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DEP 201-1136 BL 1093 NOI, 5 Brook wood Road Applicant: Marc Saint Louis Project: Construction of a rear addition and front covered porch to an existing single family dwelling Mr. Rich Kirby, Mr. Mike Capachietti, Mr. Marc Saint Louis and Mr. Tim Lee presented before the Commission. The proposed project is to construct an addition to a single family dwelling in addition to a front covered porch and rear deck. The construction activities occur within the 100 foot buffer zone and 100 year flood elevation. A stormwater management plan was submitted. Stormwater runoff will be directed to an aggregate area underneath the pervious paver patio. The proposed deck and patio are exempt from stormwater management requirements. All drainage will be directed to Vine Brook and the wetlands. Seven trees on the property are proposed to be removed. The area will be re-vegetated with new plantings. The total amount of runoff will be decreased from the existing dwelling. Ms. Mullins noted that the applicant volunteered to remove pavement beneath the proposed steps. Mr. Langseth inquired how deep the engineers had to dig to make the calculations work out. Mr. Capachietti stated that they had to dig down 10 inches in addition to the 12 inches. There is pure beach sand beneath the ground which causes quick percolation. Mr. Beuttell asked if there was a summary submitted of riverfront performance standards for re-development. For any re-development within the riverfront area there needs to be proof of a net improvement. The expansion of the lawn area and reduction of large trees do not meet that standard. Mr. Kirby stated that the landscaped area will be converted to lawn area. Mr. Beuttell asked about the state of the trees on the property. Mr. Lee stated that many of the trees have been compromised causing them to be in poor health or damaged. The trees face much competition from each other. Mr. Beuttell stated that even damaged trees have ecological value. Ms. Ladd stated that the trees on the property look sad. Ms. Ladd asked if there will be FENO markers installed at the 25 foot buffer zone. Mr. Lee confirmed that FENO markers will be installed. Ms. Ladd asked that no cultivars be planted within the 25 foot buffer zone area. Ms. Ladd asked what their invasive species management plan was.