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■ Plan to revise the draft with all the changes discussed and bring it back for <br /> commission adoption in the second week of March <br /> ■ Recognition that further amendments can be made as needed after <br /> adoption <br /> ➢ Climate Resilience Initiative/Resolution <br /> o Introduction <br /> ■ Commissioner Thornbrugh introduces the climate resilience initiative, <br /> emphasizing urgency due to observed and projected climate impacts on <br /> the community <br /> ■ Personal and professional connection to the topic is noted, with a brief <br /> context provided for commissioners and the public <br /> ■ Shared two short video clips for context, referencing expert presentations <br /> from August 15, 2024 (Cape Cod Commission) and November 7, 2024 <br /> (Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management <br /> o Climate Impact Data & Expert Insights <br /> ■ Cape Cod is highly vulnerable to coastal hazards, with 19% of the region <br /> in FEMA flood hazard areas, representing $16 billion in assessed value <br /> and 30% of critical facilities at risk <br /> ■ Climate change impacts include rising temperatures (projected up to 58 <br /> degrees Fahrenheit by century's end), more severe storms, increased sea <br /> level rise (1.3-3 ft by 2050, up to 10 ft by 2100), and increased flooding <br /> and erosion <br /> ■ Expert presentations highlight the importance of managing development in <br /> coastal resource areas and the difference in floodplain response between <br /> developed and natural areas <br /> o Draft Climate Resilience Resolution Overview <br /> ■ Commissioner Thornbrugh presents a draft resolution outlining priority <br /> strategies for climate resilience, including: <br /> • Establishing no-touch/no-growth zones in buffer and floodplain <br /> areas, restricting new development and expansions <br /> • Raising base flood elevation requirements to 17 ft and requiring <br /> homes to be elevated on piles <br /> • Restricting vegetation disturbance and banning fertilizers, with <br /> incentives for native plantings and vegetative buffers <br /> • Upgrading non-conforming septic systems by January 31, 2026, <br /> reducing nitrogen limits, and prohibiting variances that increase <br /> septic load <br /> • Restricting new docks/piers and requiring regular bylaw updates <br /> every five years to reflect sea level projects <br /> o Resolution Process & Next Steps <br /> 5 <br />