03/21/2024 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Mr. Garulay representing Yarmouthport Design Group updates the commission with the following: the attempt to recalculate the mitigation plan which has been proven to be unsuccessful at this time. He states a cord and steel wall is being removed and will be replaced with native plantings on the slope for stabilization as well as tree mitigation. A letter from the Fire Chief had requesting the width of the driveway to increase which has been updated in the new plan. Removed the cobble board, the cutting of trees located outside the 150’ buffer will be mitigated with new ones. The mitigation calculations were derived using current mitigation charts at the time of filing the 18’ buffer of plantings full width of ground swell all across the buffer and the dwelling has been elevated to not run into any vista issues. The vista corridor in the middle will have larger shrubs with smaller shrubbery within the 50’ wide corridor on the landward side of the ground swell and all trees will remain in this area. Mr. Borselli further states the submission of a nitrogen calculations to show the significant reduction of nitrogen as part of the project. Commissioner’s comments/questions pertaining to the above information provided. Mr. Cook asks if there are any concerns of waves coming from the southwest section of the site as the property slightly jets out to the bay. Mr. Borselli confirms there are no concerns regarding this matter as FEMA models indicated minimal wave action in the upper reaches and the limit of moderate wave action located on the far south and west section of the site supports his reasoning for no concerns regarding the southwest to northeast sections. He further adds due to the directional aspect which would be lateral to the dwelling therefore, waves would not be generated in that direction. Mr. Cook raises his concerns regarding the 10’ height of the wall and the potential for a much higher wave during an extreme storm as well as the resiliency. Mr. Borselli ensures the architects have considered these factors and are represented by adding doors and windows to the wall to help with the water pressure. Mr. Cook’s final comment refers to the septic system placement being located on the site across the street and what will be the remedy for the clearing of the area. Mr. Borselli states the red markings found on the submitted plan represent the addition of natural native plantings. Ms. Godfrey has brought up the subject matter regarding the Flow Neutral Regulation and the septic system being on a separate site. Mr. Colombo clarifies this concern is raised due to the bedroom count and lot size ratio stated in the bylaws. Due to the lot size discrepancy between assessor’s records and the information given makes it impossible to perform a proper analysis. In which Mr. Borselli offers to submit a revised plan which will include in writing the total lot size for both Lot #17 and #20 which will include both uplands and wetlands. The floor is now opened for public commentary. No in room comments. There was 1 mailed in letter submitted by a resident within the community and was read out loud by Chairman Colombo. Mr. McManus supports the project as it is currently presented and requests the commissioners to consider the totality of the project compared to what is currently built on the site and emphasizes the thorough data collection from credible sources. He also concurs with Attorney Wall’s interpretation of vertical walls. Mr. Kent adds if there is a possibility for the limited work running along the ACEC to be brought closer to the mitigations edge. Mr. Borselli agrees to the request with keeping a 5’ minimum separation from the dwelling. Mr. Cook notes the outdated soil test log (March 11, 2016) which is over the 3 year limit. Mr. Borselli suggests making a condition of performing another test. Motion: Mr. Cook motions the closing of an issue at 17 Monomoscoy Road West, with the condition that a soil test be provided at high tide at elevation 4 where the footing will be located, the condition for moving the limit of work to the east side of the mitigation plantings and species swap out for the mitigation on the buffer, and the condition of clarification of the total lot square footage which was seconded by Ms. Godfrey. No discussion from commissioners. Roll Call: Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Copeland (Yes), Ms. Godfrey (No), Mr. Colombo (No) Motion does not pass. ADDITIONAL CONVERSATION ENSUED WHICH RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING. Motion: Mr. Cook motions to close public hearing for 17 Monomoscoy Road West and deliberate with intent to post decision during the April 4, 2024 hearing and will be in the discussion items section which was seconded by Ms. Godfrey.