04/04/2024 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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342 Monomoscoy Rd, Eric J. & Jodie B. Sandman, Trustees, Eric & Jodie Sandman Real Estate Trust. Proposed removal of existing float, installation, maintenance and licensing of new float including the removal and reset of 2 existing timber piles. Rep: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc. Resource Area: Land under ocean & Land containing Shellfish. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera, the representative from Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc., explains that the project involves a coastal pier with an existing licensed and permitted pier. The homeowners aim to replace the current float with a 200 square foot float and reset two existing piles. Upon completion, there will be a 10% increase in the overall footprint, which has been acknowledged and discussed. If the commission approves the project, Mr. Lizardi-Rivera plans to proceed with the licensing process for the waterways at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to license the 10% increase. The project has been presented to the Harbormaster, who has confirmed no navigational hazards. Additionally, a letter from the Department of Marine Fisheries (DMF) recommends installing float stops to provide 2.5 feet clearance from the bottom substrate at low tide to prevent the float from grounding. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Ms. Thornbrugh references a note requesting information about the vessel intended to be docked. Raul explains that the information is not currently available. Mr. McManus suggests requiring the furnishing of vessel information, expressing concern about the potential for a larger boat due to the increase in pier size, and asks for the reasoning behind the size increase. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera responds that the increase in size aims to improve the stability of the float. Mr. Kent agrees with Mr. McManus and proposes adding the requirement to the conditions. He also mentions the recommendation from the Shellfish Constable for a mitigation fee of $720 due to alterations to shellfish habitat from new piles and increased shading resulting from the size increase. He suggests a condition requiring payment of the mitigation fee before dock construction. Ms. Zollo seeks clarification on the purpose of collecting boat size information. Mr. Kent explains that it serves as a reference for typical boilerplate conditions, ensuring float stops are included to prevent prop dredging of bottom sediments. Mr. Lizardi-Rivera confirms that this discussion has already taken place with the applicant, and the float stops are already included in the draft, with no objections. Ms. Zollo then requests clarification on why one pier would have multiple permits. While there is no clear explanation, possible reasons include the first permit being for the original project and subsequent permits being extensions or due to the project not being completed at the time of the first permit, necessitating a new Notice of Intent (NOI). There are no public comments.