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5 DEP 201-1149 BL 1105 NOI Cont. Hearing, 3 Diamond Road Applicant: Ellan and Robert Siegel Project: Addition and Drainage work to an SFD Mr. Smyers presented before the Commission. Mr. Smyers stated that Ms. Mullins and he had a site visit. Mr. Smyers stated that the groundwater level is at an elevation of 180.6. The location of the proposed infiltration pond will remain in its originally proposed location due to its elevation. Mr. Smyers stated that the applicant now proposes to remove the stone and filter fabric that has been installed from the culvert out to the street. The stone will remain at the bottom of the Swale while the sides of the Swale will be cleared to allow for growth of vegetation. Mr. Beuttell stated that the Commission and the applicant should consider what restoration efforts should be required for this project. Mr. Smyers stated that they will be removing the stone which will be an improvement to the resource area. Mr. Langseth asked for a quantitative presentation of the removal of the stone as opposed to the qualitative measures which Mr. Smyers is describing. The Commission noted that the removal in the stone Swale is outside of the applicant's property. The Commission cannot approve work being done on an abutting property without the abutter's consent. The Commission discussed the progression of the quality of the wetland over time and to what extent the wetland should be restored. Mr. Siegel stated that they are willing to remove the fill that they recently installed. The Commission asked the applicant to submit a planting plan. On a motion by Mr. Wolk and seconded by Mr. Beuttell, the Commission voted to continue the hearing to October 21, 2019 at the applicant's request. Pendine Matters Approve Meeting Minutes: 8-5-2019, 8-19-19, 9-3-2019, 9-16-2019 On a motion by Ms. Ladd and seconded by Ms. Dohan, the Commission voted to approve the minutes from 8/5/2019 and 8/19/2019. The minutes for 9/3/2019 and 9/16/2019 meeting minutes will be discussed at a later date.