HomeMy Public PortalAboutConservation Minutes 2012-08-14 Orleans Conservation Commission
Town Hall, Nauset Room
Work eetin , Tuesdav, Auqust 14, 2012
PRESENT:; Judith Bruce, Chairwoman; Steve Phillips, Vice-Chairman; Bob Royce;
Adrienne Pfluger; James Trainor; Jamie Balliett; Jim O'Brien; John Jannell,
Conservation Administrator
8:30 a.m. Call to Order
Continuations
Last Heard 7/17/2012
Thomas H. McAbov,. 11 Hiqh Tide Lane. by Ryder & Wilcox, Inc. Assessor's Map 43,
Parcel 6. The proposed construction of a gravel driveway. Work will occur within 100'
of the Edge of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, an Isolated Wetland, on Land Subject to
Coastal Storm Flowage, and within the Pleasant Bay A.C.E.C. Stephanie Sequin
explained that due to scheduling conflicts, she had been unable to meet with the
applicant to determine if the application would continue forward. Stephanie Sequin
asked to continue to September 4, 2012, to meet with the applicant.
MOTION: A motion to continue the hearing to September 4, 2012, was made by James
Trainor and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous
Last Heard 7/24/24 (JO1)
eorge & Carolann Najarian. 33 Bufflehead Lane. by Ryder & Wilcox, Inc.
Assessor's Map 1, Parcel 27. The proposed replacement of an existing culvert, removal
of cattails, and phragmites, has been amended to remove the culvert replacement from
the proposed plan. Work will occur within a Salt Marsh, in a Bordering Vegetated
Wetland, on Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, and within 100' of the Edge of a
Salt Marsh. Stephanie Sequin of Ryder & Wilcox, Inc., and Jeff Castellani of Lycott
Environmental, were present. Stephanie Sequin explained that the revised plan had
been presented to the Commission which included a detailed work protocol by Keith
Johnson of Billingsgate Land Management, and a revised cattails management plan
which showed a minimum 5' buffer of cattails to be maintained throughout. John
Jannell reported that Christine Odiaga, DEP Southeast Region Circuit Rider, wrote an
e-mail asking for additional information regarding this filing. Stephanie Sequin stated
that Christine Odiaga had been copied on all proposed changes and revisions, and
would speak with her to determine what additional information DEP required should
there be any additional file comments or concerns. Jeff Castellani asked if the
phragmites removal would be able to take place as it was part of the current active
Order of Conditions, and it was a time sensitive removal. Stephanie Sequin reminded
the Commission that the Amended Order request was also for a change in contractor, a
condition under the Orleans Special Conditions. Judith Bruce polled the Commission,
who all were in support of the removal of the phragmites under the open Order of
Conditions. Judith Bruce felt that Christine Odiaga's concerns over the cattail removal
were valid, although the Commission felt the changes to the plan which now provided a
buffer to the resource areas would be something for which an Amended Order of
Conditions may be issued. Judith Bruce asked if it was a problem for Jeff Castellani to
start the phragmites work with his machinery only to return with the equipment again.
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Jeff Castellani explained the hydroraking was a separate contract from the phragmites
removal, and the phragmites removal would utilize different equipment than the cattails.
Stephanie Sequin asked to continue the hearing for one week to August 21, 2012, in
hopes that she could get a hold of Christine Odiaga.
MOTION: A motion to continue the hearing to August 21, 2012, was made by Adrienne
Pfluger and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous
Last Heard 8/7/12 (J B 1)
Franklin & Kimberly Moss, 46 Old Field Road. by Ryder &Wilcox, Inc. Assessor's
Map 64, Parcel 3. Proposed landscaping; the rebuilding of stairs & second floor deck
attached to an existing single family dwelling; & mitigation plantings. Work will occur
within 100' of a Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, and
within the Pleasant Bay A.C.E.C. David Lyttle reported that a DEP number had been
received, and the plan had been revised to provide protective fencing around the
existing cedar. Adrienne Pfluger asked if Natural Heritage had commented on the
project. David Lyttle explained the project was exempt because it was a single family
house and the work would be taking place in existing lawn area.
MOTION: A motion to approve the site plan dated August 20, 2012, and subsequent
Landscape Plan and Mitigation Plant List was made by Steve Phillips and seconded by
Jim O'Brien.
VOTE: 6-0-1; Motion approved, Jamie Balliett abstained
Certificate of Compliance
East Eqq Homeowner's Association (2009), 19 Little Bav Road. The request for a
Certificate of Compliance for an Order of Conditions for the stabilization of the toe of an
eroding bank beneath an existing timber stairway. John Jannell passed around site
photos of the area, noting that this request and the next request were subsequently
located within the same area. John Jannell explained the slumped area shown on the
photos was where the current project and an abutting project met, with the slumping
portion being on the abutting lot. John Jannell noted that any additional gabion toe
protection work for this site would require a new filing.
MOTION: A motion to issue this Certificate of Compliance was made by Jamie Balliett
and seconded by Adrienne Pfluger.
VOTE: Unanimous
East Eqq Homeowners/Hornsbv (2010), 19 & 21 Little Bav Road. The request for a
Certificate of Compliance for an Order of Conditions for the installation of gabion toe
protection with sand cover.
MOTION: A motion to issue this Certificate of Compliance was made by Adrienne
Pfluger and seconded by James Trainor.
VOTE: Unanimous
Request for Extension
65 Old Colonv Wav LLC, 65 Old Colonv Way. Request for a 2 year extension to
complete the work under this Order of Conditions. John Jannell mentioned that this
would be the only other extension permitable, as this Order of Conditions had already
been extended for one year, and three years is the maximum allowed. Stephanie
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Sequin explained that the building was almost done, and the remaining time would be
for the vegetation work to be done and become established.
MOTION: A motion to approve this Extension was made by James Trainor and
seconded by Jamie Balliett.
VOTE: Unanimous
Administrative Reviews
Last Heard 8/7/12 (JO1)
Roberta Hurlburt, 41 Nauset Road. The proposed installation of a storage shed and
removal of rosa rugosa. Work will occur within 100' of the Top of a Coastal Bank. Work
to be done by Pine Harbor. John Jannell reported that the applicant moved the
proposed shed outside of the 75' buffer per the Commission's request.
MOTION: A motion to approve this application was made by Adrienne Pfluger and
seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous
Andv & Monica Cattano, 33 Harvev's Lane. The proposed removal of 6 black
locusts; 1 cedar; tree of heaven; removal of vines; removal of existing shed; and the
replacement of the cedar with either a red maple or a linden. Work will occur within
100' of the Edge of Wetland and Edge of Harvey's Pond. Work to be done by applicant.
John Jannell clarified the applicant wanted to remove as many trees of heaven as
possible, and additionally wanted to put crushed shell on an existing grass driveway to
delineate the existing parking area. Judith Bruce was concerned that the installation of
a shell driveway would lead to regrading and therefore beyond the scope of an
Administrative Review. Steve Phillips asked if the shed would be replaced, and John
Jannell said no. Bob Royce said that while a dusting of shells would be permitable, the
creation of a driveway was a concern. John Jannell said the driveway could be
eliminated from the Administrative Review request, and Steve Phillips asked if that
would be considered a condition of the application. John Jannell said no, and explained
he would speak with the applicant and let her know the Commission's concern. John
Jannell felt the remainder of the work proposed was permittable under an Administrative
Review.
MOTION: A motion to approve this application with a note from John Jannell saying that
no driveway work is to occur with this Administrative Review was made by Steve
Phillips and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous
Orleans Yacht Club, 39 Cove Road. The proposed annual pruning of rosa rugosa to
maintain a 2-3' height. Work will occur within 100' of the Top of a Coastal Bank, Salt
Marsh, and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage. Bob Royce, Adrienne Pfluger, and
Steve Phillips recused themselves. John Jannell reported this is an annual request for
pruning located by the top of the rock and concrete patio.
MOTION: A motion to approve this work was made by Jamie Balliett and seconded by
Jim O'Brien.
VOTE: 4-0-3; Motion approved.
Department of Fish & Game, 110 Bakers Pond Road. The proposed repair to
existing public fishing/car-top boat access. Work will consist of granular stone being
placed at the road curb and regarding. Work will occur within 100' of an Inland Pond
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(Bakers Pond) and Edge of Wetland. Work to be done by Department of Fish & Game.
John Jannell explained that the current area used for parking had been eroding, and it
made it difficult to get a small car into the area without bottoming out. Judith Bruce felt
this would be of benefit, and James Trainor concurred. Steve Phillips asked if a limit of
work with siltfence was provided, and if not, would it be necessary. John Jannell said a
limit of work was shown, and that since the driveway was all silt and sand, a siltfence
would not be necessary.
MOTION: A motion to approve this work was made by Jamie Balliett and seconded by
Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous
Request to Use Conservation Properties
Windmill Wedding May 18, 2013 Renke 65 People 3-6pm
MOTION: A motion to approve this event was made by Adrienne Pfluger and seconded
by Jim O'Brien.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Chairman's Business
Approval of the Minutes from the Meeting on August 7, 2012
Bob Royce questioned the reference to the Orleans Yacht Club, and Erin Shupenis said
she would review the minutes and edit them accordingly. The Commission held the
approval of the minutes until this review could be made.
Other Member's Business
Administrator's Business
John Jannell reported that he attended a meeting with the Agricultural Council, a new
group in the Town of Orleans charged with promoting local agriculture. John Jannell
said he provided the Council with a summary of the work done to date on the Putnam
Property, and additional work proposed. Jamie Balliett asked what additional work
would be done at Putnam, and John Jannell explained he would be filing for another
Barnstable County Land Management Grant for mowing the bluestem and small brush.
Jamie Balliett asked if the cleanup of the greenhouse structures was complete, and
John Jannell reported the structures were gone. John Jannell said the Council would
like to eventually have a joint meeting with the Conservation Commission, and the
Commission felt that was fine.
Site Visits
The Commission discussed the site visits.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 am
Respectfully submitted,
Erin C. Shupenis, Principal Clerk, Orleans Conservation Department.
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