6/25/2009 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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M shpee Conservation Commission Minutes of June 25, 2009 Public Hearings Mashpee Town Hall Present: Chairman Jack Fitzsimmons, Len Pxnaud, Lloyd Aller, Ralph Shaw Also Present: Conservation Agent-Drew McManus The meeting was called to order with a quorum by Chairman Fitzsimmons at 6:55 lam, Where was no public comment. Pre/Post Hearing Agenda 1) Request for Approval: Handicap Boardwalks at South Cape Beach Agent McManus questioned whether or not a permit would be required for the project or require Commission approval only. Charlie Maintanis, the 1 lashpee Assistant Building Inspector and ADA Committee member, addressed the Commission with a request for approval to install ars accessible boardwalk at South Cape Beach. An endorsement from the Board of Selectmen, along with a decision from Natural Heritage concerning endangered species, was presented to the Commission. The installation would consist of a seasonal, wood boardwalk that could be easily disassembled and located on the west side of the parting area beside the existing handicap parting spaces. Mr. Maintains also indicated that requests have been received for the boardwalk and they hope to add similar structures to freshwater areas. Agent McManus added that performance standards do not require consideration since the boardwalk will be located where the pavement meets the sand and further stated that there will be no disturbance and the project will improve accessibility. The Commission agreed that it would not require a permit. The Chair questioned liability issues to which Mr. Maintanis responded that"ordinary care"must be used just life any usage ofthe beach. Mr. Allen questioned use of textured rubber for the boardwalk to which Mr. Maintanis responded that they are considering a "moby mat"for the fresh water projects. This particular boardwalk has been designed to be easily removed by the DPW but not to be removed by others. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to approve the request. 2 Administrative Approval: Collucci S -2516 Bill Collucci addressed the Commission regarding his newly permitted dock. The contractor noted that the long ramp would create too much weight at the end of the float, requiring some modifications. Mr. Collucci is recommending that the float surface area remain the same but change the shape of the float. The spans would be expanded so that the clod 1s in the sane location. Agent McManus added that a small boat ladder will be affixed to the pier. Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Approve S -2516. 3) Approval of Minutes from May 28, 2009 Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to Approve the Minutes of May 2.8, 2009.