HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-1-19Minutes for January 4, 2017, adopted Jan. 18
CONSERVATION COMMISS T U C k E- 9
PUBLIC MEETING TOWN C L E R
2 Bathing Beach Road
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 2011 JAN 19 AM 8' 24
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
4 Fairgrounds Road, Training Room — 4:00 p.m.
Commissioners: ,Andrew Bennett(Chair), Ashley Erisman(Vice Chair), Ernie Steinauer, David LaFleur,
Ben Champoux, Ian Golding, Joe Topham
Called to order at 4:01 p.m.
Staff in attendance: Jeff Carlson, Natural Resources Coordinator; Terry Norton, Town Minutes Taker
:Attending Members: Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
absent :Members: Golding
Late .Arrivals: None
Earlier Departure: None
.\genda adopted by unanimous consent
*Matter has not been heard
PUBLIC MEETING
A. Public Comment — None
11. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Notice of Intent
Edwin Snider RT — 2 Brock's Court (42.3.4 -84) SE48 -2834 (Cont 02/01/2017)
Sunset House, LLC — 15 Hallowell Lane (30 -10) SE48 -2924 (Cont 01/18/2017)
*E. Garrett Bewkes III — 67 Squam Road (13 -14) SE48 -2940
Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Topham
1.
2.
3.
Sitting
Recused
Documentation
Representative
Public
Discussion (4:03)
Staff
Champoux
Site and topographical plans, photos, requisite departmental reports and correspondence.
Arthur D. Gasbarro, Nantucket Engineering & Survey — Installation of swimming pool within buffer to
bordering vegetated wetland and manage invasive species. Waiver is required due to being within two feet
of seasonal high groundwater and pool fence is within 50 -feet of the bordering vegetated wetland.
Temporary dewatering will be outside the 50 -foot buffer; amenable to all restrictions for pools.
None
Erisman — Asked about the area of work during construction to ensure it won't encroach on the buffer.
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Have everything needed to close.
Motion
Motion to Close. (made by: LaFleur) (seconded by: Steinauer)
Vote
Carried unanimously
4. *tiladdelone
— 14 Western revenue (87 -41) SE48 -2937
Sitting
Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Recused
None
Documentation
Site and topographical plans, photos, requisite departmental reports and correspondence.
Representative
Don Bracken, Bracken Engineering, Inc. — Replace failed septic within coastal dune; revegetate disturbed
area; construct new foundation under existing footprint and addition; an exterior basement stairwell;
reconstruct existing porches and decks; relocated existing outdoor shower; and construct dry- -laid patio.
There will be removal of some pitch pines and one cedar.
Public
None
Discussion (4:09)
Discussion about whether or not the stability of the bank will be affected by the installation of the new -
septic.
Staff
Have everything needed to close.
.Motion
Motion to Close. (made by: Champoux) (seconded by: Topham)
Vote
Carried unanimously
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Ill. PUBLIC MEETING
A. Requests for Determination of Applicability
1. Carpenter —
17 Columbus Avenue (59.3 -108)
Sitting
Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Staff
Recommend issuing with a Positive 2A confirming the boundaries and Negative 3 for work in the buffer
zone.
Representative
Jeff Blackwell, Blackwell & Associates, Inc. — For clearing brush to no closer than 50 feet from the
wetland boundary and construction of a deck no closer than 100 feet from the boundan-.
Discussion (4:16)
Erisman — Wants the boundary well marked so that the person doing the clearing will not encroach into
the buffers.
Motion
Motion to Issue as recommended. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Vote
Carried unanimously
2. East Eden LLC & 82 Baxter Road LLC — 82 & 82A Baxter Road (49- 39,38)
Sitting
Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Staff
On the northerly lot, the lawn crossing the 25 was not permitted; asked if it could be allowed to naturally
regrow to the 25 -foot line.
Recommend issuing with a Positive 2A confirming the boundaries and -Negative 3 condition to allow
regrowth on northerly lot.
Representative
Arthur D. Gasbarro, Nantucket Engineering & Survey- — To determine whether or not the area is subject
to the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) and whether or not the boundan- resource areas are accurately
delineated for installation of landscape and stormwater drainage improvements within buffer zone to a
bordering vegetated wetland. No waivers required. Explained the drainage improvements. Vegetation
within drainage swale to be grasses.
Discussion (4:19)
Erisman — Asked how much volume of water the swales could handle.
Gasbarro — Would have to get that information. He's trying to keep the system to get drainage away from
the house simple. The downspouts are next to the house and they are getting water into the foundation.
Erisman — Her concern is it will impact the wetland more than it .vill improve the conditions for the
house.
Gasbarro — With this system the roof runoff isn't tracking across the lawn into the wetland; he sees that
as an improvement.
Bennett — Suggested something more pervious than the dry -laid stone for the patio.
,\lotion
Motion to Issue as recommended. (made by: Champoux) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Vote
Carried unanimously
3. Heirs of Charles W. Brinton — 10 Ocean Avenue (73.2.4 -23)
Sitting
Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Staff
Read definition for Coastal Bank; in this case, the flood zone and coastal dune do not intersect.
Recommend issuing with a Positive 2A confirming the boundaries.
Representative
Paul J. Santos, Nantucket Surveyors, LLC — To determine whether or not the area is subject to %XT'A and
whether or not the boundary resource areas are accurately delineated; resource areas: land subject to
coastal storm flowage, coastal beach, and coastal dune. The coastal dune does not touch the slope area of
Ocean Avenue so does not touch this property. This parcel is within 100 -foot buffer of the coastal dune.
There is a property on Lincoln Avenue which is the similar situation. Referenced a report by Brian
Madden, LEC Environmental.
Paul Jensen, Cohen & Cohen.
Public
Cormae Collier, Executive Director Nantucket Land Council — Noted that the definition of the coastal
bank has a flaw in that the toe of the dune must intersect the property and abutting property is not
considered.
Discussion (4:35)
Discussion about the structures that have existed for many years but been connected over time.
Motion
Motion to Issue as recommended. (made by: LaFleur) (seconded by: Champoux)
Vote
Carried unanimously
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4. U.S. Reif Marine Nantucket Fee, LLC — 134 Orange Street (55 -49)
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Staff Passed out letters of concerns from the abutters at 4 Harbor Terrace.
After the fire, he went out to assess whether or not any contaminants flowed off site into resource areas;
most flow went toward Orange Street.
A lot of the area in question isn't within ConCom jurisdiction; if they put a catch basin inside the 100 -foot
line, they would have to submit a Notice of Intent otherwise they don't need to. This could be condition
that no water from the building can be discharged within ConCom jurisdiction.
Recommend issuing with a Positive 2A confirming the boundaries and Negative 3 for work in the buffer
zone
Representative Paul J. Santos, Nantucket Surveyors, LLC — To determine whether or not the area is subject to the VTA
and whether or not the boundary resource areas are accurately delineated for construction of a new
commercial building to replace structure destroyed by fire. The slab from the previous building is still in
place. Coastal bank is the most restrictive resource area; all the buildings predate the 1970s wetland
regulations. Reviewed the construction plans resulting in a small increase of groundcover but no change in
impervious area. The new building within the former footprint would be within the 100 -foot buffer.
Addressed drainage concerns expressed by the Hollisters: the site has existing catch basins which will be
inspected and cleaned; will have the ability to do soil testing in area of small structure to be removed. Test
borings were done on the site when the damaged building was removed. Groundwater is shallow in this
area. The building will have an enclosed internal water system for oil off the trucks that. Suspects the new -
buildings will have a gutter system.
:Marianne Hanley, Reade, Gullicksen, Hanley, & Gifford LLP
Walter Spokowski, Marine Home Center (ldHC)
Ron Foster, MHC
Public Steve Hollister, 4 Harbor Terrace — Referenced the submitted letter of concerns. Would like the drainage
solution to be part of the permit to ensure it stays on IMHC property.
Discussion (4:47) Champoux — Asked if there would be any repaving.
Santos — Yes, for driveway and new foundation.
Hanley — The Planning Board isn't going to sign off on the project unless the drainage is sufficient.
\lotion Motion to Issue as recommended. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: Champoux)
Vote Carried unanimously
B. Certificates of Compliance
1. Thompson —14 Fargo Way (14 -17) SE48 -2645 (Cont 02/01/2017)
C. Orders of Condition
1. - Maddelone — 14 Western Avenue (87 -41) SE48 -2937
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Staff Noted error: needs to include Condition 21 for the - Massachusetts Natural Heritage restriction of
no work between April 1 to August 31. NXIill add Condition 22: all removed trees to be replaced with red
cedar and the remaining areas revegeted with American Beach Grass.
Discussion (5:15) Bennett — Asked about replacement plantings.
Motion Motion to Approve as amended. (made by: Champoux) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Vote Carried 5- 1 / /Erisman opposed
2. Garrett Bewkes III — 67 Squam Road (13 -14) SE48 -2940
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Topham
Staff He will delete the reference to the shed.
Discussion (5:20) Erisman — She had concerns about the original project; doesn't think she can approve the pool.
Steinauer — The shed was removed under a previous Order of Conditions.
Motion Motion to Approve as amended. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Vote Carried 4- 1 / /Erisman opposed; Champoux recused
D. Extension Requests
1. Goldsmith — 86 Pocomo Road (15 -41) SE48 -2626
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Champoux, Topham
Staff None
Representative Paul Santos, Nantucket Surveyors — Reviewed the extension request for sand drift fencing project be
extended 3 years to provide monitoring reports.
Discussion (5:24) None
\lotion Motion to Approve three one -year extensions. (made by: LaFleur) (seconded by: Champoux)
Vote Carried unanimously
E. Monitoring Reports
1. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 21/23 Sesachacha Road (21 -16) SE48 -2775
2. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 22 Cathcart Road (43 -68) SE48 -2810
3. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 27 North Cambridge Street (38 -24) SE48 -2527
4. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 26,3UA,3uB Washington Street (42.3.2-23.i,23.2,23.3) SL46 -2526
5. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 158 Orange Street (55 -611) SE48 -2689
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6. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 72 Washington Street (42.2.3 -17) SE48 -2741
7. Nantucket Island Land Bank — Long Pond (59 -59.3) SE48 -2771
8. Nantucket Island Land Bank — 80 Miacomet Avenue (66 -126) SE48 -2394
F. Other Business (5z9)
1. Approval of Minutes 12/14/2016: Approved by unanimously consent
2. Enforcement Actions:
x.175 Polpis Road — Staff has been in touch with the property owner about the unauthorized cutting on Nantucket
Islands Land Bank property.
b. Shawkemo Road — Has received the certified mail receipt for the enforcement letter.
c. NIR Boat Basin — Also has received the certified mail receipt in regards to ConCom's request to see
maintenance logs of drainage basins in the Harbor Stop & Shop parking lot. The Chapter 91 license issued in
2008/2009 covered the parking lot only.
3. Reports:
a. NP &EDC, Bennett — nothing to report.
b. Mosquito Control Committee, Erisman — nothing to report.
4. Commissioners Comment
a. Champoux — Asked about 2 Brocks Court.
Staff — The attorneys for the abutters and owners are trying to schedule a meeting. Once the meeting is
conducted, the project will come back to ConCom; hopefully with a resolution that satisfies even-one.
b. Bennett — Received an email about the genetic mice project discussion on January 18, 2017.
5. Administrator/ Staff Reports
a. Asked if there is interest in a workshop to discuss on -site drainage; there are no performance standards dealing
with on -site drainage. He would also like to adopt a fee schedule for enforcement.
Champoux — He would like a "round- table" on vista pruning.
Discussion about education for landscapers on restrictions on pruning, fertilizer, and brush cutting.
b. Had an issue with the `Sconset Beach Preservation Foundation peer reviewer; that review will be set now that all
reports have been received by the requisite agencies.
Motion to Adjourn: 5:51 p.m.
Submitted by:
Terry L. Norton
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