4/2/2009 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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1 lashpee Conservation Commission Minutes of April 2, 2009 Public Hearings i Mashpee Town Hall Present: vice Chairman Ralph Shaw, John Rogers, Jeff Cross, Mark Gurney, Lloyd Allen, Len Pinaud Also Present: Conservation Agent-Drew McManus, Assistant Conservation Agent-Liz Leidhold The'meeting was called to order with a quorum by vice Chairman Shaver at 6:55 pm. There was no public comment. Pre/Post Hearing Agenda l Approval of Minutes from March 5, 2009 Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Approve the Minutes of March 5, 2009 2 Administrative Approval: SE 43-2430 The owner, John Copley of 85 Waterway, addressed the Commission regarding his request for ars outdoor shower to be installed on a pre-approved deck. The original Notice of Intent was for a septic system which was approved and completed. A second Notice ofIntent included a pool and overall landscape design for the right hand corner-of the parcel. The current request includes the addition of the shower to be attached to the exterior of the house, which will be connected to the septic. Agent McManus stated that the project was straightforward. Motion made, seconded and unanimously.carried to approve SE 43-24300 3) 'ape & Islands Engineering Request to Change peavey Continuance Date Agent McManus reminded the Commissioners about the Reavey's approval for the After-the-Fact seasonal dock on John's Ponds. Turing installation of the seasonal dock, several freshwater mussels, a state listed species of special concern known as tidewater muckets, were crushed violating Natural Heritage and Endangered Species. A conservation management plan has been in the works and.finalized with Natural Heritage, resulting in .a fine being levied. The or'ginal continuance had been requested for June 11. Agent McManus has been in contact with Natural Heritage and IEP who both agree that the Commission can move forwaid on the hearing. Cape & Islands has requested that the hearing be moved up to April 16 at 7:21. Abutters will be re- ratified but no announcement is required in the paper since it is a continuance. Agent McManus has no concerns regarding the change in date. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to move the hearing to April 16 at +7:21. 4) Emergency Certification % Fire Chief George Baker and DPW Director Catherine Laurent requested that Agent McManus assess the Martin Road area as it enters the Quashnet River'woodlands and leads to an area where it passes over the riven. Four to 6 water bars will be installed on the road to prevent sheet flow run off into the river. In its current state, the roadway could cause hazardous driving over the water bars so some modifications will be made to allow for emergency vehicles. Gates will also b installed. work will be completed by the DPW in consultation with Waqoult Bay Additionally, Agent McManus noted erosion at the concrete structure at the end of Martin Road that would be accessed by emergency vehicles and recommended that rip rap stone be added. Commissioners must sign the certification. M {