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Home My WebLink About2016-10-19Minutes for October 19 2016 adoj2ted Nov. 2 CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING 2 Bathing Beach Road Nantucket, :Massachusetts 02554 Www nantucket- ma.gov Wednesday, October 19, 2016 5:00 P.M. 4 Fairgrounds Road, Training Room Commissioners: Andrew Bennett(Chair), Ashley Erisman(Vice Chair), Ernie Steinauer, David LaFleur, Ben Champoux, Ian Golding, Joe Topham Called to order at 5:02 p.m. Staff in attendance: Jeff Carlson, Natural Resources Coordinator Attending' Iembers: Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Topham Absent Members: None Late Arrivals: None Earlier Departure: None Agenda adopted by unanimous consent *'latter has not been heard 1. PUBLIC MEETING A. Public Comment — None ll. A. PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Intent Edwin Snider RT — 2 Brock's Court (42.3.4 -84) SE48 -2834 (Cont 11/02/2016) 2. Zarella — 125 Wauwinet Road (12 -8) SE48- 2856 (font 01/18/2017) Zarella —129 Wauwinet Road (12 -4) SE48- 2857 (Cont 01/18/2017) Larusso — 316 Polpis Road (25 -7) SE48 -2922 Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Joe Topham 3. 4. Sitting Recused Documentation Representative Public 0 �+ 7 rte' z 4' Ln None Site plans, topographical maps, photos,'INH sign off letter, departmental reports, and correspondence. David M. Haines, Haines Hydrogeologic Consulting — This was continued for Massachusetts Natural Heritage; got a response in that it is not subject to the Wetlands Protection Act but want a management plan. He has asked for two waivers: maintain an endangered species area from the 25 -foot buffer to the wetland boundary and for the structure foundation within two feet of the water table. The redesign is to set the house farther away from the resource boundary. Explained the endangered species management plan and the endangered plant. None d b wr thin two feet of hi h groundwater. Discussion (5:03) Erisman — Asked if both the pool an asement are g Haines — Yes; however no dewatering is anticipated. Staff Have everything needed to close. Motion Motion to Close. (made by: Champoux) (seconded by: LaFleur) Vote Carried unanimously 5. *Sunset House, LLC — 15 Hallowell Lane (30 -10) SE48 -2924 (Cont 11/02/2016) 6. *Alan A. Shuch Trustee — 45 Quidnet Road (21 -21) SE48 - Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Topham Recused Documentation None Site plans, topographical maps, photos, MNH sign off letter, departmental reports, and correspondence. Representative Bob Emaek — This request is for work on an existing studio on a coastal beach and land subject to coastal storm flowage. He proposes to lift three feet to elevation 10; all work to be done by hand and material walked in. The foundation is part solid CMU and part piers; the solid foundation will have flood vents; also they must add stairs. Also proposing to add a monitoring system to the existing septic pump to ensure proper working order. He has not yet heard from Massachusetts Natural Heritage. Sarah Alger, Sarah F. Alger P.C. — This was a cottage about 18 years ago. The current owner reshingled and renovated into a cabana when he purchased the property. It is used only seasonally and the septic pump is blown out at the end of the season. The level of the pond is rising and in the winter is lapping at the side of the house. Public None Discussion (5:09) Erisman — Asked what time of year the work would be done and about the leach field. Emack — When possible. Noted the leach field is at a higher elevation. Asked for a 2 -week continuance. Staff There are three letters from direct abutters in support of this project. The pond is being opened October 24, 2016, so will be at its lowest for several months. Motion Continued to 11/02/2016 by unanimous consent. Vote N/A Page 1 of 4 Minutes for October 19, 2016, adopted Nov. 2 Public Discussion (5:52) None Erisman — Asked if he has been able to confirm the meadow grass is not invasive love grass. Madden — He doesn't believe it is the weeping love grass; if it is, it will be removed and reseeded with native plants. Champoux — The meadow areas should be a country mix. He thinks four or five years of monitoring might be best. Erisman — Asked if there will be any irrigation. Madden — He would like to reserve the right for that; it will help the saplings. He will provide additional information on that, though he's sure field adjustments will be necessary. Steinauer — Flight need an annual cover crop to protect the permanent cover plants as they grow. Staff Madden — Asked for a 2 -week continuance. This was informally discussed at the last meeting in regards to on -going enforcement; so the board has the ability to require work it feels must be done before issuance of the Order of Conditions. For large projects like this the percentage has gone between 75 and 95 percent. He prefers closer to the higher level with monitoring. This is a three -year permit so he has to puzzle out a way to reach into the future. This could be conditioned to require a work log be submitted to the commission to show work done on a weekly basis. Notion Continued to 11/02/2016 by unanimous consent. Vote N/A B. Amended Orders of Conditions 1. Hummock Pond Realty Trust — 86 Hummock Pond Road (56 -117) NAN -079 Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Topham Recused Documentation None Site and topographical plans, photos, requisite departmental 1 reports and correspondence. Representative Brian Madden, LEC Environmental — Reviewed the previous discussion. He has provided information on the dry well; the pipe is not perforated and the well will be planted over with native material. Public None Discussion (6:15) None Staff Recommend close and issue Motion Motion to Close and Issue. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: Champoux) Vote Carried unanimously 111. PUBLIC MEETING A. Certificates of Compliance 1. Diggle — 22 Folger Avenue (80 -41) SE48 -2701 Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Topham Staff This was for a septic repair /upgrade and removal of retaining wall. The septic is in compliance and retaining wall removed and soils stable. Recommend this be issued. Discussion (6:18) Motion None Motion to Issue. (made by: LaFleur) (seconded by: Champoux) Vote Carried unanimously B. Orders of Condition 1. Larusso — 316 Polpis Road (25 -7) SE48 -2922 Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Topham Staff Much is related to the MESA, so he has attached their letter into the order to incorporate their conditions. This is conditioned for no material within the 50 -foot buffer and no permanent dewatering. He will add Condition 22 about the pool being pumped out not drained and Condition 23 stating it can't be treated between November 1 and May 1. Discussion (6:19) Golding — There had been discussion about pumping the pool water and removing it from the site. Motion Motion to Approve as amended. (made by: Golding) (seconded by: LaFleur) Vote Carried unanimously 2. Discussion about possible conditions for 45 Quidnet Road project. C. Extension Requests 1. Hither Creek Boatyard — 20 North Cambridge Street (130 -87) SE48 -2141 (Reissue) 2. Hither Creek Boatyard — 20 North Cambridge Street (130 -87) SE48 -2109 (Reissue) Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Golding, Topham Staff These were reissued and not recorded; now they can't find them. They were extended to August 18, 2017. Discussion i\lotion None Motion to Issue the extensions for SE48 -2141 and SE48 -2109. (made by: Champoux) (seconded by.- Topham) Vote Carried unanimously Page 3 of 4