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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - CC - 10/18/2018 Cohasset Conservation Commission October 18,201a APPROVED MINUTES COHASSET CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2018 WILLCOTT COMMONS IN ATTENDANCE: Justin Pimpare, Chair Eric Eisenhauer, Member Chris MacFarlane, Member Patrick Kennedy, Member Alex Koines, Member Maryanne Wetherald,Associate Member James Roseback,Associate Member Jeff Summers,Conservation Agent Angela Geso,Conservation Administrator ABSENT: Edward Graham, Member Jack Creighton,Vice Chair Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm. 7:05: NOI 18-16 SWP 18-27 Lot 2, 132 Atlantic Avenue—New Construction-Fernando In attendance to represent agenda item: Jeff HassetVMorse Engineering Documents submitted to support agenda item: NOI Application, SWP Application, SWP Revision The appl"station wants to build a new single family dwelling.There will be work within the 504 buffer zone to regrade for a rain garden.Jeff Summers has concerns with the high ground water table because he noticed wet areas and standing water during a site visit on 10118/18.Jeff Hassett explained how gravity flow will direct runoff to the front and/or back infiltration chambers. Member Kennedy expressed concern with the amount of fill being brought in but Jeff Hassett doesn't see it having any impact because the drain patterns are not being altered. CONTINUE TO 11/1—REQUEST REVISED PLANS 7:25 PM: RDA 18-06—Aaron River Dam Maintenance—Town of Cohasset In attendance to represent agenda item: Brian Joyce/DPW Director; David Kowett, Lauren Gluck, Pare Engineering;Carol Sestick/Abutter Documents submitted to support agenda item. RDAApplication and Site Plans In 2017 the MA Department of Conservation&Recreation did a required inspection on the site and found many deficiencies.The spillway needs repairs to the concrete;debris is clogging at the fish ladder; leakage,erosion and animal burrows need to be cleared and corrected.All precautions to maintain site integrity will be taken. Vegetation will be removed by hand cutting. MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue a Negative 3 and Negative 6 determination for proposed maintenance work at the Aaron River Dam with the condition that the staging area be kept out of the buffer zone to a resource area. SECOND: Member Koines VOTE: 5-0 Unanimous 7:40 PM: NOI 18-17 99 Howard Gleason Rd,Cohasset Yacht Club-Gangway In attendance to represent agenda item: Patrick ResendeslFoth CLE Engineering This project is to replace an existing gangway that was found to be unsatisfactory for the use of the Yacht Club. The new gangway is designed to cut down on movement and swaying and is considered a safer option. There was a previous Order of Conditions for this project issued by the Commission but it expired in March so a new application was resubmitted. MOTION: By Member Kennedy to close the public hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for proposed construction at the Cohasset Yacht Club,99 Howard Gleason Road. SECOND: Member Koines VOTE. 5-0 Unanimous MOTION: By Member Kennedy to issue a variance for work within the 50-foot buffer zone for proposed construction at the Cohasset Yacht Club,99 Howard Gleason Road. SECOND: Member Koines VOTE: 5-0 Unanimous 7:55 PM: 55 Beach Street—Daniello -Discussion - Two previous Enforcement Orders have been issued for unpermitted work within a protected area.It was the will of the commission to request that the owner file an ATF NOI by close of business on Tuesday, Nov 21, 2018. Cohasset Conservation Commission October 18,2018 Commission members discussed issuing fines because the owner did not comply with previous Enforcement Orders that were issued. MOTION: By Member Koines to issue an Enforcement Order,and issue subsequent monetary fines if the Enforcement Order is not followed by close of business on Tuesday,Nov 21,2018. SECOND: Member Eisenhauer VOTE: 6-0 Unanimous 8:05 PM: 121 Nichols Road—Show Cause Hearin —Discharge from Pool In attendance to re resent agenda.item: David and Heather MarshaWOwners; Mr. and Mrs. Paulsen/Abutters Owner David Marshak said his pool was being closed on October 5 and water was pumped out to stormwater drain but some of the water escaped into wetlands areas.The owners were told not to let this happen again.The Paulsens were concerned that the stormwater controls were not completed during construction of the new home and that the downspouts should be tied into a grass depression at the rear of the property and into a swale along the edge of the property.The owner reached an agreement with the builder and the work will be completed by Christmas. 8:20 PM: 2 Smith Place—SWP withdrawn,• NOI continued to 11/1118 Member Kennedy left the meeting at 8:50 PM. 48-Hour Rule: There was discussion concerning the possibility of regulating chlorinated pool water discharge. This topic will be revisited at a later date. With no further business to discuss,motion to adjourn was made by Member Koines,2nd by Member MacFarlane and approved 4-0 by members present. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm DATE APPROVED BY CONSERVATION COMMISSION l SIGNATURE OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR