On April 28, the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission reopened a hearing regarding landscaping and other modification done to property owned by Robert Beauregard, 2 Jowick Street. Abutter notifications over concerns that a planned pouring of a concrete pad might cause drainage issues, brought to light that the property had been heavily modified without permits being sought through the commission.
On this night, Beauregard was once again represented by Robert Rogers of G.A.F. Engineering. Rogers said that since opening the Notice of Intent hearing at the previous meeting, Beauregard had paid the fine (double filing fees). He also said that photographic evidence that a stream on the property was not perennial stream but intermittent was resolved to the satisfaction of the commission and the agent, Brandon Faneuf.
There was considerable discussion regarding an exterior light attached to a tree and electrical service near a water source. However, it was suggested that those questions likely belonged to the Building Department, not the commission.
Fanuef declared that the work now before the commission was in the buffer zone. There was more discussion regarding stones that lined the brook, a cement pipe, the removal of boat stands in the buffer zone and shading caused by an unpermitted bridge.
The case was continued to the next meeting, a date to be announced.
An Emergency Certification requested for 47 Cove Street was denied. The commission suggested instead the relocation of propane tanks, confirmation of the mean highwater mark, and the placement of sandbags to help further curtail erosion of the barrier beach sand. Further the applicant was given six months to file for a Chapter 91 Waterways permit for more intensive shoreline repairs.
A Negative 2 decision was given for a Request for Determination of Applicability by Timothy Fisher, 4 Mattakisett Road, for the removal of a shed and garage for a new shed.
Another RDA filed by the owners of lots 28, 28A, 29, 29A, Goodspeed Island for the installation of a sewer extension received a negative 2 decision.
A Notice of Intent filing by Andrea Yelle and Setareh Yelle 0 Angelica Avenue was conditioned for the construction of a single-family home.
A Notice of Intent filed by Joyce Beal, 0 Park Place for the development of a single-family home was conditioned.
A Request for an Amended Order of Conditions filed by Richard and Jacqueline Leclair, 2 Holmes Road, for a plan modification to change the footprint of a new home which will result in a reduction in the scope of work was granted.
A Certificate of Compliance for 19 Shore View Avenue owned by Jane Finnerty was granted.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will be posted prior to meeting day and time.
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
By Marilou Newell