HomeMy Public PortalAboutConscom 2020-06-16 ORLEANS TOM CLERK
Orleans Conservation Commission “01—
Town Hall, Nauset Room
Hearing Meeting,Tuesday,June 16,2020
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PRESENT:Chairman Mike Brink,Vice Chairwoman Ginny Farber,Clerk Judith Bruce, Member Jack
Kadzik, Member Walter North, Member Bob Rothberg, Member Ron Mgrdichian &Conservation
Agent John Jannell
8:33 a.m. Call to Order
Request for Determinations
Nancy K. Durie Revocable Trust 64 Freeman Lane
By Ryder&Wilcox, Inc. Map 5 Parcel 30. Proposed installation of a Title 5 septic system.The
cesspool will be pumped dry and filled with clean sand or removed. Work will take place within
the 100' buffer zone to the top of Coastal Bank.
Stephanie Sequin from Ryder&Wilcox, Inc. was present and reviewed the application.
Mr. Brink and Ms.Farber had clarification questions. Ms. Bruce commended the owners for the
screening and light footprint on the property.
No public comment was heard.
MOTION:A motion to close the public hearing was made by Ginny Farber and seconded by Judith
Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
MOTION: A motion to approve the project with a negative determination for 64 Freeman Lane
was made by Ginny Farber and seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE:7-0-0 Unanimous
Notices of Intent
John & Cheryl Hiden,SE 54-2501 15 Lucy's Lane
By Ryder&Wilcox, Inc., Map 42 Parcel 50,The proposed renovations and additions to a single-
family dwelling and the installation of a new sewage disposal system. Work will occur within
100'to the top of the Coastal Bank and within the Pleasant Bay ACEC.
David Lyttle from Ryder&Wilcox Inc. was present and reviewed the application.The
homeowners,John and Cheryl Hiden, were also present. Mr. Lyttle described the additions and
renovations, he explained that the proposed work occurs within the lawn area around the
house.The project results in the elimination of two cesspools close to the Coastal Bank and the
installation of new system outside the BZ to the Coastal Bank. He believes the proposal will
result in a significant improvement.
Ms. Bruce had concerns about the proposed additions covering the lot from edge to
edge of the property and about the increased footprint in the ACEC. Mr. Lyttle responded that
there is 26'from the southern addition to the property line and they are not impacting the
buffer. Ms. Hiden described the rationale for the location of the southern addition.
Ms. Farber was sympathetic to the restrictions of the lot, but she was concerned about
the 30% increase and placement of the addition. She would like more information about
elevation and the view from the water. • •
Mr. Kadzik would also like more information about the elevation and would like to know
what the foundation is
Mr. Mgrdichian wanted specs on the proposed patio and deck. Mr. Lyttle provided some
information but offered to provide more information at the next meeting.
No public comment was heard. •
Mr. Lyttle requested a continuance to July 7, 2020.
MOTION: A motion to continue the project to July 7, 2020 was made by Ginny Farber and
seconded by Judith Bruce. .
VOTE:7-0-0 Unanimous
Continuations
Jennifer P Crooks. SE 54-2500 34 Viking Rd
By Coastal Engineering Co., Map 70 Parcel 24.The proposed construction of a pool, pool house,
garage, driveway modifications and associated site improvements. Work will occur within 100'
of the top of a Coastal Bank and the Pleasant Bay ACEC.
Brad Malo from Coastal Engineering Co., and Jennifer Crooks, applicant and
homeowner,were present to review the application. Mr. Malo discussed the revisions to the
proposal as a result of Commission comments at the previous hearing. •
' Commissioners shared their appreciation of the applicant for her willingness to address
and responsiveness to their concerns.
Ms. Farber questioned the above ground height of the cedar screen fence. Mr.Jannell
responded that 6" elevation above ground could be conditioned. Ms. Farber asked who was
doing the landscape work, as this is an extensive mitigation plan, she had concerns that there is
not a contractor involved yet. Mr.Jannell responded that this issue could be handled with a
condition to require a preconstruction meeting with the chosen installer.
Mr. Rothberg questioned the width of the mowed pathway to the water. Mr. Malo
responded 6-8 ft. •
Mr. North expressed his reservations about the amount of construction in or near the .
ACEC. a
No public comment was heard.. _ „ .�
MOTION:A motion to close the public hearing was made byfGinny Farber and seconded by Judith
Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
MOTION: A motion to approve the project at 34 Viking Road attaching the Conservation
Commission findings and standard conditions with the following special conditions: the cedar
privacy fence on the south side of the house remain 6" above ground; a requirement of a
preconstruction meeting with the landscaper and Conservation Commission Agent;and issuance
pending the receipt of a plant count email was made by Ginny Farber and seconded by Judith
Bruce. References: Coastal Engineering Narrative of 6/11/20; Landscape Plan by Westrick of
6/9/20; Coastal Engineering Co. Plan showing proposed pool, pool house and site modification
of 6/11/20; Existing Site Plan from Coastal Engineering of 12/17/14.
VOTE: 6-1-0
Mark Hagopian, SE 54-2498 25 High Tide Lane
Continued to Hearing date July 7, 2020.
By Ryder and Wilcox, Inc. Map 36 Parcel 146.The proposed replacement of an existing dwelling
with a new dwelling including landscaping and grading. Work will occur within 100'to the Top
of a Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, and within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and the
Pleasant Bay ACEC.
MOTION: A motion to continue the project to July 7, 2020 was made by Ginny Farber and
seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
Certificate of Compliance
Robert Stein, SE 54-2390 51 Woodsneck Road
By Ryder&Wilcox, Inc. Map 44 Parcel 61.The proposed construction of a garage and addition
to existing kitchen footprint, deck reconfiguration, and mitigation plantings. Work will occur
within 100'to the top of a Coastal Bank and within the Pleasant Bay ACEC.
Mr.Jannell described his site inspection and reported that the site was in compliance.
MOTION:A motion to approve the Certificate of Compliance for 51 Woodsneck Road was made
by Ginny Farber and seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
Administrative Reviews
Alfred &Andrea Healy 4 Cullum Road
By Muldoon Architects, LLC.The proposed renovation and additions to a single-family dwelling.
Work will occur within 100' of a Pond.
Mr.Jannell introduced the project and described the property. Paul Muldoon, Muldoon
Architects, LLC.,was present and reviewed the application. Ms. Bruce asked if there was a
public view shed to this property. Mr.Jannell responded no.
No public comment was heard.,
MOTION: A motion to approve the project at 4 Cullum Road was made by Ginny Farber and
seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
Gordon A. Smith 3 Ruggles Road
The proposed addition of 1 garage bay to an existing garage and the removal of two Norway
Maple trees. Work occurs within 100' of a Cranberry Bog.
Mr.Jannell reviewed the application and described the property.The Commission had
very few concerns. Ms. Farber questioned whether there are any roof runoff concerns and Mr.
Jannell responded there are not.
MOTION: A motion to approve the project for 3 Ruggles Road was made by Ginny Farber and
seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
Other Business
Activity Application Permit
Petra Ledkovsky, Orleans Yoga
Vote to authorize use of Town property, Meadow on the Cove,for Yoga classes each day from
June 20-August 29, 2020.
Mr.Jannell described the application. Ms. Bruce thought it was a great use of the
property.
MOTION: A motion to approve the permit was made by Ginny Farber and seconded by Judith
Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
Open Space Purchase: Peck Property
Review State LAND Grant application for 12 Peck's Way.
Mr.Jannell discussed the Grant and how to move forward with a vote. Mr. North
questioned if this vote was premature, he believed procedurally it is a bit awkward. Mr.Jannell
responded that a proviso could be added to the motion regarding this. Mr. Brink suggested
someone should speak at Town Meeting to show support from the Conservation Commission.
Mr. Brink will reach out to the Commissioners to see if anyone wants to be the spokesperson
for this.
MOTION: A motion to support the open space purchase and that the Conservation Commission •
sign as co-applicant, pending approval at Town Meeting, was made by Ginny Farber and
seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE:7-0-0 Unanimous
Pleasant Bay Alliance
Review of the Coastal Zone Management grant application for assessing living shoreline
techniques and discussion of support.
Mr.Jannell introduced and summarized the project. Carole Ridley, Pleasant Bay Alliance
(PBA), and Seth Wilkinson, Wilkinson Ecological Design, were present to further discuss the
Grant and answer questions.
Ms. Bruce shared her support.She brought up the importance of linking up with the 141
Portanimicut Rd Task Force. Ms. Farber, a member of the task force, reiterated that the Task
Force should and will be updated about the PBA presentation.
Mr. North asked that this be shared with other relevant committees.
Ms. Ridley said there will be conceptual designs to share with the Commission and other
stake holders this summer.She would defer to Mr.Jannell to figure out the best process to
coordinate information sharing.
Mr.Jannell recommended entertaining a motion to support all efforts of the PBA going
forward into the second round of grant applications. Mr. Brink and Mr.Jannell will formulate a
letter of support.
The PBA requested to be heard with another update at the July 21, 2020 hearing. Ms.
Bruce suggested having the task force listen in on the July 21st hearing.
MOTION:A motion of support for all efforts of the Pleasant Bay Alliance was made by Ginny
Farber and seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0
Discussion
Chairman's Business
Meeting minutes of 6/2/2020
Ginny Farber suggested for both the 16 Sheep's Pasture and 193 Quanset projects the addition
of the following: "Motion to approve, attaching the Conservation Commission findings and
standard conditions".
MOTION: A motion to approve the minutes, pending the two suggestions from Ms. Farber, of
6/2/20 was made by Ginny Farber and seconded by Judith Bruce.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
The Commission discussed the vandalism at Sea Call Farm. Mr.Jannell said he will file a
police report.There was some discussion about a more permanent surveillance method at
night. Mr. Brink said he believes a temporary surveillance may be sufficient for now, he believes
it may also be appropriate to send a letter from the Conservation Commission to the gardeners
who were affected.Some discussion was had about letting the press know, there was mixed
feelings about this amongst the Commission.
MOTION: A motion to adjourn the public hearing was made by Judith Bruce and seconded by
Ginny Farber.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Unanimous
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
Submitted by:
Kristyna Smith, Principal Clerk, Orleans Conservation