On January 27, Tyler Hathaway attended the first meeting if his tenure as a commissioner on the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission. The light agenda granted time for Chairman Mike King to explain a few fine points of the job. One such point was “special conditions.”
Depending on the type of filing coming before the commission, this determines the type of determination the commission may approve. In the case of Notice of Intent filings, conservation commissions may approve a filing with conditions set to ensure that environmental conditions are protected. King explained that the environmental agent Brandon Faneuil had at the request of the commission, established a set of conditions known as “special standard conditions.” These conditions are standard because they are often used to permit applications, they are also “special” because they are somewhat more restrictive and or, include more conditions than is generally proscribed.
Receiving an order for conditions on this night was a Notice of Intent filing by KLG Realty Trust, 15 Beach Street for the construction of an accessory garage. The applicant was represented by Matt Leone of Schneider Davignon and Leone.
Leone said the project includes a paved driveway, flood water vents, and a roof run off system. He also noted for the commission that the owners are considering using the garage as an ADU in the future.
Standard special conditions were ordered for an NOI filed by Paul V. Walsh Jr., trust. 113 Angelica Avenue for the construction of a new signal family home.
Also represented by Leone, the new home will be elevated, featuring vents for flood water and storm surges. Roof runoff will be handled with an infiltration system he noted. The demolition of two existing structures was discussed and the need to follow established protocols for waste removal.
A new septic system was approved for 9 River Road, Ronald Oliveira. The entirety of the project is located in buffer zones and riverfront jurisdictional areas.
The commission voted to establish the 2025 meeting calendar with the first and fourth Mondays remaining as meeting days held at 6:30 pm.
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
By Marilou Newell