5/8/2014 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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applicant should be required to tell the town, from the town manager on down, what the project completely entails. Dr. McCloud spoke about the marshland and how was it surveyed. In 1950 the town was offered to buy Gooseberry Island and they refused it and if this goes thru it will be a big mistake. He said he would like to see more details of the title. Mr. Tom Bunker, BSS Design, said they have reviewed the design of the bridge. It is designed to withstand vehicular traffic and also strong enough to withhold storm surges and storm waves. The bridge design relies on three pile bents spaced 14’2” apart. He said their recommendation was to use galvanized steel gratings for the deck surfaces. The open gratings minimize shading effects to marine vegetation and prevent damage during storms from waves. It was Mr. Bunker’s opinion the proposed bridge has minimized any potential for adverse environmental impacts or to cause any harm to the environment or to neighboring properties as a result of storm damage. The Agent said he reviewed the documents regarding the strength of the bridge and the design. The Commission requested an additional certified plan on the design of the bridge. Jack Vaccaro said if the Commission prefers to continue this hearing so they can submit structural plans, they will put off their discussion on the issues of water circulation. The Agent reiterated the Commission would like to see a final plan stamped by a structural engineer which would include water flow and sediment distribution. The Agent also requested a signed letter from the Cape Cod Commission indicating they did a surface review and attest to the fact that this does not trigger a DRI. Jack Vaccaro pointed out the salt marsh restoration areas on a map and calculated 2200 square feet to replant the footpath area. They submitted a salt marsh restoration plan. The Agent recommended when it comes to the actual salt marsh restoration, if the project is approved, that there be some professional oversight when it comes to mitigation which can be conditioned. George (Chuckie) Green, speaking as the Barnstable County District Supervisor, said the town of Mashpee received a grant from NRCS to do mitigation on Mashpee Neck Rd to reduce runoff from the road. Steve Ide questioned the noise that will be coming from the bridge. Rick York, Mashpee Shellfish Constable, asked if the bridge could be designed to reduce the pilings so it would not impact the shellfish. Mr. Vaccaro requested a continuance of the hearing to June 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Motion: Mr. Shaw moved to continue the hearing until June 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the request of the applicants. Seconded by Mr. Sweet. Vote unanimous.