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December 15,2016 Meeting
APPROVED MINUTES
COHASSET CONSERVATION COMMISSION
DATE: Thursday, December 15, 2016
TIME: 6.30 PM
PLACE: Cohasset Town Hall, Basement Meeting Room
IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Pimpare, Vice Chair
Patrick Kennedy, Member
Andrea Buffum, Member
Jack Creighton, Member
Edward Graham, Member
Alex Koines, Member
Jeff Summers, Conservation Agent
Eric Eisenhauer,Associate Member
Chris MacFarlane,Associate Member
ABSENT Patrice Vogelman, Chair
Meeting called to order at 6:50 pm. Vice Chair Pimpare assumed the Chair in Patrice Vogelman's absence.
6:35 PM 465 Jerusalem Rd - Extension OOC NOI 13-19
In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson; Jean Lennon/mother of applicant;
Andrew Muirtabutter
Documents to Support Agenda Item: 3 letters from Attorney Henderson. Formal Request for Extension
dated 11130/16; Denial Letter and Copy of Application dated 9119/16. Outline of Pro'ect History dated
12/15/16
RH said circumstances prevented work being done. During 2013-14 the existing tenants did not want
construction going on while living there so work was suspended. The Commission asked if the applicant would
be willing to file a new RDA or NOI. RH said nothing has changed since the initial application. In accordance with
the Cohasset Wetlands Regulations Section 2,A.5 the deadline for an extension request is no earlier than 90
and no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the OOC. The applicant applied for an extension outside of
this time frame.
MOTION: By Member Creighton to deny the extension request.
SECOND: Member Buffum (Member Kennedy wanted to include an explanation but Chair Pimpare
stated the extension request was filed outside of the timeframe and no further
explanation was necessary)
VOTE: 4-2--(Members Kennedy and Graham in minority)
6.55 PM: 734 CJC Highway Gulf Station RDA 16-23-Septic upgrade
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jack O'LearWSITEC Environmental
Documents to support agenda Item: Letter from SITEC Environmental dated 11/30/16
This is a currently failed system. The existing tank will remain with a grease trap, pump chamber and new
leaching field.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a Negative 2 determination on
RDA 16-23 for a septic upgrade at 746 CJC Highway.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
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7:10 PM: 140 Beach StlZild'ian RDA 16-22 -Wall re air
Andrew CollinslCraigie Zildiian_
The applicant wants to repair and extend the existing wall along the driveway. The wall is approximately 10' from
a resource area and there were concerns by the Commission on impacts to the resource area as a result of the
new construction.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a Negative 3 determination for
RDA 16-22 with a condition that the RDA does not include any new construction of the
wall within the resource area for property located at 140 Beach Street.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
7:30 PM: 390 South Main SVStevenson RDA 16-20-Landscape and Hardscape Upgrade
In attendance to.represent agenda item: Frank SnowiFS /contractor; Gordon Stevenson/applicant
The driveway slopes towards the house and water builds up. FS wants to put in a French drain for run-off, add
pavers and crushed stone, and install a new patio.All work is outside the 50' but within the 100' buffer zone.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a Negative 2 determination for
RDA 16-23 for property located at 390 South Main Street.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
7:50 PM: 123 Atlantic AvenuelSoules NOI 16-27
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jason Souleslowner: John Cavanaro/Cavanaro Consulting•
Lauren Cronin/Lombardi Landscape Designs; Ralph Dormitzerlabutter
Documents to suRport agenda Item: Site Plan from Cavanaro Consulting dated 11116116• Letter from
Cavanaro Consulting to ZBA for Special Permit Requested dated 1119116
This is a lowland area with a history of drainage issues.Trees that are not thriving will be removed. Invasive
species will be removed by hand and replace with native species and grasses.The driveway is being
reconfigured out of the buffer zone and impervious area will be decreased.
MOTION: By Member Creighton to close the public hearing and issue the Order of Conditions for
Notice of Intent 16-27 with the condition that no herbicides or mechanical equipment be
used to remove plantings in the resource areas and that removal of invasive species be
done by hand.
SECOND: Member Koines
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
MOTION: By Member Creighton to grant a variance on NOI 16-27 for work being done within the 50'
and 100' buffer zones at 123 Atlantic Avenue.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
8:15 PM:- 121 Nichols - 121 Nichols LLC Amend OOC to NOI 16-05 and SWP 16-04-pool addition
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jeff Hassett/Morse• Jim and Eileen Rutled elabutters
Documents to support agenda Item: From Morse Engineering: Request for Amended OOC 11114116•
Revised Site Plan 11114/16, Letter of Delineation 2117116, Continuance Letter dated 2124116
The applicant wants to amend the Order of Conditions to include removal of existing garage and installation of a
pool, patio and small rear deck. Impervious surface is reduced by 69 s/f. Abutter Rutledge would like noise and
privacy controls, runoff controls and a pre-blast inspection if needed, Jeff Hassett said no runoff is directed
towards Rutledge's property and that hammering rather than blasting will be used for ledge removal.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and approve the Amended Order of
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Conditions on Notice of Intent 16-05 for proposed work at 121 Nichols Road.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and approve the amended Stormwater
Permit 16-04 for proposed work at 121 Nichols Road.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
8:40 PM: 139 Border— RDA 16-21 Geddes-Jacobs Privet hedge
In attendance to represent agenda item:Ann SheridanlGround Effects Landscaping; Lorene
Gibbonlabutters
Documents to support agenda Item: Cover Letter and Photos from Ground Effects 11/15/16
The applicants want to extend an existing privet hedge. Jeff Summers verified the lot lines with Assessors and
stated that some of the proposed plantings appear to be on the neighbor's property. The applicant was asked to
come back with a revised application and were advised that the neighbors may have to be involved if it impacts
their property.
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 19TH
9:00 PM: 401 Jerusalem Rd Show Cause Hearing: Cease& Desist
In attendance to represent agenda item: Peter Murle /owner• Sean Pa ichllandsca er
Documents to suRport agenda Item: Cease and Desist Letter 11/17/16• Application, Site and Landsca e
Plan
It was determined that work being done was not part of the original application. Sean Papich said he didn't
anticipate removal of invasive species and that some work would be done within a coastal bank. Mr. Papich
stated the contractors were "a little aggressive" in their actions. Acting Chair Pimpare requested a newAfter-
the-Fact NOl filing for work within the buffer zone to a resource area and coastal bank should be filed and the
Commission would not rule out future enforcement action if deemed appropriate.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to resolve the Cease & Desist on work done without permitting by
requiring the applicant to file an After-the-Fact Notice of Intent no later than 4 pm
Thursday, February 16, 2017 and appear before the Commission on Thursday, March 2,
2017.
SECOND: Member Creighton
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
9:15 PM: 62 Whitehead/Ralston NOI 16-26 SWP 16-31 Ralston; continued from 11117
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jeff HassettlMorse Engineering
Documents Presented to support agenda Item: Driveway Plan 11128116• Garage & Driivewa plan; Notice
of Intent A lication• Stormwater Permit Application, Revised transmittal from Morse Engineering
The driveway has been reconfigured closer to the front door. The foundation will be pinned and requires no
drilling. There was significant discussion on stormwater mitigation. JP raised concerns about the proximity of the
driveway to the coastal bank.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue and Order of Conditions on
NOI 16-26 for proposed work at 62 Whitehead Road.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 3-0-2 Passes (Member Koines determined ineligible as he was not present at previous
hearings; Member Creighton and Pimpare abstained)
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a variance on work within the
50'buffer zone for proposed work at 62 Whitehead Road.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 3-0-2 (Member Koines determined ineligible as he was not present at previous hearings;
Member Creighton and Pimpare abstained)
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing for Stormwater Permit 16-31 for
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proposed work at 62 Whitehead Road.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 4-0-2 Passes (Member Koines determined ineligible as he was not present at previous
hearings, Member Creighton abstained)
9:26 PM: 53 Old Coach RDA 16-19 SWP 16-33
In attendance to represent agenda item: Joe Webby/Webby Webby/Webby Engineering: Chuck Czerkansilabutter
Documents Presented to support agenda Item: Site Plan and Drainage Report
There is a natural swale and low area capturing water on the site. To accommodate this, the amount of
impervious surface will be reduced; only one deck will be added; and a drywell system will be installed for roof
runoff. Jeff Summers stated that with these updates, the impervious surface is under the 500 s/f threshold so the
SWP can be withdrawn. The gutters will be on the garage and will feed the drywell to control runoff.
MOTION: By Member Jack Creighton to close the public hearing and issue a Negative 2
determination for RDA 16-19 for proposed work at 53 Old Coach Road-
SECOND: Member Kennedy
VOTE: 5-0 (Member Koines abstained as he did not attend the prior hearing and did not listen to
the tape)
9:40 PM: 3 9, 15 Diab 3 SWP's RDA 16-24 on 15 Diab—New Construction -
In attendance to represent agenda item: Carmen Hudson/Cavanaro Consultin • Matthew
Shan nonla licant•Attorney Rich Henderson; Bill Pard landsca a architect 1Pressle Associates; John
Meyer and David McWhanlMe er& Meyer Architecture: Deirdre Hobson and Elaine Breston/Abutters
Documents oresented Landscape Plans architectural design: Stormwater Permit Packs es Site Plan
Revision 1/3/17• RDA a lication for 15 Diab Lane; U date 3 Diab Lane Sketch 113117• Revised 1218/16
SWP and RDA site Ian: Stake out sketches and request for continuance 12/21/16
The property consists of 3 vacant lots with extensive ledge that will require blasting on all sites. Proposed drives
will have catch basins that capture runoff from and flow in to infiltration systems, however, there is no capture of
runoff from the dwellings. PK wants a tree legend to see what remains as it is not shown on the original
application; JP wants a revised planting/removal submitted for the commission to review prior to the next hearing on
2/2/I7. The abutters have several concerns with the scope and potential impact of the project as there is already
a significant amount of runoff to Howe Road. Applicants agreed to continue the hearing and agreed to flag the
three house lots as well as flag all trees on the property that would be remaining. In addition, applicants would
be submitting a full landscaping plan outlining trees that would be removed and remain on the property.
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 2, 2017 AT 7:05 PM.
10:10 PM: 83 Spring St Con't NOI 16-25 and SWP 16-30
In attendance to represent agenda item: Greg Morse/Morse Engineering; David Wonla licant• Michael
Milanoskilabutter•
On November 22, 2016 the Commission unanimously denied a variance (work within the buffer zone to a
resource area) as part of this NOI. The applicant presented to the Commission a revised plan and is requesting
an order of conditions and SWP. Among other issues, the Commission raised serious concerns about the
stability of the existing driveway during the construction phase as well as the future upkeep of the driveway.
MOTION: By Member Creighton to deny the issuance of an Order of Conditions on NOI 16-25 for the
proposed work at 83 Spring Street.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 5-1 (Member Kennedy in minority)
With no further business a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
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SIGNED BY ACTING CONSERVATION CHAIR
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