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Minutes of June 22,2017 Meeting
APPROVED MINUTES
COHASSET CONSERVATION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017
IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Pimpare, Vice Chair
Jack Creighton, Member(arrived at 7:35)
Edward Graham, Member
Patrick Kennedy, Member
Andrea Buffum, Secretary/Treasurer
Alex Koines, Member
Eric Eisenhauer, Associate Member
Chris McFarlane, Associate Member
Jeffrey Summers, Conservation Agent
ABSENT: Patrice Vogelman, Chair
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Acting Chair Pimpare
Minutes for Approval:
April 26—Motion: Ed Graham Second: Alex Koines 4-0-1 (Kennedy abstains, not at meeting)
April 27—Motion: Ed Graham Second: Alex Koines 4-0-1 (Kennedy abstains, not at meeting)
May 25— Motion: Patrick Kennedy Second: Alex Koines 4-0-1 (Graham abstains, not at meeting)
7:06 PM: 71 Nichols Road—Tehranian—Discussion Plantin Plan con't from 5125/17
In attendance to represent agenda item: Susan and Ray Tehranian/applicants
Applicant stated 4 trees of 2 '/ inch caliper have been proposed for the street side of the lot. There was
discussion as to the size and type of tree being appropriate for the area. The Commission would like to
see larger trees. Ms. Tehranian is concerned larger trees would have a higher failure rate. VC Pimpare
would like to see trees in the 12' to 15' height range and recommended that Ms. Tehranian look at the list
of approved trees on the website. He recommended that the Tehranian's revise the plan to reflect the
species and height requested by the Commission.
CONTINUED TO 6113117
7:20 PM: SWP 17-13 -54 Rust Way, Hartwell—Reconstruction of Home
This home was damaged by a fire last October. The new plan indicates a decrease of 126 slf of
impervious surface. All water flows in rate and volume have been decreased.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue the Stormwater Permit
17-13 for work proposed at 54 Rust Way.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 5-0-1 in favor(Member Creighton abstains due to late arrival)
7:40 PM: SWP 17-12 -82 Pleasant St—Vickers -New Construction con't from 618/17
In attendance to support a enda item: Jeff Hassett/Morse Engineering; Mike Stevens/Owner; Liam
Vickers/Applicant; Abutters Keith Conforte, Chuck Levangie, Fred Davidson, Robert Cunningham
Documents Presented: Revised SWP Application dated 6/16/170 Letter from Abutters re: Consultant
Jeff Hassett made revisions to the original SWP application. A stone trench was added to capture more
runoff. The owner will install piping around the perimeter and received permission from the DPW to direct
runoff into the town drainage system. Pavers were added to the driveway in an attempt to stop gravel
runoff. Mr. Hassett has elevated the infiltration system to be 2 feet above the water level. Overflow will go
over the lawn and run downhill. VC Pimpare felt that the revised plan reflects significant improvement to
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the site_ When abutters asked about runoff coming down the street VC Pimpare asked Mr. Stevens to ask
the DPW if roof runoff overflow from the infiltration basin could also be directed into town drainage.
Member Creighton suggested the need for an independent consultant for this project. Member Kennedy
said that only members who attended the previous meeting or didn't attend but signed an affidavit saying
they had reviewed the transcript of the meeting, are eligible to vote. Members Buffum and Koines were
declared ineligible.
MOTION: By Member Creighton to arrange for an independent engineer to do a limited study
of 82 Pleasant Street in such a manner that they can submit to the commission for
the July 13 meeting.
SECOND: Vice Chair Pimpare
VOTE: 2-2 Motion does not carry (Kennedy and Graham opposed)
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue Stormwater Permit 17-
12 for proposed work at 82 Pleasant Street with the condition that the applicant ask
Cohasset DPW if it is possible that overflow from the collection chamber could
also be tied in to town storm drainage system.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 2-1-1 Motion does not carry (Creighton opposed; Pimpare abstained)
CONTINUED TO 6/13117
8:15 PM: 55 Beach St: Show-Cause Discussion =Wetlands Violation -Daniello
In attendance to represent agenda item: Guy Daniello/owner; Jeff_Hassett/Morse Engineering
Mr. Daniello filled a portion of an IVW on abutter Carla Getto's property and she wants her property
restored to its original condition. Mr. Daniello submitted several plans showing restoration of the wetlands
but Ms. Getto has not approved any of them. VC Pimpare recommends that Mr. Daniello replicate on his
property and let Ms. Getto do what she needs on her property since Ms. Getto seems to be
uncooperative with signing any paperwork for this project. Mr. Daniello will file a restoration plan for his
property and presented at a later meeting.
CONTINUED INDEFINITELY
8:20 PM: 589 Jerusalem R: Enforcement/Discussion—Revised Restoration Plan con't from 618/17
At the 618117 hearing the applicant was requested to submit a revised restoration plan by 6/22117 but the
owner/applicant did not submit the plan as of this hearing. VC Pimpare asked Jeff Summers to issue an
enforcement order and require the applicant and his representatives submit a plan by 6/29/17 and attend
the July 13 meeting to present the plan.
CONTINUED TO 7113/17
MOTION: By Vice Chair Pimpare to issue an Enforcement Order for property located at 589
Jerusalem Road and have the applicant submit a revised restoration plan by
6129/17 and be present at the public hearing on 711312017 to present such plans.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
There is another Enforcement Order on this property for violation of the OOC for silt sock use.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to ratify an Enforcement Order issued by Conservation Agent
Jeff Summer to replace a silt sock erosion control barrier that has not been
maintained for property located at 589 Jerusalem Road
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
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Other Business:
Lot Release: Lot 3, Beach Street
Attorney Jeff DeLisi requested a Partial Certificate of Compliance to release non-locus lots. The original
property was one large lot under common ownership lot but has since been divided into 4 lots. Lot 3 is
now 55 Beach Street and has been developed. The other lots need to be unencumbered for individual
sale and development.
Certificate of Compliance:
130 Gammons/Genovese. This is from a 2006 NOL The project involved restoration and a culvert. Jeff
Summers inspected the property and found the work to be satisfactory.
48 Hour Items:
82 Pleasant Street/Stevens; The builder paved over a 725 slf driveway at the owner's request which
triggered a SWP. The builder will put cobblestone pavers on the sides and stone pavers at the entrance
to restore some of the pervious area_ VC Pimpare deferred to Agent Summers to follow up on the issue
and report back to the commission.
390 Atlantic Avenue: Alex Koines reported a damaged silt sock at 390 Atlantic Avenue. Jeff Summers
will look at the property and make a determination.
With no further business, motion to adjourn at 10:30 pm made by JC, seconded by PK and approved 6-0.
DATE APPROVED BY CONSERVATION COMMISSION:
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