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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission <br /> 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> previously studied its behavior elsewhere. Images from permanent monitoring plots reveal conversion from <br /> vegetated to unvegetated conditions within a short timeframe, demonstrating the severity of the impact. <br /> Commissioners asked about the crab's prevalence and ecological characteristics. Ms. Tyrell clarified that <br /> these are not the smaller, waving fiddler crabs, though both are burrowers. The purple marsh crab is larger, <br /> feeds more destructively, and causes significant peat loss before eventually self-limiting its own population as <br /> habitat degrades. When asked about its origin, she explained that the species is thought to be native but has <br /> expanded its range northward, likely aided by climate change and reduced predation from fish and birds. She <br /> added that sightings of green herons in the marsh are encouraging, as they are known predators of the crab. The <br /> Commission thanked Ms. Tyrell for her informative presentation. <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 /> RDA 24 Wheelhouse Lane,Joseph Campanelli. Proposed reduction of building footprint by removing <br /> changing the shape of the bay window with diamond piers. (Representative: Paul Fiore) <br /> The proposal involved a minor structural modification: reducing the building footprint by squaring out an <br /> existing bay window as part of a kitchen remodel and removing an adjacent outdoor deck. Mr. Fiore explained <br /> that this would result in a net reduction in impervious area and overall intrusion into the property line. The <br /> addition would be built using diamond piers, minimizing ground disturbance and excavation. <br /> Commissioners found the project straightforward and beneficial from an environmental standpoint. It would <br /> move the structure farther from the salt marsh and eliminate unnecessary decking,resulting in fewer supports <br /> in the ground. Ms. Thornbrugh sought clarification that the current application only concerns the large window <br /> replacement and removal of the deck from the earlier 2020 Plan, confirming that the walkway over the salt <br /> marsh is no longer part of the project and that the only impact to the resource area involves what was <br /> discussed, such as the diamond piers, with no additional disturbances proposed. Mr. Fiore confirmed. Mr. <br /> Kent stated that the proposal is straightforward and will increase the setback from the salt marsh to the existing <br /> structure. He noted that it will likely require fewer supports or sauna tubes in the ground, which he viewed as <br /> an environmental improvement, and said that he did not have any concerns with the project. There were no <br /> other concerns raised by staff, commissioners, or the public. <br /> MOTION: For a negative determination at 24 Wheelhouse Lane. <br /> Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey <br /> Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. <br /> (Steven Cook, Sarah Thornbrugh, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt,Richard <br /> Sahl) <br /> RDA 34 Cranberry Lane, Bonnie Gaboury. Proposed removal of four (4) sick/dead beech trees and <br /> planting of eight (8) seedlings. (Bonnie Gaboury) <br /> This RDA proposed the removal of four diseased beech trees and the planting of eight replacement saplings. <br /> Ms. Gaboury explained that Mr. Kent had recently inspected the site and confirmed that the trees, located <br /> within 100 feet of the water near the family's dock, were diseased and dying. <br /> Mr. Kent presented photographs showing one tree with less than 10% canopy and others in similar <br /> condition. He emphasized the importance of leaving stumps in place to maintain root stability,prevent erosion <br />