7/16/1987 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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L t Mashpee Conservation Commission Meeting of July 16, 1987 Page 2. Joel Zeger - Arrow Engineering-Agent, Continued: Mr. Raymond stated when Mr, Finn put in his dock, Mr* Zeger gave his approval and Mr. Finn stated he would reciprocate in Id nd whan r. 7. e r applied, Ms Behrman requested copies of the letters referred to and Mr. Raymond complied. 1,11, Mr. Raymond advised the construction will be the same as for other docks in the area. . John stated an on-site was completed. The marsh is well developed and there is plenty of water and there should be no major impact on the bottom. He stated the concern is with the congestion of docks in the area which does not come under Commission control. He questioned the gravel walkway and asked if the ramp and walkway could be roved back 5 feet to the top of the slope, C rushed stone is proposed to go over- the edge of the slope down into the marsh. Mr, Raymond agreed to etnd the walkway structure. Mr. Rosenberg questioned the retaining walls as pant of the proposal . It was noted they are under a different order of conditions. In answer to Ms Behrman's question re elevation, Mr. Raymond stated 3-1/2 and i she stated this should be noted on the plans. The Chairman opened the floor to comments. Bill Irwin, Lot 275, Stated that according to ACOS regulations, a float of that magnitude isnot allowed. -Ms Behr--Man stated this would come under- the State Waterways and ACOS purview, She ;suggested the newspapers be watched for notice of this and concerns should be addressed to them. Paul Picarilio advised Mr. Person's approval had been sought and granted but he is not the owner of lot 267. Inference was rade that the dock was moved over to lot 267 with the authorization and acgu.iescence of Mr. Pearson who does not own Lot 267. . Mr. Raymond stated they go by the assessor's records. It was noted Mr, Pearson approved this on June 1 , 1987 and did not own the lot as f May 14,, 1987. Mr. Picarillo stated his concern is that he will he applying for a dock soon and will be unable to have one. Mr, Finn stated lir. Raymond in his presentation made reference to the fact that he seat a letter. That letter was sent prior to the disclosure of14 . eger' s plan, When Mr. Zeger signed his Uotter,, the ,-plan was in front of him to see where -the -dock ,could be, He advised it was stated in his letter,, "thank you for approving the proposal for ray dock. - You may be. assured I will reciprocate your courtesy when you make application for yours." It did not state he would give unqualified approval . The Array Corps of Engineers requires that you sign -a statement after ,you see the position of the dock on the drawings that ,you have no objection to the position of the dock. Mr. Fina stated he was not ,given that opportunity nor has he given permission and would submit to the .ward a letter to the Corp-s of E lgineers specifically protesting this. He .does .not wish to deny Mr, Zeger a dock, but there is not enough room left in