09/18/2025 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 NOI 19 Cricket Way, Nina Cocomazzi. Proposed House Demolition and Reconstruction, Mitigation Plan (Representative: Falmouth Engineering Inc.) (cont. 8.21) 43- 3360 • The applicant was represented by Mike Borselli of Falmouth Engineering and landscape architect, Andrew Garrela of Yarmouth Port Design. • Mr. Borselli outlined revisions made since the August hearing, including the addition of dry wells to capture roof runoff, a clarified limit of work on the site plan, and an updated landscape plan. Architectural plans were also revised to address prior concerns about floodwaters entering and being trapped in the lower level of the house. The slab of the new house was designed to be level with the bottom of the flood vents, ensuring proper drainage as waters recede. Nitrogen loading calculations, accounting for a recently installed denitrifying septic system, were submitted as well. • Mr. Garrela explained that no lawn areas were proposed and that the restoration would instead use a New England wetland seed mix, consistent with regulations and avoiding fertilizer use. Mr. Colombo asked about the slab pitch; Mr. Borselli confirmed it would be generally level, though slightly pitched to ensure drainage. Mr. Sahl noted the builder's plan described the slab as pitched from the center, confirming proper water drainage through the vents. • Commissioners discussed landscaping restoration, noting the property currently had natural grass rather than a lawn.Mr.McManus confirmed that the plan complied with Regulation 31 since it avoided fertilizers and maintained vegetative cover. A peer review report commissioned at the request of Ms. Thornbrugh was submitted, finding no major issues and affirming the project's design. Mr. McManus summarized that the coastal bank's load-bearing capacity was sufficient and recommended requiring a spill kit for excavation equipment as part of the order. • Chair Mr. Cook reviewed the peer report and reiterated that construction should avoid disturbing the coastal bank. Mr. Borselli confirmed that all access and equipment would remain upland, with no activity proposed on the bank itself. Excavators would be stationed beside or behind the house, and all debris would be removed directly from the site without dumpsters. MOTION: To close and issue an Order of Conditions for 19 Cricket Way to include requirements for a three-year mitigation and monitoring contract, restrictions against storage of items in mitigation areas or coastal resource areas, and a spill kit on-site for excavation equipment and additional haybales on south side of property. Discussion: Regarding extending the limit of work on the southwest side of the property. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steven Cook, Sandi Godfrey, Paul Colombo, Richard Sahl)