Approved Conservation Commission Mtg Mins

Meeting date:

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Approved

Wellfleet Conservation Commission

Meeting Minutes

February 20, 2019

Town Hall Meeting Room

Attendees: Lauren McKean, John Cumbler, Michael Fisher, Deborah Freeman, Agent Hillary Greenberg-Lemos, and Committee Secretary Christine Bates

Regrets: John Portnoy and Barbara Brennessel

4:10 Business Meeting and Conservation Agent’s Report

Mail / Discussion

There was discussion regarding beach debris at the Blasch property. Agent Greenberg-Lemos will send a letter stating the septic tank fell off the bluff and needs to be cleaned up. Also, a helical anchor is on the beach. She advised the Commission that the MA DEP issued a letter stating the bluff stabilization project is subject to MEPA; the appeal will be on hold until they file with MEPA. A letter from the Board of Selectmen was read into the record supporting the Conservation Commission’s decision to decline the NOI application for a rock revetment and supporting managed retreat.

Zimmerman, 100 Way #26: an old foundation and patio are now on the beach which is a public safety and environmental hazard. Agent Greenberg-Lemos and Lauren McKean advised Ms. Zimmerman that the debris needs to be removed. The park is offering them a special use permit to allow access to the beach and debris, and the town is offering to help advise how the work can be accomplished.

Becky Rosenthal and Angel Robinson, Recreation Department, discussed the paperwork to be filed for a pavilion at Mayo Beach. They explained this would replace the summer tent and would have vinyl siding that can be moved up and down for rain. The life expectancy is approximately 30 years. The supports of the pavilion will be sonotubes and there is a drainage system installed for the tennis courts. Rhonda Fowler spoke on behalf of the CPC and stated the structure can be used yearround. A $54,000 grant was issued to the Recreation Dept. to cover the cost of the pavilion. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated an RDA application would have to be filed.

MVP work shop (Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program). Approximately 60 people are planning on attending the joint meeting with Town of Truro on March 12.

DLTA: March 6 to discuss draft comments

Jurisdictional Opinions – none

Beach Nourishment letters were mailed last month.

Boehringer trees are still on the bank on the ocean side. Agent Greenberg-Lemos will follow up.

Lauren McKean stated there are septic tanks over the banks on the ocean side. A field trip will be made with Lauren McKean and Agent Greenberg-Lemos.

Meeting minutes: John Cumbler moved to approve the amended January 16, 2019 meeting minutes; seconded by Michael Fisher, passed 4-0.

Lauren McKean attended a MVP meeting in Orleans and stated it was very useful.

Public Hearings: 5:00 pm

Feder / DiToro, 10 Ridge St., Map 29, Parcel 381, Certificate of Compliance. Bob Bacon represented the applicant. The project is in compliance. Deborah Freeman moved to issue the Certificate of Compliance, seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 4-0.

Macleod, 46 Springbrook, Map 47, Parcel 25, Request for one-year extension. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated the applicant would like an additional year for planting. Lauren McKean moved to grant the one-year extension; seconded by John Cumbler; passed 4-0.

Yankelovich, 374 and 400 King Phillips Rd., Map 35, Parcels 182 and 185, AOOC, future nourishment of sand. Mark Burgess, Shorefront Consulting, represented the applicant and gave a history of the property. He stated a yearly nourishment was performed, increasing the amount of sand each year. In 2018, 800 cubic yards was placed. The Order of Conditions calls for 200 cubic yards per year.

Mr. Burgess stated they would like to repeat renourishment with a trigger point such as a drift fence. Nourishment can only be performed in March. He recommended using a conveyor belt to transport the sand if the amount was 400 cubic yards or more. He identified a second stone revetment further out in the water and he would like to look at having the sand delivered inside that revetment, closer to the beach. Burgess did not feel a barge could be used based on the depth of water.

Curtis Graham, shellfisherman, stated sand covered his grants within two weeks after the nourishment was performed last year and he had to dig the sand away from his grant involving a significant effort. Nancy Civetta, Shellfish Constable, stated she is not comfortable with the trigger point due to the impact it has on the shellfishermen. The Commission stated if the drift fence was pulled back, they wouldn’t have to use as much sand. Burgess stated since this is a velocity zone, he does not feel a soft solution is the best route to go (i.e. coir, planting sea grass). Ms. Civetta stated this has had a financial impact on the shell fishermen and stated the Order of Conditions calls for 200 cubic yards per year. The Commission was not in favor of the 800 cubic yards of nourishment. Burgess stated for the year, the drift fence could be drawn back and renourished with 200 cubic yards. Mark Burgess will resubmit a new drawing. Lauren McKean moved to continue to March 6, 2019; seconded by Deborah Freeman; passed 4-0.

Drumm, 116 Bayberry Lane, Map 4, Parcel 117, RDA, septic upgrade. Lynn Hamlin represented the applicant and gave an overview of the project. This will be a 5’ variance to the property line. 4” of loam will be placed on the area. John Cumbler identified this project as a Negative 3; seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 4-0.

Block, 60 Lookout Road, Map 35, Parcel 6, RDA, repair wood steps to beach. Charles Wentz of Ponderosa Landscaping gave an overview of the project, stating the wood steps were torn off at the bottom. The last section of the new steps will be removable for the winter. The Commission would like the materials labeled in the event they get damaged and float away. Lauren McKean identified the project as a Negative 2; seconded by Michael Fisher; passed 4-0.

Koval, 15 Ring Rd., Map 41, Parcel 103, NOI, septic upgrade, replace patios, walkways and decks, renovation of dwelling (Cont’d) Eric Mitchell represented the applicant and provided revised landscaping plans. A new deck will be constructed on the right side of the house. There will be approximately 16’ of new disturbed area. He described the planting areas. Agent Greenberg-Lemos stated the water on this property is extremely salty and requested Eric inform the applicants of the water issue. The concrete patio will be removed and be replaced with a pervious material. Mr. Mitchell provided his calculations of lot coverage, plant coverage, driveways/patios/decking, and dwelling. John Cumbler moved to approve the NOI, seconded by Michael Fisher, passed 4-0.

Ross, 945 Chequessett Neck Rd., Map 19, Parcel 98, NOI, replace 30 foot of seawall. At the request of the applicant, Deborah Freeman moved to continue to March 6, 2019; seconded by John Cumbler; passed 4-0.

Kaplan/Rose, 135 Old Truro Rd., Map 8, Parcel 164, NOI, construct dwelling, septic, well, and appurtenances (Cont’d). At the request of the applicant, Deborah Freeman moved to continue to March 6, 2017; seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 4-0.

Messina, 2076 Weatherly Ave., Map 20, Parcel 19, RDA, repair/replace portions of building on north and south sides, new footings and support posts. Dave Michniewicz of Coastal Engineering stated the building is 400 feet from the marsh and located within the flood zone. He stated these repairs can be performed without FEMA regulations because the building was already there. John Cumbler was concerned the building will not be raised. Work has already been done on the property, and an after-the-fact filing fee will be imposed. Deborah Freeman identified the RDA as a Negative 2; seconded by Michael Fisher; passed 4-0.

Perryman, 287 Gull Pond Rd., Map 8, Parcel 47, RDA, remove 4 trees. Dennis Townsend represented the applicant and Laura Gazzano, neighbor, came to the table. Townsend stated there are several trees that are close to the power lines. Agent Greenberg-Lemos requested they call the office to notify when the limbing would take place. Lauren McKean identified the project as a Negative 2; seconded by Deborah Freeman; passed 4-0.

Ward, 825 Chequessett Neck Rd., Map 19, Parcel 106, RDA, resetting stone steps and repair to filter fabric. Mark Burgess represented the applicant and gave an overview of the project. He stated the stones will be removed, repairs to the filter fabric will be done as well as reset the stone steps. The Commission recommended nourishing the beach as well. John Cumbler identified the project as a Negative 2; seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 4-0 with the condition there be renourishment.

Spear, 835 Chequessett Neck Rd., Map 19, Parcel 105, NOI, replace timber beach access stairs with stone steps into existing revetment. John Cumbler moved to continue to March 20 seconded by Deborah Freeman; passed 4-0.

Cassidy, 65 Vanessa Way, Map 29, Parcel 246, RDA, remove 7 unhealthy pitch pines near house, prune 1 oak tree. Charles Wentz of Ponderosa Landscaping stated Bartlett Tree Service determined the trees are unhealthy with rot, exposed roots and insect issues. Mitigation will be with native plants and shrubs. Lauren McKean identified the project as a Negative 3; seconded by Michael Fisher, passed 4-0.

Evangelista and Kolenberg, 745, 765, and 775 Chequessett Neck Rd. Map 19, Parcels 111, 110, and 109; NOI, repair timber bulkhead, reconstruct timber walkway and stairs. At the request of the applicant, John Cumbler moved to continue to March 5, 2019; seconded by Lauren McKean; passed 4-0.

Lauren McKean moved to adjourn at 6:45 pm; seconded by John Cumbler; passed 4-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Bates, Committee Secretary