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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> avoid adverse effects on sediment transport to tidal areas. Woods Hole Group preferred an alternative design <br /> without the retaining wall, which slopes the bank to the top,reducing structural failure risk and aligning with <br /> state and local regulations. Commissioners asked whether any retaining structure at the top would be <br /> recommended; the consultants cautioned that with limited existing grade and loose sand, even small structures <br /> could be vulnerable to erosion, storm wave overtopping, and high winds. They noted that the lower slope <br /> revetment replaces an existing structure and generally complies with regulations. <br /> Ms. Thornbrugh clarified that the preferred sloped-bank design (without the retaining wall)would not <br /> change the delineated top of the coastal bank,maintaining the existing grade line and minimizing impact on <br /> neighboring properties. Procedural questions confirmed that the Order of Conditions (OOC) had already been <br /> issued for the approved alternative. It was suggested to consult with the property owner (and any of their <br /> consultants) to potentially incorporate Woods Hole Group's recommendations into an amended order, which <br /> could be administratively approved given the urgency of stabilizing the coastal bank. This approach would <br /> allow work to proceed promptly to protect both the property and the bank while maintaining regulatory <br /> compliance. <br /> There was an emphasis on the urgency of consulting with the property owner and their consultant regarding <br /> the coastal bank stabilization at 34 Triton Way. It was suggested that an amended Order of Conditions (OOC) <br /> could be prepared based on the peer review recommendations, and this could be discussed further at the <br /> August 28th meeting once more information is available. Staff noted that if the property owner agrees to the <br /> proposed plan, the commission might consider administratively approving the work to allow it to commence <br /> sooner, given the critical state of the coastal bank. Commissioners acknowledged this approach and agreed to <br /> defer a final decision until the next meeting. The discussion concluded with appreciation to Woods Hole Group <br /> for their work. <br /> Updates: (*1 S minutes) (Public Comment solicited for each update—3 minutes per comment) <br /> Updates below were not discussed. <br /> o Red Brook Road Culvert(Waquoit Bay Research Reserve-grant assistance) <br /> o Upper Quashnet Restoration <br /> o Bylaw Review Subcommittee <br /> o Johns Pond and Santuit Pond Milfoil <br /> o Chop Chaque Bog Restoration <br /> o Local Comprehensive Plan <br /> o Herring Warden <br /> o Harbor Management Committee <br /> o Mashpee River Restoration <br /> o Santuit Pond Fish Ladder—NRCS <br /> o Guided Nature Tours—July Schedule <br /> Communications/Correspondence: (Public Comment solicited for each update) <br /> None. <br /> Additional Topics: <br /> (This space is reserved for topics that the Chairman did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed). <br /> None. <br /> *NOTE: INDIVIDUAL HEARINGS WILL BE LIMITED TO 15 MINUTES IN LENGTH <br /> (More complex proposals may be granted additional time if necessary by the Chair) <br /> 3 <br />