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NOI Cont. Hearing, 3 Diamond Road Applicant: Ellan and Robert Siegel Project: Addition and Drainage work to a SFD Mr. Scott Smyers presented before the commission. Mr. Smyers noted that the revisions included adding a tree detail, the limit of hydric soil and infiltration pond detail. Mr. Smyers asked Ms. Mullins to review the history of the property. Ms. Mullins stated that there were wetlands on the site when landscaping and grading took place. A stone swale was installed where a vegetated wetland was located. The stone swale was found to be located on the abutting property after a survey was conducted. Mr. Langseth asked if the applicants and their team could use the stone swale for drainage even though it is on the abutting property. Mr. Smyers stated that the neighbor has not agreed nor disagreed that the applicant could use the swale for drainage. Mr. Beuttell asked if we know what the wetland boundaries were before the wetland was filled in. Ms. Mullins stated that they do not know how far the wetland extended. Mr. Smyers noted that j ewelweed and white pines are prevalent in the area. Mr. Smyers stated that the area does not function as a wetland currently. Mr. Beuttell noted that there is no proposal to remove the stone. Mr. Smyers stated that they would ideally leave the stone alone. Mr. Beuttell stated that he cannot vote in good conscious knowing that a wetland was altered. Chairman Hamilton read the engineering memo into the record. The Commission discussed possible restoration efforts that could take place. Mr. Langseth suggested that the project at large could be treated separately from the violation (alteration of the previously existing wetland). Mr. Beuttell and Mr. Bitsko raised their concerns regarding drainage. The hearing was temporarily paused.