In a continued informal discussion regarding possible erosion issues sustained near the footings of benches installed at the entrance of the bike path boardwalk on Good Speed Island, environmental agent Samantha Carew reported her findings. Carew said that the benches in question were not on the original plan of record and had not been permitted. She further commented that erosion was evident.
Chairman Mike King said that the “town owns it” and as such was responsible for ongoing maintenance. But what department is charged with taking the lead in such matters? The Highway Department, King said. Carew noted that the Select Board did not place the benches where they are located but no one seemed to know who did.
In a follow-up with DaSousa she said that the Friends of the Bike Path will, “…make a proposal to the Select Board,” to pursue permitting of the benches and possible maintenance into perpetuity.
In other business, a new Notice of Intent filed by Thomas Levreault, 50 Aucoot Road, was conditioned for the razing of an existing residential structure and the construction of a new home. Engineering representative Rick Charon said that all work will be outside resource areas and flood zones. A letter will be sent to the applicant to cease and desist all activities in the boarding vegetated wetlands areas on the property.
A new NOI filed by Alexandra Ablon represented by David Davignon of Schneider Davignon and Leone was continued as architectural drawings are completed. The project is planned to include an accessory garage with ADU compliance.
An NOI filed by Jeffrey Dunn, Angelica lot #159 was conditioned for the construction of a new single-family dwelling.
Three Certificates of Compliance were granted to property located at 5 Pine Street, 7 Holly Street, and 3 Pigwacket Lane.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Committee is scheduled for January 27.
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
By Marilou Newell