HomeMy Public PortalAboutConservation Commission -- 2020-10-20 Agenda PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Town of Brewster
Conservation Commission
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Tuesday , October 20 , 2020
6 : 30 PM
AGENDA
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Under MA General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C,
MA General Law 131 , §40, Wetlands Protection Act
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
( M . G . L . C . 131 . §40 ) ,
And
Code of the Town of Brewster Chapter 172 ,
Brewster Wetlands Protection By-law ( BWP By-law)
This meeting will be conducted by remote participation pursuant to Governor Baker's March 2020 orders suspending certain Open Meeting Law provisions and imposing
limits on public gatherings. No in-person meeting attendance will be permitted. If the Town is unable to live broadcast this meeting, a record of the proceedings will be
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either before or during the meeting. To submit public comment or questions to the Conservation Commission, please email : conservation meeting@brewster-ma.gov
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Topic : Conservation Commission 10/20/2020 6 : 30pm - Public Hearing
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Under M . G . L . C . 131 . §40 And BWP By-law
Public Hearings
Notices of Intent I
Continued " Thomas and Susan Meyer propose to demolish an existing deck and access stairs and construct an expanded
deck, add new access stairs , an outdoor shower and walkway within 50 feet of an Inland Bank, and expand an existing
driveway within 100 feet of an Inland Bank on 361 Slough Road , 11 /50 ( 38/102)
Public Hearings l
Continued - Nicholas and Rebecca Smith propose to reconstruct an existing stone revetment and deck , on and within 50 feet
of Coastal Wetlands on 313 Nelson Street, 91 /5 ( 7/7 ) 1
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Citizens ' Forum I
Report of the Natural Resources Director Report of the Conservation Administrator
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Attachment to Posted Meeting Notice
Public Meeting , Tuesday, October 20 , 2020
Requests for Extensions to Orders of Condition
1 . Murphy SE 9-1764 ; 27 George Darby Cartway, 33142 (36/64-1 )
Requests for Certificates of Compliance
1 , Cahill/Crane, SE 9 -224, 65 Crane ' s Lane , 34/14 (36/30 -7)
2 . Witherell , SE 9 -15921 298 Tubman Road , 55/140 (35120 -1 )
Requests for Administrative Review
1 . NBRCE 11161 LLC . 42 Warren ' s Road , 38175 (2133) , tree trimming
Review of Plan Change
1 . McGeoch Order of Conditions SE 9-1764, (after-the fact maintenance of two decks , kayak rack, stairs to a pond ,
removal of existing deck , sand box, plastic lawn material and retaining walls , to be replaced with native plantings) -
request as to whether constructing a landing on in inland bank shall constitute a minor change to plan - on 27 George
Darby Cartway, 33/42 ( 36/64-1 ) .
2. Hoffman , Order of Conditions SE 9-1813 ; 286 (shorefront protection measures ; biodegradable coir envelopes, sand-drift
fence, and revegetation with native plants within coastal dune) — request as to whether constructing a six foot-tall wood
and wire mesh fence and vegetating with native woody plantings in and/or within 50 feet of a coastal dune, shall
constitute a minor change to plan — 286 Robbins Hill Road , 38/81 (219) .
I Town of Brewster, Spruce Hill , SE 9-1669 , (stair maintenance, etc.) — request as to whether shifting walkway structure to
the east, etc . , shall constitute a minor change to plan - 3171 Main Street, 102117 (879) .
4. Lapidus , SE 9-1793 , (reconstruction of single family dwelling) request as to whether shifting a pathway to the north and
constructing a retaining wall and other small appurtenances shall constitute a minor change to approved plan , on 115
The Tides Court, 58/44 (4156).
Review and Approval of Minutes
1 . October 6 , 2020
Any Topic not reasonably anticipated by the Conservation Commission Chairman
Under MA General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8C
7 : 00 pm Discussion on modifications to the hunting policy for lands under the care and custody of the Conservation
Commission
1 ) Presentation on deer browse and deer pellet studies in the Punkhorn Parklands , Steven Wright, Wildlife Biologist, Massachusetts
Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
2) Staff presentation of draft regulations
3) Questions from Commissioners
4) Public comment (1 hour) . Each speaker will be asked to limit their comments to three minutes to allow everyone to be heard . Any
written comments will also be read into the record .
No vote on changes to the hunting policy is proposed for this meeting .
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Carol Spade
Date Posted : October 15, 2020
Next Meeting Scheduled November 10 , 2020