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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Review 9.10.2025CONSERVATION OFFICE bd irienzo @va rmouth. ma.us Yarmouth Conservation Commission Administrative Review Applicant lnformation Name: Dennis Coffey Mailing Address:29 Crest Circle, West Yarmouth, MA 02673 Phone: 508 574 0561 Email den n ispcoffey@g ma i l. com I hereby authorize the individua! members of the Yarmouth Conservation Commission and its agent(s) to enter upon the property listed below for the purpose of gathering information regarding thls Administrative Review form. Propefi/Location of Work .29 Crest Circle, West Yarmouth Sie n"rur"v/Ll Detailed Description and Reason for Proposed Work: Safety pruning of oak and pine trees near house. Vine removal along embankment to protect trees. Closest Distance to Resource Area: trees - 45-50 feet. Vines, 10 feet Proposed Start Date:Mid November Company to do Work: Casey Hodges - H&H Property ManagementName: Address: Phone:434 284-0546 Emair: H H propertysOS@g mai l. com Administrative Approvalr This approva! is valid for one year. This Approval does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges; it does not authorize any injury to private property or invasion of propefi. Yarmouth Conservation Commission . 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664' (508) 398-2231 ' Ext 1288 rev 312025 Pruning of limbs overhanging the roof and deck is approved and must adhere to the relevant portions of the Town of Yarmouth Vista Pruning & Vegetation Removal Guidelines (attached). Vines in the backyard may be removed by hand clipping. Approved 9/10/2025 Yarmouth Conservation Commission • 1146 Route 28 • South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492 Tel. (508)-398-2231 Ext. 1288 • Fax (508)-398-0836 • TTD# (508) 398-2231 Page 1 of 2 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT “Vista Pruning” and “Vegetation Removal” and are two examples of how vegetation can be removed from a property. The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.0 and the Town of Yarmouth Wetland By-Law Chapter 143 refers to Vista Pruning as the selective and judicious thinning of tree branches or understory shrubs to create a "window" to improve the view of a Resource Area. It is designed to benefit the community as a whole and it is NOT clear cutting to gain a view. The Commission looks at Vegetation Removal as doing more work than Vista Pruning. It is important to note that both activities are regulated by the Conservation Commission. The Commission understands the need to trim vegetation within wetland jurisdiction but also has a responsibility to follow the State and Town Wetland Regulations. The Commission and its Administrator will determine the appropriateness of vegetation removal and Vista Pruning based upon an interpretation of the regulations and on a by case by case basis. 1.No vista pruning will be allowed in a wetland. 2.The tree canopy will not be thinned by more than 30%. 3.Portions of dense understory, no more than 20%, may be removed provided other types of suitable vegetation replace it. 4.If adverse impacts occur to the adjacent Resource Area(s) as a direct result of the "Vista Pruning", the Commission will require immediate mitigation in order to correct such impacts. The activity may be subject to enforcement actions and fines. This provision will be noted in the "permit" issued to the applicant. 5.Vegetation may be trimmed so that the level be of varying heights to mimic natural growth. 6.Vines and invasive species may be removed by hand pulling or hand clipping. 7.No tree or branch with a diameter greater than 4 inches DBH or otherwise stated will be cut down or pruned. Exceptions to tree or limb removal would be with the approval from the Commission or Administrator. 8.Removal of trees is by flush cutting, not digging 9.Prior to the required visit by the Conservation Administrator, vegetation, for which removal is requested, should be flagged with tape. Vista corridors should be delineated. TOWN OF YARMOUTH VISTA PRUNING & VEGETATION REMOVAL GUIDELINES Yarmouth Conservation Commission • 1146 Route 28 • South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492 Tel. (508)-398-2231 Ext. 1288 • Fax (508)-398-0836 • TTD# (508) 398-2231 Page 2 of 2 CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT 10. All pruning debris will be removed by hand (not heavy equipment) and properly disposed of off-site. There shall be no debris left onsite. 11. "Vegetation Removal and Vista Pruning", once completed, may be maintained in a consistent manner over time. However, the Conservation Administrator must be notified prior to the commencement of the work. 12. Work shall be done by a certified licensed landscape professional with experience working in sensitive areas, unless otherwise noted. Wetland delineations may be required. 13. The applicant must demonstrate the proposed work will not generate a net adverse impact on the wetlands or the Buffer Zone (the Commission may deny the application if they determine the proposed activity to adversely affect the wetland or Buffer Zone) 14. If any unforeseen problems occur during the permitted work which affects the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of Yarmouth Wetland By-Law Chapter 143, the applicant shall notify the Conservation Commission immediately. The applicant shall then act to correct the problems using the corrective measures agreed upon. 15. The Commission reserves the right to require additional conditions if deemed necessary to protect Resource Areas and interests as defined in MGL Chapter 131 Section 40 (310 CMR 10.00) and the Town of Yarmouth Wetland By-Law Chapter 143.