HomeMy Public PortalAboutConservation Minutes 2008-08-12 Orleans Conservation Commission
Town Hall, Nauset Room
Work Meeting, Tuesdav, Auqust 12, 20QBWN OF ORLEA; ,S
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PRESENT: Adrienne Pfluger, Bob Royce, Bill Parish, VicePMAA;VA4
Henson, Chairman; Judith Bruce, Harry Herrick, (Members); Steve Phillips,
James Trainor, (Associate Members); and Jennifer Wood, Conservation
Administrator.
ABSENT: George Christie, (Member).
The Meeting opened at 8:30 a.m.
CONTINUATIONS
Daniel W. Dietrich, II (HH1, AP3, JT1), 30 Sipson's Island by Ryder &Wilcox,
Inc. The proposed construction of gabion toe protection for an eroding Coastal
Bank. Work will occur on a Coastal Beach & Coastal Bank, and within Land
Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and the Pleasant Bay ACEC. David Lyttle,
from Ryder & Wilcox, requested a Continuance.
MOTION: A motion to continue this Hearing to the Meeting on September 23,
2008 was made by Bill Parish and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
James & Nancy Case, 28 Priscilla Road by East Cape Engineering, Inc.
Proposed renovations to an existing dwelling; construction of a second floor&
addition. Work will occur within 100' of the Top of a Coastal Bank. Katelyn
Siddell, from East Cape Engineering, said the 3 large trees in the sight-line from
the water, and the new location on the west side of the property for the shower,
have been shown on the Site Plan. The living space has increased from 988
square feet to 2,432 square feet, including the second story. The steep drop in
elevation to the street is heavily vegetated. Arnold Henson asked if the Order
could be conditioned to replace these trees if they came down in the future? Ms.
Siddell agreed. Steve Phillips asked about the dry wells? Ms. Siddell said Note
#2 on the Site Plan addresses the dry wells that will be installed for drainage.
She said the pitch on the new roof will be shallower. The height of the existing
dwelling is 17', and will be 27' with the new second story. Mr. Phillips said this
qualifies as a 25% building increase. Arnold Henson agreed, but said most of
the dwelling is greater than 75' from the bank. The existing deck will remain.
MOTION: A motion to approve this project with the Site Plan dated August 11,
2008, conditioned on the 3 cherries that provide screening being replaced if they
come down in the future, was made by Bill Parish and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
Martin & Elaine Benante (GC1,BP1), 121 Lake Drive by Ryder & Wilcox, Inc.
The proposed construction of an addition on posts (beneath a roof overhang) to a
single-family dwelling. Work will occur within 100' of a Coastal Bank & Land
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Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, & within the Pleasant Bay ACEC. Stephanie
Sequin, from Ryder & Wilcox, and Brian McGowan, from Wilkinson Ecological
Design, were present. The Conservation Administrator approved the most recent
Planting Plan.
MOTION: A motion to approve this project with the Site Plan dated July 31, 2008
and the Planting Plan dated August 4, 2008, was made by Bill Parish and
seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
REVISED PLAN
Michael Jones, 32 Shoreview Drive. This request to expand the patio was
heard July 15, 2008 and held to notify the Abutters. David Lyttle, from Ryder &
Wilcox, said he notified the Abutters to this project as requested by the
Commission, but has not heard any comments.
MOTION: A motion to approve this Revised Plan was made by Bill Parish and
seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
DISCUSSION
Cornerstone Proiect. Michael Farber, discussed the Special Use Permit issued
by the Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources for the
Town Cove Cluster Project, in particular, the "X" Rock location on the Sea Call
Farm Property. Paul Niles, from the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, was
also present. Mr. Farber said the "X" Rock could be part of the first survey of
Cape Cod. The "X" could be a natural feature or man-made. A key point
crosses Town Cove, and there may be a stone out in 100' of water. There may
be a cluster of stones near the "X" Rock. He wants to probe underground to see
what is below there. The only intrusion will be the Y2"-diameter probe to look for
a heap of stones. If a pile of stones is located, they will use a machine for remote
scanning. Arnold Henson asked what was the objective of the proposal? Mr.
Farber said to establish where the original base line was in Eastham in 1640, and
also the other lines. Judith Bruce asked how many probes would be done and
how much of the marsh would be disturbed? Jenny Wood said something needs
to be filed for work on a Conservation Property. If there is no alteration to the
resource area, this work could be filed on an Administrative Review. Judith
Bruce said if the work is just boring small holes, that should be noted on the
Administrative Review Form. Mr. Farber agreed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
David Farquhar, 61 Willie Atwood Road. This is a request to cut back
encroaching vegetation on both sides of a public path (possible State property)
between the Applicant's property, Abutters' properties (Carter Buckley, 10
Wildflower Lane & Richard Cryer, 50 Willie Atwood Road), leading to the State's
private beach. Mr. Farquhar said that some of this proposed work has been done
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by the people who use the path, but he would like an after-the-fact approval. He
would do more clearing if it was necessary. Arnold Henson said the Commission
cannot give permission for Mr. Farquhar to work on property that does not belong
to him. The Commission could approve limited clearing on the path, but clearing
on land belonging to other people would have to be worked out with the Abutters.
James Trainor asked if this was a right-of-way? Mr. Farquhar said it is just a
path. Jenny Wood said according to the Assessing Maps, this path is on State
property. Mr. Farquhar said he does not want to involve the State. He asked to
withdraw this Administrative Review request. The Commission agreed.
CHAIRMAN'S BUSINESS
Approval of the Minutes from the HearingMork Meeting on August 5, 2008.
MOTION: A motion to approve the Minutes from the Hearing/Work Meeting on
August 5, 2008 was made by Bill Parish and seconded by Bob Royce.
VOTE: Unanimous.
The Site Visits were discussed by the Commissioners.
The Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie Derrick, Conservation Commission Secretary
Approved Dated 1,9
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