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Raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling, driveway, walkway, and patio within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland and Land Subject to Flooding and 200-foot Riverfront Area Present for the Applicant: Rich Kirby, LEC Environmental Consultants, Al Gala, Gala Simon Associates, Inc. and Dennis Sullivan, Aspen Construction LLC Mr. Kirby gave a brief description of the site and proposal to raze and rebuild a single-family dwelling at 124 Adams Street. Comments from the Commission as follows: This project is demolition Mr. Hamilton read the engineering report stating, “ and replacement of a single family dwelling. There is a town drainage pipe in an easement crossing the site. The proponent must take steps to protect that pipe. Three test excavations were done on the site. The results are reported on the submission. The ESHWT is shown. Storm water is proposed to be managed with an infiltration chamber. There is two feet of separation between the BMP and the ESHWT. The design of the system is responsive. The runoff rate and volume after project completion is shown to be less than existing conditions as defined in the Wetland Regulation. The installation should be reviewed by a licensed professional and as-built drawings should be on file. During construction, erosion and sedimentation control procedures should be in place. This should include a wheel-cleaning area for construction vehicles.” Mr. Bitsko asked to see the length of the retaining wall proposed within the restoration area. Mr. Gala explained the retaining wall is up-gradient of Bordering Land Subject to Flooding. Mr. Bitsko asked for a detail of the wall. Mr. Gala commented that it is only a 2-foot wall being constructed and does not need structural details. Mr. Hamilton read the interdepartmental comment from the zoning department stating that structures below ground cannot be closer than 5 feet to the property line. Mr. Gala submitted a detail on the stabilized construction entrance stating the road will be 12’ wide. Kathy Slane of 128 Adams Street commented the property boundary lines may be incorrect. Ms. Slane voiced concerns of town tree roots prohibiting construction of the retaining wall. Marianne McKenna of 118 Adams Street commented on extreme flooding in the Vine Brook area and concerns with water runoff. Mr. Hamilton replied that extensive runoff control is required. Mr. Kirby explained that a majority of the vegetated Bordering Land Subject to Flooding will be preserved and existing pavement removed. Mr. Kirby mentioned FENO bounds markers will be installed along the 25-foot no-disturb zone. Ms. Mullins suggested submittal of a plan for existing conditions stamped by a professional land surveyor. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 4-0 in favor. 10:05 pm Hearing – 149 Wood Street, NOI DEP# 201-951, BL 909 Applicant: Richard and Jean Thuma