In accordance with notice to members of the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, a virtual meeting was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. utilizing Zoom Meeting, and Council members participating remotely.

Members Present
Raymond Coia, Chair
Don Gomez
Trish Reynolds
Mike Hudner
Ron Gagnon
Jerry Sahagian

Members Excused
Jennifer Cervenka, Chair
Joy Montanaro

Staff Present
Jeffrey M. Willis, Executive Director
Jim Boyd, Acting Deputy Director
Danni Goulet, Marine Infrastructure Coordinator
John Longo, Esq., Legal Counsel
Laura Dwyer, Public Educ and Infor Coordinator
Ryan Moore, CRMC IT, Moderator
Lisa Turner, Office Manager, Recording Secretary
Cindy Tangney, Court Reporter

1. CALL TO ORDER

Chair Coia called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and identified the participants of the meeting, Council Members, Staff members, and applicants. The Chair stated that the meeting would be recorded.

2. Ryan Moore, Meeting Moderator, briefed participants on the meeting housekeeping items.

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Chair Coia called for a motion regarding the minutes for the October 27, 2020 Semi-monthly Meeting.

Motion: Mr. Hudner
Second: Mr. Gomez
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion carried to approve minutes of October 27, 2020 meeting.

4. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:

Mr. Boyd reported to the Council regarding:

Raso aquaculture application – 2017-12-086be heard by Subcommittee 1-6 Nov 12, 13, 17, 2020
meeting information is available on the Council website.

5. STAFF REPORTS:

Mr. Willis reported to the Council on the following items:

• Orsted/National Grid cable reburial on track for Spring construction completion.
• CRMC Technology – transitioning from paper submittal process to online application process.

6. APPLICATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN OUT-TO-NOTICE AND ARE BEFORE THE FULL COUNCIL FOR DECISION:

2020-07-053 AVONDALE BOAT YARD, INC --The project will include: The removal of an existing marine railway system. The installation of a new bulkhead (155 LF), and marine railway support piers for vessel removal. The project also includes dredging (400CY) with beneficial reuse of the material on site adjacent to the new bulkhead to allow all tide use. Located at the Avondale Marina, plat 149, lot 42A; 47 Avondale Road, Westerly, RI.

Mr. Goulet gave a brief overview stating that the project was located in Type 2 waters and that existing marinas can remain viable by upgrading to current technologies which would include the addition of a travel lift. Mr. Goulet stated that all travel lifts requires a basin and that 155 linear feet of new sheet pile wall will be installed and the area will be dredged to -5’ MLW and the sand would be used on-site Mr. Goulet stated that a CRMC/RIDEM Joint public notice was issued with no comment received. Mr. Goulet stated that the CRMC staff found that the applicant adequately addressed the policies and standards of the applicable sections of the Red Book and that it is the CRMC staff recommended approval of the project with standard stipulations.

Mr. Sahagian inquired as to objectors present. No one present to offer public comment.

Sworn in and identified for the record were:
Tony Nenna, PE for the applicant and
Mac Cooper of Avondale Boatyard

Mr. Nenna thanked the Council for their time and stated that he agreed with Mr. Goulet’s report and was available to answer questions.

There were no Council Questions, nor was there anyone present to speak for or against the application.

There were no questions from the Council for Mr. Goulet.

Mr. Sahagian motioned for approval of the application with staff stipulations. Mr. Hudner seconded the motion.

Chair Coia called a Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion to approve carried.

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2018-09-108 SHM COVE HAVEN MARINA, LLC -- Rebuild existing seawall, fill an unused boat ramp area, relocate pool facilities, install stormwater management system, install new gangway and platform and associated utility work to support new work. Located at plat, 13, lot 002, 95 Narragansett Avenue, Barrington, RI.

Mr. Goulet gave brief overview of the application explaining that the application had been through several iterations at the urging of various regulatory agencies. Mr. Goulet stated that the most significant modification was the balancing of fill volume needed for the boat ramp by moving the reconstructed wall landward and reinstalling less rip rap to lessen the overall fill in tidal waters.

Mr. Goulet stated that there was a reconfiguration of location and use of the pool area and areas around it for winter storage of vessels and sailboat masts. The pool is being relocated for safety of patrons and better efficiency for the marina.

Mr. Goulet stated that the application has been given approvals from ACOE, RIDEM Water Quality, RIHPHC and the Town of Barrington Zoning Board. Mr. Goulet stated that no comments were received during the Public Notice period.

Mr. Goulet stated that CRMC staff is satisfied with the applicant’s responses to the applicable sections of the Red Book Category B requirements. CRMC staff biologist report revealed the project will not impact the existing fringe marsh and that there is no SAV at the site.

Mr. Goulet stated that a finger pier located outside of the Marina Perimeter Limit was removed and that staff deferred to the Council to determine if the project requires additional public access to the existing public access at the marina.

Mr. Goulet stated that, as currently proposed, the project meets the policies and standards of the Red Book and CRMC staff recommended approval with the typical standards stipulations.

Mr. Gomez asked if there were stipulations available or any objectors to the application. Mr. Goulet stated there were no objections received and that the stipulations would be typical Maintenance stipulations.

Sworn in and identified for the record were:
Mark Gregorian, Harbor Engineering; and
Patrick Peck of SHM Cove Haven

Mr. Georgian and Mr. Peck stated that they agreed with staff review and that they were available for questions.

The Council members did not have any questions for staff or applicants.

There was no one in attendance that wanted to speak for or against the application.

Mr. Hudner motioned for approval of the application with staff stipulations.
Mr. Gomez seconded the motion.

No Discussion

Chair Coia called a Roll Call Vote:

Mr. Gomez Aye
Mr. Gagnon Aye
Mr. Sahagian Aye
Ms. Reynolds Aye
Mr. Hudner Aye
Chair Coia Aye

Motion carried unanimously.

9. ADJOURN

Motion: Mr. Hudner
Second: Ms. Reynolds
Motion carried on a unanimous vote.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa A. Turner
Recording Secretary

 

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