3/23/1989 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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'. MASHPEE CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING E MARCH 23 , 1989 Commissioner Present . V . Louise Behrman , Chairman pro tern , Mary ars l ; Joseph Burns ; Elliot Ros l and Patrick Coffey . 7 . 00 Wayne Tavares of Heritage Landscaping came before the Commission concerning the Enforcement order issued to George Regan . A letter from John Varkonda was read which stated the two paved driveways gust be re- moved , bank revegetat d and trees must be at least 4 inches In diameter. The paved driveway has been removed and replaced with stone . There has been a change that was acceptable to Lisa . Ms Behrman suggested be go over the changes and the reasons why , . Tavares stated it is expeditious to not replace like that was cut with like to be planted ; a 4 inch tree would not survive in that sit- uation . They propose to plant with not indigenous trees but indigenous shrubs with root systems that will hold the slope better . Ms Behrman stated the Commission was looking to replace the shade cover for the pond and to replace the Beechs to be compatible with adjoining areas . Mr. Coffey stated Beech trees would give wild life fodder . He had no problem with less than 4 inch trees . It was agreed the trees should be placed at the crest of the bank . Mr . Rosenberg stated he would accept Mr . Tavares ' s suggestion with the caveat that once planted the Commission look at it and there be a sur- vey of the adequacy before there is a sign-off . Th r^e should be a clear understanding there will be no request for a Certificate o Compliance until this is completed , it takes for a little while and then when the Certificate of Compliance is requested , it is kept open . 1r . Tavares suggested a length of time b specified such as the Nursery- mens ' guarantee , usually one growing season . VOTE : Notion made and seconded that they be allowed to go ahead with the understanding that when the planting is completed the Commission will look it over and discuss the adequacy of it and the time before a Certificate of Compliance will be issued will be written into the order of Conditions . ir.. Tavares suggested that it be written that the plants must be main- tained in a healthful state in perpetuity . Mr . Rosenberg stated , considering the court situation , this may require an agreement signed by both parties . Ms Behrman to check with Town Counsel . µ As ars aside , Mr . Tavares stated he. hoped the Commissions round get more "teeth " into the penalty situation in cases like this . He left a copy of the plan with the Commission .