5/12/2016 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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HEARINGS: 6:00 Town of Mashpee, 493-Beach Great Oak Road. Proposed alternate dredge site, owner of record: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management. At request of applicant, continued from April 14, 2016 to allow for NHESP review. NOI The Agent noted the applicant has requested this hearing be continued until May 26 at 6:00 p.m. because they.are awaiting a letter from Natural Heritage for their comments on any restrictions they may have since it may be a piping plover nesting area. Motion; Mr. McKay moved to continue the hearing until May 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Mr.Shaw. Vote unanimous 6-0, 6:03 Charles I... Mack and William C. Mack,Trustees, 16 Bowsprit Point. Proposed removallreplacement of licensed walkway pier and retaining wall Ndl Resource Area: Land Under Oman, Coastal Bank, Salt Marsh, Laud Subject to cozmtal Storm stowage I Jeff Ryther, BSS Group; represented the applicants. He explained the proposed project is the reconstruction of the 32' licensed pier and the 45' timber retaining wall. He stated the lawn areas will be restored. The project includes total removal of the pier and rebuilding it in the same footprint. The old posts will be upgraded to 6" by 6"square wood pilings and will be vinyl coated. He noted the existing dock will be supported by two new 10"diameter float piles. He explained the retaining wall is leaning forward seaward and is proposing to rebuild it with the addition of posts in the front to prevent the leaning. The Agent asked about the material to be used on the wall. Timber ties, non-creosol will be used. He noted the shellfish constable and the harbormaster have no concerns. The float is encapsulated. He recommended the work on the wall be hand work only due to its proximity to the salt marsh. It was noted the wall is a licensed_structure. The Agent stated the material used should not be treated and he will sign off on the material to be used. Mr. Gurnee expressed his concern with the incomplete application. Following a discussion, the Agent outlined several conditions: revised narrative on what is being proposed as far as materials on the retaining wall and how it is going to be constructed, size of the posts for retaining wall, and vinyl coated piles. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved to Close and issue with the conditions discussed, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote 4-1 with Mr. Gurnee voting in the negative. 6:06 Russell W. Lowe& Karen A. O'Rourke, 110 Wheeler Road. Proposed single- family dwelling and elevated stairs and landings for beach access. NOl Resource Area: Bordering.-Vegetated Wetland, Land Under Waterbodies, Inland Bang, Ashumet Pond.