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1 <br /> Page 5 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> November 18, 1996 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND BEARINGS: <br /> Conservation Commission-Desi nation of Districts of Critical Plannin <br /> Concern: <br /> Selectman Marsters stepped down from discussing the above issue. <br /> Robert Sherman, Conservation Agent, and Conservation Commission <br /> members John Fitzsimmons and George Green were present to discuss the <br /> Conservation Commission's interest in considering a DCPC nomination <br /> to protect the resources of the Mashpee River and Popponessett Bay. <br /> Margo Fenn, the Cape Cod Commission's Chief Planner and Deputy <br /> Director was also present to discuss the DCPC nomination and designation <br /> process with members of the Board of Selectmen and interestedP ublic. <br /> Mr.Fitzsimmons requested the Board consider sponsoring a Public <br /> Hearing to inform the citizenry, and to consider public input as to the <br /> proceedings relative to a DCPC nomination process. <br /> As non-elected officials,we feel this matter is too meaningful for the <br /> Conservation Commission to designate the nomination of a DCPC stated <br /> Mr. Fitzsimmons, Chairman of the Conservation Commission. <br /> Robert Sherman summarized the technical issues of the overall process. <br /> As noted, the existing nitrogen loads into the Mashpee River and Shoestring <br /> Bay subembayments have exceeded their assimilative capacity. If the <br /> Mashpee River subembayment is not remediated, the observed conditions <br /> within the river are likely to worsen. <br /> Mr. Sherman indicated that the full impact of existing development will <br /> not be seen until the year 2017. It will take approximately 22 years for the <br /> groundwater to flow from Mashpeelwakeby Pond to the mouth of the <br /> Mashpee River. <br /> The major contributor of nitrogen loading derives from septic systems <br /> that are located outside the 200'jurisdictional area informed Mr. Sherman. <br /> Margo Fenn indicated that the primary benefit of a DCPC designation <br /> is that it focuses local and county planning efforts and resources on solving <br /> a specific planning problem. There is also a limited moratorium informed <br /> Ms. Fenn. <br /> The process is similar to a zoning overlay district indicated Ms.Fenn who <br /> noted that a DCPC can establish a consistent set of rules to protect resources <br /> located in more than one town. <br />