Conservation Commission
Minutes of December 13, 2012
Public Hearings
Mashpee Town Hall - Conference Room 2
Commissioners: Chairman John Fitzsimmons, Vice Chairman Ralph Shaw, Brad Sweet, Mark Gurnee, Patty Jalowy and John Rogers
Staff Present: Drew McManus (Conservation Agent) and Kris Carpenter (Administrative Secretary)
Call Meeting To Order: 5:55 pm
The meeting was called to order with a quorum by Chairman Fitzsimmons at 5:55 pm.
There was no public comment.
Pre/Post Hearing Agenda:
- Minutes: Approval of the following minutes: November 15, 2012 (Revisions) – Agent McManus explains that the revisions were made by Mr. Bates after they were approved at the last hearing. The agent states that this has not happened before and the Chairman states that comments should not be changed after the minutes have already been approved by the Board. Agent McManus says that he agrees but if there are any accurate changes according to the taped minutes then they should consider revising. Chairman Fitzsimmons states that if Mr. Bates would like to change the approved minutes then he should submit a letter with the revisions that can be attached to the filed minutes. Agent McManus says that he will check on procedures with the Town Manager’s office.
- Land Stewardship Updates (Trail work day cancelled-rescheduled for January 7th / Santuit Pond Preserve Management Plan) –
- The December 31rst trail work date was cancelled due to weather. It has been rescheduled for January 7th at 9am.
- Agent McManus attended the Barnstable Land Acquisition & Preservation Committee meeting to let them know of the Land Stewardship program and will be able to assist in developing a management plan for the parcel as well as mapping trails.
- Regulatory Subcommittee (Mitigation Regulation) – The Regulatory Subcommittee met and made some changes to Regulation 12 (Mitigation). A rough draft will be created and distributed for review and comments.
- Johns Pond CA Gates- approval to release funds for purchase- 4 gates - $16,000 (all double swing bar gates) – The DPW Director sent the estimate to purchase four gates for John’s Pond which are all double swing bar gates with a metal housing over the lock & pin. Agent McManus would also like to purchase three cameras as soon as possible to place in the locations of the gates.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the expenditure of $16,000 for the purchase of four gates and the additional expense to purchase four cameras for the location of the gates.
Agent McManus asks if anyone is interested in a tour of the areas of the gate locations.
HEARINGS
6:00 Save Poppy Bay **043-2561** (0 Wading Place Road) Modifications to stabilize the coastal dune via a wooden zigzag sand drift fence**Continued to January 31, 2013 @ 6:00pm**- AOC
Resource Area:
Material submitted:
[9:35] The Commission requested a continuance to January 31, 2013.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to continue to January 31, 2013 at 6:00pm
6:03 William Tommasino & Deborah Thornton **043-2714** (196 Waterway) Construct an addition to the east side of existing home, construct new vestibule/front entry and a small deck addition - NOI
Resource Area: Buffer Zone to Coastal Bank/LUO/ LSCSF
Material submitted: Buffer Strip Restoration Plan 11/17/12 Vaccaro Environmental Consulting / Plot Plan – Proposed Addition 11/14/12 BSS Design
[11:34] Jack Vaccaro from Vaccaro Environmental Consulting is representing the applicant. Mr. Vaccaro explains the resource area and explains that there are four elements to this home improvement project: front vestibule, master bedroom addition, new egress to the rear deck and a small bump out to the existing deck. Mr. Vaccaro states that all of the proposed additions are within areas that have been previously disturbed but the application does include 250 square feet of mitigation to offset the increased building footprint.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue
6:06 Karen Keelan (4 Keelan Way) Remove vines and weedy growth, replant area with native plantings and install small stepping stone walkway – RDA
Resource Area: Buffer to Coastal Bank/LSCSF
Material submitted: Plot Plan of Land 11/20/12 Maffei Landscape
[19:33] Brent Totman from Maffei Landscape is representing the homeowner and explains that previous mitigation plantings are being invaded by green briar and poison ivy. Mr. Totman proposes to remove the green briar and replant with native plantings and wood chips. The homeowners would also like to add some blue stone steps between an existing sitting area and their deck.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Negative Determination
6:09 Michael Margolis **043-2717** (68 Bayview Road) Clear a 4’ wide footpath and construct a 4’ x 20’ wooden walkway – NOI
Resource Area: LUO, LSCSF, Salt Marsh, Land Containing Shellfish
Material submitted: Proposed Pathway & Wooden Walkway 11/28/12 Cape & Islands Engineering
[23:30] Jack Vaccaro from Vaccaro Environmental Consulting is representing for the applicant and explains that the new homeowners would like to create access to the water so they are proposing a 4 foot wide pathway through the previously permitted vista corridor. Mr. Vaccaro states that there will be no trees removed for the proposed path. The pathway will lead to a proposed 4’ x 20’ wooden walkway that will end at the water’s edge. Agent McManus states that it is an ACEC area and mentions that any
float associated with this walkway must be bottom anchored per Ch. 91 Section 10-A regulations.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue
6:12 R. Michael Wresinski **043-2718** (196 Wheeler Road) Vista corridor with maintenance in perpetuity - NOI
Resource Area: Inland Bank
Material submitted: Wresinski Residence 11/21/12 Casey Tree & Landscape
[30:50] Matthew Foley with Casey Landscape is representing for the applicant and explains that they are seeking approval for a vista corridor with maintenance in perpetuity. Mr. Foley states that most of the corridor follows the existing walkway.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Close and Issue
Agent McManus requests a roll call vote to add an update to Richard Cook’s Aquaculture project to the agenda. All Board members present vote unanimously to add the update to Richard Cook’s Aquaculture project as a Post Agenda item.
Agent McManus reminds the Board of the upcoming meeting with DEP at the Southeast Headquarters on December 18, 2012. The agent briefly discusses issues with Regulation 20 (Wildlife Habitat Evaluations); he reads the regulation for the record including all resource values listed but the regulation does not give criteria for Land Under Ocean. The Board members discuss Regulation 20.
Chairman Fitzsimmons asks about the vacant full time commissioner position.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 pm. [1:08:51]
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Carpenter
Administrative Secretary
***All material submitted for hearings can be found on Conservation Flash Drive dated 7/1/10***
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