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2 To be discussed at a later date. Review RDA Compliance: 12 Cooke Road DET 18-3 The applicant provided a thorough explanation of the pool installation in order to gain final compliance for the determination of applicability. No motion was made. Review RDA Compliance: 30 Dewey Road DET 18-6 Ms. Mullins stated that the applicant has complied with the RDA. On a motion by Mr. Beuttell and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted to agree that the applicant complied with the Determination of Applicability. Insignificant Plan Change: 151 Grove Street DEP 4201-1095 BL# 1052 (Installation of a geo- thermic well) Mr. Scott Smyers presented before the Commission. Mr. Smyers presented three proposed bore holes to be completed on the property in order to install a well. Mr. Smyers and Ms. Mullins confirmed that test pits have already been completed. The project should be completed within one day. Ms. Dohan asked that the applicant use compost silt socks as opposed to the proposed straw waddles. An abutter asked if the proposed activity will affect the stream in the rear of the property. Mr. Smyers stated that the activity should not affect the stream since the activitys is well outside of the buffer zone area and it is a closed system. On a motion by Ms. Dohan and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to approve the insignificant plan change for 151 Grove Street. Ocean River Institute Presentation: Lawn Care Practices Mr. Rob Moyer, Hunter Lanberg and Isabelle of the Ocean River Institute presented before the Commission. Mr. Moyer explained that fertilizers used in lawn care practices are polluting the environment, particularly through runoff into waterways. Mr. Moyer explained that the Ocean River Institute is attempting to educate towns and cities to maximize the use of slow release nitrogen fertilizers. Mr. Lanberg stated that slow release nitrogen fertilizers allow for a slower release of a smaller amount of nitrogen into the earth. This allows for more uniform color and growth while also minimizing the total amount of nitrogen being released. Slow release nitrogen is a better alternative to Roundup since it is a well known carcinogen that bio-accumulates in our bodies,