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Mashpee Board of Appeals December 27, 1989 Page 2. John Friel questioned the ownership of the adjoining parcels. Mr. Landers-Cauley replied that Mr. Pelusi had purchased the two lots as they exist now and was not responsible for the subdivision of 3 and 3A. He explained that he had filed under 5.1 to allow for non -conforming use. No comments were received from abutters. Robert Sherman, Conservation Agent, reviewed the plans. He explained that there had been an enforcement order due to cutting on the bank. He read comments suggesting that the deck at the bottom of the stairs be eliminated and said that the Conservation Commission had concerns on the damage to the bank. Mr. Govoni explained that all plans should be complete before an applicant comes to a meeting. Mr. Halpern suggested that the applicant check with the Building Inspector on the possibility of needing a Variance. Mr. Friel explained that Mr. Randers-Cauley could withdraw the application and re -apply when the information was complete. Mr. Landers-Cauley asked for a continuation to a specific time. Mr. Govoni moved to take the petition under advisement with the condition that all documentation be provided to the Board. The Board agreed that new testimony could be received at the February 14, 1990 meeting. Mr. Friel seconded. All agreed. David W. and Diana L. Damon -Request a Special Permit under Section 6.3.I.9 of the Zoning By-laws for permission to build ramps, boardwalk • and floats in an R-3 zoning district on property located at 89 Whippoorwill Circle (Map 125, Block 153) Mashpee, MA. Members sitting: C. Hawver, E. Govoni and J. Friel Mr. Damon informed the Board that a similar petition had been heard by the Board in July and denied due to questions on the engineering of the dock. He introduced David A. Jones, the engineer, who said he had revised the plans and added chains and pilings to the previous plan. Comments were heard from the Shellfish Constable and Conservation Agent in cpposition to the petition, copies of which are attached and made a part hereof. Mr. Robert Gray of Sabatia stated that he had conducted a shellfish survey for the Demons on August 30. He said there were shellfish in the area and the number of quohogs were in the recreational category and the number of clams were above recreational numbers._ Mr. Somerville, Shellfish Constable, said he had not received the shellfish survey. He said the report did not include a use impact. He said there were already four or five docks in the area and if four or five more were added there would be a loss of shellfish. Mr. Govoni asked Mr. Gray for his opinion on the effect of the dock. He replied that he was not involved with the design but said that the height of a walkway over eelgrass would be important. Mr. Govoni said that a permanent dock might have less impact. Mr. Makunas reviewed the earlier application and confirmed that