11/04/1999 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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November 1999 Page 5. Mr. Sherman stated normally the 5 day requirement would be triggered. He would like to see the information put into written form and suggested continuing for two weeks. Mr. Gray agreed. Public- comment: Ralph Faker stated they are talking about surface water. The bogs have underground springs. Dunning water floods into the bogs and into the pond. You cannot separate then, if you contaminate the beg, it will contaminate the river. Mr. Sherman stated he should point out this hearing is not to permit work, only to delineate resource areas under the Commission's Jurisdiction. It will not allow any work. Harriet Hayward stated, as even cranberry bog grower knows, they are restricted, golf courses are not. The Chair stated the Commission is only addressing delineation. Ms Foretos asked the elevation of the bog in relation to the river bed? The bog is 41-12 to 42-12, the river bed is 38.3. thereabouts. There is a 3' difference. Scott Horsley stated there is an increase of 6110 of a foot. Mr. Faker stated the lower cranberry bog has deeded sanding rights. The border lime is where the property ends. He asked ghat is being done to address run-off; Mr. Sherman stated that is not before the Commission. It would be when they core back for construction. } Mr. Faker stated the delineation is on town and private property. He also advised this property 'was proposed as cater protection district. Mr. Sherman stated that is not this Board. Mr. Faker asked what authority the 1 lashpee Master Plan has? Mr. Sherman stated they have to go through the Cape Cod Commission and Planning Board. At that time, those things will be taken qp. Property issues are not in the Commission's domain. Mr. Sherman asked if the applicant would submit the analysis in writing. They stated they would. Mr. Gray advised they dict find vernal pool activity, all documented in the resource delineation.