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PUBLIC MEETING
° N ' 2 Bathing Beach Road
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
www.nantucket- ma.gov
Wednesday, March 1, 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 4:03 p.m.
Staff in attendance: Jeff Carlson, Natural Resources Coordinator; Joanne Dodd, Natural Resources Office Administrator;
Terry Norton, Town Minutes Taker
Attending Members: Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding (phone in)
Absent Members: Champoux, Topham o .4 2
Late Arrivals: None O
Earlier Departure: None Z 2
Agenda adopted by unanimous consent
*Matter has not been heard Q�
I. PUBLIC MEETING
A. Public Comment — None 3
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Notice of Intent
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1. Zarella —125 Wauwinet Road (12 -8) SE48 -2856 (Cont 03/15/2017) tr
2. Zarella —129 Wauwinet Road (12 -4) SE48 -2857 (Cont 03/15/2017)
3. Sunset House, LLC —15 Hallowell Lane (30 -10) SE48 -2924 (Cont 03/15/2017)
4. Alan A. Shuch Trustee — 45 Quidnet Road (21 -21) SE48 -2949 (Cont 03/15/2017)
5. *Fisher — 5 North Beach Street (42.4.1 -92) SE48 -2951
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Documentation Site and topographical plans, photos, requisite departmental reports, and correspondence.
Representative Michael Connolly, for Haines Hydrogeologic Consulting — This is for an addition on an existing dwelling
in land subject to coastal storm flowage. Ground water was found at 28 inches; they will dig down to
groundwater, lay gravel, and build the foundation. There is no grade change; material will be removed
from the site. They are adding parking.
Public None
Discussion (4:05) None
Staff The crawl space will have flood vents. Have everything needed to close.
Motion Motion to Close. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LeFarge)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — Aye; Bennett — Aye
6. *Holland Jr — 66 West Chester Street (41 -371) SE48 -2950
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Documentation Site and topographical plans, photos, requisite departmental reports, and correspondence.
Representative Mark Rits, Site Design Engineering — This is to construct a pool and cabana partially within the 100 -foot
buffer; for invasive species removal up to the wetland boundary; and repair & improvement of a
Department of Public Works (DPW) drain line. The bottom of the pool will be about two feet below high
ground water and so are requesting a waiver. They are installing a pool discharge infiltration area outside
the 100 -foot buffer which will be used for any dewatering if necessary. The cabana is slab on grade
construction. The wetland was delineated in 2016 for knotweed removal; this will extend that removal up
to the border; they will replant with typical buffer -zone vegetation. The drain line currently runs across the
property and discharges into the wetlands; it will be reconstructed and rerouted terminating just before the
wetland boundary into a rip -rap gravel apron.
Dan Malloy, Site Design Engineering — Explained the work on the DPW drain line. This drains the entire
section of West Chester Street and Pilgrim Road and doesn't function well. Explained the how the rip -rap
area will be constructed and planted to minimize effect on the wetlands and alleviate street flooding.
Sarah Alger, Sarah Alger, P.C.
Public Emily Molden, Nantucket Land Council — Recommends not attempting to cut the knotweed below
ground. Clarified the revegetation area. Asked about pipe maintenance access. Would also like to see a
cross section of the rip -rap construction and the sump pump pit.
Margo Montgomery — Presented a letter of concerns at the table. he's concerned about building the pool
within the 100 -foot setback of a wetland; asked how /where it would be drained.
Discussion 4:08) Bennett — Suggested extending the rip -rap gravel bed.
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Discussion about whether or not the position of the drain pipe discharging in proximity to the wetlands can
be moved away from the wetlands.
Steinauer — Asked how the knotweed would be removed.
Rits — They had considered physical removal, sift, and haul off site; however, it was recommended to cut
and spray killing everything on site.
Steinauer — Supports the cut and spray method.
Erisman — Asked what the timeline for the knotweed removal would be.
Rits — After cutting and spraying, they would plant a native grass seed mix to give growth. They would
monitor for a year or two years to ensure the knotweed doesn't come back-
Erisman — She would like to see the pipe backed away from the wetlands.
Malloy — If they cut the pipe back, they would have to dig a trench to direct the outflow.
Erisman — She knows there is a better design with plants for this. She would like to see a planting plan to
help the potential water flow coming through the pipe.
Malloy — That requires about 50 feet of plants and they don't have the space to do that; there just isn't the
physical space to design it differently. There isn't the separation from groundwater to do an infiltration grill.
The proposal for the pipe is still an overall net improvement
Rits — For maintenance access to the pipe, they can keep an area along the pipe somewhat clear of high
shrubs.
Malloy — The owner will be granting the DPW an easement for maintenance access.
Golding — He's concerned about guarantees on the infiltration area and seepage into ConCom areas of
jurisdiction. Asked why it isn't being pumped into the Town system. Asked how the pool would be pumped
out.
Malloy — The drain pipe is part of the Town system. The pool drainage system is like any except it has a
' specific design volume.
Bennett — This could be conditioned with no chemicals used in the pool after a certain time and it can be
drained only after that.
Rits — They would accept the condition to cease chemical treatment prior to winterization.
Bennett — Asked for a cross section of the design for the drain pipe infiltration area.
Eriman — She thinks increasing the size of the pipe will have an impact on the wetlands that isn't being
recognized; increased chemicals and solids from the road would infiltrate into the wetland. She would like
to see a design of the rip -rap area.
Discussion about the drainage pipe and whether or not there are plausible alternatives or additional design
treatments.
Erisman — Wants to see a cross section of what's going on and why it's not possible to terminate the pipe
farther back from the wetland.
Malloy — He can make up a cross section but it isn't going to show an alternative design.
Discussion about whether or not the consensus feels a cross - section plan is necessary before making a
decision.
Steinauer — The answer is to get the DPW in here with a plan for improving the catch basin.
Malloy — Noted that since the DPW was informed of the location of the drain, it has been cleaned and is
flowing better. He will dig a 4 -foot pit and install a sump pump at the first manhole on the property.
Golding — Stated he would abstain from a vote to close.
Malloy — Requested a continuance to provide a cross section and plan showing the 4 -foot sump pit
Staff Encouraged putting something on the ground to keep anything from getting into the soil and then the
wetlands. Chemical treatment would be ceased three weeks prior to winterization to allow chemicals to
evaporate off; the exception is trucking it off site. Sn** +armed a letter of concerns from Dan Bailey
submitted on behalf of Jonathan Blackman at 58 West Chester Street; contends the applicant did not
submit a detailed alternative analysis so can't be granted a waiver, wants their own engineer to review the
application. If there is a concern about the design impact, we need a better explanation of what that
impact will be.
Have everything needed to close.
Motion Continue to March 15, 2017.
Voice Vote N/A
7. *Nantucket Community Sailing — 2 Bathing Beach Road (29 -2) SE48- (Cont 03/15/2017)
8. *Monomoy, LLC — 20 Monomoy Road (54 -145) SE48 -2952 (Cont 03/15/2017)
B. Amended Orders of Conditions
1. 3 Beacon Lane Nominee Trust — 3 Beacon Lane (21 -26.9) SE48 -2892 (Cont 03/15/2017)
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III. PUBLIC MEETING
A. Minor Modifications
1. Fargo Way Realty Trust & Wauwinet Realty Trust —10 Fargo Way (14- 15 & -61) SE48 -2939
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Documentation Site and topographical plans, photos, requisite departmental reports, and correspondence.
Representative None
Public None
Discussion (5:09) None
Staff This is the project for installation of fiber logs. To install it they need to remove a portion of the existing
beach stairs; when construction is done the stairs will go back in the same place. There is no change in
design.
Motion Motion to Approve the minor modification. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Bennett — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — Aye
B. Certificates of Compliance
1. Fayette Street Partners, LLC —13 Fayette Street Lot C (42.3.2 -28.1) SE48 -2792
2. Fayette Street Partners, LLC —11 Fayette Street Lot D (42.3.2 -28.2) SE48 -2799
3. Union Street Partners, LLC — 42B Union Street Lot A (42.3.2 -28) SE48 -2725
4. Union Street Partners II , LLC — 42A Union Street Lot B (42.3.2 -28.3) SE48 -2793
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Staff This is the Funeral Home reconstruction process. Only resource was land subject to coastal storm
flowage. As built plans are submitted; there are no on -going conditions. Recommend issuance of all four.
Discussion (5:11) None
Motion Motion to Issue for SE48 -2792, SE48 -2799, SE48 -2725, and SE48 -2793. (made by: Steinauer)
(seconded by: LaFleur)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Bennett — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — Aye
5. Quinlisk — 79 Squam Road (13 -7) SE48 -1752
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Staff This is a full-site redevelopment with an NOI and three amendments. Recommend issue.
Discussion (5:13) None
Motion Motion to Issue. (made by: LaFleur) (seconded by: Steinauer)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Bennett — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — Aye
6. Zschau — 77 Washington Street (42.2.3 -42) SE48 -2539
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Staff This is a project in the flood zone; everything is in compliance and grades haven't changed. Recommend
issue.
Discussion (5:15) None
Motion Motion to Issue. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Golding — Aye; Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Bennett — Aye
C. Orders of Condition
1. Fisher — 5 North Beach Street (42.4.1- 92)SE48 -2951
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Staff This is for a driveway and addition in the flood zone. There are not a lot of conditions.
Discussion (5:17) None
Motion Motion to Issue as drafted. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: Erisman)
Voice Vote Carried 4-0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Bennett — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — abstain
D. Other Business
1. Approval of Minutes 2/15/2017: Approved by unanimous consent.
2. Enforcement Actions:
a. Staff is going start listing these differently on the agenda and attaching outstanding enforcements.
b. Thompson —14 Fargo Way (14 -17) SE48 -2645
Update (5:20) Letter sent to Mr. Thompson, who has gotten in touch with staff about scheduling his appearance before
the board on March 15, 2017.
c. Winthrop Management LP — 2 New Whale Street
Update (5:21) Chapter 91 issue for the Stop & Shop catch basin; NIR has engaged a company to clean out the pumps
and replace the pillows. They will provide reports from here on
d. Nantucket Islands Land Bank — 168 Hummock Pond Road
Update (5:22) This is from the report from the last meeting about the community farm on Land Bank property. He will
make a site visit with representatives from Nantucket Island Land Bank and Sustainable Nantucket next
week. There might be other issues that relate to the wetlands.
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e. Spears Trust — 81 Squam Road:
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Staff (5:24) During the Certificate of Compliance site inspection for 79 Squam Road, he noticed Spears Trust had
done substantial clearing of brush from the bank to the 25 -foot buffer zone. Asked for authorization to
issue an enforcement order for the restoration of the buffer zone.
Motion Motion to Issue the enforcement order. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Bennett — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — Aye
f. Haydock Trust — 64 West Chester Street (41 -372)
Sitting Bennett, Erisman, Steinauer, LaFleur, Golding
Staff (5:27) During the viewing for 66 West Chester Street, he noticed Haydock Trust had clear cut all of their
knotweed without a permit and constructed a 6 -foot board, a portion of which is within the buffer. Asked
for authorization to issue and enforcement order for restoration of the buffer zone.
Motion Motion to Issue the enforcement order. (made by: Steinauer) (seconded by: LaFleur)
Voice Vote Carried 5 -0: Steinauer — Aye; LaFleur — Aye; Erisman — Aye; Golding — Aye; Bennett — Aye
g. Increased enforcement fee.
Staff (5:30) There has been discussion of assessing an addition "after- the - fact" fee for NOIs submitted in response to
enforcement orders. He will do research on an appropriate fee. Also the third -party review fee might be
higher because they usually take longer.
3. Reports:
a. CPC, Golding — None
b. NP&EDC, Bennett — None
c. Mosquito Control Committee, Erisman — None
4. Commissioners Comment
a. Steinauer — Sent an email about changes being made to the definition of a wetland at the Federal level and if that
affects our operation. Staff — Noted that seven states have banded together, if there are changes they will legally
challenge those definitions. Massachusetts is one of those states and has indicated no intention of weakening its
clean water act.
5. Administrator /Staff Reports
a. `Sconset Beach Preservation Foundation Project Review — The third party reviewer is from Woods Hole;
commissioners should send any questions to be forwarded to the reviewer to staff. The public component of the
presentation is scheduled for the end of March; that can be rescheduled to accommodate the commissioners.
b. Fee Increase — There has been discussion of assessing an additional "after- the - fact" fee for NOIs submitted in
response to enforcement orders. He will do research on an appropriate fee. Also the third -party review fee might
be increased because they usually take longer for such projects.
Motion to Adjourn: 5:40 p.m.
Submitted by:
Terry L. Norton
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