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Board of Appeals Minutes - April 12, 1989 Page 3. • Charles D. Spohr (cont.) Joel Kanter, a direct abutter, presented written comments in opposition to the petition . He stated that the property is comprised of illegal fill and the proposed construction would disrupt the fragile ecosystem in this wetlands area. Kate Perry of the Seconsett Island Association spoke in opposition to the petition. She stated that she represented 70 members of the Association, many of whom were present. She said the area is in a flood plain and could be polluted from storage of oil or paint. She had understood that the boathouse would be involved in the sales and servicing of boats. Mr. Makunas informed her the petition was for private use only. Mr. Boyd explained that the word "marina" had been used since that is the term used in the zoning by-laws. Ms. Perry questioned the depth of the water'at the site and said there was not enough water at low tide for a small dinghy. Stephen Perry, an abutter, stated that the depth of water was sufficient only for canoes. Donald Bourne presented copies of documents outlining the wetlands restrictions and pictures taken at low tide showing mud flats. He questioned the figures on the depth of water which were shown on the plans. Paul Sommerville, Shellfish Constable, read comments in opposition • to the plans. He opposed the location and size of the float and discussed the shallow waters in the area. Mr. Makunas asked Mr. Spohr if he had personally measured the water depth information on the plans. Mr. Spohr said Joseph Harvey, a surveyor, had measured the depth at high water. He had followed the D.E.Q.E. definitions of highwater. Mr. Makunas noted that the plan stated "6 feet of water at mean low water". Mr. Spohr said that this was an error. Mr. Makunas asked Mr. Somerville the tidal range in the area. Mr. Sommerville said there was a 2}' range. Mr. Govoni asked Mr. Sommerville if he agreed with the high water figures on the plan. Mr. Sommerville said he did not. Mr. Makunas questioned the accuracy of the plans. Mr. Spohr asked if the.hearing could be continued until the depth of the water was checked Jane Evans of the Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay asked if members of the Board would view the site. Ms. Hawver stated that all members had visited the site. Ms. Hawver stated that there were 13 letters in opposition received from abutters. She read comments from V. Louise Behrman, Vice Chairman of the Mashpee Conservation Commission, opposing the petition. •