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Town Hall, Skaket Room :;.0
Work Meetinc
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PRESENT: Arnold Henson, Chairman; Bob Royce; James Trainor; Steve Phillips; Juiffl
O'Brien (Associate Member)
ABSENT: Judith Bruce, Vice-Chairman; Adrienne Pfluger; Jamie Balliett; Jennifer
Wood, Conservation Administrator
, 8-*30am Call to Order
Notices of Intent
Kent Carson, 5 Harbor View East. The proposed removal of invasive plants and
planting of native plants. Work will occur on and within the buffer to a Coastal Bank.
Arnold Henson asked about a brush pile located on the bank. Seth Wilkinson explained
that the new.plan stated the brush pile will be removed and vegetative debris no longer
left on the bank. Arnold Henson asked if the view from Mill Pond would change
because of the work. Seth Wilkinson said that the view would not change, and the
plantings and stump sprout management would lead to additional screening. Steve
Phillips asked if they would discontinue the path. Seth Wilkinson said at the 50' Buffer
the path would be completely discontinued and vegetated with native grasses.
MOTION: A motion to approve the revised plan dated September 14, 2010 was made
by James Trainor and seconded by Steve Phillips.
VOTE: Unanimous
Eric Jorqensen, 7 Harbor View East. The proposed removal of invasive plants and
planting of native plants. Work will occur on and within the buffer to a Coastal Bank.
Arnold Henson asked what would be planted in the area, as Jenny Wood was
concerned about the lack of young replacement trees. Seth Wilkinson explained that
through stump sprout management, if you were to lose an oak, you could relbb§b one of
the stump sprout managed trees to grow in its place. Steve Phillips asked about the
pitch pines which would be removed. Seth Wilkinson explained that although the pitch
pines to be removed did provide screening, they were infected with turpentine beetles
and unable to be saved. Steve Phillips asked about what type of fertilizer was being
used on site, and Seth Wilkinson said the owners were using a granual slow release
organic fertilizer. Steve Phillips brought up that Jenny Wood had asked about the steep
section of the lawn, and whether or not runoff had been addressed. Seth Wilkinson said
that the bank presently had Rosa Rugosa, which will be removed and replaced with
Virginia Rose, creating a better berm system. Seth Wilkinson also said he would install
erosion controls.
MOTION: A motion to approve the revised plan dated September 14, 2010 was made
by Steve Phillips and seconded by James Trainor.
VOTE: Unanimous
Patrick & Janet Reqan, 21 Tancilewood Terrace. The proposed removal of invasive
plants and planting of native plants. Work will occur on and within the buffer to a Coastal
Bank.
Engineer requested this be continued until October 5, 2010 hearing.
Robert& Judv Wilkinson. 20 Pershinq Lane. The proposed construction of a deck
on to an existing-family dwelling. Work will occur within 100 feet of the Top of a Coastal
Bank. David Lyttle stated that in exchange for building the deck, they would remove a
gazebo and its concrete foundation located 2' from the Top of the Bank. Arnold Henson
asked if the applicant would be removing any of the invasive species. David Lyttle
explained that it would be something the applicant would look into but at this time was
unwilling to invest in. Steve Phillips asked if the deck would be an open deck, and
David Lyttle said that it would. Robert Wilkinson said that they would no longer be
building a proposed balcony due to safety concerns. Steve Phillips asked about the
deck's height. Robert Wilkinson said t it would be 5-6' above grade, therefore allowing
light to get under the deck. Steve Phillips asked if the deck could be re=configured and
made smaller. David Lyttle said that the deck would only be 10' wide, allowing for a
table and chairs.
MOTION: A motion to approve this project plan dated August 31, 2010 was made by
Steve Phillips and seconded by James Trainor.
VOTE: Unanimous
Michael Levanaie & Sandra Lucchesi, 55 Freemans Lane. The proposed
construction of a sunroom, swimming pool, and patio. Work will occur within 100 feet of
a Coastal Bank and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage. David Lyttle went over the
overall features of the property, denoting the conservation easements located along the
property and the limited area for a pool to be built. Arnold Henson asked why they had
not offered to remove more lawn in exchange for the work in the buffer zone. David
Lyttle explained that there would be a wedding taking place next summer on the
property, and that a tent would be put up in order to accommodate the guests. James
Trainor suggested that there was ample room to put a tent and still allow for more lawn
to be removed. David Lyttle asked what numbers he should bring back to his clients;
presently 10' on one side and 12' on the other side were proposed. Arnold Henson
asked for the numbers to be doubled, and James Trainor and Steve Phillips concurred.
Steve Phillips asked if the retaining wall could be reduced, and Craig Pannacione said
the existing grade was being maintained through the present location of the wall. Craig
Pannacione showed a separate area on the plan that was left to construct a garage in
the future. James Trainor asked if the stairway going down to the pool could be turned
south, thus allowing the pool to be turned and moved out of the 50' buffer zone. Craig
Pannacione suggested they could also take away the side patio to reduce the impact to
the buffer zone. David Lyttle and Craig Pannacione asked to continue to October 5th so
they could speak with their clients and submit a new plan.
Charles Carlson, 23 Doane Road. The proposed reconstruction and addition to an
existing dwelling within 100 feet to a freshwater wetland. Arnold Henson asked how
much of an impact the dwelling would have in the 50' buffer zone once the addition was
constructed, and Joy Cummings of Aline Architects said it would increase from 14.42%
coverage to 15.1% coverage. Arnold Henson asked about mitigation for the site, and
Gordon Peabody of Safe Harbor Environmental Services said 440 feet would be
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restored. Gordon Peabody asked for the Commissions advice on trees to be planted in
the area which would provide ample shade. James Trainor asked if there would be an
increase in the number of bedrooms at the site. Joy Cummings said they presently had
a 4 bedroom system serving a 3 bedroom house; the work to be done on the basement
would provide the 4t" bedroom which would still comply with the Title V system.
MOTION: A motion to approve this project plan dated September 9, 2010 was made by
Steve Phillips and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: 4-0-1, Arnold Henson abstained
Amended Order
Miller/Carpenter 31 Woodsneck Road
by East Cape Engineering, Inc. Assessor's Map 45, Parcel 9. The proposed
reconstruction of portions of an existing dwelling has been amended to relocate the
second floor addition. Work will occur within 100' of the Top of a Coastal Bank, &within
the Pleasant Bay ACEC. Tim Brady explained that the Amended Order was necessary
to meet a zoning requirement. As a result, the garage wing was moved farther from the
Top of the Bank. Arnold Henson asked about the updated planting plan and Steve
Phillips asked that the plan show the new planting area. Barbara Carpenter said that
bayberry and Virginia rose would be planted in the new area. James Trainor asked
about a generator located in the back area. Barbara Carpenter said that it would remain.
MOTION: A motion to approve the-amended plan revised September 21, 2010 was
made by James Trainor and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: 4-0-1, Jim O'Brien abstained
Administrative Reviews
John & Helen Page 26 Tides End Lane
The proposed removal of 4 trees that are leaning & in danger of failing onto a power line
connecting to the dwelling. One tree is already dead and leaning on the remaining 3.
Work will occur within 100' of the Top of a Coastal Bank.
MOTION: A motion to approve this application was made by Steve Phillips and
seconded by James Trainor.
VOTE: Unanimous
Chairman's Business
Approval of the Minutes from the Work Meeting on September 14, 2010.
MOTION: A motion to approve the minutes was made by Steve Phillips and seconded
by James Trainor.
VOTE: 4-0-1, Arnold Henson abstained
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