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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CC - 07/13/2017 Cohasset Conservation Commission July li,2017 Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: Thursday,July 13,2017 TIME: 6:50 PM LOCATION: Wlllcutt Commons,91 Sohier St IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Pimpare,Vice Chair Patrick Kennedy, Member Alex Koines, Member Jack Creighton, Member Edward Graham, Member Eric Eisenhauer, Member Chris McFarlane, Member Kathy Heffernan,Associate Member Jeff Summers, Conservation Agent Angela Geso, Conservation Administrator Meeting called to order at 6:50 PM. Reorganization ization of Commission: Andrea Buffum,who filled out the remainder of Jim Marten's term,did not seek reappointment when the term ended. Her vacancy was filled by Eric Eisenhauer as a full member for a 3-year term. Patrice Vogelman resigned with one year left on her term and Chris MacFarlane was appointed as a full member to fill out her term. Kathy Heffernan was appointed as an Associate Member. Appointment of Officers: Chair:Member Koines nominated VC Pimpare; Member Creighton 2nd;7-0 Unanimous Vice Chair:Chair Pimpare nominated Member Creighton, Member Koines 2nd; 7-0 Unanimous Secretary/Treasurer:Chair Pimpare nominated Member Eisenhauer; Member Koines 2"11;7-0 Unanimous Appointment of Committee Liaisons: The following members remain as appointed liaisons to the following committees: Liaison to the Master Plan Committee; Member Kennedy Liaison to the Community Preservation Committee; Member Koines Liaison to Affordable Housing and to the Trustees of Cohasset Reservation. Member Creighton Motion made by Chair Pimpare to approve all appointments; Member Graham 2nd;7-0 Unanimous Approval of Minutes: cept by Member Kennedy, Member Graham 2nd;7 0 Unanimous Approval of 6i8117 Minutes:Motion to Ac Approval of 6122117 Minutes-continued to July 27, 2017 7:05 PM:71 Nichols Road—Tehranian -Restoration Discussion con't from 6/22/17 In attendance to represent a enda item:Ray&Susan Tehranianlowners:8jbL.Bruce Issadore Documents resented to su ort a enda Item.Landscaping Plan Revision#2 The plan as presented shows the height and scope of the new piantings. MOTION: By Member Kennedy to approve the landscape plan for 71 Nichols Road as a resolution of the Enforcement and Show Cause Orders with a file notation that our Stormwater Agent review compliance with the landscape plan effective July 1,2018. SECOND: By Member Graham VOTE: 6-0-1 (Creighton abstained) 7:05 PM:Lot 11 Pleasant Street NOI 17-08 SW 17 14—White-New Construction In attendance to represent agenda item:John CavanarolCavanaro Consulting;Alix White/Owner;Chris Ford/Abutter NOI and SWP applications;Stamped Site Plan Member Creighton recused himself as an abutter. n.Test silty proposed P loam. ohn ICavana olds proposing roof r acceptable unoff be collected Eby downspouts, captured ntshallow long is Cohasset Conservation Commission July 13,2017 Minutes depressions on the property and directed via piping to a catch basin connected to town sewer.Abutter Ford has no objection to project as he has never had issues on his property_There will be mounding done within the 50' buffer zone that will require a variance. MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for NOI 17-08 with a condition that only approved native plants be used in any restoration for property located at Lot 11,Pleasant St. SECOND: Member Graham VOTE: 6-0-1 MOTION CARRIES(Creighton abstained) MOTION: By Member Kennedy to issue a variance for limited work within the 50'buffer zone for property located at Lot 11,Pleasant Street with the condition that work be limited to the small area for mounding only of retention basin,that native plants be used in any restoration project and that equipment be limited to a Bobcat. SECOND: Member Graham VOTE: 6-0-1 MOTION CARRIES(Creighton abstained) MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue Stormwater Permit 17-14 for work proposed at Lot 11,Pleasant Street. SECOND: Member Graham VOTE: 6-0-1 MOTION CARRIES(Creighton abstained) John Cavanaro said he will not be in attendance for the 8:40 PM Public Hearing for 70 Black Horse Lane but has information to submit on behalf of his client:(1). More detail will be provided regarding the meadow clearing portion of the application and(2)Bridge work in the Flood Plain may generate a zoning application. 7:30 PM:Plot 43,Jerusalem Road ad'acent to 450 -New Home Contruction -Magner In attendance to represent agenda item:Jeff HassettlMorse Engineering;Jim Magnerlapplicant The property is an undeveloped lot with large outcrops of ledge and woods where larger trees remain.Jeff Summers said there is little topsoil but Jeff Hassett said the ground will be graded to allow for infiltration chambers. Discussion involving tree removal and restoration resulted in the applicant being asked to submit a revise planting plan at the next meeting. CONTINUED TO 7127117 @ 7:05 7:50 PM:After the Fact NOI 17-09 604 Jerusalem Road—Brewer - Restoration Pro'ect In attendance to represent agenda item:Jeff HassettlMorse Engineering This ATF NOI is the result of tree removal done at the above address without the proper permit.Jeff Hassett is proposing to replace smaller trees with bushes that will thrive.Trees cut within the 50`and 100'buffer zones with be replaced at a 2-to-1 ratio at a bottom flat area with deeper soil. Some of the proposed plantings are not on commission's approved list but Mr.Hassett said the area up upland and he cannot take upland trees from the wetlands list and feels his proposal is adequate but he will switch out trees if that is the will of the commission. CONTINUE TO 7127117 @ 7:10 8:00 PM:ATF NOI 17-06—589 Jerusalem Road -Restoration -Shannon con't from 618117 A revised planting plan was to be submitted by 6/29/17 but was not received until today(7113/17)at 3:30. Chair Pimpare said this violates the Enforcement Order previously issued on this site.Staff records indicate that the applicant received and signed for the certified notice of enforcement letter on 6/29117. Chair Pimpare suggested giving a 7-day grace period due to the July 4 holiday and the date the enforcement order was received and make the fines effective as of 715117. MOTION: By Chair Pimpare to issue fines of$300 per day effective 715117 to 7112117 for violation of an existing Enfoccment Order. SECOND: Member Creighton VOTE: 7-0 Addendum to acienda item: Attorney Richard Henderson arrived at 9 pm and explained he was told by Conservation staff in error fhat the hearing was scheduled for 9. He said the revision was filed by 6/29/17 and he has proof. Chair Pimpare said the ENF went out on 6123/17 registered mail but wasn't signed for until 6129117. Member McFarlane wants to see larger trees in the plan but Attorney Henderson said the plan shows what the applicant's landscaper feels with thrive there. CONTINUE TO JULY 27 AT 7.30 Cohasset Conservation Commission July 13,2017 Minutes 8:15 PM: RDA 17 04 11 River Road—Miller —Landsca e u rades In attendance to represent agenda item:Jennifer&Anthony Millerlowners;Trivia Van Buskirk The applicants want to replace some decking, upgrade their firepit,add paving stones,plant shrubs and trees and add a pervious bocce court.The property abuts a saltmarsh and the house is in the 100'buffer zone and partially within the 50'buffer zone.Jeff Summers said the upgrades involve lawn area or are within the deck footprint. Chair Pimpare feels this should be an NOI with a variance for work within the 50'buffer zone and Member Kennedy agreed. However, the Commission will allow the deck repairs. . 8:20:Amended SWP 17-16 84 Pleasant St -Vickers -New Construction In attendance to represent a enda item:Jeff HassettlMorse Engineering; Mike Stevenslbuilder Liam Vickerslowner;Abutters Keith Conforti Paul Humphrey Documents presented to SURPort a onda item:Amended SWP application;Site Photos of run-off The amended SWP shows roof and foundation run-off being directed to catch basins as well as stone trenches and other mitigation in place to reduce run-off going on to abutting property.Abutters were concerned with the finished project not being done in accordance with the plans but Chair Pimpare said that a Certificate of Completion would not be issued if the work does not agree with the approved plans and the Order of Conditions. MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue SWP 17-16 for proposed work at 84 Pleasant Street. SECOND: Member Graham VOTE: 5-1-1 (McFarlane in minority,Creighton abstains) 8:40 PM: NOI 17-10 70 Black Horse Lane JAK LLC In attendance to re resent agenda item:Jett HassettlMorse Engineering;Jack Livin stonelJAK LLC• George McGoldrick/Gulf River Association,, Paul Canne !abutter Documents presented to sulmort a enda item: Jeff Hassel[is proposing vista pruning to clean up areas of the site,trail maintenance done with hand-held equipment and that any downed trees would be removed,and to restore the bridges with wood beams.There will be selective pruning of invasive species but no clear-cutting will be allowed on the site.A rotary mower can be used within the 50'buffer zone for maintenance work only.George McGoldrick was concerned that clearing the trails could lead to docks being installed but Jeff Hassett pointed out that docks are prohibited from Supper Island. -MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing for 70 Black Horse Lane regarding all components of Notice of Intent 17-10 except the meadow and issue an Order of Conditions for vista pruning,trail maintenance limited to hand-held equipment and bridge restoration. SECOND: Member Graham VOTE: 7-0 MOTION CARRIES 9:10 PM:559 Jerusalem Rd—Discussion In attendance to represent agenda item:Chris Fordiowner Documents presented to support agenda item: Photos of wall in question; ' Awall on Mr. Ford's property has been determined by a structural engineer to be in dangerous condition and should be taken down.Chair Pimpare is not opposed to the wall removal if it is an emergency but said Mr. Ford will need to file a Notice of Intent if he intends to replace or rebuild the wall. Member Kennedy feels the wall should be replaced as soon as possible to stabilize the area. MOTION: By Vice Chair Creighton to allow emergency removal and stabilization of the wall located at 55 Jerusalem Road. SECOND: Member Koines VOTE: 7-0 MOTION CARRIES Under 48 Hour Rule: Member Graham said there are grasses in Straits Pond invading almost the entire pond due to a recent lack of rain. Richard Avery of the Straits Pond Association is looking into remediation methods and Member Graham will keep the Commission up to date on this situation. With no further business,motion to adjourn at 11:15 pm was made,seconded and passed 7-0. DATEAPPROVI=D BY CONSERVATION GOMMIS J o SIGNATURE OF COMMISSION CHAIR' E�