10/09/2025 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 with native vegetation. He concluded that the modest expansion proposed was outweighed by the substantial environmental benefits and reduction in runoff potential. Ms. Thornbrugh commended Mr. Bunker for reducing the lawn area, enhancing stormwater control, and ensuring the project would not negatively affect wildlife. Mr. McManus and Mr. Kent confirmed that all previously requested information had been provided. Mr. Kent recommended a three-year mitigation monitoring plan to ensure the success of the new plantings. MOTION: To close an issue at 55 Redwood Circle with a submission of a three-year mitigation monitoring plan. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steven Cook, Sarah Thornbrugh, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl) NOI 28 Wilsons Grove, Haworth & Kathleen Neild IL Proposed raze of existing dwelling and 43- construct and maintain new single family dwelling with I/A septic system upgrade. 3354 (Representative: BSS Design, Inc.) (cont. 08.07 /08.21 /09.04) (legacy Reg 25) The proposal involves razing the existing dwelling, constructing a new single-family home, and upgrading the septic system. The applicant was represented by Attorney Adam Brodsky of Brodsky Law, along with Trustee and family members participating remotely. Engineer Tom Bunker of BSS Design also attended. Attorney Brodsky reminded the Commission that this matter was last discussed on September 5th, when members requested a peer review to evaluate the project's design and potential impacts. However, since that time, no firms had submitted proposals in response to the Commission's Request for Proposals (RFP). He explained that without any responses, the applicant now sought guidance on how to proceed. Mr. McManus confirmed that the RFP had been sent to Coastal Engineering, the Woods Hole Group, and Cape and Islands Engineering, all selected for their expertise with flood zone and coastal projects. Coastal Engineering and Woods Hole Group did not respond, while Cape and Islands Engineering declined to participate, stating that the construction methodology—the focus of the peer review request—would fall under the Building Department's jurisdiction rather than the Conservation Commission's, since it pertained to potential impacts on neighboring properties, not resource areas. During discussion, Mr. Larsson raised a question about potential encroachment on the neighboring driveway at 30 Wilson's Grove, noting that an abutter had expressed concern about losing parking space if the new structure were built closer to the property line. Mr. Bunker clarified that the new design does not move the house closer and that this issue had been addressed earlier when the structure was reoriented and elevated on piles. Ms. Thornbrugh expressed concern that the lack of private engineering responses should not halt review and suggested the Commission consider a public peer review through either the Barnstable County Extension Office or the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). She disagreed with the notion that public agencies are biased, emphasizing that they serve the entire Commonwealth and could provide an independent evaluation at no cost to the applicant. She clarified that her focus was on understanding hydrologic and floodplain impacts, including how changes in grade or construction methods might affect stormwater flow between properties. She also requested a copy of the Regulation 25 waiver request, which she had not yet seen.