Update
Grant, Kelly
From:Grant, Kelly
Sent:Tuesday, September 1, 2020 3:54 PM
To:'Daniel M. HOLMES'
Subject:RE: 76 Harbor Road
Hi Dan
This sounds like a good approach. Here is the admin review form. Please complete this and I will do sign off.
https://www.yarmouth.ma.us/DocumentCenter/View/8210/Administrative-Review-application?bidId=
Thanks
Kelly
From: Daniel M. HOLMES \[mailto:dmholmes@comcast.net\]
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 12:30 PM
To: Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: RE: 76 Harbor Road
Hi Kelly,
Hope this finds you well. I've been hired by Kathy Shatz to try and resolve the landscaping at 76
Harbor Road, West Yarmouth ( Hyannispark). She hired someone last fall ( I'm not sure who ) to build
a wall. Long story short it was built improperly, changed the grade of the yard and the wall fell over.
The original contractor can't be reached and will not correct the issue. Kathy has hired me to rebuild
the wall properly. We intent to build two walls - terraced, 46" high each. The building department is
fine with this form of construction as long as the walls remain under 4' high. She informed me that this
became a conservation issue when they cut the grade into the bank in the back yard. We intend to
restore the grade to it's original form. The first wall will come forward from the now existing bank
approx. 6'-8'. We would construct the first wall, truck in fill to obtain the original grade. Terrace the
next wall back about 6' and construct the second wall. We would revegetate the are as you deem
necessary.
Let me know you thoughts on this and how I need to proceed to the next step to rectify this.
Thanks again and take care,
Dan Holmes
On 03/16/2020 2:03 PM Daniel M. HOLMES <dmholmes@comcast.net> wrote:
Will do.
Thanks Kelly,
Dan
On March 16, 2020 at 1:26 PM "Grant, Kelly" <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
wrote:
Hi Dan
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The design engineer/surveyor will need to confirm this. Can you ask them to take a
look? They need to complete and as-built plan that includes gradients.
Thanks
Kelly Grant
Conservation Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
508-398-2231 Ext 1288
kgrant@yarmouth.ma.us
From: Daniel M. HOLMES \[mailto:dmholmes@comcast.net\]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 10:31 AM
To: Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Re: 25 Powers Lane
Good morning Kelly,
Hope all is well and this finds you healthy!!
If you area out and about could you swing by 25 Powers Lane in West
Yarmouth. We brought in sand and re-created the dunes. I'd like to get
those areas plugged with America beach grass sometime in March. Could
you just let me know we brought in enough sand to finish that up before
we plug it.
Many Thanks,
Dan
On February 6, 2020 at 2:25 PM "Daniel M. HOLMES"
<dmholmes@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi Kelly,
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Thanks for getting back to me. That sounds good to me.
There were three trees removed between the house and the
water that were severely damaged in the tornado. There is
an abundance of vegetation in this area and the stumps from
the trees removed should re-sucker as well. I'm confident
this area will fully re-vegetate this spring. I'm expecting
above average new growth this season with all the rain we
have had.
I will pass along the info regarding the open permits. I know
they are aware of the one regarding the dock.
Thank you again,
Dan
On February 6, 2020 at 11:55 AM "Grant, Kelly"
<KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us> wrote:
Hi Dan
Dawn-Marie sent on your email. I don’t recall visiting
this property but that doesn’t mean I haven’t! I do
recall storm damage in this general area. How many
trees were removed between the house and the
water? If they are in the existing buffer then they may
be able to just let the area fill in naturally with
undergrowth. When they come before us we can
include it in the review.
On a different note – there are two open Orders for the
house and the dock which will need to be closed out
with Certificates of Compliance before any new
permitting is requested.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks
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Kelly Grant
Conservation Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
508-398-2231 Ext 1288
kgrant@yarmouth.ma.us
From: Flett, Dawn-Marie
Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 10:38 AM
To: Grant, Kelly <KGrant@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: 11 Prince Road tree damage
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Sent: Thursday, February 6, 2020 9:47 AM
To: Flett, Dawn-Marie <dflett@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Fwd: Conservation Dept.
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Daniel M. HOLMES"
<dmholmes@comcast.net>
To: dbflett@comcast.net
Date: January 29, 2020 at 2:19 PM
Subject: Conservation Dept.
Hey Dawn Marie,
Could you run this by Kelly when
you have a minute. It's regarding
11 Prince Road, West Yarmouth.
We removed a few trees that
were damaged from the tornado
that were in the buffer zone. I
have pictures of the trees after
the storm and I'll take some now
from the same vantage point. It's
three trees to be exact - 2 oaks
and 1 white pine. We left them
alone for a few months after the
storm. The wind storm we had on
October 17th blew down most of
the hanging limbs right into the
walkway. I deemed the remaining
hangers a hazard at this point
and took down the remainder of
the trees and removed the
debris.
The issue now lies with the dock.
They need some permitting of
some sort for the existing dock.
When the town or the permitting
agent came out to survey the
area they saw the stumps from
the trees we removed.
I'll try and attach the photos I
have of the damaged trees. The
stumps of the two oaks are intact
so I'm sure they will re-sucker like
crazy this spring. The white pine
will not grow back. This is a much
smaller tree than the oaks that
were damaged. I'm sure the
owners would be willing to replant
if Kelly deems necessary - or
what ever corrective measures
she thinks need to be done.
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Let me know if you could forward
this to her or if she would like me
to stop by and discuss it, I'm
pretty flexible over the next week
or two.
Thanks again,
Dan
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