HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Commission Meeting Minutes 10.17.2024On LLl7l2O24, on a motion by Commissioner Bernstein, seconded by Commissioner Mulhearn,
the Commission voted 5-0 with l abstention, to approve these minutes as written.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTESr*iiTi{ T*'SH *i-r,qH
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Members Present:
Staff:
Start Time:
, *-Eilt October 17, 2024
Ed Hoopes (Chairman), David Bernstein, Patricia Mulhearn, Paul
Huggins (Vice Chair), Bradford Bower
Absent: Jack Frost
Brittany DiRienzo
5:00 pm
Notice of lntent
1 . SE83-2452 Wayne Tavares for Aleksandr Nemanov,2 Buttercup Lane, Pro posed
construction of a dock within LSCSF, a coastal bank, salt marsh, and land under a water
body.
Discussion:
The Watenruays and Shellfish Advisory Committee made multiple comments about this project at
many meetings. ln the end, Watenruays voted not to recommend the project due to concerns about
shellfish. DMF gave specific parameters including concerns about the lack of depth, large size of
the dock system, and time of year restrictions. The dock is proposed at 13.3 feet from property
boundary, while the requirement is 25 feet, but the neighbor did write a letter of endorsement for
the project. The biggest concern for this project is the lack of water depth at mean low water. lt is
currently at 1.6 feet on the plan, while the requirement is 3 feet. Mr. Tavares stated that the cross-
section plan that was submitted has not been updated to reflect micro contours on the site, which
are shown on the site plan. Even with these updates, only.2 feet would be gained, and the
proposed project would still not meet the required depth. The CA stated that plans submitted must
show accurate onsite conditions.
lssues exist for the other open OOC for the house construction and include construction debris
scattered onsite, the erosion control not being maintained, and the DEP sign not being present.
These were all brought to the applicant's attention in March but have not yet been addressed. The
CA recommended issuance of a fine.
The commission were not in support of this project as proposed.
The applicant requested a continuance to Nov. 21.
Commissioner Bernstein made a motion to continue to Nov 21.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bower
The motion carried 5-0
Continued Notice of lntent
2. SE83-2448 WRS Engineering for Jody and Paul Steel, 66 Grandview Drive, Proposed
dredging, remova! of boat lift and installation of floats with stops within land under the
ocean and land containing shellfish
Presenting: Jay Norton from WRS Engineering
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On LL/712024, on a motion by Commissioner Bernstein, seconded by Commissioner Mulhearn,
the Commission voted 5-0 with 1 abstention, to approve these minutes as written.
Discussion: The owners permitted a dock with boat lift in 2021. They would now like to remove the
boat lift and dredge the area to reach the required depth to add a float. The owners would be
willing to relocate the shellfish and pay in lieu mitigation into the shellfish account in the amount
required by the Watenrvays committee. Mr. Norton said the present conditions make it difficult to
operate the boat lift. Commissioner Bower asked about the life expectancy of the dredging- it
would need maintenance dredging but the exact frequency is not known. The current regulations
do not allow dredging to meet the minimum depth for new floats.
Commissioner Bernstein made a motion to issue an order of conditions and accept the proposal
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Huggins
The motion did not carry, 0-5
Ce rtificate of Compliance
The CA noted that all three COCs were easy approvals, so they were voted on together
SE83-2141 Ronald Wackrow, 5 Glenwood Street
SE83-1924 Joan Fallon,24 Powers Lane
SE83-2263 Jody and Paul Steel,66 Grandview Drive
Commissioner Mulhearn made a motion to approve all three COC requests
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bower
The motion carried 5-0
Continued Stormwater Permit A pplication
6. SW2024-002 Jack O'Leary, for Emad Zahran,228 Route 28, Proposed redevelopment
into a mixed-use building
Discussion: Tabled by Chairman Hoopes to Nov 7,2024 for completion of the peer review process
Other Business
7. Approval of Meeting Minutes. September 19,2024 and October 3, 2024
Commissioner Bernstein made a motion to accept the minutes from both meetings.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bower
The motion carried 5-0
Review of Reo ulation updates
No one on zoom or in audience to make comments.
Changes are being made to support the new Wetland Bylaw that was approved at ATM in Spring
2024 to include supporting regulations for vernal pools, updated tree replacement guidelines in
flood zones, and some minor updates throughout.
Commissioner Bernstein made a motion to accept the new regulations with an effective date of
November 17,2024.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bower
The motion carried 5-0
8. The Coastal Zone Management sponsored COASTSWEEP volunteer beach cleanup
event will be held on November 2,2024 this year. Check in at Smugglers beach.
Commissioner Bernstein made a motion to adjourn the meeting
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mulhearn
Adjourned at: 6:12 pm
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