3/13/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Motion: Mr, Sweet moved to biose and 1ss'ue,seconded by Mr.Roger*s, vote unanimous 6-0 6:18 Town of Mashpee, Soo Great oak Road. Proposed Coastal Beach Stabilization. NOI Resource Areas: Coastal Beach, buffer zone to Land Under Ocean and Coastal Dune Materials Presented; Soo Great Oak Road, Plan Showing Proposed Shorefront Protection, Coastal Engineering, Inc. dated 313!14 RogerMichniewicz from Coastal Engineering was representing the Town of Mashp e. He stated this project was previously approved in 2013 but DEP appealed the project due to the design of the drift fence. Roger said they have been working with DEP for several months and have agreed upon a drift fence design in addition to eliminating the proposal to reclaim the pavement that was damaged during the storm. The proposal is to re tripe the paring lot thin the existing footprint and not encroach seaward or landward. Roger described the proposal is to construct a drift fence with biodegradable coir envelopes along the length of the shorefront of South Cape Beach and to add approxirnately 1,000 cubic yards of beach nourishment and 14,000 square feet of beach grass plantings. The system was designed to stili allow wave over wash in major storm events. The drift fence will trap windblown sand. The system consists of " diameter 10" long cedar posts with intermediate posts along each section of fence with 4 by 4 posts with 4 by 4 slats all bolted together. Roger stated they are trying to alleviate the erosion of the parking lot. The handicap parking will be moved near a level walkway. This area is flanked on either side by primary dunes. The mounding area is approximately 4 feet above the grade of the parking lot. Roger stated this is a soft solution arra Will require sanding and maintenance at various times, Catherine Laurent, DPW Director, stated they are limited as to what they can do by IEP regulations but their goal is to prevent further erosion. Catherine noted there was an appropriation at town meeting for approximately ` $250 000for this project and anticipates construction to be completed before the beach season The Agent noted DEP classifies this area as a barrier beach and the performance standards and regulations are stricter. Natural Heritage didn't require any time of year restriction. The Agent recommended a Close and Issue. Motion: Mr. Sweet moved to dose and issue, seconded by Mr. Rogers. vote unanimous. Motion; Mr. Sweet moved to enter into executive session to discuss Lando/Lope Enforcement, 42 Fells Pond Road and not return to open session, Roll Cali vote: Mr.McKay,yes; Mr.Anderson,yes; Mr. Rogers,yes; Mr. Sweet, 'esb Mr. Gurnee, yes', Mr. Shave,yes.