Approved Conservation Commission Mtg Mins

Meeting date:

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Approved

Wellfleet Conservation Commission

Meeting Minutes

July 21, 2021

Remote Meeting

Attendees: Acting Chair Leon Shreves, Michael Fisher, John Cumbler, Ben Fairbank, Agent Hillary Greenberg Lemos, and Christine Bates, Committee Secretary.

Regrets: Barbara Brennessel

4:00 pm Business Meeting

Mail / Discussion

Tia Scalcione and Barry McLaughlin of Chequessett Yacht and Country Club came to discuss the tent located across the street from the clubhouse. Mr. McLaughlin stated the tent was erected for Covid distancing as well as future weddings and other events. The tent company applied for the permit but Ms. Scalcione was not aware she required approval for the tent from the Commission. The Building Department issued a permit for the tent. Tia stated there were discussions with the Board of Governors of the Country Club regarding Covid restrictions last fall. Michael Fisher asked Tia to explain how the tent was erected. She replied that no vegetation was removed, a roller was used under where the tent floor is located and material was placed to harden the ground. Barry stated there was hard soil under the loose sand. Leon Shreves stated boats have been placed on vegetation which need to be removed. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated there is also an outstanding issue with the boathouse when enlargement work was performed without permission. The Boatyard is used for smaller venues. There was a deck extension constructed which they refer to as a cooking area and was not permitted. Tia stated they wanted a floating structure for catering and it would not be permanent. A handyman built it different from the original plans which was not their intention. The boathouse and tent are located within the wetland resources. There is also steps for a shed which need to be approved. Barry stated the original stairs on the Boathouse were damaged and required replacing. Leon Shreves provided educational information to both Tia and Barry regarding the need to apply in advance to the Commission for various types of resources. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated there was correspondence in April 2020 for them to file an-after-the-fact Request for Determination. They will require an after-the-fact filing for the decking and Michael Fisher recommended mitigating plantings or other activity. Agent Greenberg-Lemos identified the various resources on their property and expressed concern with run off and provided information on all the various forms for filing. There is sand renourishment on the property on the rock reventment. Tia asked if 4 x 4 pads could be used for when the tent is erected and Agent Greenberg-Lemos recommended planting beach grass between the tent and top of revetment. Their last event of the season is scheduled for October 8. Tia stated one side of the clubhouse requires repair. John Cumbler stated the boats need to be moved but he stated he would support the use of the tent this year.

Jurisdictional Opinions

Alison Palmer Map 35 Parcel 2, Remove 3 poplar trees on side of house, one has been removed and the other 2 are leaning against the house. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated the request is reasonable. Michael Fisher moved to approve the Jurisdictional Opinion; seconded by John Cumbler. Ben Fairbank aye; Mike Fisher aye; John Cumbler aye, Leon Shreves aye. 4-0.

Arlene Marshall, Map 42, Parcel 36, Remove one dead black oak located 30 feet from water’s edge and hanging over her house. John Cumbler moved to approve the Jurisdictional Opinion; seconded by Michael Fisher. Ben Fairbank aye; Michael Fisher aye; John Cumbler aye; and Leon Shreves. 4-0

Agent Greenberg-Lemos reported she informed the members of the Board of Health the Conservation Commission is considering changing regulations for requiring I/A septic systems within 300 feet of resources. It was recommended having a joint meeting to discuss changing the regulations for both committees. They recommended inviting Brian Dudley and Brian Baumgartal. She will strive for a September meeting. David Lajoie asked if designers and installers could attend the meeting and Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated she would like to have the 3 committees meet first to sort through everything.

Meeting Minutes: Leon Shreves moved to approve the amended July 7, 2021 meeting minutes seconded by John Cumbler. VOTE: Ben Fairbank aye; Michael Fisher aye; John Cumbler aye; and Leon Shreves aye 4-0.

Leon Shreves moved to adjourn the business meeting at 4:53 pm. Seconded by Michael Fisher. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

5:00 pm Public Hearings

Attendees: Leon Shreves, Ben Fairbank, Michael Fisher and John Cumbler

Shannon / Reichard, 55 Main St., Map 15, Parcel 123, Certificate of Compliance. Michael Fisher, supervisor, stated the project is in compliance. Michael Fisher moved to grant a Certificate of Compliance; seconded by Ben Fairbank. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

Young, 35 Old Salt Lane, Map 41, Parcel 72, Certificate of Compliance. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated the project is in compliance. Leon Shreves moved to grant the Certificate of Compliance; seconded by Michael Fisher. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

Nowicki Family Trust, 160 Fresh Brook Lane, Map 42, Parcel 16, RDA, septic upgrade. Jason Ellis represented the applicant. The pumping station and tank will be located within a swail in the bank. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated it will be installed below ground and backfiled; there will be revegetation and once it is installed, there will not be issues with drainage. John Cumbler stated he is happy to get rid of a cesspool but would prefer an I/A system. Jason Ellis stated there is a walk out basement with plumbing in the basement, and it would not meet regulations about depth to locate the tank further up or above the bank. Leon Shreves identified this as a Negative 2; seconded by Michael Fisher. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

Glenmullan, 130 Chequessett Knolls Dr., Map 12, Parcel 65, NOI, construct 1st floor screen porch (Cont’d) Another site visit was performed. David Lajoie stated the porch would be at the same level as the deck. Ms. Glenmullan wrote a letter expressing her desire to keep the screened porch in the same location as proposed. The Commission would still like to see the porch cantilevered so the diamond-pier posts would be located at the top of the bank instead of down the bank. Michael Fisher stated there is an outdoor shower at the back of the house and which drains to the coastal bank. After discussion regarding the sides of the deck, Lajoie agreed to reduce it. The outdoor shower floor should have a layer of wood chips below the drain to make a water treatment system. Lajoie agreed. John Cumbler moved to approve the Notice of Intent with Conditions; seconded by Michael Fisher Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

Cushman, Map 36, Parcel 99, 45 Grove Ave., NOI, Install sand filled coir envelopes and coir logs as shoreline protection. Construct 1st floor addition, first floor deck and access stairs. (Cont’d) David Lajoie represented the applicant and stated the applicant would like to look at a different design for the house which will require being raised. He requested a continuation to August 4, 2021. Leon Shreves moved to continue to 08/04/21; seconded by Ben Fairbank. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

Bromberg, 195 Samoset Ave., Map 28, Parcel 97, NOI, remove existing dwelling and construct new single family dwelling (Cont’d). At the request of the applicant, Leon Shreves moved to continue to August 4, 2021; seconded by Michael Fisher. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

John Cumbler moved to adjourn at 5:30 pm; seconded by Michael Fisher. Ben Fairbank aye; Leon Shreves aye; John Cumbler aye; and Michael Fisher aye 4-0

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Bates, Committee Secretary

Documents:

Shannon / Reichard: Request for Certificate of Compliance

Young: Request for Certificate of Compliance

Nowicki Family Trust: Request for Determination of Applicability and back up materials

Glenmullan: Revised Plans

Cushman: no new paperwork

Bromberg: e-mail with request for continuation