Conservation Commission

CITY OF LACONIA CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 6th, 2017 6:00 PM, CITY HALL, ROOM 200B SECOND FLOOR OF CITY HALL 45 BEACON STREET EAST Call to Order (Roll Call) (6:00 PM) Commission Members: Dean Anson, Richard Christopher, Deb Williams, Marnie Schulz, Michael Foote, and Staff Evan Rathburn Guests: Rosi Dennet – Project Planner, Erin Lambert from Nobis Engineering. Steven Smith from Steven Smith and Associates. Big Island Ms. Dennet gives a summary of what the project is and that they are submitting a special exception for the use of the island. Utilities have already been through the review process for the City of Laconia. Scott Everett is the owner of the island. Single Residence to Commercial is something that S. Everett approached the City in the past fall. He wanted to rezone the island to allow a camp for disadvantaged children. Opposition was met from the residents of Paugus Park. The project staff have met with the City and residents about the projects. R. Dennet gives a brief overview of the components of the conceptual proposed project. M. Foote voices concerns about the children swimming near the boating area. R. Dennet tells the commission that they will try to conserve the vegetation as much as possible. D. Anson suggests that the applicant look into fire suppression in case any conflagration breaks out. R. Christopher states that there is not handicap accessibility. D. Williams suggests that Cabin 5 on the plans be the handicapped accessible cabin. M. Schulz suggests that the applicant contact other science centers around the City of Laconia and outlying area. A construction beginning date is not decided. D. Williams would like clarification on the fencing or protection measures for the loons on the island. The Commission will send comments to Staff Evan and he will put them together in an organized list for the applicant. 48 Eastman Shore Road North Steve Smith gives a brief overview of what the project for 48 Eastman Shore Road N. The applicant would like to build a barn for storage of recreational tools and vehicles. S. Smith states that there is an intermittent drainage channel on the property for the proposed project. Project will require a Wetland CUP. Most of the property area has wetlands. There’s only 3 buildable areas. S. Smith tell the commission that there will only be a dirt path constructed from Eastman Shore Road N. to the barn so that the applicant will not have to go all the way around to Eastman Shore Road to access the barn. There is already an existing gravel driveway to the property going off Eastman Shore Road N. S. Smith states that Silt Soxx will be used for erosion control. S Smith states that there will be no utilities except for electricity in the barn that will be built on the property. The barn will not be a living space. The gravel driveway that exists will not be paved. The Conservation Commission at this time does not have any comments for the project. Minutes M. Schulz makes a motion to accept the minutes with corrections. M. Foote seconds. All “Aye” Other Business Lake Host is wrapped up. No Winnisquam Watershed Network updates. D. Anson will do water testing for Winnipesaukee River with Technician Evan. D. Anson makes a motion to adjourn. D. Christopher seconds. All “Aye” Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.