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a photograph taken during his visit as evidence. Mr. Santos acknowledges the recent storm’s <br />impact on the dune and offers no further discussion on the matter. <br /> <br /> Subsequently, Mr. Cook expresses additional concerns regarding the placement of the <br />stairs on a sacrificial dune and its stability. In response, Mr. Santos assures that deeper posts <br />will be installed, and the structure will be anchored as one frame, making it easy to repair in case <br />of storm damage. <br /> <br /> Mr. Kent adds to the discussion a recurring issue noted with existing stairs in similar <br />location, where the bottom section often sustains storm damage during the winter season. Mr. <br />Santos mentions a prior conversation with the homeowner about this matter and states that if it <br />affects the ruling, the homeowner is willing to redesign the plan to incorporate <br />removable/foldable stairs. <br /> <br /> A conversation ensues regarding construction details, methodology, materials, safety <br />procedure, and plans for addressing storm damage. Mr. Cook expresses concerns about the <br />dunes stability due to the added weight from the completed project and queries about the end-of- <br />season removal process. Mr. Kent requests the placement of a permanent marking for <br />referencing environmental changes. <br /> <br /> Mr. Colombo inquires about contact with Natural Heritage. Mr. Santos assures the <br />Commission that a request has been submitted but a response is pending, anticipating a time-of- <br />year condition regarding construction. <br /> <br />There are no public comments. <br /> <br />AGENT COMMENTS <br /> <br /> Mr. McManus shares his recommendations and comments on the proposed project. He <br />acknowledges the recent restoration efforts on the coastal bank to combat erosion issues, noting <br />that a recent storm event has caused a setback to the project. The proposed stairs meet design <br />specifications and are intended to be anchored into coir envelopes as presented in the submitted <br />plan. Mr. McManus expresses concern about the lower half of the stairs being located within a <br />FEMA velocity zone, making it susceptible to significant storm damage from wave energy in <br />that area. Additionally, he highlights that the coastal bank is mapped as rare species habitat. <br /> <br /> Mr. McManus recommends a continuance to await a letter from Natural Heritage. He <br />also suggests the inclusion of conditions for providing contingency information in the event of a <br />storm-borne debris and a detailed plan outlining how potential damage will be addressed to <br />prevent the structure from becoming storm debris. <br /> <br />*For the record, it is acknowledged that if the letter from Natural Heritage is not received before <br />the next hearing, the Commission will accept an email submission requesting an additional <br />continuation* <br /> <br />12 <br /> <br /> <br />