Salisbury Conservation Commission Minutes

January 19, 2005

Members Present: Rick Whaley, Thomas Hughes, Kevin Avery, Iora Alexander, and David Holscher.

Absent: Pat Fowler

Meeting Opened at 7:15 P.M.

Building Permits:

3 Patriot Way building permit approved to allow construction of primary residence with a garage added and the house slightly turned from the original NOI filed previously. RW says the building permit should have a stamp on it, and will be held by the secretary until the applicant can provide a copy with the stamp.

MINUTES

RW states that due to TH not receiving a packet that the minutes be continued until the next meeting. IA seconds. Unanimous.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public hearings were opened at 7:15 PM by RW.

#1-6. RW received a letter from DECM LLC requesting a continuance to the next meeting. (Feb 2, 2005). The letter is from B. Coulliard and he mentioned that the board members did not have a chance to visit the site. TH says that he and KA made a visit to the site last Sunday and would like for Mr. Coulliard to be notified that the board members did get to look at the property. TH motions to continue this hearing to the next meeting on February 2, 2005 and that the secretary notifies Mr. Coulliard regarding the site visit. DH seconds. Unanimous.

#7. RDA: Daniel & Jane Kinsella, 15 Central Ave. This was continued from the last meeting so that the building inspector could determine if this property met the 50% rule. The building inspector provided a letter stating that it did not. TH asks what the project entails. This property owner is adding a second floor to the existing structure. TH asks if there will be any disturbance of the sand. The owners say no since all work is above an existing structure and will use the existing utilities which are in the basement. The concrete will be disturbed in order to connect utilities to the second floor which is being added to the property. IA asks if more parking will be needed. The owner says no more parking will be added. TH asks about the access to the second floor. The owner says that a stairway will be built over the existing pathways. TH motions to issue the negative determination with the following conditions:

No digging in the sand at all will be allowed.

No added structure to the sand dune will be allowed.

No work beyond the existing structure will be allowed.

IA seconds. Unanimous. Owner asks about how long before this will be received. TH says roughly ten days after the secretary mails the form to DEP. If mailed this Friday, you should have it by the next meeting.

#8. NOI: Charles Anderson – 168 Elm St. Greg Hoffman is the representative for Jason Anderson, owner of the property. Mr. Anderson’s property is 75% wetland. There is not much vegetation currently but owner plans to spruce up lot with shrubs and planting of native seed mix. Owner has a landscaping business and needs a place to store his equipment. He proposes a modest size garage that still allows for the 40’ setback regulation and also the 25’ no disturbance setback regulations. There is an existing house and gravel driveway. The owner plans to build a turn around driveway with a gravel drive. The proposed garage is 40’ x 40’. Also a retention pond and two grass swales are proposed to accommodate the runoff from the garage roof. IA asks if the building will be changed at all. The owner says no, it will not be changed. The owner lives in that building currently. KA motions to accept. IA seconds. Unanimous.

IA motions to suspend the rules and allow Brian Knowles to present some information to the board since he attempted to be placed on the agenda and was not included on the agenda. DH seconds. Unanimous.

Brian Knowles represents Apple Association, for the property located at 7 McCarthy Way a.k.a. 133 North End Blvd. Presently there are six cottages on the property. The owner proposes putting seven single-family homes and two duplexes on the same property. The new units will total more square footage than presently on property. Estimates are that one third of the lot will be covered in buildings. TH notes that the plan does not meet the 40’ and 25’ setback regulations. This proposal is too dense in structures for the lot size. TH recommends that this be placed on the agenda before more discussion is allowed.

NEW BUSINESS

#2. Seabrook Lumber Company, Enforcement Order. TH motions to send Seabrook Lumber Company a copy of the Enforcement Order sent to them previously, (Original order was dated 12/10/04) and remind them to appear before the board on February 2, 2005 or a fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed. IA seconds. Unanimous.

#3. Request for Extension Order of Conditions for 4 Forest Road. RW asked that a letter be sent to Mr. Laffely regarding 4 Forest Road and that he should appear before the board at the next meeting on February 2, 2005 at 7:15 PM.

#4. 195, 201 Elm St., Arekelian Family LLC, Wetlands filing Enforcement Order. TH suggests that a letter be sent to the owner requesting that he appear at the next meeting on February 2, 2005 at 7:15 PM. TH motions. RW seconds and vote is Unanimous.

#6. 211 Beach Road, Michael Wolpert, New Construction. Board requests that Mr. Wolpert be contacted by telephone.

OLD BUSINESS

#1. Kevin Moury, 99 Bridge Road (Waiting for pictures of parking lot delineation). Mr. Avery inspected property and stated that flags had been put on property. IA motions to remind Kevin Moury, owner by letter. RW seconds. TH opposes. All others in favor. Futher discussion followed. TH says the board needs to find out what the owner plans to do with the property. IA says that a RDA or NOI is needed before the board. IA says owner may be planing to pave in the spring.

#2 Enforcement Order, Paula & Fredrick Bassett Jr. 43 Seabrook Road.

#3. Enforcement order, Steven Hoelzer, 45 Seabrook Road.

Both Mr. Hoelzer and Mr. Bassett were supposed to present plans to the board in regards to the removal of trees on their property by Seabrook Lumber Company.TH suggests that a letter be sent to Mr. Hoelzer and Mr. Bassett. KK informed the board that both Mr. Hoelzer and Mr. Bassett had called and could not make the meeting tonight because of illness or conflicting schedules. TH says in that case a call would be sufficient to them both, to inform them that this issue is continued until the next meeting on February 2, 2005 at 7:15PM.

#4. Alan Cusia, updated Plan, North end Blvd. (Rick to inspect). RW did inspect property and says the stairs are according to the plan presented to the board. IA says that the beach patrolman told the people in that area that they could place a structure on the beach for a walkway. Discussion followed on walkway with members deciding that current walkway was temporary in structure and in compliance with regulations.

TH motions to adjourn. IA seconds. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:35PM