10/23/2025 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 COC 9 Fir Court, Oshin & Eljora Trust, Karamian Realty Trust. Proposed Upland Elevated Stairway associated to a float/dock in Santuit Pond, and tree removal. (Representative: Wet Tech Land Design, Inc.) 43- 3210 Inspection Findings —9 Fir Court The Conservation Commission reported that a site inspection had been completed and the project was found to be in full compliance with the approved Order of Conditions. • All construction specifications for the dock and stairway were within the approved design parameters. • The upland elevated stairway utilized rock-built piles beneath the stairs, which have performed exceptionally well in stabilizing the structure. • Commissioners noted that the rock foundations are intact, no erosion has occurred around them, and the marsh and bordering vegetated wetland (BVW) remain undisturbed and stable. • There was no evidence of loss or damage to natural resources, confirming the project's long-term success and durability. Commission Discussion—9 Fir Court Commissioners briefly discussed the project to confirm all specifications were "within range" and that no deviations from the approved plan were observed. It was noted that the unique design—specifically the rock- built piles under the stairs—had proven effective in minimizing environmental impact and preventing erosion. No further issues or concerns were raised. MOTION: To approve the COC for 9 Fir Court. Motion by: Sarah Thornbrugh Seconded by: Richard Sahl Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steven Cook, Sarah Thornbrugh, Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl) COC 53 Greenwood Road, Brian & Elizabeth Rutana Trust. Proposed Site& Septic Upgrade. (Representative: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc.) 43- 3296 The project involved a full raise-and-replace redevelopment, including a new septic system upgrade, and was originally permitted in July 2024. Commissioners confirmed that the project had passed inspection and that all work was conducted under the same permit. During discussion, Ms. Thornburg raised questions about the status of mitigation plantings, specifically whether newly planted trees had survived and whether there was a standard two- to three-year monitoring period before issuing a COC. Staff explained that while there is no strict boilerplate timeline for applying for a Certificate of Compliance, the mitigation monitoring contract remains active until the end of the monitoring phase. If any trees fail to survive, they must be replaced in kind, and any unauthorized removal after completion would still trigger a compliance review. A question was also raised about lawn installation, as it was reported that sod had been laid instead of the required native seed mix. Staff clarified that while micro-clover sod is not readily available, sod installation is 11