3/22/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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conditions and will allow for the continued protection of the interest of storm damage prevention, flood control and the prevention of pollution. The Agent showed some photos of the site including the retaining walls, the trees that are growing over the roof, the deck looking over the pond, and surrounded vegetation. All construction is occurring within the existing footprint with no impact to the resource areas. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote Unanimous 5-0 6:15 Paul J. Brady, Jr. and Susan M. Brady, 23 Cross Tree Way. Proposed replacement of existing stonewall with timber bulkhead. NOI Resource Area: Land Under Ocean, Coastal Bank, BVW, salt marsh, LSCSF Wayne Tavares, Wet Tech Design, represented the applicant. He described the proposed project is to replace an existing stone revetment with a timber bulkhead along the coastal shore where the revetment now exists and reconstruct a timber wall to replace an existing stone revetment. It will be a Navy style wall. He noted the construction area on the plan and the method of construction. There is proposed mitigation with native plantings. The Agent noted there is an open Order of Conditions for violation of cutting of vegetation and Mr. Tavares has been hired by the owners to submit the biannual reports for mitigation which is going well. He noted the proposed bulkhead on the photos. He reviewed a letter from Marine Fisheries and stated the conditions can be incorporated in the Order of Conditions. No comment from public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue, seconded by Mr. Shaw. Vote unanimous 5-0 6:18 Gary S. and Marlene S. Perkins, 8 Bowsprit Point. Proposed removal of phragmites and grey willow and grading/hardscape modifications. NOI Resource Area: BVW, Salt Marsh, LSCSF, Land Under Ocean Nate Jones, Coastal Engineering, represented the Applicant. He described the proposed project is to remove the existing phragmites that is bordering the coastline. They are proposing to eradicate this invasive species keeping within the guidelines of Mass DEP Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Mashpee Wetlands Protection Bylaw. He stated they will treat the existing phragmites with herbicide which will begin in the late summer of 2018 and subsequent treatments will be performed seasonally until the phragmites has been eradicated. This project also includes resetting and extending an existing walkway area. It is proposed the existing pavers be reconstructed at an elevation approximately six inches higher. The Agent showed the visuals of the phragmites. He said there are areas within the phragmites that contain native shrubs. He asked that the upland extent of salt marsh be delineated on the plan. He also recommended an elevated wooden structure for the walkway and asked this be shown on the plan. He also recommended moving the garden beds more landward because they may currently be within salt marsh or bordering vegetated wetland. No comment from the public