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July 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
COHASSET CONSERVATION MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017
IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Pimpare, Chair
Jack Creighton, Vice Chair
Eric Eisenhauer, Secretary/Treasurer
Edward Graham, Member
Patrick Kennedy, Member
Alex Koines, Member
Chris MacFarlane, Member
Jeff Summers, Conservation Agent
Angela Geso, Conservation Administrator
Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm.
Minutes for Approval—June 22, 2017:
Motion to Approve Minutes made by Member Kennedy, Second by Member Graham, Vote 7-0 Unanimous
7:05 PM: 444 Jerusalem Road SWP 17-15—Amela ner LLC continued from 7/13/17
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jim Magner/applicant; Jeff Hassett/Morse Engineering
Documents presented to support agenda item: Revised Planting Plan
A revised planting plan shows 9 trees will be removed and replaced with 8 red cedar and 5 red maples
trees was presented.
MOTION: By Member Kennedy to approve the revised planting plan and issue SWP 17-16 for
proposed work at 444 Jerusalem Road by Amelagner LLC.
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 7-0 Motion passes
7:10 PM: 604 Jerusalem Road ATF NO[ 17-09—Brewer -Tree Removal continued from 7113117
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jeff Hassett/Morse Engineering
The applicants had been requested to appear on this date but did not attend. Jeff Hassett asked for a
continuation as attempts to reach the Brewers were unsuccessful. The commission requested more
information on the types of trees to be used for the restoration.
CONTINUED TO 8/10/17
7:20 PM: 589 Jerusalem Road —Discussion —Shannon continued from 7113117
In attendance to represent agenda item: Attorney Richard Henderson; Marian Pressley/Pressley
Associates; Matthew Shannonlapplicant
Documents presented to support agenda item: Revised Planting Plan
This hearing concerns a proposed planting plan for the above site. In 2015 a Show-Cause hearing was
held when trees had been removed from the site without authorization. At that time a planting plan from
Pressley Associates was submitted and approved with an anticipated start date in September 2015 but due
to construction delays and heavy equipment on site the planting was not done. Ms. Pressley created a new
planting plan based on approved plantings and complied with a size of 16-18' as requested by the
Commission. The commission asked for 13 large trees but Ms. Pressley felt they would crowd each other
out and suggested fewer trees. Member Eisenhauer felt that if the trees are property planted and
maintained it wouldn't be a problem. Ms. Pressley recommended a smaller size if they insist on 13
plantings. Member Kennedy would agree with 10 trees around the coastal bank. Ms. Pressley said 10 trees
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20' on center would work but Member Eisenhauer insists on 13 trees for a true replication. The
Commission seemed to agree on 10 trees of 2 '/to 3" caliper staggered along the top of the coastal bank
(up from 6) with 1 new and 1 existing scarlet oak on the side for a total of 12. Member MacFarlane wanted
to go on record as taking exception to the size and would start only with a 4" tree. Ms. Pressley will present
a revised planting plan at our next meeting. Chair Pimpare said there would be conditions on the project to
ensure the work is started this fall or be subject to enforcement.
CONTINUED TO 8/10117
48 HOUR ISSUES:
Designee to Open Space and Recreation Committee
Town Hall is looking for a rep to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Patrick Kennedy explained
that the town is in the process of updating its Open Space and Recreation Plan to comply with state law
and be eligible for grants. They have hired an outside consultant and expect to have a report by late fall
2017. The committee has problems getting a quorum and is looking for designees from appropriate town
committees, boards and commissions.
MOTION: Chair Pimpare nominated Eric Eisenhauer as Conservation designee to Open Space
and Recreation.
SECOND: Vice Chair Creighton
VOTE: 7-0 Motion passes
Emergency Order Issued to Olde Salt House
Jeff Summers issued an order to allow for emergency work and stabilize the area of concern after the wall
collapsed at the Olde Salt House. Vice Chair Creighton was on site following the collapse and feels we
should have the owners file an ATF NOI.
MOTION: Member Kennedy made a motion to ratify the Emergency Certification form for work
done at 40 Border Street(Olde Salt House).
SECOND: Member Graham
VOTE: 7-0 Motion passes
Update from Patrick Kennedy on Cohasset Master Plan Committee
The Committee is currently working on an updated Master Plan and Vision Statement for the town.An RFP
has been issued to procure a consultant,to help facilitate the process. The Committee is planning outreach
to residents and businesses through open forums, surveys and other tools. They anticipate a rough version
of the Master Plan being available by spring 2018.
Certificates of Compliance Issued:
• NOI 03-21 279 Jerusalem Rd/Parks
• NOI 05-49 142 Border St/Avila (2 outstanding items on Partial C of C were addressed)
• NOI 16-26 62 Whitehead/Ralston
With no further business, motion to adjourn at 8:45 pm made by Vice Chair Creighton, seconded by
Member Graham and approved by a unanimous vote of 7-0.
DATE APPROVED BY CONSERVATION COMMIS
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