6/12/2008 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Mashpee conservation Commission Minutes of dune 12,2008 Public clearings Mashpee Town Hall commissioners Present: John Fitzsimmons,, Ralph Shave, .Jeff Cross, Lloyd Allen,John Rogers and Len Pinaud staff present: [drew McManus(Conservation Agent), Liz Leidhold (Asst. conservation Agent) and Melissa Brown (Board Secretary) John Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order 5: pm Public Comment: 1 Alfred White of the save Popponessett Bay Association stood to address the Commission. Mr. White explained that the Association is seeking permission to install symbolic fencing around the spit on Poppon ssett Bay. The fencing would help protect the dune grass; he explained that they would also like permission to erect a few signs on the property. Mr. White stated that the signage would state rules for the area as well as a sign about no swimming in the channel. The Agent explained that they had asked that the Conservation department name-be on the sign to carry more authority but they wound leave it oft if the Commission opposed the use of the name. The Agent explained that he did not feel the fencing warranted an RDA, as it'will consist of some wooden stakes and rope, it would also be in the buffer area.The Agent further explained that the fencing would match what already a dsts in the area installed by the Massachusetts Audubon society.The Commissioners questioned the location of the fencing and asked that it be marked ked on a plan and it possible at the site. The Commissioners explained that they want to make sure the location is on the Assortion's land and not someone else's due to pending litigation in the area over property lines. Mr. White agreed to ascertain the property lines and bring a plan to the next hearing on.June 26, 2008. Post HeAring Agenda: 1 Administrative_Approval SE 43-2500: Keeian way The Agent explained that this project was previously approved-for two foundations and new homes to be built on the property. The Agent explained that the applicants are now requesting removal of a large Black Oak gree. The tree sits perilously close:to where the-house will stand and needs to be removed.The Commission asked if mitigation would be included with the removal of the tree. The Agent explained that he could add Mitigation in to the project as part of the landscape plan. Motion made,seconded and unanimously carried to Administratively Approve SE 43.2500. 2 Trust of the eotuit Bay condo iniu m -418 Quinaquis et Aire (continued indefinitely May 0,2008) The Agent explained that he had been in touch with the representatives from the Trust of the Cotuit Ba Condominiums and that they had set a date for the continuance but that it needed to b approved by the Commission. The date that was chosen was 00/04/2008 Q 7:03 p.m. The Agent explained as an aside that there will be no more indefinite continuances, all applicants will have to establish a date so that the public receives proper hotification and can prepare if need be to present against the application. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a cerWinuance until 0310412008 a@ 7:03 p.m. Approve Ming Minutes from 05M512008. S