Approved Cons Comm Mtg Mins

Meeting date:

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Approved

Wellfleet Conservation Commission

Meeting Minutes

September 21, 2016, 7:00 pm

Town Hall meeting room

Attendees: Trudy Vermehren, Ed Simpson, John Portnoy, Ginie Page, Barbara Brennessel, and Lauren McKean

Regrets: Ali Sands

4:00 - Business Meeting & Conservation Agent's Report

Mail / Discussion

Violation / Enforcement letter to Todd Barry regarding new fill at the edge of the Moby Dick’s Restaurant parking lot encroaching on Upper Pole Dike Creek wetlands.
Ed Simpson reported he attended the Community Preservation Committee meeting.
Lauren McKean will talk to Suzanne Thomas and Agent Greenberg-Lemos requesting funding from CPC to implement the Gull Pond Landing Phase II restoration plan produced by Michael Talbot Environmental Services.
Lauren McKean will also ask Ms. Thomas about current Town policy regarding storage of boats on the racks and on the ground at Gull Pond landing. Some are being stored on the ground and damaging vegetation.
Pond piers and rafts within the Great Ponds were inventoried by Steve Smith at the Seashore . However, no addresses were provided. J. Portnoy will send the list to DEP Division of Waterways, which has agreed to check whether any have Chapter 91 licenses.
Trudy Vermehren brought up road run-off in general and the possibility of proposing a water run-off bylaw.
Signage for kayaks –Agent Greenberg-Lemos will have pictures taken at the various locations and at different times of the year to determine where there are trouble spots.
There was discussion regarding construction materials used in wetlands (natural lumber, CCA-treated lumber, PVC, etc. Agent Greenberg-Lemos read Eastham’s bylaw regulating same.
Commission goals were provided by Agent Greenberg-Lemos for review and comment. .

Jurisdictional Opinions - none

Meeting Minutes Trudy Vermehren moved to approve the amended September 7, 2016 meeting minutes; seconded by Ginie Page; passed 6-0.

The Commission requested Agent Greenberg-Lemos look into providing a better way for applicants to present their projects. First choice would be a projector for digital display of plans, photos, data, etc. Second choice would be a white board or easel to present paper plans; either would be better than the current practice of individually referring to plans and photos. The room also needs a clock and calendar.

Public Hearings 5:00 pm:

Flattery, 479 Black Pond Rd., Map 4, Parcel 38, NOI, replace wood stairs with stone stairs (Cont’d). Lauren McKean recused herself. Tim Brady represented the applicant and asked the Commission to review the revised plan. He stated one area will be wood stairs over the steepest section of the bank. He described the stone work he is proposing. Mr. Brady stated it is not their intention to make the path wider and he will quantify the current and proposed area of path coverage. Barbara Brennessel stated she was not happy with the materials being used due to their permanence in the fragile area. There was further discussion regarding the wood stairs and the rocks. Trudy Vermehren stated she is very concerned about the pier and raft on the water. Ginie Page is in favor of replacing the wooden stairway which will eliminate the rock / stone intrusion. Brady said that the stairs will be elevated off the ground. Ed Simpson stated he had no problem with the stones replacing the wood. Agent Greenberg-Lemos requested a more detailed work protocol and identification of the buffer zone on the plan. Brady stated the work zone is entirely within the buffer zone. The commission expressed concern with run off from the proposed stone and, in general, expressed a preference for wood over stone steps to reduce runoff. Brady requested a continuation. Trudy Vermehren moved to continue to October 19, 2016; seconded by Ed Simpson; passed 5-0.

Malone, 250 Gull Pond Rd., Map 8, Parcel 39, RDA, maintenance and repair to storm water swale (Cont’d) Trudy Vermehren recused herself. Tim Brady represented the applicant, and provided a letter with a narrative and description of vegetation for the swale. He stated the stones retaining the bank below the driveway would be shifted further (south) into the bank to increase the area and infiltration capacity of the swale . A photo was provided showing a recent rainstorm and the water runoff. He provided technical information regarding the swale, the catch basins, and trench drain. Trudy Vermehren stated if there were risers on the paving, it would be damaged due to snow plowing. All Japanese Knotweed is to be removed in the buffer zone as part of the project. Barbara Brennessel moved to identify the RDA as a Negative 2; seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 5-0.

Meyer, 70 Cliff Rd., Map 24, Parcel 135, NOI, relocate dwelling from 70 Cliff Rd to 220 Ocean View Dr. (Cont’d). Lauren McKean recused herself. Tim Brady represented the applicant. Wood cribbing will be used to move the dwelling. It allows for the least impact on the vegetation. There may be some excavation required for the move. He provided topographic information. The ZBA and Board of Health have approved the project. The planting plan will be revised with an increase in the number of plants. Ed Simpson moved to approve the NOI; seconded by John Portnoy; passed 5-0. Supervisor: Ed Simpson

Trudy Vermehren moved to adjourn at 6:00; seconded by Ginie Page; passed 6-0..

Respectfully submitted, Christine Bates, Committee Sec