PROVINCETOWN CONSERVATION COMMISSION
January 4, 2005
6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Dieter Groll, Elaine Anderson, John Santos (left at 7:52 P.M.), George Bryant and Paul Tasha.
Members Absent: None.
Others Present: David McLean-Perkins (Conservation Commission Secretary) and Ellen C. Battaglini (Recording Secretary).
Co-Chair Dieter Groll called the meeting to order at 6:33 P.M.
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Notice of Intent (continued from
12/14/04)
Application Coastal Engineering, Inc. representing
599 Commercial Street Realty Trust, Elizabeth Villari, Trustee, for a Notice of
Intent under the Provincetown Wetlands By-law, Chapter 12 of the Provincetown
General By-Laws, and under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c.
131, § 40. Applicant seeks approval for and addition to a single-family
dwelling and modifications to accommodate handicap accessibility for the
property located at 599 Commercial Street in Provincetown.
Presentation: Attorney
Lester J. Murphy and Pete Markunas appeared to discuss the application. The
applicant submitted new plans of the proposed addition and modifications
showing elevations. A report from coastal geologist, Lee L. Weishar, PhD.,
hired by the applicant to inspect the premises and review the plans was also
submitted. His opinion as to the impact of the additional structure on the
front and the handicap ramp on the side of the house on the storm flowage is
that there would be no effect on the floodwater and no influence on wave motion
in the event of a major storm. An abutter was present with a letter protesting
the application, but was not allowed to submit any new evidence to the
Commission.
John Bologna, from Coastal Engineering, spoke about
the report and reiterated that Dr. Weisher had concluded that there would be no
increase in flooding in the area as a result of the new addition or the ramp.
Commission Discussion: The Commission questioned Mr. Markunas, but felt that the
report submitted had not answered their questions about the project and hadn’t
explored all viable alternative locations for the handicap ramp. The Commission
informed the applicant that they would like to see elevations of each of the
platforms, that is the specific elevations of each of the landings, on the
house and that they would like theses a week before the next hearing so they
can be reviewed ahead of time. The Commission also requested a further
exploration of Dr. Weishar’s suggestion about connecting the ramp and one of
the back decks and more specific dimensions on the existing deck. The applicant
requested a continuance until the January 18, 2005 hearing.
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC MEETING:
Determination
of Applicability
Application
by Vaughn Cabral, representing Cabral Enterprises, for Request for
Determination of Applicability under the Provincetown Wetlands By-Law, Chapter
12 of the Provincetown General By-Laws, and under the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, § 40. The applicant seeks approval to repair
fire damage to buildings on the pier, for the property located at 9 Ryder Street Extension in Provincetown.
Presentation: Vaughn Cabral appeared to present
the application. The applicant seeks to rebuild on the same footprint.
Public Comment: None.
Commission Discussion: The Commission briefly questioned
Mr. Cabral.
Elaine Anderson moved to grant a Negative #3 Determination with the following conditions:
§ Debris is kept out of the bay;
§ A dumpster will be on site; and
§ The building will be built on the same footprint as the previous one.
John Santos seconded and it was so voted, 5-0.
PUBLIC
MEETING:
Request for Negative Declaration: Chapter 91 Amnesty
License Application
1. Francis J. Santos, 131A Commercial Street –
Presentation: Ann Colbourn appeared to present the request. There are no changes to the property, what existed there in 1996, exists there today. There have been no objections to the amnesty license.
Public Comment: None.
Commission Discussion: The Commission briefly questioned Ms. Colbourn.
George
Bryant moved to issue a statement that the Conservation Commission has reviewed
plans of the property and that the structure on the property does exist and
that the Commission has no objections to Francis J. Santos proceeding with his
application for a Chapter 91 license for the property located at 131A
Commercial Street and no further action is required by the Commission, Paul
Tasha seconded and it was so voted, 4-0.
DISCUSSION:
1. 2005 meeting dates – The Commission decided that their hearings will take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month and begin at 6:30 P.M.
MINUTES: December 14, 2004 – George Bryant moved to approve the language as written, Paul Tasha seconded and it was so voted, 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Elaine Andersons moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M. and it was so voted unanimously.
NEXT MEETING
The
next meeting will be on January 18, 2005.
These minutes were approved by a vote of the Conservation Commission at their meeting on
January
18, 2005.
Respectfully
submitted,
Ellen
C. Battaglini
Approved
by ________________________________ on _____________, 2004
Dieter
Groll and Elaine Anderson, Co-Chairs