HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CC - 11/06/2014 Cohasset Conservation Meeting November 6, 2014
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Town Hall Basement Meeting Room
41 Highland Avenue
Cohasset, MA
Commissioners Present: Jack Creighton, Chairman
Patrick Kennedy,Vice Chairman
Edward Graham
Alex Koines
James Marten
James Gilman
Justin Pimpare,Associate
Patrice Vogelman,Associate
Commission's Consultant Present: CCC/SW Agent, Paul Shea
Chairman Jack Creighton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.—Wetlands Seminar-Jacob's Meadow
Paul Shea reviewed with the commission information about the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,
and the Cohasset Wetlands Bylaw and Regulations,including Conservation Commission filings-Requests
for Determination of Applicability,and Notice of Intent Applications. He discussed what activities
require filings with DEP and the Conservation Commission. He also covered the areas of protection and
jurisdiction, protected wetland resource areas,flood zone areas, riverfront areas and wetland buffer
zones. He discussed invasive species management and required environmental permitting,controlling
the spread of invasive species within wetland resource areas,wetland buffer zones and restoration of
wetland resource areas. He also discussed the public hearing process and regulatory appeals.
7:30 p.m.—Manor Way-continued-NQI and SWP
Matt Shanley property owner/developer was present. The proposed project is a cluster sub-division of
6 houses. There is a retention pond at the top of the hill. There will be a raingarden at the bottom of
the hill which is 65'from the BVW wetland. He is basically trying to return the property to how it was
before. He is reducing the paved surface. Kevin Flaherty, Engineer from Flaherty and Stefani of
Plymouth was present and discussed the drainage for the project. There are catch basins for the runoff
from the road that run through manholes to the drainage easement. Paul Shea stated this was a former
subdivision where some work was started and then stopped and it was sold. This is a new sub-division
plan that the Planning Board has approved. The closest alteration to the work area is 65'. There is no
variance required. There is a BVW with an intermittent stream. They are reducing the run off and
improving the quality. He doesn't have any problem with the project.
Motion by Patrick Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue an order of conditions for the
proposed project at Manor Way,seconded by Edward Graham and the vote was unanimous.
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Motion by Patrick Kennedy to issue a SWP for the proposed project at Manor Way,seconded by
Edward Graham and the vote was unanimous.
7:50 p.m.—18 Hugh Strain Road-continued
Paul Shea advised the commission they have received revised site plans.The commission asked them to
perform test pits for the recharge area and use a swale to accommodate the runoff to abutters. Paul
Shea stated this is done with the revised plan. Joe Kennedy,the applicant,was present. His engineer
was not present. Paul Shea stated it is just a file for SWP. The proposed swale is at the northern part of
the property. He doesn't have any issues with the updated plans submitted 11/3/14.
Motion by Patrick Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a SWP for the proposed project at 18
Hugh Strain Road,seconded by Edward Graham and the vote was unanimous.
8:10 p.m.—97 Forest Avenue—NO]#14-34&SWP#14-42
Chairman Creighton stated the applicant has requested a continuance.
8:30 p.m.—Cook Estates/Abbott Homes Discussion
Paul Shea stated this discussion will be continued until next month. Attorney Richard Henderson was
here earlier tonight and had another commitment tonight and asked to move it to December 4`h
The next hearing is at 8:50. The commission completed some documents requiring signatures.
Minutes-9/18/14
Motion by Alex Koines to approve the minutes of 9/18/14,seconded by James Gilman and the vote
was 4-0-2. Patrick Kennedy and Edward Graham abstained from the vote.
Paul Shea stated they have had a number of N01 filings for this property. All of them have been closed
out. The applicant is looking to remove phragmites and Japanese knotweed within the wetland itself.
They are also proposing invasive species in the buffer zone. They are proposing to replace with native
species plantings. There is also a sign there that they are looking to replace. Paul Shea stated this is
probably a zoning issue but they have included it on the application since it is in the 100' buffer zone.
Ann Martin will be here on behalf of the applicant.
8:50 p.m.—132 CJC Highway/Old Colony-NOI#14-35
Chairman Creighton read aloud the public hearing notice. Ann Martin from LEC Environmental was
present on behalf of the applicant. She advised the commission that this is a vegetation management
project. They are looking to improve sight visibility based on comments from residents and customers.
The goal is to improve the vegetation. The plan would be to remove in the fall. In the spring they would
cut again and then swipe the vegetation two weeks later. They would then come back in August and
repeat this. They would like to use a seed mix in the buffer zone to help with the transition. Paul Shea
stated he considers this a wetland enhancement project. He would request a five year order of
conditions. It will take at least five years to begin to see a change. The other thing here is with all this
vegetation overgrown it is actually becoming a safety issue in that area. DEP has issued a number.
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Motion by Patrick Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a variance for work in the 50' buffer
zone for the project proposed at 132 CJC Highway, seconded by Edward Graham and the vote was
unanimous.
Motion by Patrick Kennedy to issue an order of conditions for five years for the proposed project at
132 CJC Highway,seconded by Edward Graham and the vote was unanimous.
Documents Requiring CCC Signatures
Motion Patrick Kennedy to approve invoices for Paul Shea for work completed through 10/22/14
totaling 55 hours as listed,seconded by Edward Graham and the vote was unanimous.
Motion by Patrick Kennedy to adjourn,seconded by Edward Graham and the vote was unanimous.
Minutes approved by the Conservation Commission:
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