The Marion Conservation Commission met on December 17 in the Marion Police Station conference room and deliberated over a handful of routine matters connected to some additions and exterior home remodeling projects within wetlands buffer zone areas.
Derek Maksy, of Oakdale Avenue, received no opposition for construction of a deck and exterior stairs.
Applicants Leslie and Colin Veitch proposed construction of an addition and patio pool, as well as some tree removals on Autumn Lane. The applicant, per the project’s engineer, said the removal of the trees would not occur within the wetlands or buffer areas.
Town Planner Doug Guey-Lee asked if yearly drainage of the pool could impact wetlands, but project representatives said a professional company would handle that so no drainage of pool water would seep into adjacent areas. Commission members approved the project but added the condition that no pool water shall be drained onto adjacent land.
Cederholm Nominee Trust proposed rebuilding an existing deck and using the same concrete footings on East Avenue.
Project representatives said the applicant has opted for better composite decking materials in line with the home’s remodeling, which has included vinyl siding. Guey-Lee asked if the footings will be inspected to ensure safety of the new deck. Applicants said the footings are in good shape.
Thomas and Denise George-Beaudoin applied for an accessory garage on Allens Point Road. Applicant representatives said it will be a three-car garage with a second floor for storage and an exercise room. There will be a bathroom on the second floor as well. The project falls within a flood zone but will have footings to raise the elevation. Applicants said the grading change will be minimal.
The area is within an endangered species zone, but no issues were raised, according to Natural Heritage’s program. There is an exemption within the state for existing paved areas, as long as there is no extension of paved areas, so no review will be necessary from Natural Heritage, according to commissioners and applicants.
The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00 pm.
Marion Conservation Commission
By Jeffrey D. Wagner