09/07/2023 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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the viability of the proposed mitigation. Mr. Colombo noted there would be subject to a 3- year monitoring period. Mr. Colombo noted the beach area appears to be renourished. Mr. Kent noted there was a storm with heavy rain causing beach damage. Mr. Kent confirmed that the pond is sandy with shells still there leading him to believe that.the beach area was merely raked over. Mr. Kent comments and recommendations were as follows – asking about the placement of drywells as an option in addition to the proposed mitigation. Mr. Cook asked about the standards – mitigation, compelling need, and safety and health consideration. Mr. Kent noted that the compelling need would have to be approved by the Commission. th October 5 at 6:06 pm. Mr. Cook made a motion for a continuance, which was seconded by Ms. Zollo. Ms. Zollo was uncomfortable with possible future tree removal due to insurance reasons – the tree closest to the currently proposed deck. The applicant stated he would address that. Roll Call Vote: Alexandra Zollo (Yes) Steven Cook (Yes) Marjorie Clapprood (Yes) Sandra Godfrey (Yes) Paul Colombo (Yes) 5 – 0 (unanimous) 6:15 118 Wading Place, Stephen and Tricia I. Szymanski. Proposed landscape changes. AOOC 43-3131 Representative: BSS Design, Inc. The applicant explained the original plan was 2021 but work was stopped after the Agent’s inspection. (Encroachment on an abutter). The change proposed was the landscaping to address the Agent’s concern. In addition to the increased mitigation, changes to the include changes to a retaining wall. The applicant noted that continuances were going out for a month and the desire to use time for the plantings soon to make the plantings successful. The applicant indicated that it preferred an approval conditioned with a new plan being reviewed by staff but wanted to hear the Commissioners’ comments. Ms. Zollo noted there was no need to see all the details and agreed there was no need for a continuance. Mr. Cook sought clarification on the retaining wall. In response, Mr. Kent indicated the retaining wall needed to be moved due to encroachment of a neighbor. (About 5” onto the abutter’s property) and needed to be addressed immediately. Mr. Kent comments were as follows: All changes to original plan fall within secondary Coastal Bank per Mashpee’s bylaw. Alterations to the plan on the Northwest side of lot are not a detriment to any resource areas due to the drywell installation and drainage managing stormwater run-off. Proposed turf should be replaced with low maintenance vegetation (i.e grass, clover, or other substitute) and arborvitae on Southeast lot line be substituted with Eastern Red Cedar. A three-year signed mitigation monitoring contract be made with a certified horticulturist for an approval. Agent recommends close and issue with the conditions mentioned – working with staff.