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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> MOTION: For to resume the Public Hearing. <br /> Motion by: Sandi Godfrey Seconded by: Richard Sahl <br /> Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. <br /> (Steven Cook, Sarah Thornbrugh, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard <br /> Sahl) <br /> NOI 132 Shore Drive West, Jeremy Isenberg, Trustee. Proposed Beach Nourishment Plan. 43- <br /> (Representative: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc.) 3369 <br /> Mark Dibb of Cape and Islands Engineering represented the applicant, Jeremy Eisenberg as trustee, who <br /> proposed a beach nourishment project. The property is a developed lot located south of Shore Drive West and <br /> northeast of Nantucket Sound. Resource areas include coastal beach, coastal bank, land subject to coastal storm <br /> flowage, and shellfish habitat, with associated buffers delineated on the project plans. <br /> The project proposes placement of approximately 165 cubic yards of clean, clean compatible beach sand on <br /> the coastal beach to restore and maintain resiliency against storm damage. Construction access will be from <br /> upland points above mean high water. Mr. Dibb emphasized that similar beach nourishment was previously <br /> approved on this property in 2006, highlighting that the current proposal follows established practices for sand <br /> replacement and maintenance along the coast. <br /> Commissioners' Questions and Clarifications <br /> Mr. Sahl asked several clarifying questions regarding the method of sand placement and equipment used. <br /> Mr. Dibb explained that dump trucks stationed at the beach entrance would deliver sand across the beach using <br /> vehicles capable of traversing sandy terrain, while adhering to restrictions requiring all activity to remain <br /> above mean high water. He noted that neighboring properties also maintain active beach nourishment permits <br /> and take similar precautions. <br /> Ms. Thornbrugh inquired about compliance with conditions set by Natural Heritage and Endangered Species <br /> Program(NHESP) for priority habitat and piping plovers. Mr. Dibb confirmed that the applicant is prepared to <br /> meet all conditions, including a 10-year restriction on certain activities. She also clarified historical approvals, <br /> confirming the previous order was issued on April 20, 2006, and asked whether measures had been considered <br /> to reduce the need for repeated nourishment over time. Mr. Dibb responded that the goal of the project is to <br /> restore the beach to its existing slope and maintain resiliency, noting that strategies such as expanding <br /> vegetation seaward are possible under the Wetlands Protection Act but were not part of this plan. <br /> Ms. Thornbrugh also asked about potential impacts on neighboring properties due to grading changes. Mr. <br /> Dibb confirmed that the proposed nourishment would restore the original slope without adversely affecting <br /> adjacent properties. <br /> Chair Cook inquired about obtaining approvals to access neighboring properties for construction purposes. <br /> Mr. Dibb noted that he had recently spoken with representatives from New Seabury and would ensure all <br /> necessary approvals are secured before work begins. <br /> Additionally, Ms. Godfrey addressed the planting of native shrubs along pathways and ongoing invasive <br /> species management. Mr. Dibb clarified that vegetation restoration on top of the bank,part of a previous order <br /> of conditions, is currently underway, and the invasive species removal and revegetation are proceeding in <br /> phases. The restoration activities are taking place on the same parcel as the subject project, at the top of the <br /> bank. <br /> Mr. McManus highlighted that the recommended conditions had already been provided to the Commission <br /> in writing and reiterated the purpose of the project: the 165 cubic yards of sand will be placed at a 10:1 slope to <br />