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October 5,2017 Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
COHASSET CONSERVATION
COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017,
WILLCOTT COMMONS
IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Pimpare, Chair
Jack Creighton, Vice Chair
Patrick Kennedy, Member
Edward Graham, Member
Eric Eisenhauer, Member
Chris McFarlane, Member
Alex Koines, Member
Kathy Heffernan,Associate Member
Jeff Summers, Conservation Agent
Angela Geso, Conservation Administrator
Meeting called to order at 7:OOPM.
Minutes for Approval: July 27, 2017:
Motion to Accept by Vice Chair Creighton, Second: Ed Graham,Approved: 7-0 Unanimous
7:05 PM: ANRADINOI 17-17: 126-128 Forest Avenue- Pom eo
In attendance to represent agenda item: John Zimmer/South River Environmental; Roger Pompeo/Applicant
Documents presented to support agenda item: ANRAD Application; Site Plan
These are two contiguous lots that are currently undeveloped. The Commission is concerned with a bump-out
that was shown on prior plans from 2013, 2016 and 2017 but not shown on these submitted plans. Vice Chair
Creighton wants to get an independent consultant to determine wetlands delineation.
MOTION: By Vice Chair Creighton to hire an independent wetlands scientist to determine the
delineation of the small area that differs from 2013, 2016 and 2017 plans for
property located at 126-128 Forest Avenue.
SECOND: Member Koines
VOTE: 7-0 Unanimous—Motion Passes
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 19
7:25 PM:AMENDED SWP 17-07— Lot 37, 92 Howe Road—Driveway Relocation -Tad Howe LLC
In attendance to represent agenda item: Jeff Hassett/Morse Engineering; Brian Baldwin/Owner; Tad Howe
LLC/applicants; Deidre Hobson, Tom Bell, Elaine Breslow, Kevin Heine, Diane Mascart-McKeon/Abutters
Documents presented to support agenda item: Revised Stormwater Plans and Documents;Amended SWP:
Howe Road Abutters' Letter; Site Photos
The applicants want to move the driveway entrance from Tad Lane to now come off Howe Road. Chair Pimpare
is concerned with the existing tree line being significantly reduced on the revised plan. Jeff Hassett highlighted
the two areas to be cleared: one can be restored with mature trees, the other area of ledge outcrop has 2 trees
that will be removed for the utilities and 3 large trees that are unhealthy and would be removed. Chair Pimpare
feels that clear-cutting the entire frontage would have a negative impact on Howe Road. Brian Baldwin does not
intend to clear-cut the property and offered to do restoration on other areas to compensate for proposed tree
removal. Chair Pimpare feels this project as presented meets only one of six criteria in the Stormwater
Management Rules and Regulations but Jeff Hassett countered that all the criteria has been met. Several
abutters expressed concerns with the project. Brian Baldwin requested a continuance to address the concerns
expressed by the Commission and the abutters.
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 19
Cohasset Conservation Commission
October 5,2017 Minutes
7:55— NOI 17-14 and SWP 17-19 (Category 1 —389 Beechwood St—Gallagher—Garage Construction
(continued from 9127117)
In attendance to represent agenda item: Richard and Jennifer Gallagherlowners; John CavanarolCavanaro
Engineering
_Documents presented to support agenda item: Notice of Intent Application; Stormwater Permit Application
(Administrative); Proposed Plant List; Site Plan Revision
Member Koines recused himself from this hearing
At the previous meeting (9/27/17) the owners were requested to address two areas of concern: consider
converting a portion of the proposed driveway to impervious service and provide a revised planting plan. The
revised site plan shows the driveway turnaround is impervious and the planting plan details various species from
the Commission's approved planting list.Astone retaining wall will be moved pending Zoning Board approval
and on-site fill will be used where needed to bring the area up to grade. Chair Pimpare asked why the garage
can't be positioned on the other side of the house to take it out of the 50 ft. buffer zone but John Cavanaro said
that the proposed work within the buffer zone will actually improve the potential performance of the resource
area and provide an enhanced buffer zone. By extending the existing gravel driveway it creates additional
pervious surface, provides suitable native plantings and eliminates invasive Norway maples.
MOTION: By Vice Chair Creighton to issue a variance for work within the 50-ft buffer zone at 389
Beechwood Street with the following conditions: that work on the stone wall be done by
hand and no machinery be used, and that a mix of wetland grass be planted to
accommodate remediation.
SECOND: By Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous
MOTION: By Vice Chair Creighton to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for
proposed work at 389 Beechwood Street with the following conditions: that work on the
stone wall be done by hand and no machinery be used, and that a mix of wetland grass
be planted to accommodate remediation.
SECOND: By Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0
MOTION: By Vice Chair Creighton to issue Stormwater Permit 17-19 (Category 1)for 389
Beechwood Street.
SECOND: By Member Graham
VOTE: 6-0
48-HOUR ISSUES:
Approval of minutes for September 21, 2017:
Motion to Accept by Vice Chair Creighton, Second: Ed Graham,Approved: 5-0 Unanimous (2 abstentions)
• Member Graham: Hollis Hunnewell is interested in serving on the Commission. Staff will contact him.
• Chris McFarlane asked about 3 large trees at the corner lot on Jerusalem Lane and wanted to verify
what the Commission had approved. Jeff Summers said the 3 trees are going to stay
Show_Cause/Enforcement Update
70 Whitehead (73 Atlantic) ---The fill removal is 74% complete and they will be starting Phase 2 shortly.
589 Jerusalem Road/Shannon --The $2,400 fine hasn't been paid.A court hearing is scheduled for 10/20/17.
811-819 Jerusalem Rd/Greek Church —A foundation exists on the property but there has been no further
development due to financial constraints. The church has since acquired the funding and is looking into the
necessary permitting to hold functions.
With no further business to discuss, motion to adjourn made by Member Kennedy, seconded by Vice-Chair
Creighton and approved unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm.
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