A relatively short Marion Conservation Commission meeting on July 12 led to the approval of the removal of invasive species and selective vista pruning at Great Hill.
Some phragmites, bittersweet, and other invasives will be eradicated, and selective trimming of vegetation will maintain the view of the ocean at five specifically noted points of the property.
Conservation Commission member Shaun Walsh determined that the application was “pretty straightforward” and the hearing was closed and granted a Negative Determination (no Notice of Intent required).
In other matters, the commission issued a Positive Determination for the Request for Determination of Applicability for Rosemary and Nicholas Grey of 6 Shawondasse Road. The commission determined that a Notice of Intent would be required because the Greys wish to place rocks and sand right on the coastal bank to try to recover land lost to erosion. This, according to the commission, requires more study and the work of an engineer to further assess the proposal.
“This is over the coastal bank,” said commission member Jeffrey Doubrava. “This is on a coastal beach. This is not the buffer [zone]; this is in the resource area itself.”
The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission is scheduled for July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Marion Music Hall.
Marion Conservation Commission
By Jean Perry