HomeMy Public PortalAboutConservation Commission -- 2011-04-05 Agenda PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Town of Brewster
Conservation Commission
Brewster Town Offices, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
7:00 PM
AGENDA
Public Hearings
Under 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
Requests for Determination of Applicability
The Town of Brewster Superintendent, Department of Public Works, proposes to install collection and infiltration
facilities to treat runoff and alleviate the existing volume of untreated runoff currently discharging to the coastal
beach via an existing outfall pipe; work to occur within 50 feet of a coastal beach, on 0 Saint's Landing,
Assessors' Map 3, Parcel 2.
NSTAR Electric.., Inc., proposes to install gates and barriers within utility right of way (ROW) 346 off Hazel Lane,
Mill Pond Drive and Canoe Pond Drive, Assessors' Maps 35, Parcel 8-3 and 36, Parcels 87 and 233.
Notices of Intent
(Continued Hearing)The Town of Brewster Department of Public Works proposes stormwater improvements at
Paines' Creek Road North, removal of an existing asphalt parking lot at Paine's Creek Beach and clearing,
leveling and laying stone for a small parking and turning area southeast of the existing parking lot. Work is
proposed in and/or within 50 and 100 feet of a coastal dune, coastal beach, barrier beach, salt marsh, land
subject to coastal storm flowage and a riverfront. 0 Paine's Creek Road, Assessors' Map 1, Parcel 6. (This Notice
of Intent was amended to eliminate the formerly proposed stormwater improvements at 0 Saint's Landing)
Chris Miller representing the Town of Brewster proposes to construct a wooden stairway on a coastal dune to
mitigate erosion from the coastal dune caused by foot traffic, on 0 Breakwater Road, Assessors' Map 4, Parcel
55-1.
Edward and Elizabeth D'entremont propose to construct an addition to a single family dwelling, including a
screened porch within 50+ feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, and upgrade an existing septic system, on 63
Daisy Lanae, Assessors' Map 24, Parcel 58.
(Continued Hearing) Bruce Schultz proposes to remove and replace an existing septic tank and pump chamber
with a septic system meeting Title V of the MA Sanitary Code. Work is to take place within 50 feet of a bordering
vegetated wetland on 85 Hamilton Cartway, Assessors' Map 47, Parcel 72.
Citizens' Forum
Show Cause Hearings/Violations if Necessary
1. Robert Speakman, Tree removal (widening of cartway) on town-owned Punkhorn Parklands, 51/23, 25,
Requests for Administrative Review
1. Carson's Way Realty Trust, Carson's Way, 36/37-103„ tree removal
2. Rita DeMarco/Maureen Alston, 3750 Main Street, 29/10, debris removal, electric line installation
3. Cobbs Pond Condominium Trust, Wauquanesit Drive, 17/1
4. Bonny Witcher, 83 Dune Road, 6/18, installation of patio within 100 feet of Coastal bank
5. Christopher Haley, 140 Marie Cartway, 38/92, boathouse construction
Review and Approval of Minutes
1. March 15, 2011
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Discussions/Report of the Conservation Administrator
1. May 2, 2011 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 22: Land Use for Renewable Energy
To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to G.L. chapter
40 section 15A, to authorize the transfer of the care, custody, management and
control of three parcels shown on Brewster Assessors' Map 46, Lots 12-2,
12-3 and 12-5, to the Board of Water Commissioners for public water supply,
watershed protection and passive recreation purposes pursuant to G.L. chapter
40, section 39B, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen, if necessary, to
petition each branch of the General Court to effect this transfer, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
(Majority Vote Required) (Board of Selectmen)
The Board of Selectmen ask for a vote of support from the Conservation Commission to transfer the
property from Board of Selectmen alternative energy uses to Water Commissioner care, custody, and
control with passive recreation
2. Ellis Landing, 7/16-1; Review of site plan
Proposed removal of 75 feet of asphalt pavement from north portion of parking lot and creation of a dune,
and removal of drain tank and pipe from a Coastal Beach (drainage improvements): Plan Submitted by
citizen Stephen Ellis
Review of Correspondences
1. 3/23/11 FEMA letter to Edward S. Lewis, Chairman, Brewster Board of Selectmen on Risk Mapping
2. 3/24/11 NSTAR Electric and Gas Notification of routine repair and maintenance of existing access
roads within the limits of existing Right-of Way (ROW) (see accompanying map)
Any Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Conservation Commission Chairman
Executive Session if Necessary
Signed: eApc.4.e•Ci+eu(
Carol Spade, Senior Office Assistant
Date Posted: 3/29/11
Next Meeting Scheduled Tuesday,April 19, 2011
This meeting will be held in a wheelchair assessable room.
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