08/15/2024 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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• Town Counsel, Legal Opinion— Ch. 108 Flow Neutral o Legal Counsel clarified that the Flow Neutral Bylaw falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health or the Sewer Commission, not the Conservation Commission. They also explained that a sewer service area includes any existing or planned areas. If an application comes to the Commission for a future phase, the Flow Neutral Bylaw will require a variance from the Board of Health. While not in the Commission's jurisdiction, it's suggested to make it a condition pending variance approval. o Regulation 3 (A)(5) outlines the hearing process for when other Mashpee board approvals are required, specifying that the plans must match those submitted with the Notice of Intent to the Conservation Commission. Applicants have been submitting less detailed plans, but the Commission wants the same plans as those submitted to the Building Department or Board of Health. o Regulation 3A4 mandates compliance with zoning bylaw Chapter 174, section 33, stating it's within the Conservation Commission's purview to obtain a letter of certification, with supporting documentation, from an attorney to certify that the property under the notice of intent is exempt from provisions of Chapter 174, section 33. This language grants the Commission authority to request a letter stating the exemption from the ZBA. • Chapter 173 —Conservation Land Bylaw—Trail Cameras o The discussion pertained to the necessity to update conservation land regulations to address modern issues such as trail cameras and other electronic recording devices. This would involve refining regulatory language, establishing a permission process for various activities, enhancing a permission process for various activities, enhancing public awareness through updated signage, and addressing unauthorized actions like graffiti o Further discussion at on the August 22, 2024 meeting. • Water Quality: Issues and initiatives o Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professionals are offering a free 14-week training program. The course covers the fundamental impacts of stormwater runoff and explores how these can be mitigated through watershed restoration practices and municipal stormwater programs. COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE There are no communications/correspondence. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS • The 2025 schedule will be discussed during the August 22nd, 2024, meeting. ADJOURNMENT 5