ConCom Approves Four Applications

From the cooler confines of the Marion Music Hall on June 28, the Marion Conservation Commission granted approval for the four applications before it and continued one for the Town of Marion until it could gather further information.

First, the commission granted a Negative Determination (meaning a Notice of Intent Filing is not required) for Brian Dupras of 13 Card Drive. The purpose was to determine what resource areas (wetlands) exist on the property before proposing and undertaking any work.

Next, the commission granted a Negative Determination for N. George and Laurie Host of 456 Point Road. At the prior meeting, the commission voiced concern over the chosen plant species – bayberry bushes – for planting along the wetlands line. Commission members pointed out that bayberry bushes prefer drier, well-draining soils, and prompted the Hosts to either reconsider the plant species or plant them ten feet further uphill away from the wetlands. The Hosts chose to plant the bushes ten feet away, which was approved. Boulders are also slated for placement to mark the wetlands line.

The commission also gave a Negative Determination for Diane Bondi-Pickles of 29 Cove Street for her proposed two-story garage, some tree removal, and underground utilities, including sewer. Some abutters expressed concern that Bondi-Pickles might intend on creating an apartment within the accessory space of the garage, but engineer Rick Charon said Bondi-Pickles would be using the space as her “yoga studio.”

Christopher Klapinsky of 41 East Avenue received approval and an Order of Conditions for his Notice of Intent application to replace an existing pier with a new pile-supported pier with a floating L-shaped dock.

“This is a big improvement over what’s there now,” commented commission member Jeffrey Doubrava. Chairman Cynthia Callow added, “Yes, it’s sitting on the bottom right now.”

In other matters, former tree warden Margarite Baldwin applied for a NOI for forest cutting at a location described as “north of Sippican School” at Route 6 and Spring Street. The hearing was continued because the commission was uncertain as to whether Baldwin applied for the proper application, and no one was present to speak on behalf of the NOI.

The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission is scheduled for July 12 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall.

By Jean Perry

 

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