2/6/1986 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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i Mashpee Conservation o fss i on Meeting ofFebruary 6 , 1986 Page Eight Paul Finn m. M. Warwick & Assoc , , Inc. Agent) This proposal is to construct and maintain ain a. wood-pile pier, steps , ramp & float extending less than 45' into the waters of Po ppne s s e t Creek at Lot #269 Poone s s e t Island 1oa.d. Chris Clark, representative of the Agent , presented plans . He stated that the applicant was before the mmission two years ago to construct the house and noir desire to complete the project. Pilings on the water side will 'be driven in by barge . Pilings on the land side x ll be placed by hand. The pier will be elevated at least 5' above the marsh. One-inch spacing will occur between the planks of the pier to alloy sunlight to penetrate to the vegetation. Mr. Clark presented photographs . In Mr. Clark' s opinion, 'the structure will not be a hindrance to navigation, He noted the advantage that the structure will give pedestrian access o ver' the marsh and not ' O :IT . Mr. Clark notes a. minimal impact on shellfish in the area, The total length is 49, total. length, Measured from the edge f the water, the length is 30' , Ir. Holland, as abutter, questioned the necessity_ of the 0' length, Mr. Clark replied that where the gook ends is where the groundbegins to drop off. The dock will not be stored on the marsh . It will be stored in the upland area. Robert a.s im and Vernon Thomas , members of the Shellfish Commission, stated there are soft-shed clams and quahogs in that area. The do impact to s .ellfishing would probably be minimal after construction. As there were no further comments , discussion or questions , the Chairman declared the hearing closed and an Rader of Conditions was written and will be issued with the following special conditions 1 . The float must be stored upland of the wetlands .and the location designated made known to the Conservation Commission in writing. 2 . Construction shall be completed as quickly as possible