5/25/2017 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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another property across the creek, He said he checked the files and didn't see any permitting history, The Agent said he put a stop work order on the work. He showed some photos where a dry layed patio was being installed on the edge of an existing retaining mall. what is being proposed is finishing the work and put the pavers back in. He suggested the commission allow the agent to work with the applicant to core up with mitigation. The commission may -ask the applicant for a continuance or they can render a decision with the understanding the agent work with the applicant on a mitigation plan. There is no issue where the patio is located, the project doesn'tadversely affect any performance standards, no issues with habitat losses but it does trigger compensatory requirements. No comments from the public Motion: Mr. smith ,Moved a Negative Determination with the condition the applicant meet with the Agent to work out the mitigation plantings, seconded by Mr, shaver} vote -1 with Mr. McKay -voting in the negative. 6:0Army P. Coughlin, 66 spoondrift way. Proposed demolition/reconstruction of dwelling with decks, septic system upgrade, retaining walls} access stairs to existing pier} ramp and float, and landscape/hardscape improvements, At request of engineer, continued from 5/11/2017 to resolve CEP issues. Nol Resource Area: coastal Bark, LSCSF, Buffer Zone to coastal Bark, salt Marsh, Land Under ocean Matt Costa, Cape & Island Engineering, represented the applicant. He stated the proposed project-consists of'razing the existing single family home and construct a new single family dwelling with associated AC and generator pads, elevating the existing deck, The project also consists of a new septic tank and a new driveway. The proposed dwelling will be located further away from the tap of,the coastal bank and salt marsh than the existing home with the exception of the deck. The project also consist of the installation of three foot wide shoreline access stairs} and the rebuilding of two stairs and ars eight foot long portion of existing pier decking, construction and maintenance of retaining walls. Mr. Costa explained there will be two mitigation areas comprising of native grasses and woody shrubs. He stated the project rneets the performance standards and the Mashpee Wetland Protection Bylaw and requested the project be approved. The Agent described the property using photos. He suggested particularly in this area where there wouldn't be much pedestrian traffic using ladders on each side of the existing pier instead of stairways. Mr. Costa would check with CEP to see if this feasible, The Agent read the Board of Health comments stating a new septic tank may be required if the existing 1000 gallon tank is found not to be of H-20 loading, application approved. No questions from the public Motion: Mr. McKay moved to close and Issue with the understanding the stairs will be handled as discussed, seconded by Mr. Smith. vote -0