MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Whaley (RW), Chairman, Kevin Avery (KA),
Iora Alexander (IA), David
Holscher (DH), Thomas Hughes (TH), and Michael Greene (MG) (
ALSO PRESENT: Conservation
Agent Michelle Rowden
Rick
Whaley opened the meeting at
A. MINUTES
The Board reviewed minutes from previous meetings.
Iora Alexander motions to approve
the minutes of the
Iora Alexander motions to approve
the minutes of the
Iora Alexander motions to approve
the minutes of the
March 15h, 2006
Iora Alexander motions to approve
the minutes of the
When all members present, Iora
Alexander motions to take the minutes of the
B. BUILDING PERMITS
Jose & Jeanne Arango,
Jose
Arango requests a building permit. Kevin Avery motioned to approve the building
permit for
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public
Hearings were opened.
1) NOI: Robert Jacobs,
Kevin
Avery motioned to continue this to the
Thomas
Hughes seconds. Motion was unanimously
approved.
2) NOI: Toler LLC,
Kevin
Avery motioned to continue this to the
Thomas
Hughes seconds. Motion was unanimously
approved.
3) NOI: Joan Stevens, 14A-C Friedenfels Rd. (Original
Kevin
Avery motioned to continue this to the
Thomas
Hughes seconds. Motion was unanimously
approved.
4) NOI: Ron Poulin,
Brian
Knowles of Apples Associates represented the applicant. Brian Knowles presented a revised plot plan
and a letter responding to Mary Rimmer to the Commission. Iora Alexander asked if the letter could have
been available earlier. Brian Knowles said the letter should have been received
at Town Hall today. Brian Knowles stated that he wants to resolve the
Enforcement Order and that he had thought that they had resolved the wetland
line issues. The Commission reviewed aerial photos of the site with Brian
Knowles. Brian Knowles showed where he
would remove the eighteen inches of fill. Kevin Avery motions to allow the
applicant to remove the old and new fill back to the line shown on the
Brian
Knowles addressed the wetland line stating that the proposed building could be
within the 25 foot rule. Brian Knowles stated he would be willing to move the
building and mitigate if necessary.
Brian Knowles asked if this would be allowed. Kevin Avery asked if his wetland scientist
agreed with Mary Rimmer’s wetland line. Thomas Hughes
said to find out exactly where the line is and to do data sheets. Once the
Commission has that information, they can discuss the project. Thomas Hughes
motions to continue this to the
5) NOI: Michael Rubino,
Matthew
Steinel of Millennium represented the applicant. Matt Steinel provided new plans to the
Commission and stated that the DEP money issue was resolved. Matt Steinel stated that the new plans show a one to one and a half replication. Rick Whaley asked why the applicant needed
the barn. Matt Steinel replied that the applicant is a carpenter. Matt Steinel
said he met with the town DPW as there was concern about the
size of the pipe. They will use a twelve
inch pipe. Matt Steinel stated that the swale will be six inches deep at
deepest part. Iora Alexander questioned
the retaining wall. Thomas Hughes reviewed
aerial photos. Matt Steinel said he has spoken with Mike
Abel. Kevin Avery motions to approve
this project pending feedback from DEP. David Holscher seconds. Thomas Hughes
states that he wants to
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incorporate
the prior record including previous site condition concerns and issues raised
by abutters. Rick Whaley confirms that if the DEP comments are negative the Commission
will re-visit the project. Rick Whaley
asks if anyone in audience has questions or concerns. No one responds. Rick Whaley, Iora Alexander, Kevin Avery, David Holscher,
and Michael Greene vote to approve the motion. Thomas Hughes abstains. The
motion carries. The Board signs the Order of Conditions but directs Agent
Rowden to hold the documents until the Commission receives the DEP comments.
6) NOI: Thomas Gagne,
Ron
Laffley represented the applicant. Ron Laffley presented a memo from Mike Abel
to the Commission. Ron Laffley advised the Commission that he received
permission from the Zoning Board for this project. Ron Laffley reviewed the
plan. Ron Laffley asked for permission to use either steel or wood piles. Ron Laffley asked for permission for a
pressure treated wood
frame foundation which would protect the utilities from frost.
Kevin Avery motions to approve the project. David Holscher seconds. The motion passed unanimously.
8) Amended NOI: George Hughes,
Iora
Alexander motions to take this out of order. David Holscher seconds. The motion
passed unanimously.
Ron
Laffley represents the applicant and provided revised plans. Ron Laffley said
this was published in newspaper. Ron
Laffley stated that three changes were made to comply with the
Planning Board. The swale was
made deeper and changed on the plans, the proposed enclosed garage will now be
an open car port, and the elevation was changes so that parking will be at
elevation 7. Thomas Hughes asked what elevation of the first floor would be.
Ron Laffley said 10. Thomas Hughes
questioned what material the applicant will park on. Ron Laffley said Gravel
Pave 2 and provided the Commissioners with a sample of this material. Kevin Avery moved to approve the amended
plans. Thomas Hughes seconds. The motion
passed unanimously.
Chairman
Whaley called for a 5 minute break.
7) NOI: Beach Paving Amendment (Original
Copies
of the proposed Residential and Commercial beach paving amendments were provided
to the Commission. Thomas Hughes
clarified that we do not need separate regulations but standards that will work
for both residential and commercial. Rick Whaley read the minutes from the
previous meeting regarding this issue.
Ron Laffley stated that there are regulations in place and that the
residential proposal provides copies/references of the
existing regulations. He reviewed the contents of his proposed residential
package. Kevin Avery stated that in conversation with Ron Stelline of the DEP today
that the discussion was that any paving on the
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checklist
suggestion. Kevin Avery stated that we
need to clarify what the average person has to do to re-pave his driveway. Mr.
Peterson mentioned that it might be a hardship for some to attend night meetings
for an RDA approval. Rick Whaley advised
Mr. Peterson that they could have a representative such as Mr. Peterson
represent them. Iora Alexander stated
that it was their intention to improve the barrier beach whenever we can. The
attendees discussed the need for definitions of re-paving,
re-surfacing, and replacement. Kevin Avery mentioned that he likes the
mitigation language in the proposed commercial proposal. Thomas Hughes asked if
we want to come up with a maximum number of feet maximum thickness. Rick Whaley asked if we could move forward,
defining pot holes, replacement of utilities and come up with something as the
season for driveway repair is upon us. Thomas Hughes moved to continue this
issue to the next meeting on
D. OLD BUSINESS
Rick
Whaley asked
for a motion to take items out of order.
Thomas Hughes motions to take D6 through E5 out of order. David Holscher
seconds. The motion passed unanimously.
6) Request for CoC,
Scott
L’Italien from Apple represented the applicant. Scott L’Italien said the only change was
adding a well. Thomas Hughes if it was a dug or drilled well and where the well
was from the wetland. Commissioners reviewed the plan. Kevin Avery moved to
approve the Certificate of Compliance. Thomas Hughes seconds. The motion passed
unanimously.
7) Test pits,
Scott
L’Italien from Apple represented the applicant. He explained they were asking
for permission for test pits. Kevin Avery and Brian Knowles reviewed the area
where the testing would be done. Thomas
Hughes asked if an excavator would fit. Kevin Avery said yes. Kevin Avery said
the flags look OK. Rick Whaley asked if
given approval to test how long it would take. Scott L’Italien said as soon as
possible. Kevin Avery motioned to allot test pits be dug at
1) Restoration plan, Lynn McGoff 13 CCC Rd. No Discussion
2) Single Family Home, Henry Richard,
3) Request for CoC, Gorman Realty
4) Frank Gorman,
5) Request for CoC, Phil & Marilyn Doyle 244 N.End
Blvd. No Discussion
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E. NEW BUSINESS
1) Plan amendment, Tom O’Hara,
Jim
Babbin from Millennium represents the applicant. Jim Babbin explained that the change is to
allow the building be on a foundation ipo piles. Thomas Hughes asked about
additional borings. Jim Babbin said the test borings were done by a structural
engineer. Thomas Hughes asked about flood louvers. Jim Babbin said it would be a garage door.
Thomas Hughes asked what the FEMA flood plane was and was told A. Thomas Hughes asked for a copy of the plans.
Jim Babbin will request them. Kevin Avery motions to approve the change. Thomas
Hughes seconds. The motion passed
unanimously.
2) Request for CoC, Alana Boschen
Jim
Babbin from Millennium represents the applicant. As built plans dated
3) Extension for OoC, Ron & Sally Laffley,
Ron
Laffley appeared before the Commission. Mr. Laffley explained that he wants to see
what is being built behind his proposed house so that his house will be in
context with the neighborhood. He stated
that this will be his primary residence. Kevin Avery moves to grant a one year
extension from date of expiration of the OoC. Iora Alexander seconds. The motion passed unanimously.
4) Beaver Dam breach, Craig
Wier, Small Pox Brook
Kevin
Avery steps down to address the Commission as the applicant for this
request. Kevin Avery provided history of
the beavers and how they had caused flooding in this area. The neighbors want
permission to remove the breach and leave the site in its natural
state and to cut dangerous stumps. Kevin mentioned that they had received
permission from the Health Dept. to trap the beavers. The Commission discussed what was needed to
grant this request. Thomas Hughes moved to authorize the removal of the dam and
cutting of
damaged potentially dangerous trees to the extent they are allowed to without
authority but give the Conservation Agent a few day to investigate the proper
paperwork. Iora Alexander seconds. The motion passed unanimously.
5) Plan amendment, Thomas
Leonard,
Thomas
Leonard appeared before the Commission requesting to use permeable pavers
instead of turf stone on his property.
He brought samples and information on the material he would like to use.
The new pavers will be UNI Eco-stone
permeable pavement for stormwater management . He stated he is reducing the
size of his driveway and adding plants.
In reviewing the plans, Thomas Hughes notices changes from the approved
walkway. Thomas Hughes advised Mr. Leonard to keep to the outline of the
approved plans. Mr. Leonard asked if he could use concrete in his garage
floor. He was not given permission for
this change. Kevin Avery motioned that Mr. Leonard’s change to permeable pavers
ipo turf stone be
allowed. Thomas Hughes seconds. The motion passed unanimously.
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F. ENFORCEMENT
ORDERS:
1)
Jim
Babbin from Millennium represents the applicant. Jim Babbin showed pictures to
the commissioners. Jim Babbin reviewed
the pictures and discussed the plan with the Commissioners. The plan is to
remove the rubble, cap areas, stabilize wall and leave as u-shape. Thomas Hughes said the issue would be
resolved if the applicant make the discussed changes. Rick Whaley asked for a
letter stating the work was done for the file
There
was no discussion on any other Enforcement Orders.
G. SITE
INSPECTION REPORTS
There were no site inspection reports.
Adjournment
Thomas
Hughes motions
to adjourn. Rick Whaley
seconds. Motion was unanimously approved. The meeting
adjourns at 11:15 p.m.
Approved: June 7, 2006