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 Motion passed unanimously <br /> <br /> <br />Documents provided: BSS Design, Inc.; Notice of Intent application and project narrative; 04/23/2025 Plan <br />“Vista Pruning Plan” <br /> <br />NOI <br />19 & 21 Bowsprit Point, Jeffrey L. Shames & Lois Egastin (43-3340) <br /> <br /> Representative: BSS Design, Inc <br /> <br />Project Overview <br /> Landscape Improvements <br /> Property features two homes for one family with existing conditions including velocity <br />zone (elevation 14) on east side and A zone on west side of point <br /> Entire property lies within 75 ft buffer from coastal bank, with some areas within 150 ft <br />of resource areas including salt marsh <br /> <br />Existing Conditions & Removals <br /> Current invasive species targeted for removal include vinca (over septic system), <br />bittersweet (south side), autumn olive (east side), and Boston ivy (northwest corner) <br /> Property has existing armoring with stone, timber bulkhead on southeast side, and salt <br />marsh on south/west sides <br /> Two separate septic systems identified – one approximate location west of property line <br />near boardwalk <br /> <br />Planting Design Strategy <br /> 80% straight native species with 20% cultivars designed to enhance biodiversity and <br />create a pollinator garden supporting year-round species <br /> Comprehensive ground cover matrix planned to prevent invasive species overtaking, <br />including little bluestem enhancement with seaside goldenrod <br /> Specific plantings include wild geranium replacing vinca, Gro Low sumac replacing <br />Boston ivy, and American beach grass around deck areas <br /> <br />Infrastructure & Access <br /> Single 4 ft wide wood chip path addition on right side of main house – only new <br />infrastructure change <br /> The current circulation pattern links both properties with wooden boardwalks and brick <br />pathways <br /> Parking located outside property boundaries with enhanced directional planting for main <br />entrance identification <br /> <br />Site-Specific Planting Areas <br /> Beach area enhancement with native plantings while maintaining canoe access capability <br /> Leach field area conversion from vinca to native matrix including geranium, butterfly <br />weed, asters, and purple lovegrass <br />13 <br /> <br /> <br />