The Marshfield Conservation Commission tackled a heavy agenda on December 17, 2025, highlighted by the approval of a unique residential project at 34 Roosevelt Road. The proposal, which involves converting an existing home into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) while constructing a new primary residence on the same lot, had previously been delayed due to zoning concerns. Architect Carly Spias informed the board that those hurdles were cleared, noting, I did speak to Andrew about the ZBA application for this lot and we do not need to go to ZBA after further conversations on it. Homeowner William Schultz expressed his commitment to the site’s existing footprint, stating, I most likely would like to keep it, in reference to a perimeter fence. Commissioner Bert O’Donnell weighed the density of the new ADU regulations, observing, I think the conservation markers, you know, that’s going to limit expansion because it only trouble with the ADUs is at leisure with with very little yard. Motion Made by Hannafin to close the hearing and issue an order of conditions subject to the conditions mentioned by Mr. Seele. Vote Passed 3-0

The Commission also scrutinized environmental impacts at 50 Johnson Terrace and 1339 Ferry Street, where commissioners pushed for pervious surfaces to mitigate coastal runoff. At Johnson Terrace, unauthorized riprap and clearing prompted a demand for a restoration plan. Conservation Administrator Mike Seele warned that any activity in that areas shouldn’t be done whether or not the ownership’s on the town or the individual. Property owner Paul Buckley explained the necessity of the work, claiming, I just stuck the wall there... so that now I have some sort of chance to keep my yard from eroding into that ditch. Commissioner Elizabeth Lake insisted on professional guidance for the remedy, stating, I would say definitely a planting plan from a wetland John Zimmer, Brad Holmes, you know, one of those. Motion Made by Miles to continue this until January 7th. Vote Passed 3-0 Regarding Ferry Street, Guest Speaker Paul Seabberg of Great Consulting noted that the proposed dwelling is approximately in the same footprint as the existing house, but Commissioner Corey Miles pushed for stricter standards, arguing, Since it’s in a couple of resource areas, we want to try to minimize the amount of imperous coverage. Motion Made by Hannafin to continue the hearing until we have confirmation on the coastal bank delineation and a corrected WPA form 3 section C5 and a pervious paver patio and walkway. Vote Passed 3-0

Infrastructure and enforcement rounded out the evening, with the Marshfield Municipal Airport Commission seeking to relocate a snow removal building at 93 Old Colony Lane. Airport representative Jason Tibbitz noted, It sits alongside a taxi lane and it would have to be relocated further back from the center line. Consultant Susanna explained that the project isn’t expected to substantially alter the flood storage in the project area. However, Chair Craig Hannafin criticized the lack of detail in the submission, stating, We typically see much more detailed language than that and I know that you know you have certain dimensions on the plan and such but normally we would expect a little tighter language. Motion Made by Hannafin to continue 93 Old Colony Lane raise and rebuild the snow removal equipment building to January 7th. Vote Passed 3-0 Finally, an enforcement issue at 84 Rockport Street reached a resolution. Homeowner agent Richard Berton admitted to an oversight regarding a patio installation, saying, I just wanted to do what was right, and agreed to a compromise involving the removal of 100 square feet of concrete. Motion Made by Hannafin that 84 Rockport Street, the owner will remove the concrete slab on the west corner of the building which is approximately 100 square feet and plant 10 high bush blueberries along the wetland line. Vote Passed 3-0

The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM