that they not tale them from other areas . Ms Behrman stated a maintenance schedule will be necessary. Also, the Commission would like to make use of the consultant hired by the Planning Board for Beechwood Point. - security to guarantee this will be done properly will be required. MS McKelvey stated a time frame of five ,years was mentioned; rl, or bi-yearly schedule. Ms Beh rman stated this should be reviewed by the Consultant and Mr. Gras sett i offered to pay for the review; he agreed this would be fair. They will continue . with their ,atterpt to obtain sizes and species. 7:30 - Edward Lundgren - To maintain in place an existing timber retaining wall and stairs with associated fill and an existing outdoor shower and deck; to con- struct an outside dressing room on an existing dock at Lot 41 Magnolia Lane. Continued from 4/7/88. Plans were reviewed. 1r. Lundgren stated the charges recommended by the Commission were completed; the foot path as shown, cubic yards of fill placed behind the retaining wall . He presented a letter from Joseph E. L m r'o, Civil Engineer, stating the wall was satisfactorily built, both in the construction methods and materials used. Mr. Lembro recommends timbers be placed on the outside part of the wall to hold in the bottom; going down about 5 feet with 3 feet sticking out of the ground. As in the buffer area, Commission approval is needed. Work will be done by hand with a post hole digger, dry cement will be put in the hole. Concerning the Board of Health permit for the outside shower, Elias McQuaid informed hire that as of 1984 this was illegal . Mr. Zoria has agreed it will be removed and used as an outside faucet. Mr. Coffey stated he would accept the engineer' s report but he was not clear on the spacing recommended. Mr. Lundberg stated he was not clear on this also. Over the phone it was stated 10 feet, in the letter 8 feet; he will determine