Minutes
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October 5, 2022 Meeting Minutes Via Zoom Commissioners in attendance: Stephen Machcinski, Al Reynolds, Karen Winn, Brian Corbett, Tracy Machcinski Town Staff members in attendance: Rachel Kelly Not in attendance: Chuck Kubik Meeting called to order at 7:00. 26 Pico Avenue, Request for Determination of Applicability Tom Honan, homeowner, attended the meeting to present the application. The project consists of reinforcing an existing porch foundation. There will be four new support, sonotube footings. The footprint of the porch will not change. Any construction debris will be stored in the back yard and kept covered. A motion was made to issue a negative determination by Stephen Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Tracy Machcinski. Al Reynolds and Karen Winn voted in favor of the Motion. Brian Corbett abstained. 77 Harborview Road, Notice of Intent Engineer Rob Marini and property owner Mark Kozikowski presented the application. DEP file number 082-0533, no DEP comments for the application. The work to be done is within 100 feet of the coastal bank. Project work will include a retaining wall, patio, and dry wells. The existing slope is eroding in some areas and erosion control will be put into place where needed. There will be work done within 100 feet of the coastal bank. Public Comment: Abutter, Brian Perrin, concerned with erosion in the area. Karen T. Winn, Chairperson Stephen Machcinski Brian Corbett Tracy Machcinski Charles Kubik Alexander Reynolds Rachel Kelly, Conservation Agent TOWN HALL WINTHROP, MA 02152-3156 Telephone (617) 846-1852 E-mail: conservation@town.winthrop.ma.us Web: www.town.winthrop.ma.us Page 2 of 2 A motion to continue the public hearing to the next meeting was made by Stephen Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Tracy Machcinski. A site walk will be scheduled at 77 Harborview Road. 81 Upland Road, Notice of Intent (Continued) Rick Salvo from Engineering Alliance attended the meeting to represent the application. The abutters of 81 Upland Road were notified that the project was under discussion again after project modifications. The retaining wall is going to be extended to guide run off into the dry well. The coastal bank would be stabilized first prior to any construction. A botanist will oversee the planting and stabilization of the bank. Public Comment: Bill Hadgara, 69 Upland Road, concerned about integrity of retaining wall between properties. Gail Callis, 75 Upland Road, concerned about loss of retaining wall, concerned about consequences if wall is removed. Existing impervious surface can not be reduced any more. A motion to continue the public hearing to the next meeting was made by Stephen Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Tracy Machcinski. All Commissioners voted in favor. Another enforcement letter will be sent to 760 Shirley Street again reminding the homeowner of the Enforcement Order. A motion to adjourn was made by Stephen Machcinski. The motion was seconded by Brian Corbett. All members voted in favor of the motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:09PM.