...to preserve, protect, develop, and restore coastal resources for all Rhode Islanders
In accordance with notice to members of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a meeting was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Administration Building, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI.
Members Present
Anne Maxwell Livingston, Chair
Paul Lemont, Vice Chair
Don Gomez
Ron Gagnon
Raymond Coia
Joy Montanaro
Jerry Sahagian
Paul Beaudette
Members Excused:
Mike Hudner
Tony Affigne
Staff Present
Grover J. Fugate, Executive Director
Jeffrey M. Willis, Deputy Director
Timothy Motte, Prin Environmental Scientist
Brian Harrington, Enforcement
Brian Goldman, Legal Counsel
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Livingston called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Chair Livingston called for approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Vice Chair Lemont motioned for approval of minutes from March 24, 2015; seconded by Mr. Coia. Motion carried on unanimous voice vote.
3. STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Fugate informed the Council on the following:
Mr. Goldman updated the Council on the Attorney General’s lawsuit regarding Westerly ROWs. An adverse judgment was entered which was appealed by the AG’s office and CRMC is assisting in any way they ask.
4. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
5. APPLICATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN OUT TO NOTICE FOR 30 DAYS AND ARE BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL FOR DECISION:
2014-12-015 PETER GUMMO -- Construct and maintain a residential boating facility of 125’ by 4’, extending 50 feet beyond mean low water with an “L”-shaped, fixed terminus. Located plat 1, lot 138; 70 Waterway, North Kingstown, RI.
Mr. Fugate briefed the Council on the application stating that the reason the application was before the Council was an objection from the abutting neighbor regarding the location of the dock. Mr. Fugate stated that the two parties (owner and abutter) had reached an agreement which the plans now reflect and the abutting neighbor has removed his objection.
Joseph DeAngelis, Attorney representing Mr. Gummo explained that the dock location will be moved 40’ making it about 100’ from Dr. Sharif’s property line. Mr. DeAngelis asks for approval of revised proposal.
Sean Coffey, Attorney at Burns & Levinson was present representing Dr. Barry Sharif, the neighbor directly to north of Mr. Gummo. Dr. Sharif’s main concern was the impact to his view. Mr. Gummo was very accommodating to Dr. Sharif; and with the new proposal, Dr. Sharif withdrew his objection if new proposal is approved.
Mr. Beaudette and Mr. Gagnon motioned for approval of revised proposal with a second from Vice Chair Lemont. Motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
6. ENFORCEMENT FILES BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL FOR REVIEW:
15-0001 MATTHEW AND VIVIAN LaCROIX – Unauthorized construction of riprap retaining wall on a coastal feature and associated back fill. Located at plat N, lot 183; 89 Stanton Avenue; Narragansett, RI.
Mr. Fugate gave a brief overview of the subject violation stating that Joseph DeAngelis, Esq was also representing Mr. and Mrs. LaCroix. Mr. Fugate stated that the LaCroixs agreed to remove the wall with will take care of the violation.
Mr. DeAngelis stated that he was working with Mr. Fugate regarding the Consent Agreement language and that Danni Goulet, CRMC Engineer, had sent him information regarding innovative gabions for erosion protection and it may be something the LaCroixs will look at. Mr. DeAngelis suggested that contractors be informed of CRMC policy as the LaCroixs were approached by a contractor who was working on other location in the area.
No vote was required.
9. ADJOURN
Vice Chair Lemont motioned, seconded by Mr. Coia, to adjourn. Motion carried on unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary