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o The group reviewed the draft performance standards, particularly focusing on <br />contributions from Mr. Cook, who had previously met with the Popponesset <br />Beach Association (PBA) <br />o There was a need for clarification on a point Mr. Cook made, which some <br />members could not recall. It involved a “100-foot buffer,” but specifics were not <br />available during the meeting <br />Limiting Hearings: <br />o Discussion centered around limiting the number of hearings per agenda, <br />specifically under Regulation 6 <br />o A decision was made to request a legal opinion on amending this regulation to <br />include discretionary requirements for capping hearings <br />o Reference was made to a similar regulation from Sandwich, which will be used as <br />a guide for the legal request <br />Sea Level Rise and Performance Standard 6: <br />o There was a discussion on updating the language regarding sea level rise in the <br />performance standards was identified <br />o New data from a site sponsored by FEMA, EPA, and other agencies showed <br />discrepancies with current draft figures <br />o The group discussed revising the introductory language to reflect more accurate <br />data, noting significant differences in sea level rise measurement <br />Clarification on Vertical Walls: <br />o There was a discussion about the terminology used in the standards regarding <br />“vertical walls” and “other walls.” <br />o The PBA had questions about what was meant by “other walls” <br />o It was suggested that the standard should require applicants to demonstrate <br />compliance rather than providing specific examples within the regulation <br /> Ch.173 Conservation Land Bylaws: <br />o The Bylaw Review Subcommittee has finalized the draft amendments for <br />Regulation 1 and Regulation 25 <br />o A revision was made to the title, removing the word “prohibited” to focus on <br />activities <br />o A 75 ft setback for trail cameras from public trails was proposed to protect public <br />privacy <br />o The draft includes provisions for the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s aboriginal <br />rights <br />o The Subcommittee is ready to present the draft for further review and public <br />hearing <br />o The draft will be distributed to the Conservation Commission members pending <br />comments/feedback from Commissioner Zollo. <br />Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Involvement (Public Comment): <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />