Mashpee Conservation Commission
Minutes of September 6, 2007
Public Hearings
Mashpee Town Hall
Commissioners Present: Jack Fitzsimmons (Chair), Ralph Shaw (Vice Chair), Jeff Cross, Lloyd Allen and John Rogers.
Staff present: Drew McManus (Conservation Agent) and Melissa Brown (Board Secretary)
Jack Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order 6:55pm
Post Hearing Agenda:
1) Official Memorandum drafted by Town Council for the Lopez / Shields land deal
The agent refreshed the committee members’ memories about the Lopez, Meetinghouse Trust- Shields land deal. The town entered into the deal to obtain 4 + acres (2 plots) of conversation land which will connect fishery/ wildlife areas and be a great wildlife habitat. The agent did point out that there is no federal funding due to lack of appraisal. The funds will come directly from the conservation funds. The agent also mentioned the fact that Mrs. Lopez expressed concern over trails being formed on the land. The agent did promise that no such plans would be made and noted that the area is mucky and muddy, not a good place for trails.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to sign the memorandum.
2) Approve Minutes from 08/09/2007
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the minutes from 08/09/2007.
3) The agent discussed the need to draft bylaws for town conservation lands. He asked that any member wishing to have input set aside some time within the next month to help with the draft. The committee members requested the copy that Bob Sherman had put together. The agent stated that there needed to be bylaws drafted by the commission to allow for true enforcement and that they will be pretty standard/ straight forward such as no open fires.
Hearing Agenda:
7:00 p.m. Jeffrey Nadolney, RDA - 160 Waterway (Repair/ Replace deck, stairs, rails and concrete bases)
Jeffrey Nadolney (applicant) described the project. Mr. Nadolney explained that he wished to repair and replace his current deck. The deck is in disrepair and that he has had a family member fall through a section because of its current condition. Mr. Nadolney did explain that the deck will be staying in the original footprint and that the concrete bases will actually be smaller than the existing ones. The agent stated that the project itself will require very little disturbance to the property and he has no environmental concerns with it. The agent recommended approval.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a negative determination.
7:03 p.m. Janet and Barry Krock, NOI - 4 Cross Street (Demolish and rebuild a single family residence)
Applicants have withdrawn notice of intent.
7:06 p.m. Jeffrey Cross, AOC - 86 Waterway (Move the proposed bulkhead)
Jeffrey Cross stepped down on this application as it is his own project. John Slavinsky (Cape & Islands Engineering) represented Mr. Cross and described the project. Mr. Slavinsky presented to the Commission a set of plans. The plans were redrafted from the originals to comply with the conditions as, set by the Commission. The agent stated that he had no issues with this project’s revisions and that he had met with Mr. Slavinsky to discuss it. The agent also brought up the plantings for the area and that he was fine with using the existing plants. The agent recommended approval.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue.
7:09 p.m. Scott Taylor, NOI – 139 Popponessett Island Road (Demolish and rebuild a new single family home with associated appurtenances)
Joel Kubick (contractor) represented the applicant and described the project. The agent pointed out that this was continued from 08/23/2007 due to the contractor’s lack of green cards and some other concerns about the plans. The agent also stated that he had done an onsite with the contractor and discussed all necessary issues and that another onsite will be done with the contractor and homeowner. This onsite will be to address irrigation and plantings needed. The agent also read a letter from the Board of Health that addressed the current leaching field. The leaching field will be able to be utilized for the new septic location. The agent recommended approval.
Motion made, carried and unanimously carried to Close and Issue.
7:12 p.m. Robert White O’Leary Trustee, NOI – 15 Tuspaquin Rd (Walkway, ramp, floats)
Applicant requested a continuance until 09/20/07 @ 7:09 p.m.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a continuance until 09/20/07 @ 7:09 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Brown
Board Secretary
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