HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CC - 08/20/2015 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Town Hall Basement Meeting Room,Cohasset, MA
Commissioners Present: Patrick Kennedy(PK), Chairman
Patrice Vogelman (PV),Vice Chairman
Jay Pimpare (JP),Secretary/Treasurer
Alex Koines (AK), Designee to CPC
Edward Graham (EG)
Jack Creighton (JC)
Andrea Buffum (AB), Associate
Commissioners Absent: James Marten
Commissions Consultant Present: CCC/SW Agent, Paul Shea
Chairman Kennedy called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
153 Sohier Street—Show Cause Hearin
When inspecting for evidence of unpermitted work, Paul Shea found pruning and soil alterations done
within the 100 foot buffer zone to the BVW. It was determined to issue a Cease and Desist to the owner
of record as the property is currently in foreclosure.
MOTION: By Member Alex Koines to issue a Cease and Desist order for any work within the
jurisdictional area of the Conservation Commission at 153 Sohier St.
SECOND: By Member Ed Graham.
MOTION PASSES 6-0
80 Lantern Lane—Discussion
In attendance foragenda item: Attorney Adam Brodsky
The property owner submitted a request for an Order of Conditions and a Stormwater Permit with a
variance to do work within the Buffer Zone to an IVW/Vernal pool. As a result of a site visit the
Commission denied the variance request and Order of Conditions for the proposed work and the
owner/applicant withdrew the Stormwater permit without prejudice. This issue was deliberated on in
the past and evidence supported the Commission's decision to deny the proposed project and there is
nothing submitted that would indicate a reversal of the decision is called for.
MOTION: By Member James Marten to deny the request for reconsideration of a variance an
Order of Conditions for 80 Lantern Lane.
SECOND: By Member Ed Graham.
MOTION PASSES 6-0
38S Atlantic Avenue—Amended Order of Conditions (Alex Koines Recused)
In attendance to represent agenda item: Carmen Hudson/Cavanaro Consulting; Mr& Ms
Gibbons/owners; Ms. O'Neil/abutter(391 Atlantic)
Due to the change in the FEMA Flood Map,the coastal bank and flood zones were altered;the approved
- engineered plans need to show these changes. It is proposed that the house be moved back 15 feet and
out of the buffer zone. To improve drainage the paved driveway will be changed to crushed stone or
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August 20,2015
shell,the downspouts will be directed away from neighboring dwellings, and native plantings will be
increased. The size of the proposed deck will be reduced by four feet. Paul Shea thought it would be
necessary for DEP to comment on this project because there would be changes to the limits of the
resource area. Ms. O'Neil said she couldn't do any work behind her house but the Gibbons were able to
bring in fill when they put in a fence. Gibbons said no fill was brought in,only plantings and mulch. The
Commission agreed that they would need to hear from DEP before a decision is made.
Continued to September 20th
3 Stanton Road NOI 15-18—Septic Upgrade
The proposed project will replace the failed septic system with a new system. There is a BVW that runs
along the property line on the adjacent side, all of which has been delineated. Because the tank will be
in the buffer zone there would need to be a variance issued along with an Order of Conditions.
MOTION: By Member Alex Koines to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions
for a septic upgrade at 3 Stanton Road.
SECOND: By Member Ed Graham.
MOTION PASSES 6-0
MOTION: By Member Alex Koines to close the public hearing and issue a variance for proposed
work within the buffer zone at 3 Stanton Road.
SECOND: By Member Ed Graham.
MOTION PASSES 6-0
100 Forest Avenue Lot 2 —NO]Application continued
In attendance for agenda item:Jeff Hassett/Morse Engineering; Johann and Stacy Heinlein (abutters)
Jeff Hassett submitted revised site plans showing an upgrade to an 18 inch pipe under the driveway to
level out Stormwater on both sides which would reduce the risk of clogging. Paul Shea said the current
plans look much better than the previous plans. The Heinlein's had raised concerns regarding runoff
from the property getting into a potable well. Jeff Hassett explained the revised site plan shows the
driveway made of a pervious asphalt which allows the stormwater to penetrate and collect rather than
run off into the adjacent areas. There will be a crushed stone shoulder along the driveway as well. Paul
Shea stated that this project would not need a variance in accordance with the Cohasset Town bylaws.
MOTION: By Member Creighton to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for
the proposed project at 100 Forest Avenue.
SECOND: by Ed Graham
MOTION PASSES 5-1(Vogelman in opposition)
MOTION: By Member Creighton to close the public hearing and issue a Stormwater Permit for the
proposed project at 100 Forest Avenue
SECOND: by Ed Graham
MOTION PASSES 5-1(Vogelman in opposition
Minutes approved by the Conservation Commission:
Signed by Conservation Commission Chairman:
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