11/15/2018 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Matt Costa, Cape and Island Engineering, represented the applicants. He stated the proposed work includes coastal dune and beach nourishment and coastal bank stabilization along the east side of the property for the purposes of protecting the property from the effects of storm-water runoff and erosion. All activities will take place above the mean high-water mark. He explained the proposed work consists of placing a row of two foot plus size stones with coir rolls behind the stones. Also, the proposal consists of coastal bank stabilization and dune nourishment to protect the property from continuing erosion. The project will improve the natural capacity of the resource areas to protect the wetland value by the addition of proposed plantings. Mr. Costa, using the plan, described the construction access, and erosion and sedimentation controls. He noted the installation of the boulders and beach/dune nourishment will restore the eroded coastal beach, dune and bank areas and protect upland resource areas from future erosion. The plantings will be maintained for three growing seasons and replaced as needed to establish a densely vegetated area and a temporary irrigation system may be used to establish the plantings. He stated the project meets the performance standards. The Agent suggested adding some jute matting to the rocks to further stabilize the coastal bank and to request the sand nourishment be in perpetuity. He reviewed the project on photos provided. He also noted with the sand nourishment the sand has to be clean washed and compatible and these conditions needs to be put in permit. Additionally, the Agent recommended that the project include coir logs to rebuild/restore eroded areas of coastal bank. The applicant took it under advisement. No comment from the public Motion: Mr. O'Neill moved to Close and Issue in perpetuity and to follow proper conditions for sand and beach nourishment, seconded by Mr. Cook. Vote unanimous 6:21 The Stopped Bus, LLC, 131 Old Barnstable Road. Proposed single-family, dwelling, garage, septic system, and restoratio nlrepIication of resource area. NOI Resource Area: Freshwater Wetland/isolated Land Subject to Flooding, Buffer Zone to Same Matt Costa, represented the applicant. He said the proposal was to construct a single- family home, title V septic system, and the installation of drywells for runoff. He noted the proposal on the plan provided. He said the project meets all of the performance standards. The Agent showed the photos of the area. No part of the project is within the 50-foot setback of the wetland so it doesn't trigger mitigation. Public George, an abutter was concerned with the septic being close to his property. The Agent stated this would need to be taken up with the Board of Health. The Commissioners would not issue the permit without the Board of Health approval.