4/23/2020 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Shellfish Constable. Agent answered yes, and read comments. Harbormaster has no issue with this application, as long as the portion of the portion of the fixed pier is replaced by the proposed ramp and float, it won't be an issue with navigation. Shellfish Constable said she is fine with this application because it is not a productive shellfish area. Carol Liston from 94 Summersea Road, called in with a comment. She said she sent a letter from herself with support from her neighbors to the Commission on January 26, 2020, outlining their surprise at the dock being built. She stated they were not notified because they are not direct abutters. They are glad there is no intent to further extend the dock, but they would like to see some portions of the current dock taken down. She feels there are navigation issues. She would appreciate some conditions from the Town of Mashpee: 1. That whatever boat is there, is required to be moored on the west side of the dock. 2. That there will never be a float at the end. 3. Include that when paperwork is forwarded to DEP, they notify the owners at 94, 90, & 84 Summersea Road. Agent commented that the current Harbormaster signed off on this, and didn't anticipate any issues. Navigation is handled at the State DEP Waterways Chapter 91. His recommendation is that we leave is to Chapter 91 to handle these issues. John Rousou,90 Summersea Road, called in. He shares the dock that he has with his neighbor, The Listons. He wanted to express his disappointment with the length of this dock, and that it was approved in spite of the former Harbormaster's concerns. He suggested there be an amendment to include 1 or 2 sections of the dock to be removed. Mr. Burton Liebman from 80 and 86 Summersea Road called in to say that the dock is enormous and he doesn't know how that was approved. Mr. Borselli wanted to remind the Commission that this is an amendment to a pier that has been issued an OOC and a Chapter 91 license. It has been fully vetted by Harbormaster, Division of Marine Fisheries, Division of Wetlands and Waterways who are the authority on navigation. It was advertised, as required, in newspapers. The abutters have expressed concerns and their comments are anecdotal and without a basis of any evidence. There are no docks in close proximity to the proposed pier. The reason for the length is to get some depth. They simply want to convert the last two sections from a fixed pier to a ramp and float. Mr. Sweet asked if the Commission has any questions. Mr. Smith commented that he didn't hear any Conservation issues from any of the abutters. Mr. O'Neil agreed, and said that navigation is not their jurisdiction. Mr. McKay agreed that he sees no issue. Mr. Sweet said he remained neutral, navigation is not our jurisdiction. Motion: Mr. Cook moved to accept the project as presented, Mr. Smith seconded. Vote: 4-0 unanimous 6:03 Town of Mashpee, 664 Great Neck Road South, Proposed Amendment of Order of AOOC Conditions 43-2968 to allow for modifications to the parking lot to improve boat ramp use and access. Applicant: DPW Director Catherine Laurent. Catherine Laurent presented plans. Agent showed images that this was a previous OOC. It's pretty straightforward, no major changes. Everything is within the performance standards for coastal banks. This is just to improve navigation in the parking lot. No questions from the Commission. Motion: Mr. O'Neil moved to accept the proposed plans to increase the amount pavement to change the direction of the parking lot in Ockway Bay , Mr. McKay seconded. Vote: 4-0 unanimous The following hearings were rescheduled from 3/26 meeting (cancelled due to COVID 19): 6:06 NJCJ LLC, 21 Metacomet Road. Proposed Amendment of Order of Conditions 43-2964 to AOOC install an additional pile and reconfigure previously approved piles to allow for addition of a boat lift. Mike Borselli from Falmouth Engineering recapped the January 23, 2020 hearing where he initially presented plans. He is here today with the cover letter and revised plans he submitted on March 19, 2020. He addressed concerns that Ashley Fisher, the Shellfish Constable,