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Town of Nantucket
Conservation Commission
Town and County Building
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 1987
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Harold E. Booker, Jr. - SE48-420 - 22 Folger Ave., Surfside
2. Arthur I. Reade - SE48-426 - 249 Polpis Road
3. Kate Mitchell - SE48-428 - Lot 2, Valley View Drive
4. Town of Nantucket. DPW - SE48-427 - Madaket Ditch/No Head Long Pond
5. John M. Eaton - SE48.-429 - 6 Squam Road
6. Barry Lehman - SE4B-430 - Salt Marsh Road
7. Herbert Goldsmith - SE48-431 - 24 Grove Lane
8. Alfred A. Lane - SE48-432 - Lot 74, West Chester Street
9. Sherburne Associates - Boat Basin/Easton Street
10. Rhoda H. Weinman - 284 Polpis Road
11. William & Ruth Greider - 10 ifF" Street, Madaket
12. Barth/Taddonio - 79 Eel Point Road
13. Dooley Family Trust - 7 Polliwog Pond Road
14. Dooley Family Trust - 11 Polliwog Pond Road
15. Dooley Family Trust - 13 Polliwog Pond Road
16. R. Griffin/M. Zodda - 3 Dionis Beach Road
17. Crow's Nest Associates - 7 Crow's Nest Way, Wauwinet
18. Crow's Nest Associates - 9 Crow's Nest Way, Wauwinet
B. REGULAR MEETING
1. Minutes of September 3, 1987.
2. Other Business
a. Nantucket Commons Trust/Brant Point Corp. - Enforcement Order
b. Donna Cusson - SE48-359 - opposition to project
c. Susie C. Stone - recommendation for filing
d. Gary Winn - SE48-272 - Millbrook Road extension permit
e. Michael Bloomberg - 115 Baxter Road - field insp. report
3. Request for Determination
a. Nancy Chis'\-lick - 42 HeadovNiew Drive
4. Orders of Conditions
a. Cooper/DaSilva - SE48-416 - 53 Madaket Road
b. Willi~~ Willet - SE48-422 - 6 Monomoy Creek Road
c. Robert Howell - SE48-423 - 23 Crow's Nest Way
d. Patricia M. English - SE48-424 - 158 Orange Street
e. Cranberry Construction Corp. - SE48-425 - West Chester Street
5. Correspondence
6. Field Inspections
a. Joseph & Joan Cochran ET AL - 54 & 56 No. Beach St - Nil
b. Monan & Seila Advani - Siasconset Avenue Extension - Nil
c. Cliffside Beach Club - Jefferson Ave. - Req/Det
d. Todd K. Vaughan - 7 & 9 Galen Ave. - Req/Det
e. Andrew J. Leddy, Jr. - 11 Eel Point Road - Req/Det
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Conservation Commission
Town and County Building
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1987
*** ADDITIONAL REGULAR MEETING ***
The public hearings of September 24, 1987 were called to order at 7:30
Pl'''I. Members present.: Peter W. Dunwiddie - Chairman, Lee Dunn, William
Willet, Lucy Leske, Donald Visco, Carl Borchert and Henry Wasierski.
Members absent: none.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Harold E. Booker, Jr. - SE48-420 - 22 Folger Ave., Surfside.
Robert Emack of Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the
applicant and presented revised plans of the leaching trenches.
The trenches are to be located 70 - 75 feet from the vegetated
wetland and a good deal further away from the actual pond.
Mr. Emack stated there '\-lould be 6 feet to what he had perc-tested as
grolmdwater, and that the septic system '\-lould not be mounded,
but would have a pw~ping system now.
Peter Dunwiddie and Lee Dunn felt this represented an excellent
response to the Commission's request for redesigning the sept.ic
system and used conservative values. Lee moved to close the
hearing. So voted.
2. Arthur I. Reade - SE48-426 - 249 Polpis Road.
to close the hearing. So voted.
Lee Dunn moved
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Kate Mitchell - SE48-428 - Lot 2. Valley View Drive. Jeffrey
Blackwell of Hart-Blad:.:well Assoc. and Tina Coughanour of IE:?
were present as agents for the applicant. Ms. Coughanour
explained why she considered this Isolated Land Subject to
Flooding and did not foresee any problems with high water
because it eventually equilibrates in the area.
Carl Borchert moved to close the hearing.
So voted.
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4. Town of Nantucket DPW - SE48-427 - Madaket Ditch/No. Head of
Long Pond. Greg Bakos of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin was present as
agent for the applicant. Mr. Bakos had spoken with Bud Clute
about removing some cattails in the area. The Town is
investigating its rights to remove them, such a project is not
connected directly with this application and would require a
separate filing. Carl Borchert added the Commission may have
some money in its budget to contribute to the work.
Peter Dunwiddie's concerns with water flow and salinity changes
had been satisfied by speaking with local landowners in the
area. Henry Wasierski asked about moving the large pipe now
sitting in the parking lot at the first bridge. ~IT. Bakos said
he would look into removing it. Henry felt future work by
Wannacomet Water Co. in the area should take advantage of the
siltation barriers of this project.
Donald Visco moved to close the hearing.
So voted.
5. John 1'1. Eaton - SE48-429 - 6 Squam Road. Glen Wills of
Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the applicant. The
results of the field inspection were read and the opinion of the
inspection team included consideration of wetland scenic views.
Mr. Wills described proposed renovation of the old fieldstone
foundation and new addition, said the closest distance to the
wetland would be 62 feet and drainage would be away from the
wetland.
Mr. v-Jills also stated the height of the structures would not be
any higher than any existing dwellings in the neighborhood.
Some consideration was being given to abandoning the existing
septic system and moving the existing well east of its present
location. Carl Borchert thought the COffi'Tlission should require
it to be moved an~~ay if it's old and unstable.
Peter Dunwiddie wanted specifics on the septic location and
heights of the dwellings. Lucy Leske wanted to know about the
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wildlife characteristics of the area. Peter said Spotted
Turtles occur in that marsh, a species rare on Nantucket. Mr.
Wills claimed no wildlife habitat would be disturbed or taken
away and that there was a good buffer now.
Lucy Leske moved to continue the hearing until the October 1,
1987 meeting for elevation information. So voted.
6. Barry Lehman - SE48-430 - Salt Marsh Road. Glen Wills of
Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the applicant. The
results of the field inspection were read.
Mr. Wills described the HDC-approved dwelling which he claimed
conforms to the landscape. The applicant may eventually wish to
enter the wetland to clear out some non-organic debris.
Lucy Leske moved to close the hearing.
So voted.
7. Herbert Goldsmith - SE48-431 - 24 Grove Lane. Glen Wills of
Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the applicant. The
results of the field inspection were read.
There Has some discussion about extending the siltation fencing
along the west side of the lawn. Lee Dunn moved to close the
hearing. So voted.
8. Alfred A. Lane - SE48-432 - Lot 74, West Chester Street. Glen
Wills of Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the
applicant. The results of the field inspection were read.
Mr. h7ill s stated the house will be 45 feet away from the
Isolated Wetland subject to flooding, all utilities will be
underground and the topography is such that all drainage will be
away from the wetland.
Lucy Leske moved to close the hearing.
So voted.
9. Sherburne Associates - Boat Basin/Easton Street. John Shugrue
was present as agent for the applicant and elaborated on the
field inspection for the project to dredge and resheet the
entire marina and area by the White Elephant.
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Lucy Leske wanted to know where the spoils were going. Mr.
Shugrue said they would be transported by barge to Cleveland
Ledge in Buzzard's Bay. Peter Dunwiddie felt it was appropriate
for the Commission to ask advice from the Shellfish Advisory
Board. Donald Visco thought it was appropriate to ask SHAB's
opinion, but he basically had no problem with the dredging since
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In response to further questions, Mr. Shugrue said only some
rods will be replaced as necessary and the project may take up
to 3 winters to complete so as to not interrupt the profitable
SUITm1er seasons. He described proposed maintenance '\~ork on the
bulkhead.
Peter Dunwiddie thought the estimate of 1500 - 2000 sq. ft. to
be filled in the harbor should be more specific. Lucy pointed
out that a waterways license and Army Corps of Engineers license
would be necessary. Peter and Henry Wasierski thought the plans
should show the bulge near the old granary. Carl Borchert felt
the building where the Water Club used to be needs some
attention soon.
Ted Tillotson speaking as a private citizen felt the applicant
should provide much more detail ensuring there will be no
adverse effects on the harbor. He cited the high algae counts
in the upper harbor that Pocomo residents had been concerned
about recently. He suggested waiting until the other licenses
had been secured for ",hich this additional detail would be
necessary.
Hr. Shugrue explained that if the Conservation Commission denies
the application, then the other licenses cannot be obtained. He
said some siltation of the Category II type will occur and
presented a copy of the analysis.
Lee Dunn didn't feel comfortable about such a seemingly
significant project presenting such a minimal amount of eVlcence
that no adverse impacts would occur. He wanted third-party
input. Lucy Leske thought the Town should hire a consultant and
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that there was more at stake than just the tourist industry
here. Mr. Tillotson felt it was the applicant's, not the
taxpayers', responsibility to hire a consultant.
Henry Wasierski agreed that more information was needed and
cited the large oil slick*~ the Electric Company's. <li_1GLa....~c.
He added that this would be the most risky time of year to the
scallop industry for dredging to occur. He also felt the exact
area of bulkheading to be created should be indicated.
Carl Borchert asked if MEPA should be involved in this. Mr.
Shugrue said not if the project involves less than 10,000 cubic
yards, adding the amount calculated for this application was
9800 cubic yards.
Lucy offered to write a letter to SHAB requesting evaluation on
the application regarding impact on shellfish populations and
water quality in Nantucket Harbor. Donald Visco moved to
continue the hearing for more information and a DEQE file
nu~er. So voted.
10. Rhoda H. Weinman - 284 Polpis Road. Robert Emack of Nantucket
Surveyors was present as agent for the applicant and outlined
plans to replace a failed septic system, redesigned for a 4
bedroom capacity. This application was for the cottage only, as
one for the house had already been filed.
Lucy Leske moved to continue the hearing for a DEQE file number.
So voted.
11. William and Ruth Greider - 10 "F" Street, IVIadaket. Lucy LesJ:e
moved to continue the hearing for more information and a DEQE
file number. So voted.
12. Barth/Taddonio - 79 Eel Point Road. Bill Willet moved to
continue the hearing for a field inspection and a DEQE file
number. So voted.
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13. Dooley Family Trust - 7 Polliwog Pond Road. Glen Wills of
Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the applicant and
stated the dwelling would be 76 feet away from the closest
wetland. He said the snowfencing would limit traffic and
siltation debris near the wetland.
Lee Dunn moved to continue the hearing.
So voted.
14. Dooley Family Trust - 11 Polliwog Pond Road. Glen Wills or
Nantucket Surveyors and Arthur Reade of Reade and Alger were
present as agents for the applicant. Mr. Wills described this 2
- part project involving access through the wetland to the
building site. The driveway Hill have hardening and ,.,rill
contain the utilities. There will be 900 sq. ft. of total
fill. The wetland is an Isolated Vegetated Wetland.
Lee Dunn asked about the viability of the wetland after being
segmented by the driveway. Mr. Wills said it is perched, is the
smaller of the bw areas and there would be no decrease in
drainage.
Peter Dunwiddie asked what the effects of a house 8 feet away
from the wetland would be. Mr. Wills said not much, adding the
area already has a nurnber of houses anyway and approx. 1/2 acre
designated as conservation land was designed into the
subdivision.
There was some discussion about the 2100 sq. ft. footprint.
Carl Borchert and Peter Dunwiddie wanted a it reduced. Lucy
Leske wanted the dwelling moved further back from the wetland
and wondered about the feasibility or wetlands replication. She
wanted to see a maximum setback to increas,e the J:mffer and felt
erfc,rts should be made in the best interest or the wetlands and
wildlife. She suggested having a wildlife inventory done. Mr.
Reade felt they could consider changing the building envelope
and footprint, as well as moving it back.
Peter Dunwiddie asked to see ",hat leaving 25 feet would look
like, to see if that's reasonable, ror illustrative purposes.
Lucy Leske moved to continue the hearing. So voted.
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15. Dooley Family Trust - 13 Polliwog Pond Road. Glen Wills of
Nantucket Surveyors and Arthur Reade of Reade and Alger were
present as agents for the applicant. This application
represents the closest driveway to the wetland of the three.
Mr. Reade added this subdivision goes back about 10 years and
would be difficult to layout today.
Lucy Leske suggested changing the configuration of the 35 X 45
foot dwelling to increase the distance from the wetland. Peter
Dunwiddie requested a design alternate using a 25 foot buffer.
Lucy moved to continue the hearing until October 15, 1987. So
voted.
16. R. Griffin/M. Zodda - 3 Dionis Beach Road. Robert Emack of
Nantucket Surveyors was present as agent for the applicant. The
results of the field inspection were read. The proposed
dwelling is 75 feet from the Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
Peter Dun'\-liddie cited some wild brushcutting which had occurred
in a swath through a wetland, however it was determined it ,\.,ras
not. on thi=-. lot. He felt the Order of Conditions should req'uire
a snowfence 25 feet from the wetland.
Lucy Leske moved to continue the hearing for a DEOE file nurnber.
So voted.
17 . Crow' s Nest Associates - 7 Cro"r' s Nest Way, 'i.Jauwinet (Lot 4:,).
Tina Coughanour of IEP was present as agent for the applicant
and gave a basic description of the site. Owner Steve Lindsay
was also present.
Ms. Coughanour stated the erOSlon rates in this area are 5.2
ft./yr. and there has not been much dune migration in 30 years.
The walb.;ay is des:"gned to minimize footpath impact on the dUDe.
Mr. Lindsay said he wishes to improve the appearance of his lot
by incorporating the old house and moving it closer to the
ocean.
Bill Willet moved to continue the hearing until October 1, 1987.
So voted.
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18. Crow's Nest Associates - 9 Crow's Nest Way, Wauwinet (Lot 44).
Tina Coughanour of IEP was present as agent for the applicant.
Owner Steve Lindsay was also present. Ms. Coughanour explained
the results of the original test pit were unfavorable, so a
leaching pit and septic system are proposed within the buffer
zone. The old house would be incorporated into a ne,,; dwelling
and the site is not an area of moving sands. The deck will be
situated 60 ft. from the dune and house 70 ft. back from it.
Peter Dunwiddie felt scenic views should be addressed. Carl
Borchert felt the house is too close to the dune. Lee Dunn
moved to continue the hearing until October 1, 1987. So voted.
B. REGULAR MEETING
1. Minutes of September 3, 1987.
with the following changes:
Carl moved to accept the minutes
*p. 10 - paragraph #3: Add after installed: "An on-the-spot
field inspection based on extensive photos was conducted. The
Co~missioners felt the photos supplied by Mr. Cohen demonstrated
that no windscour is likely to occur now."
*p. 10 - paragraph #6: Add after originally issued: "to I"Iartin
D. Fife".
So voted.
2. Other Business
a. Nantucket Comrnons Trust/Brant Point Corp. - Enforcement Order.
Ted Tillotson was present with Robert Sarvis. Engineer Richard
Earle was also present.
Mr. Tillotson outlined a 9/17/87 letter sent to the Commission
which refuted the 6 alleged violations of the Order of
Conditions issued on 1/29/87 on file SE48-365. He also cited
what he felt was a misinformative newspaper article about the
Enfcrcement Order.
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Mr. Sarvis contended the Comrnissicin had made a malicious press
release to thwart his company and that he was never given formal
notification to come to the 9/17/87 Commission meeting to
discuss the Order. Mr. Sarvis claimed the Commission had in its
possession all current working copies of the plans and offered
to prove it by letters of transmittal in his files. He thought
the field inspection team inadvertently did not have the correct
plans with them in the field.
Peter Dunwiddie stood by the points of the Enforcement Order.
Mr. Earle confirmed that during construction the plans cited in
the Order of Conditions had been complied 'I~ith. Mr. Sarvis said
heatedly that Carl Borchert in particular had been against his
project all along and had something t.o do \-lith the "press
release." Mr. Tillotson added they felt Lucy Leske might be In
conflict of interest since she works for a party currently
filing an appeal with Brant Point COTp.
Lucy Leske stated Mr. Sarvis had been adequately notified that
he was on the 9/17/87 agenda and added the Conservation
Commission never makes press releases and cannot be held
responsible for what the I & M prints.
Mr. Tillotson felt lack of communication was largely responsible
for the misunderstanding and bad press. He felt the Enforcement
Order ,~as meaningless now and requested it be rescinded. Mr.
Sarvis repeated that he thought the Order was maliciously and
negligently issued.
Lee Dunn felt care had not been used in some of the brushcutting
which went beyond the siltation fencing or closer to the
wetlands than the plans had allowed. Mr. Sarvis said it is
necessary t.o cut some vege"tation when installing the fencing and
'I",ill revegetate where necessary. He admitted that brushcutting
is not delicate work and thought the \-lorkmen may have mistaken
the wetlands flagging for the proposed line of siltation
fencing. He added this was why he wanted the Commission to come
out to inspect the site regularly in order to avoid such
situations.
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Peter Dunwiddie attempted to clarify the misunderstandings,
admitted it did not. occur to t.he field inspection team that they
may not have been working with current plans and felt mistakes
had been made on both sides. In efforts to get things moving
along more smoothly from now on. Peter offered to go out again
with Mr. Sarvis' engineer to confirnl the correct placement of
the sil t.ation fencing aEd recoIT'mend revegetation 'I",here
necessary. They agreed to meet at 10:30 AM on Friday, September
25, 1987 at the corner of Bear and Pleasant Streets.
Carl Borchert asked Mr. Tillotson and Mr. Sarvis to review
both the Commission's and DECiE's Order of Conditions to point
out differing points bet'l~7een them. Peter Dunwiddie said Mr.
Sarvis must then request modifications to the Commission's Order
of Conditions. Mr. Sarvis agreed to have his engineer Gerald
Buzanoski review them.
Lynn Zimmerman or the Nantucket Land Council expressed concern
that the revegetation might not necessarily be done with native
speCles. Mr. Tillotson assured her that they ,,,auld present
revegetation plans to the Co~nission first.
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b. Donna Cusson - SE48-359 - opposition to project. A letter
from Ms. CL:sson was read vihich i:1cluded photos oPPo2,ing Bruce
Killen's ~roject. Lee Dunn moved to send a letter back thanking
her for her interest end stating the apf'eal peri.oel for the Order
of Conditions issued on Jl.ug. 22, 1986 c,n the proj ect. had
expired. So voted.
c. Susie C. stone - recommendation for filing. Ms. Stone Has
present to ask the Commission if her pToperty on the north shore
of Tuckernuck falls under its jurisdiction. It ,-las, determined
the lot included a relatively stable bluff and her project vlas
outside the 100 foot Buffer Zone of any wetlnnd. Thus, no
filing is necessary if the plans as presented are followed.
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d. Gary Winn - SE48-272 - Millbrook Road extension permit. Mr.
Winn was present to request an extension on an Order of
Conditions due to expire on Dec. 26, 1987.
There was some discussion about the height of the water on the
lot now as opposed to when the Order '\~as issued in 198~. Carl
Borchert and Lee Dunn noted this is a very sensitive area, and
theoretical discusssion continued about the purpose of
expiration dates on Orders of Conditions and the function of
extension permits. The fact that Extension Permits must be
voted upon implied that in some cases they may not be issued.
Lucy Leske moved to issue the Extension Permit for one year.
Lucy, Donald Visco and Bill Willet voted in favor, Lee Dunn
opposed, and Carl Borchert and Henry Wasierski abstained. So
voted.
e. Michael Bloomberg - 115 Baxter Road - field inspection
report. Henry Wasierski read the results of a recent field
inspection held to determine if the conditions set forth in a
letter from the Commission dated Aug. 24, 1987 had been
complied with. The hole had been filled in but was now being
used as a parking area.
The Commission decided to send another letter requesting the
remaining disturbed areas within 100 feet of the bluff be
revegetated as soon as possible and that vehicles not be
permitted to park on said disturbed areas until they are well
stabilized by vegetation.
3. Req-.lest for Determination
a. Nancy Chiswick - ~2 Meadowview Drive. Carl Borchert moved
to issue a negative Determination stating the work described in
the request is within the Buffer Zone, as defined in the
regulations, but will not alter an Area Subject to Protection
Under the Act. Therefore, said work does not require the filing
of a Notice of Intent. So voted.
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4. Orders of Conditions
a. CooperlDaSilva - SE48-416 - 53 Madaket Road.
discussion about the Enforcement Order issued May
a DEQE Notice of Noncompliance issued May 5, 1987
Realty Trust.
There was some
8, 1986 and
to LongvieH
Carl Borchert wanted to deny the application and let the
applicant appeal it to DEQE. He felt the pipe sets a bad
precedent, wanted the pipe taken out and the ditch restored to
its natural state. He felt this was not a valid mosquito
control measure or way to alleviate a health threat.
Lucy Leske said Donald Oliver may have wanted to avoid
maintenance problems by putting the pipe in. Donald Visco said
the ditch is man-made and the entire system needs cleaning out
all the way to Hunmlock Pond. Peter Dunwiddie wanted to avoid
setting a precedent for putting in pipes at other ditches.
Lynn Zimmerman of the Nantucket Land Council pointed out it lS
important to detellTIine whether the prior activities were done
legally. Donald Visco warned that it may appear the Commission
is trying to punish someone.
Lucy Leske felt denying the application would give DEQE
jurisdiction over the issue. Glen Wills mentioned if the
Corrmission lapsed on issuing an Order of Conditions on this
application, then it would go to DEOE anyway. Carl Borchert
felt that would be a real cop out. Lee Dunn was likewise
concerned about setting a precedent, but wanted to leave the
pipe in place.
Carl Borchert moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions with
the following Special Condition:
1) The pipe must be removed and the area restored to its
original condition.
Peter Dunwiddie, Lucy Leske, Bill Willet and Carl Borchert voted
in favor and Lee Dunn, Henry Wasierski and Donald Visco opposed.
So voted.
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b. William Willet - SE48-422 - 6 Monomoy Creek Road. Bill Willet
removed himself from the Commission to the public. There was
some discussion about whether or not the Commissioners were in
conflict of interest issuing an Order of Conditions to another
Commission member. Lucy Leske was concerned it would appear
that way, felt it would be difficult to offer an unbiased
opinion on the application and wanted it referred to DEQE.
Donald Visco said Boards and Commissions have no reason to treat
applications of their members any differently and felt it was
passing the buck. Donald moved to issue an Order of Conditions,
however the motion was not seconded. Peter Dunwiddie agreed to
contact Town Counsel on the issue.
c. Robert Howell - SE48-423 - Crow's Nest Way. Carl Borchert
moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions citing the
Sept. 3, 1987 plans. So voted.
d. Patricia M. English - SE48-424 - 158 Orange Street. Lucy
Leske moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions. So voted.
e. Cranberry Construction Corp. - SE48-425 - West Chester
Street. Lucy Leske moved to issue a standard Order of
Conditions citing the Sept. 17, 1987 plans. So voted.
f. Harold E. Booker, Jr. - SE~8-420 - 22 Folger Ave.. Surfside.
Carl Borchert moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions
citing the most recent plans. So voted.
g. Arthur I. Reade - SE48-426 - 249 Polpis Road.
moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions. So
Lee Dunn
voted.
h. Kate Mitchell - SE48-428 - Lot 2, Valley View Drive. Carl
Borchert moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions citing
the most recent plans. So voted.
l. Barry Lehman - SE48-430 - Salt Marsh Road. Lee Dunn moved
to issue a standard Order of Conditions. So voted.
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j. Herbert Goldsmith - SE48-~31 - 24 Grove Lane. Lee Dunn
moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions to include the
following Special Condition:
1) The snowfence shall be extended along the western edge of
the lawn.
So voted.
k. Alfred A. Lane - SE~8-432 - Lot 74, West Chester Street.
Lee Dunn moved to issue a standard Order of Conditions. So
voted.
1. Town of Nantucket DPW - SE48-427 - Madaket Ditch/No. Head of
Long Pond. Lucy Leske moved to issue a standard Order of
Conditions to include the following note:
NOTE: The Nantucket Conservation Commission requests an attenlpt
be made to coordinate construction plans with Wannacomet Water
Company to ensure that the ditches are disturbed as little as
possible.
So voted.
5. Correspondence
All correspondence was read and accepted.
Additional Business
a. Peter Dun-widdie recommended offering the position of
Conservaticn Administrator to one of three applicants, Tom
Baptist. Carl Borchert moved to accept the Chairman's
recommendation and have him check references provided. Pet_er
agreed to do so. So voted.
b. Lucy Leske reported on a call received from a resident in the
Monomoy Creeks area about excessive and damaging use of All
Terrain Vehicles on Shore Reservation. Lynn Zimmerman of the
Nantucket Land Council said she had called the police about this
and added the vehicles must be licensed.
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Lucy Leske moved to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen
stating the disturbance has come to the Commission's attention
and that ATVs are causing heavy damage to the beaches and marsh
in this area. The noise pollution that these vehicles create is
disturbing many species of wildlife in the area, including
shorebird populations.
The letter will also report a vote by the Commission to ask the
Board of Selectmen to post "No Trespassing" signs on the
Town-owned land designated as Shore Reservation and, once
posted, that the Nantucket Police enforce the signs to reduce
further damage by ATVs to this important resource. So voted.
Lucy Leske also announced her resignation from the Conservation
Commission for personal reasons, effective November 1, 1987.
She agreed to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 PM.