The Marion Conservation Commission met for a quick meeting on Wednesday, July 8 where they committed to maintaining membership in the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions, approved of the construction of a screened-in porch, and reorganized the commission’s membership.
Following the approval of minutes from their June 10 and June 24 meetings, Chair Matt Schultz made motion to approve the payment of annual dues to the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions. The motion was approved, allowing ConCom to maintain membership in the MACC, which offers education, counseling, and other resources to commissions across the state.
The chair then made a motion to begin the Public Hearing for the Request for Determination of Applicability for Michael and Roberta Tracy of 32 Joanne Drive for the demolition of an existing deck and construction of a screened-in porch. Sizes would be similar and the porch would occupy the same land as the original. Commissioner Millie Seeberg noted the project was “pretty straightforward” and without question from the commission, the hearing was closed with a unanimous vote. At the end of the meeting, the commission voted unanimously on a Negative Determination, though there was some concern with the flood zone.
Next, the commission quickly voted to approve a Certificate of Compliance for the new septic system installed at 38 Rocky Knook Lane.
The commission also received a request for comment for the Site Plan Review of the proposed permanent Uncle Jon’s Coffee location at 413 Wareham Road. There were no comments offered by the body, and thus they moved to reorganization. Unanimously, the commission voted in Shaun Walsh as Chair, Alex Hansell as Vice Chair, and Millie Seeberg as Clerk.
The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm in the Marion Police Department’s conference room.
Marion Conservation Commission
By Sam Bishop