8/21/1997 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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21 August 1997 Page 8. 8:30 DAVID MC KAY for a shoreline access path, view corridor and selective prumng with maintenance in perpetuity at 55 Diver load, W. & yrs, Mc Kay were present* Mr. Sherman advised between the house and the Mashpee river, the lot goes down and then back up to a coastal bank. Mrs. Mc lay stated there is only a small area they need to prune. Mr. Sherman recommended it be allowed, it could not be maintained at 5 feet because it would block the view. Mrs. Mc Kay agreed, because it cannot be lowered, to do some additional plantings in other areas. When ready to do the pruning, he would meet on-site with there to pick some areas and plantings to compensate for the lever than normal shrub cutting. They could go to 18" with no problem. Mr. Fitzsimmons asked the amount of span that would he cut horizontally? It will be between 25 and 30 feet, 50 s.f total. A photo of the property was shown. Mr. Fitzsimmons asked how much frontage they had on the river? They have 26 feet. Mrs. Mc Kay stated they have a letter of pernnission from their abutter to clean a small portion of their lot to male a path. Ir. Sherman did not see it as any less wildlife habitat value. Public comment: none. VOTE: Motion made and seconded to close subject to an onsite and a satisfactory replanting plan to be determined at that time and receipt of DEP number. Unanimous Vote. CLOSED ENDI G. 8:40 VIN BYRNE for proposed construction of a new dwelling and landscaping within 200 feet of Red Brook at 17 Bayshore Drive. Chris Costa presenting* Mr. Sherman stated it is riverront area and the 5000 s.f issue. He has not received an interpretation from DEQ. He asked Kathy Terrio to go out and look at this and she did not get out there. It cannot be closed tonight. The Commission has the right to explore some type of movement or reconfiguration.