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area to the original grade and spread loam over the disturbed area,prior to revegetation. Their recommendation was to plant wildflower seed. Mr. Rowley and Mr. Lehrer allowed them to spread the loam, but to take no additional action until the Board could consider whether wildflower seed was a sufficient measure of revegetation. Chairman Phelan stated that he lilted the idea of wildflowers. Mr. Balzarini suggested that wildflowers tended to die off after one year, and expressed preference to add more than just wildflowers. Ms. Waygan suggest the idea of native species. Mr. Rowley had suggested the idea of trees to break up the line of sight, such as with an oak or pine or rhododendron, but cautioned against over vegetation. Mr. Callahan suggested beach grass, though Mr. Lehrer advised it could appear out of place at that location. Mr. Lehrer noted that the Cape Cod Commission had a list of vegetation for low impact design, featuring native species, which could be adequate for the area. Mr. Lehrer suggested that the Board could approve the wildflowers and invite them to return with a new plan. Ms. Waygan recommended that the Commission list be utilized. Mr. Rowley also noted that there was another area cleared at Evergreen Circle that was outside of the vegetation zone, which would be loamed and reseeded, as approved by the Planning Board. Chairman Phelan inquired whether a letter could be sent regarding use of the native species list. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that if it was the consensus of the Board, he could draft a letter to revegetate the area with plantings consistent with the Cape Cod Commission's approved list. Ms. Waygan recommended the addition of Mr. Rowley's suggestion regarding a tree or rhododendron to break up the line of sight. Mr. Rowley further reported that he had also had a conversation with the contractor regarding the re- sloping of a rain garden. Mr. Rowley had a conversation with the owner, the general contractor and the site contractor, who all agreed to paving with a tack coat, considered a necessity. During a subsequent inspection of a neighboring site, Mr. Rowley found Cape Cod Coffee paving without the tack coat. Mr. Rowley expressed his frustration with the owner, who responded that prior rain did not allow them access to a machine, and they attempted to complete it by hand, which is not an acceptable practice. Mr. Rowley indicated that there was little more he could do because the requirement was not clearly noted in the Special Permit, and tack coat details has not previously been required in plan cross sections. Mr. Rowley recommended that, to ensure it not happen again, it should be included on the details in the plans and added to the detail sheet that appeared in the Rules and Regulations. Mr. Rowley will make the adjustment to the plate with the modification if the Board approves. Chairman Phelan inquired whether the tack coat was needed in all cases. Mr. Rowley clarified that if the binder was placed with the wearing surface added within a couple of days,the tack coat was not necessary. However, over time, the binder could be infiltrated with dirt so that the top wearing surface would not appropriately attach to the binder. Additionally, Cape Cod Coffee reduced their wearing surface from 1 '/2 inch to 1 inch,so it was critical for the wearing surface to be well attached to the binder. Cuts requested by Mr. Rowley were also not completed. Chairman Phelan inquired, if it was not necessary in every situation, whether it could be added to a list as needed. Mr. Lehrer agreed the tacit coat could be addressed in that manner and suggested the possibility that language in the Zoning Bylaw allowing a short layer of pavement, could be amended to require a thicker top of mix. Mr. Lehrer would work with Mr. Rowley regarding language for a possible Article. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to request a placcholder. Ms. Waygan seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Roll call vote: Mr. Balzarini-yes; Ms. Waygan-yes; Mr. Callahan-yes; Mr. Fulone-yes; Chairman Phelan-yes CORRESPONDENCE -Pierce Atwood-Re: South Cape Village-Notice of Intent to Sell and Transfer Special Permit -Falmouth Board of Appeals Notices -April 2020 Discharge Monitoring Report for South Cape Village-Plant met all permit effluent discharge requirements for April 2020. No influent sample was collected due to Whitewaters Safety Policy pertaining to COVID-19. 4