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The commission raised a question regarding the retaining wall in the yard. They questioned whether it was good for erosion control. They also questioned whether it complied with zoning regulations. The commission requested that the engineer confirm that they trench drain is flat and can handle the water from the swale. The commission requested that the washed stone detail on the infiltration trench be labeled. The commission requested that the geotextile detail be shown. The commission wanted native seed mix to be added to the planting plan. The commission stated that they wanted the corners of the property demarcated. The commission stated that the applicant needed to add a limit of work line to the plans. Vote to continue the hearing at the applicant's request to October 26th 2015 made by Mrs. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Dohan. Vote: 5-0 in favor. 8:25pm DEP File No.201-996, BL 953 NOI, 16 Summer Street Applicant/owner: Gabler Realty Trust Project: Proposed completion of landscape work, construction of a shed, extension a driveway within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Bank, and conduct restoration activities Documents: Survey dated 10/19/2015, Drainage plan dated 10/15/2015, Building plan dated 10/2/2015, and abutter's letters dated 9/24/2015 Mike Novak- Meridian Engineering. Mr. Novak explained that he had completed a drainage analysis on the property. On the proposed plan they have added a path to have access down to the stream, an addition to the paved portion of the driveway, and a stone infiltration trench. He explained that they would be doing 375 sq feet of restoration. He stated the fence would be placed three feet off the property line. Comments and concerns from the commission: The commission requested clarification of the soil types. The commission wanted confirmation on the shed setbacks. The commission raised a question about the tree's being cut down along the property line. The commission questioned whether the new impervious surface would by pass by the infiltration system or go into it.