Scituate conservation commission approves routine permits, issues negative determination and signs orders

At its June 15 meeting the Scituate Conservation Commission handled a slate of routine permits and administrative items.

Gregory Morse of Morse Engineering presented a Notice of Intent for Craig and Christine Murphy at 82 Scituate Avenue to construct a 14-by-32-foot swimming pool within land subject to coastal storm flowage (FEMA AE15). Morse said there are no vegetated wetlands on the lot and that an existing patio will be removed to keep impervious area under 25 percent; the commission voted to close the hearing and require a dewatering detail if excavation requires discharge.

A separate Notice of Intent by Morris Engineering for an elevated second-floor deck at 60 Rebecca Road was approved after the applicant confirmed the nine pile supports are outside the 50-foot wetland setback and agreed to erosion-control and consideration of open risers on the lowest treads to permit water flow. The hearing closed with a motion to issue the file with the staff-recommended conditions.

Rob Carlson of Grady Consulting presented the application for an addition and garage at 71 Jericho Road; commissioners praised converting asphalt driveway to crushed stone and the net decrease in impervious area, asked for stockpile/driveway protection details and flood-venting specifics, and voted to close the hearing with standard conditions.

The commission issued a negative determination for a deck extension at 154 Hatherly, accepted Orders of Conditions for 165 Summer Street, and issued a certificate of compliance for 18 Ganet Road. Members also approved a minor modification for a goods-only cargo lift at 72 Blades with the requirement that all mechanical and electrical components be located above base flood elevation.

Votes on motions and approvals were recorded and passed by the commissioners present; staff will document conditions and follow up on any required details in the respective files.