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Conservation
Commission
Michael Tobin
Chairman
Casey Chatelain
Vice Chair Person
Commissioners
Bruce Evans
Gary Kaser
Peter Wells
Staff
Chris Miller,
Natural Resources
Director
Bill Grafton,
Conservation
Administrator
Andreana Sideris,
Assistant to
Natural Resources
Director and
Conservation
Administrator
APPROVED 09/26/2023
Vote: 5-0-0
Town of Brewster Conservation Commission
1657 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
conservation@brewster-ma.gov
(508) 896-4546
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November 22, 2022 6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Chair Michael Tobin (MT), Vice Chair Casey Chatelain (CC),
Bruce Evans (BE), Gary Kaser (GK),
Commissioners Absent: Peter Wells (PW)
Staff Present: Bill Grafton (BG), Chris Miller (CM), Andreana Sideris (AS)
1. Call to Order
2. Meeting Declaration of Participation Statement
3. Public Comment/ Citizens' Forum
4. Joint Meeting with Select Board and Water Commissioners
Review of State Approval of New Punkhorn Parklands Hunting Bylaw and Discuss and Vote
on Implementation Plan
Kari Hoffman (KH), Cindy Bingham (CB), and David Whitney (DW) present for the
Brewster Select Board along with Assistant Town Administrator Donna Kalinick (DK).
Chris Miller (CM) advises all that the Citizens Petition, passed at Town Meeting, to open the
Punkhom Parklands to bow hunting only for a three-week period beginning the first Monday
in December has been approved by the Attorney General's office; the Town now must
�. determine which parts of the property will be open to bow hunting in the designated period,
as well as what sort of signage and other public notice is appropriate. Last year, the
I Commission, working with other Town boards having care and custody of the property, came
up with a proposed policy to allow hunting in a contiguous 200 -acre section in the southeast
corner of the property, surrounded by dirt roads, through which none of the marked hiking
trails pass. This section includes some Water Department land and is also close to a section
of Harwich Water Department property in which hunting is allowed. CM suggests that all
parties consider designating this piece as the allowed hunting area under the new bylaw; as an
aid to discussion, the Commissioners and Seleetpersons have been provided with maps
3 providing setbacks from occupied dwellings, as well as main access roads and trails in the
Punkhom. The area is well defined by the roads surrounding it, and meets state -mandated
setbacks from roads, trails, and residences. A map clearly delineating where hunting is and is
not allowed in Town would be provided to all applicants for a hunting permit.
Kari Hoffinan (KH) notes that prospective hunters must also obtain state as well as local
permits.
Mike Tobin (MT) asks CM about plans for signage in the area? CM suggests posting
"seasonal hunting permitted" signage around the perimeter of the hunting area during the
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hunting season. The existing "no hunting" signs in the other section's of the property would
remain. MT also asks CM if he has received complaints about improper carcass
removal/disposal in other properties in Town where hunting is allowed? CN states the Natural
Resources Office has not received such complaints in recent years but they are more likely to be made
to the Police. i
CC thinks the proposal does a good job of addressing the safety concerns raised by opponents of the
bylaw, as the area is clearly defined, with good setbacks from more heavily used parts of the
Punkhorn. Gary Kaser (GK) would prefer to "allow everything to be opened up" subject to the state
setbacks, as bow hunting is relatively safe and this would better control deer.'and tick populations, but
he will go along with what the Commission decides.
Elenita Muniz (EM), 441 Gate Rd (???), strongly objects to opening any mote of the Punkhorn
beyond what is already proposed, as the current proposed area already includes most of the trails she
and her wife use daily. EM also notes that the state's bow hunting season ends November 26 and
asks how the Town can add three additional weeks in December? GK notesfthat bow hunting is
allowed during any of the gun seasons in addition to the period ending 11/26, which is bow hunting
only; the additional three-week period was selected for December, as it was a time when the property
sees less use. EM also asks about how to deal with hunters located outside the authorized hunting
area; GK suggests individuals should not confront hunters in the field unless' the hunter is on the
individual's property, but they can call Brewster or Environmental police. CM notes the office's
guidance to residents is that they can advise hunters if they appear to be in a "no hunting" area, but
further interactions or concerns should be directed to the Brewster Police or the Mass. Environmental
Police, as both entities are aware of the hunting areas and regulations.
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Steve Frissora (SF) opines that the proposed hunting area is too restrictive and asks why it "blocks off
almost 80% of the area?" CM notes the decision was driven in part by state;mandated setbacks; aside
from the proposed hunting area, the remaining land area outside the setbacks consists of small pieces
where it would be difficult for a person in the field to know whether or not they were in an allowed
hunting area. These pieces are also bisected by multiple hiking trails, increasing the chance for hiker -
hunter encounters. It would also be very difficult for staff to post signage delineating the hunting and
no -hunting areas if hunting were allowed in the entire property.
Bessie Smith (BS), 105 East Gate Road, asks if she could possibly encounter hunting activity as she
drives down West Gate? CM notes there is a 150 -foot "no hunting" buffer on either side of the road.
BS also asks whether state or local hunting regulations supersede each other, as the proposed hunting
period doesn't seem to agree with the state period? CM restates that archery hunting is allowed in
several other seasons, including the shotgun and primitive arms season, meaning it is allowed in
permitted areas from before this date through the end of the year. BS would :like the hunting maps to
be available to hikers so they know how to avoid encounters with hunters; Donna Kalinick (DK)
suggests they be posted on the Town website for this purpose. CM adds that hunters are not allowed
to hunt from any trails, and no hunting is allowed on Sundays even within the proposed hunting
period. The signage at the perimeter will alert hikers that they are entering the "hunting permitted"
area, and additional signage will be added to the kiosks by the parking area and boat ramp. These
signs will be removed after the three-week period. BS also asks about archery hunters "bleeding out"
deer in the hunting process? GK states bow hunters take a class that teaches:how to safely and
properly hunt with arrows; if shot through the lungs as is taught, the deer die within 10 seconds. GK
also explains the process for tagging and removing a kill.
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Karen Kaser (KK), 65 Walker Road, asks what the point of the vote was if the Commission can
decide on the final hunting policy? CM notes that Town Counsel has advised that the entities having
care and custody of the land, in this case the Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Water
Department, have the ability to implement more restrictive but not less restrictive guidelines; this
includes defining the areas they think are suitable for this activity. The area can be expanded in the
future if these entities vote to do so. KK asks where the hunting fee proceeds will go? CM notes they
are collected by the Town Clerk and believes they go into the general fund to offset the cost of
printing of the maps; it is not a profit maker.
Ellen Anderson (EA), 472 West Gate Road, asks the specific dates of the proposed hunting period? It
would start the first Monday in December, which this year would be the week of 12/5, running
through the end of the week of 12/19. This is the only time that bow hunting would be allowed in this
area. EA is glad the area is defined as it is, as her dwelling and other dwellings in the area are not
easily seen from the road.
Water Superintendent, Paul Anderson (PA) suggests that the access roads to the water treatment
facility and wells 4 and 6 should have a 150 -foot buffer and the structures themselves should be
considered "dwellings" requiring a 500 -foot buffer. CM notes this would require revisions to the map
and where signage is posted, but is doable. PA notes that hunters are generally very respectful of
Water Department property but these three buildings are occupied on a regular basis. CM will work
with SPA to address his concerns. PA thanks the Commission for its efforts to manage the Town
resources.
Joe Breda (JB), 32 Satucket Rd, asks about possible future changes? MT clarifies that the hunting
area could change but the three-week period is specifically referenced in the bylaw and cannot be
changed by Commission/SB vote. JB, the petitioner for the new bylaw, notes he proposed the three-
week period in December to "weed out" many large bow hunters who will likely have hunted their
quot4 by then, and prevent excessive disturbance. JB thanks all who supported the petition at Town
Meeting.
William Collins (WC), 7 Bog Hill Road asks how hunting activity will be regulated in the property?
MT motes that the Natural Resources Department provides information to the Mass. Environmental
Police, who will be aware of when and where bow hunting will be allowed. The Mass.
Environmental Policy already patrol the property looking for unauthorized hunting. WC notes that
the proposed area is fairly difficult to access. WC asks if it will be patrolled regularly? Due to
limited resources, the Mass. Environmental Policy generally respond to specific complaints,
especially if repeated, but they do have the ability to access such areas. MT reiterates that residents
can contact either the Brewster or Environmental Police to make reports.
Sally McCarthy (SM) urges the Town to provide as much notice as possible for the hunting season, as
the abutters to the Punkhorn are not used to having hunters around, and she is concerned about
potential injuries to hikers or loose dogs.
Andieana Sideris (AS) reads a comment from Ronda Sigel (RS), 41 Misty Lane, asking if tree stands
will be allowed and will they be permanent or temporary if so? CM states that permanent tree stands
are not allowed in the Punkhorn or any Town property; any temporary stands must be taken down
after'30 days.
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SF asks if the Commission and SB have the authority to vote on this proposal, which he characterizes
as an "arbitrary decision against what was voted on the Town Meeting."? Town Counsel Greg
Corbo (TC) affirms that the authority to regulate hunting on Town-owned land rests with the entities
having custody or control of the property, and advises that the Select Board;Conservation
Commission, and Water Commission should each take votes with respect to` the sections under their
custody. Water Commissioner PA notes that the Water Commission has already voted twice on this
issue; both times voting to "leave it to the Town Meeting vote" but taking no other position. DK and
TC advise that the Water Commission meet again as soon as possible in order to ratify this specific
proposal assuming the SB and Conservation Commission approve it. DK suggests that the meeting
take place before their next scheduled meeting on December 2 to provide more lead time for all
involved. s
TC suggests that each of three boards make the same motion using the following language: "That the
Board/Commission vote to authorize bow hunting within its portion of the Punkhorn land as shown
on the map titled `Proposed Hunting Area in the Punkhorn Parklands, Brewster Conservation
Commission', as amended on 11/23/22, during a three-weekperiod beginning on the firstMonday in
December and ending on December 24, 2022, subject to each individual hunter obtaining a hunting
permit from the Town Clerk. " The Select Board and the Commission both vote to approve.
Casey Chatelain (CC) moves that the Conservation Commission vote to authorize bow hunting within
its portion of the Punkhorn land shown on the map titled "Proposed Hunting Area in the Punkhorn
Parklands" by the Brewster Conservation Commission as amended on November 23rd, 2022, during
the three-week period beginning on the first Monday in December 2022, ending December 24th,
2022, subject to each individual hunter obtaining a hunting permit from the Town Clerk. GK second.
Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
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5. Introduction of the new Conservation Administrator
New Conservation Administrator Bill Grafton (BG) introduces himself to the Commission; he is
looking forward to working with everyone and helping Brewster with its natural legacy.
6. Discussion
6a. Discussion regarding undeveloped lots located at the corner of Vesper Pond Drive and
Main Street,138/74-81
Wetland scientist Paul Shea (PS) has requested permission to cut a 3 -foot wide path in order to
delineate the wetlands on the lots. Bill Grafton (BG) recommends that the`•cutting be approved as a
de minimis activity with the conditions that the path not exceed 3 -foot width, be done by hand tools
only and be for wetland delineation access only.
BG notes that the activity, although it could be considered an alteration, would qualify for the state
exemption under 310 CMR 10.02 (2b)(2g) for testing and design; however, the Town bylaw prohibits
such exemption. BG recommends the Commisiion consider adding this exemption to the bylaw at
some point in the future.
Bruce Evans (BE) moves to approve the cutting of a 3 -foot wide path at Vesper Pond Drive. GK
second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
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6b. Discussion regarding permitting for milling and paving on Breakwater Road
DPW Director Griffin Ryder (GR) present. The Town has received $186K in funding from
MassDOT as part of a Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) which can be used for paving
and resurfacing. The funds must be used by June 30, 2023, and GR would like to use them to repave
Breakwater Road. The work would be primarily milling and pavement overlay, but includes the
addition of a catch basin and leaching pit near the intersection with Route 6A and paving the cul-de-
sac at Little Breakwater Beach. Sections of the road pass through wetland buffers, but all work would
remain within the current footprint of the road and there would be no change in grade; they may
extend the berm in certain locations for stormwater direction.
Bill Grafton (BG) suggests the work qualifies for the exemption noted in Chapter 172, Section 3A for
road maintenance within the existing footprint. He and staff will work with DPW on berm extensions
and the placement of erosion control barriers. He has successfully coordinated similar work in the
past 'n Marshfield. Any additional work found to be necessary will be subject to the normal
perrmtting process.
Mike Tobin (MT) asks if there are specific areas of this road where drainage/runoff is an issue? GR
indicates that the area by the 6A intersection is his only area of concern, as there is some minor
ponding in the area. Berm expansions would most likely occur near the Breakwater Beach parking
lot ill order to direct stormwater into the existing infrastructure.
Jillian Douglas (JD) asks how DPW projects are prioritized when grant funds are limited? GR
indicates DPW considers, among other factors, cost -benefit value and evenly distributing the work to
all parts of town; Breakwater Road was identified as in need of maintenance that could be achieved
with'the grant/budgetary funds available. They are working to finalize and publicize a pavement
management plan.
BG suggests that the Commission ratify the exemption under Chapter 172-3A and require DPW to
coordinate erosion control barrier locations with the Conservation Administrator before commencing
the work.
BE moves that the Commission approve the request for paving work on Breakwater Road under the
Chapter 172-3A exemption with special conditions as noted. GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll
call: 'BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
7. Notices of Intent
7a. 56 Underpass Realty Trust proposes to remodel and expand the existing veterinary hospital
and parking area, install stormwater improvements and restore native vegetation within 50 and
100 feet of inland wetlands at 56 Underpass Road, 78/116 (26/6).
Theapplicant has requested a continuation to the December 13, 2022 BCC public meeting. Bill
Grafton (BG) notes that all Commissioners are eligible to vote on the continuation request, as it is a
procgdural matter and not administrative for the purposes of the permit.
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BE moves to continue the hearing to December 13, 2022. GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call:
BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
7b. Neal Shifman and Deborah Rau propose to install a seasonal dock, Freate a vista corridor,
remove invasive species, plant native species and convert a gravel patio;into a dry -laid paver
patio on and within 50 and 100 feet of inland resources at 87 North Pond Drive, 89/58 (27184-1).
John O'Reilly (JO), J.M. O'Reilly & Associates, present for applicant. JO notes that the project has
been under Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) review due to the presence
of Plymouth Gentian and possibly Two -Flowered Rush on the site; NHESP has recently provided
their findings with Special Conditions, requesting that hand rails be installed to prevent disturbance
adjacent to the dock and that permanent markers be installed to ensure the dock is reinstalled in the
same location annually. JO has revised the site plan in accordance with these comments.
Bill Grafton (BG) and Andreana Sideris (AS) visited the site on November 1;8, 2022 and confirmed
the presence of Plymouth Gentian pods but not Two -Flowered Rush. BG had no issue with the
wetland flagging but noted the presence of blue flags (6-14) near the dock stakes whose purpose was
not clear. BG also noted the presence of a relatively new HVAC unit, inside the 100 ft buffer, the
permitting history was unclear. BG also calls out the presence of a native meridian, including
established native trees and shrubs, in the back yard that he suggests should;be retained. JO indicates
they will not be going forward with their original proposal to remove this meridian and replant, and
the area will remain in its present state. JO states The blue flags are from ari: old delineation that is no
longer applicable. The HVAC unit is shown on the latest revised plans, dated September 12, 2022.
Mike Tobin (MT) asks if all is in order to close that is being reviewed by the Commission? AS
indicates the draft order of conditions was reviewed over the summer, leaving just the NHESP
comment letter and botanist survey which has since been received. JO notes that NHESP also
requested a condition that project botanist David Haines field verify the location of the dock prior to
its first installation; the permanent concrete markers denoting its location will be added to the As
Built;plans. BG indicates these will be incorporated into the OOC.
MT asks for public comments; none presented.
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BE moves to approve the final Order of Conditions for Neal Shiftnan and Deborah Rau at 87 North
Pond Drive with the addition of the conditions submitted by NHESP. GK second. Approved 4-0-0
by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
8. Request for Certificate of Compliance
8a. Andrew and Dana Gilbert, single family house reconstruction, SE 971773, 29 Cranview
Road, 10/57 (38/71-1).
Bill Grafton (BG) and Andreana Sideris (AS) visited the site on 11/15/2022and noted the following
issues:
• Erosion control remains in the field.
• A native tree to be planted near the dock as mitigation for the removal of three trees has not been
planted; BG notes that the remaining plantings are thriving; BG suggests the Commission can require
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the planting of this tree prior to issuance of the COC or accept the planting of 11 Service Berry trees
and one Redbud tree as sufficient mitigation.
• The dock permitted under the order of conditions SE9-1086 was still in the water as of 11/15,
beyond the seasonal prohibition, and was built slightly larger than originally permitted; BG suggests
that this be addressed in a separate COC request for SE9-1086.
• The extended order of conditions has not been recorded at the Registry of Deeds; BG notes that
the original and amended orders of conditions are recorded and suggests the Commission can either
require the same for the extended OOC or waive the recoding requirement with the Barnstable
County Registry of Deeds.
John O'Reilly (JO) notes he has advised the property owners they need to remove the erosion
controls; he has also asked them to provide documentation regarding the dock design changes; they
are willing to treat this as a separate matter as suggested.
BE droves to approve issuance of a certificate of compliance for Andrew and Dana Gilbert at 29
Cranuiew Road for SE9-1773, not including the seasonal dock permitted under SE9-1086. GK
second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
8b. favid Karam, rebuild single family home, septic and garage, SE 9-1181, 330 Main Street,
15/21 (21/30-19).
Applicant's engineer Mark McKenzie (MM) has provided an As Built plan for SE9-1181 bearing his
original signature and stamp as well as a written statement and clouded As Built confirming the
changes from the approved site plan prepared by others. Applicant's landscaper has also provided
evidence that the After -The -Fact Order Of Conditions/SE9-1939 has been recorded. David Karam
(DK) has indicated in an e-mail that a $12,370 bank check will be provided to the Conservation
Department within 24 hours of the closing on November 28, 2022.
Bill Grafton (BG) and Andreana Sideris (AS) visited the site on November 18, 222 and observed that
the artificial turf on the top of the ridge had been removed, and new grass had stabilized on the hill.
There was some evidence of maintenance of an existing path by hand, but no significant activity. BG
recommended issuance of the Certificate of Compliance.
BE moves to approve issuance of a certificate of compliance for David Karam at 330 Main Street, for
SE9=1181. CC second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
9. Request for Extension Order of Conditions
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9a. Cobbs Pond Condominium Association, land management and vista pruning, SE 9-1799,
Wauquanesit Drive - Cobbs Pond, 57/5 (17/1).
Bill Grafton (BG) and Chris Miller (CM) reviewed the vegetative management reports from Bartlett
Tree. Experts and found them to not meet the reporting requirements set forth in the special conditions
within SE9-1799. Jennifer Rhodes (JR) of Cape Associates indicated that they assumed land
man4gement responsibilities for the property in the summer of 2022, and have engaged Wilkinson
Ecological for future reporting. BG recommends granting a three-year extension in anticipating of
improved reporting.
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BE moves to grant a three-year extension to the order of conditions for Cobls Pond at Wauquanesit
Drive, SE9-1799. GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
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10. Show Cause
10a. Continued -19 Muskrat Lane LLC, c/o Walter Harris, 19 Muskrat Lane 103/9 (9/3),
cutting and clearing of vegetation on and within 50 feet of wetlands wit> out a valid permit.
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Andrean Sideris (AS) has been in touch with Coastal Engineering; they will be filing their after -the -
fact NOI application sometime tomorrow and the matter will be added to the December 13 agenda.
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BE moves to continue the show cause hearing for 19 Muskrat Lane LLC at 19 Muskrat Lane to
December 13, 2022. GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK°aye, CC aye, MT aye.
10b. Continued - Brown, 2628 Main Street, 78/14 (15/113-2) Cutting and clearing of vegetation
within 25 feet of inland wetlands as well as the placement of fill on and within 100 feet of inland
wetlands.
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Andreana Sideris (AS) received an email an hour before the meeting, suggesting that property owner
is hiring Coastal Engineering to assist in the matter. She has not received ary recent updates from
Town Counsel. Chris Miller (CM) notes that neither he nor Bill Grafton (BG) have looked over the
contract, and recommends a continuation pending further developments.
David Schlesinger (DS), representing the property owner, confirms they have been in communication
with Kevin Donovan at Coastal, and received the contract today. He will work with BG and DNR
staff to resolve the matter.
Attorney T. J. Hurrie (TH), rerpresenting abutter Michael Jardus (MJ), expresses frustration at the
continued delay, noting that despite all purported good intentions, the matter has been ongoing for
over a year and a half. He urges the Commission to follow up with Town Counsel, as it appears that
no action has been taken since a preliminary injunction was issued by the Superior Court in March of
2022. Staff should also follow up with regard to the contract, as it has not yet been signed and
requires a deposit which may not have been paid. Mike Tobin (MT) notes the Commission shares
MJ's frustration and will continue to try to move the matter forward. CM indicates AS and he will
bring BG up to speed on the matter; BG notes he has experience with similar long-running situations
in Marshfield.
BE moves to continue the show cause hearing for Brown at 2628 Main Stret to December 13, 2022.
GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.,
10c. Continued - Karam, 330 Main Street, 15/20 (21/30-19), construction of addition, retaining
walls and patios, vegetation clearing within 50 and 100 feet of inland wetlands.
Bill Grafton (BG) reiterated that a $12,370 bank check to ensure the mitigation plantings and
reporting are completed will be provided to the Department within 24 hours:'of the closing on
November 28, 2022 according to communications with David Karam (DK).7, Applicant's landscaper
has also provided evidence that the after -the -fact order of conditions SE9-1939 has been recorded.
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BG suggests that the Commission authnorize the plantings to proceed under the direction of a
qualified wetland scientist, and that the funds be released back to applicant in increments as the
plantings are implemented.
BE moves to continue the show cause hearing for Karam at 330 Main Street to December 13, 2022.
GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
11. Request for Minor Change to Plan
lla. The Town of Brewster requests to review plan modifications to the Walkers Pond Boat
Ramp and Parking Area under Determination of Applicability at Walkers Pond, 11/54.
DPW Director Griffin Ryder (GR) would like to add two deep sump catch basins tying into five leach
pits ;I ich will capture stormwater at the site at a higher elevation, thus providing better infiltration
and treatment. Mike Tobin (MT) suggests these modifications would be an improvement to the
system.
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BE moves to approve the minor change to plan for the Town of Brewster at Walkers Pond, DOA
11/54. GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
11b., Jim Gould requests to replace the deck with a stone patio within the same footprint under
SE 9---1925 at 42 Featherbed Lane, 11/46 (38/94).
Bill Grafton (BG) notes that the proposed patio will be slightly larger than the existing deck and will
extend to the 50 ft buffer; applicant will be planting four high -bush blueberries along an existing
walkway in the backyard. Four trees were removed from the inland bank after a storm -damaged pitch
pine fell, impacting three other trees; some branches remain that need to be removed. BG
recommends approval of the deck replacement, plantings, and tree and branch removal as a minor
chane. Chris Miller (CM) adds that the Commission had previously approved expansion of the
deck, and the footprint of the patio would be the same as the expanded deck.
BE moves to approve the minor change to plan for Jim Gould at 42 Featherbed Lane, SE9-1925. GK
second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
12. Request for Administrative Review
12a. ^Lisa Goodman and Bill Weinreb proposes to prune trees to promote healthy growth
within 100 feet of coastal wetlands at 54 Captain Youngs Way, 37/20 (2/73).
Andreana Sideris (AS) notes that homeowners wish to cable a white oak to address a large split in the
tree and prune a branch overhanging the house. They also wish to prune a black oak for the health of
the tree. Bill Grafton (BG) and Andreana Sideris (AS) visited the site and observed that the bank is
being cut, but this area is off the homeowners' property; they will review the permitting history of the
area and revisit the property next spring.
BE moves to approve the administrative review for Lisa Goodman and Bill Weinreb at 54 Captain
Youngs Way. GK second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
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12b. Michael Corcoran proposes to flush cut two storm damaged trees and remove invasive
Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) by hand at 84 Grandfather's Lane, 79/36.
Andreana Sideris (AS) notes that the two pitch pines in question are dead and one has fallen onto the
lawn. She and BG noticed the presence of bittersweet at a site visit and recommended its removal by
hand, as this will be beneficial to the buffer zone.
BE moves to approve the administrative review for Michael Corcoran at 84 _Grandfather's Lane. GK
second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
13. Report of Natural Resources Director
Nothing new to report.
14. Report of the Conservation Administrator
Nothing new to report.
Adjourn the Meeting
GK moves to adourn. BE second. Approved 4-0-0 by roll call: BE aye, GK aye, CC aye, MT aye.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M. <'
*Documents discussed at this hearing can be found in `Public Meeting Packet. 11.22.22'
Respectfully submitted
Cassandra West, Senior Department Assistant, Department of Natural Resources
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