07/14/2022 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Mr. Cook motioned for a Close and Issue with condition of 1 year mitigation monitoring/maintenance Mrs. Clapprood seconded the motion Vote 4-0-0 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Cook: yes Mr. Weeden: yes Mrs Clapprood: yes Mr. Colombo: yes In favor, 4; Opposed, 0; Abstentions, 0 6:24 Adam J. Decter, 44 Popponesset Island Rd. Proposed raze/replacement of single family home with garage, pool, mitigation plantings and beach nourishment. Mark Dibb of Cape & Islands Engineering described the proposal. Mr. Cook asked about new construction vs existing structure in terms of reduction of square footage. Mr. Dibb clarified. Mr. Colombo asked about the septic tank/leach field. Mr Dibb stated the septic system was recently upgraded and described the depth to groundwater. Mr. Cook asked about mechanical pads within the flood zone..Mark Dibb clarified the AC units are above the flood elevations. Mr. Colombo asked about drywell for pool and Mr. Dibb offered amendment to pool drainage design. Agent clarified mitigation calculations and stated that there is no allowance for mitigation credit in the event of an increase in setbacks from wetland resource areas for new structure. Agent stated that mitigation is based on square footage of new structure only and there is no mitigation credit that can be applied in these instances. Agent recommended a revised mitigation plan showing proper calculations/square footage. Commissioners and applicant discussed whether or not to have the hearing continued. Mr. Cook motioned for a continuance to July 28' @ 6:09 p.m. for submission of a revised mitigation plan and beach nourishment delivery methodology Mr. Weeden seconded the motion Vote 4-0-0 Roll Call Vote: Mr. Cook: yes Mr. Weeden: yes Mrs Clapprood: yes Mr. Colombo: yes In favor, 4; Opposed, 0; Abstentions, 0 6:27 Mitchell Friedman, 33 Nehoiden Rd Proposed construction of single family home and associated appurtenances. Michael Borselli of Falmouth Engineering representing the project. Mr. Cook recused himself from this hearing due to a conflict of interest. Mr. Cook also stated he is recusing himself from the 6:33 hearing for 17 Taffrail for the same reason. The Agent announced that Commissioner Chad Smith was unable to attend the meeting, thus there is a lack of a quorum for this hearing given the recusal of Commissioner Cook and Commissioner O'Neill's ineligibility to vote until such time as his term is extended by the Select Board. Agent recommended a continuance to July 281" due to a lack of a quorum. Mr. Friedman asked about moving forward with the hearing and the Agent clarified it cannot proceed in the absence of a quorum.