Members Present: Dennis
Minsky, David Hale and Jack McMahon.
Members Absent: Dieter Groll (unexcused), Elaine Anderson (excused) and Lynne
Martin (excused).
Others Present: Brian Carlson (Conservation Agent) and Ellen C. Battaglini (Recording Secretary).
PUBLIC MEETING
Co-Chair
Dennis Minsky called the Public Meeting to order at
PUBLIC
STATEMENTS: Barbara
Rushmore voiced her concerns about safety issues related to the re-configuration
of the intersection of Route 6 and
MINUTES:
The approval of minutes will
be postponed until the hearing on
OLD BUSINESS:
Notice of Intent
Application by Federal Highway Administration,
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD),
in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS), for a
Notice of Intent under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131,
§ 40 and the
Presentation:
David Dajc, of EFLHD, and Ben Pierson, the facility manager for the
National Seashore, appeared to discuss the application. Mr. Dajc had submitted
the requested plans to the Commission and informed the Commission that the site
where work will be undertaken had been flagged.
Public
Comment: Barbara Rushmore spoke against the project, fearing
that the proposed re-configuration will create a serious danger to the
community, increasing the likelihood of automobile accidents in that area.
Commission
Discussion: The Commission questioned Mr. Dajc and Mr. Pierson.
Mr. Pierson offered to do a site visit with the Commission. DEP has issued a
file number for the project.
David Hale moved to
approve the application for a Notice of Intent for the re-configuration of the
intersections of U.S. Route 6, Moors Road and Province Lands Road, a new exit
for the Herring Cove Beach Parking Area and pavement preservation work on Race
Point Road with an Order of Conditions to be issued by the Commission at a
later date, Jack McMahon seconded and it was so voted, 3-0. The
Commission seeks to schedule a site visit with Mr. Pierson.
NEW BUSINESS:
Notice of Intent
Application by Robert Cummins and Dennis Condon for
a Notice of Intent under the
Presentation:
Reggie Donoghue, of Coastal Engineering, Dennis Condon appeared to
present the application. The proposed palletized patio will serve to protect
the area between the bulkhead and the house. In addition, a 2’ strip of
double-washed stone, for drainage purposes, will be placed adjacent to the
house. This area will also be re-graded in order to help shed seawater that
splashes up and over the bulkhead away from the house. An outdoor shower is
proposed between an existing deck and the corner of the house. The gutters will
be re-routed to empty into a collection tank, to be located on the west side of
the house. This collected rainwater will then be utilized for irrigation
purposes. The proposed location for an enclosed generator will be adjacent to
the parking area. DEP has not yet issued a file number for this project.
Public
Comment: John Lisbon, an abutter, spoke in support of the
application. Kevin Shea, an abutter, would like to see a solution to the
flooding problem in the area where more of the seawater is shed back into the
ocean. Currently the lip of the seawall prevents water that has splashed over
it from returning to the bay. As the property is graded towards
Commission
Discussion: The Commission questioned Mr. Donoghue and Mr.
Condon. The applicant requested a continuance of the matter until
Request for
Determination of Applicability
Application by the
Presentation:
Brian Carlson appeared to present the application. The proposed enhancements
are pursuant to the conservation restriction that has been placed on the
property. The required notification about the proposed work has been made to
the Provincetown Conservation Trust. A trail will be created in the area along which
will be placed several benches. Included in the intent of the project is to give
the general public access to one of
Public
Comment: Jay Critchley, who was representing Ray Wells,
asked about the benches to be placed along the trail, including their proposed
locations, and inquired about the management plan for the area. He questioned
the intent and necessity of having a ‘parking area’ as shown on the map of the
proposed project. Cheryl Andrews, an abutter, voiced several issues about the
project. She asked the Commission if they had the correct name of the applicant
on the application, wondering if the Town of
Commission
Discussion: The Commission discussed the application and Ms.
Andrews’ concerns.
David Hale moved to
continue the application until the April 22, 2008 hearing, Jack McMahon
seconded and it was so voted, 3-0.
Request
for Certificate of Compliance
Request by Coastal Engineering Company, Inc.,
on behalf of Joseph Smith for a Certificate of Compliance for DEP Permit
Number SE 058-0390 for the property located at 151A Commercial Street in
Provincetown.
Presentation:
Reggie Donoghue appeared to request the Certificate. He informed the
Commission that he was certifying that all of the requirements of the Order of
Conditions had been met.
Commission
Discussion: The Commission questioned Mr. Donoghue.
Dennis Minsky moved to
grant a Certificate of Compliance for the property located at 151A Commercial
Street, David Hale seconded and it was so voted, 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Request for
Determination of Applicability
Application by Joel Shaw (
Request for
Determination of Applicability
Application by Shoreline Construction for a
Request for Determination of Applicability under the
DISCUSSION:
Rogue Wave Proposal - Steve
Aubrey, of Rogue Wave Field Services, appeared to discuss his proposal for the
resource survey off
ADJOURNMENT: David Hale moved to
adjourn at 9:00 P.M. and it was so voted unanimously.
These minutes were approved by a vote of the Conservation Commission at their meeting on ___________________, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen C. Battaglini
Approved by ________________________________ on _____________, 2008
Dennis Minsky and Elaine Anderson, Co-Chairs