The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, June 11 for a short agenda with a single public hearing. Discussions began on a Certificate of Compliance request from 406 Point Road, with talks of an original request ceasing to hold weight. Originally, the addition of a breezeway from a garage was requested, though the previous house was demolished and a new one built, thus making the original request void. This compliance request was granted with a unanimous vote.
The commission spoke of appointing Shaun Walsh as Representative to Stewards of Community Open Space and Jeff Doubrava as Representative to the Community Preservation Committee. However, the commission decided to shelve appointments for future meetings to further discuss and gauge interest throughout the summer.
The Conservation Commission then moved on to their hearing regarding the Notice of Intent submitted by Geoffrey Gilson of 3 Arrowhead Lane for the demolition and reconstruction of a single-family dwelling with associated walks, decks, patios, and an inground swimming pool. Bob Rogers of GAF Engineering, speaking on behalf of the applicant, explained the work to be done as well as the addition of a retaining wall near the driveway. He also clarified brushland and saltmarsh on the land would not be cleared. For work in and around the salt marsh, it was explained a separate permit must be requested and another public hearing must be held by the Conservation Commission at a future date.
It was stated that neighbors and abutters approve of the project with no raised objections. Members of the commission closed the hearing and unanimously approved the measure. Following this decision, Vice Chair and Acting Chair of this meeting Emil Assing stated he would not be seeking reappointment to the commission following the end of his three-year term at the end of this month.
The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission is currently scheduled for Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Police Department.
Marion Conservation Commission
By Sam Bishop