1/27/2011 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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block retaining wall. The mature plants and shrubs will be saved and replanted along with newly proposed beach grass, black pine, rosa ragosa and beach plum rose. The Agent asks Mr. MacDougall if the stone wall will replace the existing bulkhead and Mr. MacDougall says it will not. Agent McManus explains that this is a unique project by removing old railroad ties and re- establishing the grade which is a favorable approach in terms of wildlife habitat value. He is concerned with the neighboring property in regards to runoff. Mr. MacDougall explains that there are existing plants along that banking that will be untouched. Both sides of the property have shrubs that will remain and will focus on areas that have previously been disturbed. They will use a small bobcat. Mr. Gurnee mentions that the slope on the side is more than 3:1 and Mr. MacDougall states that there is ground cover and trees that they will keep undisturbed. Peter Briggs, an abutter, confirms that there is vegetation and trees on the side but he is concerned at the bottom corner and does not think that the proposed transition will stabilize the slope. He states that it is made up of very loose sand and will result in a lot of erosion. Mr. Briggs does not feel that the sassafrass and ivy will hold the bank as well as anticipated. Chairman Fitzsimmons asks Agent McManus if the project calls for more review and the Agent responds that if the property owner, abutter and Mr. MacDougall work together on that one area, he feels that it does not require a continuance. Mr. Gurnee comments that there will be a lot of removal of existing plants and Mr. MacDougall confirms but also states that they will all be replanted. Mr. Gurnee does not believe that the replanted material will secure the slope and should make the side slope more gradual. Mr. Briggs states that the side slope is very secure if left as is but the main concern is the corner and that will require heavy vegetation and monitoring. Mr. Briggs suggests that he can assist with the stabilization. Agent McManus states that they can add a statement to the conditions; "any kind of changes requires notification to the Agent when/if requires abutters assistance". Mr. Gurnee asks for a more comprehensive planting plan. The Commissioners recommended a continuance so that a detailed planting plan can be submitted along with a methodology. Mr. Allen recommends using rapid growing plants. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 2/10111 at 7:09pm 7:03 David Bernstein (33 Seconsett Point Road) Pump existing septic components, fill with clean sand/abandon and replace with new Title V Septic system with associated piping - RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank Material submitted: Proposed Septic System Upgrade Plan 1/6/11 Engineering Works Peter McEntee, Jr. is representing the homeowner and explains that they are requesting a,Title V septic upgrade. He states that there are no variances from the BOH being requested. Agent McManus states that it is within the 100' buffer and that the septic will be placed in the front yard which has minimal amount of disturbance to the property. It will also be replacing a cesspool which is always favorable. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination 7:06 Gary Laurino (43 Seconsett Point Road) Pump existing septic components, fill with clean sand/abandon and replace with new Title V Septic system with associated piping - RDA Resource Area: LSCSF, Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank Material submitted: Proposed Septic System Upgrade Plan 1/6/11 Engineering Works Peter McEntee, Jr. is representing the homeowner and explains that they are requesting a Title V septic upgrade. He states that there are no variances from the BOH being requested. Agent McManus states that this project is within the 100' buffer of coastal bank. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination 2