The first item of business for the Commission was a discussion regarding a Notice of Intent filed by Steven and Suzanne Melloni to build a three-season porch and deck onto their property at 40 Nathaniel’s Drive. The Commission quickly voted in favor of the project.
Next, the Commission had a hearing regarding another Notice of Intent, filed by Gregory and Karen Kamon, who were seeking after-the-fact approval for the illegal removal of vegetation, installation of steps on the banks of Snipatuit Pond, as well as for the maintenance of two private docks.
“Mr. Kamon is aware that any future cutting he may do requires the approval of the Commission,” said builder Rick Charon, who represented the Kamons at the meeting.
The Commission voted unanimously in favor of the Kamons.
They also held a continuation of a hearing from the June 19 meeting regarding a Certificate of Compliance filed by Betty Meyers DeJesus for property located on High Street. DeJesus was applying to build a cranberry bog and enlarge an existing reservoir on the property.
“The order of conditions was issued back in ’89,” said conservation agent Laurell Farinon. “At the time, there was the existing reservoir and they were looking to expand it in a northerly direction and construct these cranberry bogs.”
The Commission voted to issue the Certificate of Compliance.
In other business, the Commission voted to issue a Certificate of Compliance to Kathryn McGaffey for the removal of an old section of a dwelling at 405 County Road, followed by the construction of a new patio.
The next meeting of the Rochester Conservation Commission will be on Tuesday, August 21, at 7:00 pm.
By Eric Tripoli