PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street
Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body as well as members of the public may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means. In person attendance will be at 40 Center Street, and it is possible that any or all members of the public body may attend remotely, with in-person attendance consisting of members of the public. MGL, Ch. 30a, § 20(f) requires anyone that intends to record any portions of a public meeting, either by audio or video, or both, to notify the Chair at the beginning of the meeting.
Anyone wishing to access the meeting via remote means may do so in the following manner:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86953155076?pwd=VFdUQkhzdVYrNzJlQktiVi9XSGppZz09
or CALL 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 869 5315 5076
Passcode: 633695
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Wetlands:
a. SE 023-1460, CON 023-423: 9 Goulart Memorial Drive, Map 42, Lot 15G Notice of Intent filed by Fernando & Diane Lemos to construct a 20’x6’ cantilever deck extension, with a 16’.5”x16’.5” elevated sunroom, and a 9’.5”x11’ elevated screened porch with proposed footings, in addition, the applicant proposes a 9’.5”x5’ grill deck and an 18’x9’.5” deck attached to the existing single-family dwelling. Work proposed within the 25’-50’ Buffer Zone and property within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.20’) at Assessor’s Map 42, lot 15G.
b. SE 023-___, CON 023-424: 23 Eaton Road, Map 29B, Lot 110 Notice of Intent filed by Michael & Hayden Linley to raze existing house and construct a new residence on FEMA Flood Zone compliant foundation, sewer & water connections and associated site work. Work to take place within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 20’) at Assessor’s Map 29B, Lot 110.
c. SE 023-1461, CON 023-425: 60 Highland Avenue, Map 28A, Lots 164 & 165 Notice of Intent filed by Stan Feck to construct a single-family dwelling on a pile foundation within the Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage. The house will be serviced with municipal water and sewer at Assessor’s Map 28A, Lots 164 & 165.
d. CON 023-426: 5 Bay Street, Map 28A, Lot 409 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Clint Wilson to install new asphalt driveway with same footprint as current dirt/gravel driveway. Property located in land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.13’) at Assessor’s Map 28A, Lot 409.
e. CON 023-428: 39 Nelson Avenue, Map 43, Lot 224 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Kathleen Taylor to replace existing fence and replace with a FEMA compliant fence. Work to take place within FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.18’) at Assessor’s Map 43, Lot 224.
f. CON 023-429: 25 Alder Street, Map 43A, Lot 71 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Mark Silverman to mechanically remove invasive plants and vines, dead trees and fallen limbs in vacant lot at intersection of Alder and Balsam Street; plan to spread 2-3 inches of processed wood chips as a base. Property includes Coastal Beach, Buffer Zone and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage at Assessor’s Map 43A, Lot 71.
g. SE 023-___, CON 023-430: 25 Shore Drive, Map 29C, Lots 615 & 616 Notice of Intent filed by Young Family Trust to construct a single-family dwelling with a 10’ wide crushed shell driveway on the westerly side of the house and install a shadow box privacy fence along a portion of the northerly property line. Work to take place within FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.17’) at Assessor’s Map 29C, Lots 615 & 616.
h. CON 023-431: 178 Balsam Street, Map 43B, Lot 38 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Patricia Roberts to install FEMA compliant fence along back of the property in existing grass. Property within Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Salt Marsh, and Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (LSCSF) at Assessor’s Map 43B, Lot 38.
i. SE 023-___, CON 023-433: 101 Balsam Street, Map 43A, Lots 123 & 124 Notice of Intent filed by Bryan & Marie Esposito to demolish the existing cottage and build a 2-story single-family dwelling with an elevated deck on 3 sides, and a detached garage in compliance with FEMA and MA Building Code. The entire lot falls within Land Subject to Coastal Zone Flowage (LSCSF) and Flood Zone VE (El.18’) at Assessor’s Map 43A, Lots 123 & 124.
j. CON 023-434: 4 Jeannette Street, Map 34A, Lots 62D & 62N Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Jacob Fleurent for an after-the-fact installation of a concrete apron around an existing inground pool. The area of work is in existing maintained lawn; closest point of the apron to the pond is 51 feet. Work has taken place within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at Assessor’s Map 34A, Lots 62D & 62N.
k. CON 023-435: 35 Nakata Avenue, Map 43, Lot 117 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Erica Souza to replace existing 4’ picket fence that was destroyed by a winter storm. Work to take place within FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 20’) at Assessor’s Map 43, Lot 117.
Information regarding remote meeting access, listed above, will also be provided on the Conservation Agenda posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Copies of the applications and site plans listed in this hearing notice may be viewed at the Conservation Office in Town Hall, located at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA and links to the applications are on the Town Website.
Karen Isherwood, Vice Chair, Fairhaven Conservation Commission
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