4/26/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to approve the Amended Order of Conditions, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote unanimous 6-0 6:18 Carl E. Mueller, Jr., Trustee, 130 Captains Row. Proposed demolition of existing dock structure and construction of pier, ramp, float and walkway. NOI Resource Area: Riverfront, Salt Marsh, LSCSF, BVW, Coastal Bank, Mashpee River Matt Costa, Cape and Island Engineering, represented the applicant. He stated the project consists of raze and dispose of existing licensed pier, ramp and float structure and the construction, licensing and maintenance of a new residential pier, ramp and float structure to be comprised of a set of 4; wide stairs leading to the pier, ramp and float section located at the seaward end supported by ten piles within the waters of Mashpee River. He reviewed the project on the plan. He noted a temporary staging area will be designated for material storage and woodcutting will be located in the upland area. Erosion and sedimentation controls will be installed and the site will be restored upon completion. All work from the seaward side will be done from a barge or by hand He stated the project will result in a benefit to the resource areas. The project meets the performance standards. The Agent reviewed the project on the photos and the comments on a letter from Marine Fisheries. He asked about a red cedar that was in line with the proposed pier. Mr. Costa said the tree will remain and they will slide over the pier and submit a revised plan. He noted the Shellfish Constable had no issue in regards to this area. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue with the condition that a revised plan be submitted, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote 6-0 6:21 •Ashley A. Morgan, 196 Captains Row. Proposed construction of a pier, ramp, float, stairs, and landings. NOI Resource Area: Land Under Ocean, Salt Marsh, Coastal Bank, LSCSF Matt Costa, Cape & Island Engineering, represented the applicant. He stated the proposed project consists of the construction and maintenance of timber stairs with landings to be built over existing concrete steps and also to construct beach access stairs, pier, ramp and float structure. A system of support timbers and decking will connect to the stairs, ramp and float. A temporary staging area will be maintained for material storage and woodcutting in the upland area. Work from the seaward side will be done from a barge, erosion and sedimentation controls will be maintained and disturbed areas will be restored. He noted the Harbormaster and Shellfish Constable had no objections. The proposed project meets the performance standards. The Agent noted he didn't see any beach and said the stairs are going directly into the salt marsh and recommended the elimination of the stairs. Mr. Costa agreed to submitting a revised plan indicating the elimination of the stairs. He reviewed the comments from the Division of Marine Fisheries. No comment from the public. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to Close and Issue with the condition that the plan be revised indicating the elimination of the stairs, seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote unanimous 6-0. [Type here]