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6 Susan and John Calderella, abutters to the property voiced their support for the removal of the shed but do not support the placement of a new shed. Ms. Calderella raised her concern about the shed as a source of potential pollutants. Ms. Ladd asked if the shed could be further away from the stream and trees. The applicants will submit additional information. On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted 7-0 to continue the hearing until September 3, 2019 at the applicant's request. 7:50pm DEP 201-X BL X NOI, 91 Hartwell Avenue Applicant: John Cappellano Project: Construction of patio and landscape work Mr. Rich Kirby and Mr. Eric Joseph presented before the Commission. Mr. Kirby presented a proposed 1,300 sq. ft. pervious patio in the rear of the office to provide outdoor seating. The patio is proposed at existing grade. A handicap access ramp will be installed. Plantings are proposed to be installed to help buffer the patio from the adjacent loading dock and dump sters. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering memo into the record. Mr. Kirby provided an operations and management plan for the Commission at this time. The groundwater is relatively high. The two feet of separation can most likely not be achieved. The aggregate beneath the stone pavers could be at least partially inundated with water. Currently, it is presumably loam top soil. The applicant is expecting to ask for a waiver. Mr. Langseth asked if any water was being accounted for in addition to the rainwater that falls on the patio as in if any downspouts were directed to this area. Mr. Kirby stated that he did not believe so. Mr. Langseth stated that the potential pollution impacts are relatively low. Mr. Wolk raised his concerns regarding the seasonal high groundwater. There was a standing puddle during the site visit in August which is not typically regarded as a high groundwater season. Some of the proposed work location is in the floodplain. Mr. Wolk stated that he did not believe it was possible that the water would be able to flow and drain. Mr. Kirby stated that the puddle at the site visit was due to water from a sprinkler system. The sprinklers are going to be turned off and puddling re-assessed.