12/11/2025 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Commission, while noting existing neighbor relations. The presence of phragmites near the wetland edge was also discussed, and potential treatment was raised as a possible condition. The Commission noted that the site had not been staked at the time of site visits, limiting the ability to identify regulatory boundaries and areas of proposed work. Commissioners expressed general support for the reduced footprint, stormwater controls, septic upgrade, and restoration effort, while emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the waiver request and potential conditions related to restoration success and invasive species management. MOTION: To close an issue at 126 Waterway with the following conditions: 1. Three-year monitoring plan for the restoration 2. For the engineer to consult with staff on the high-tide bushes on the lawn area 3. Treatment plan for the phragmites Motion bv: Richard Sahl Seconded bv: Sandi Godfrey Discussion: Discussion clarified that the encroached lawn area would be eliminated and replanted with high-tide bushes, consistent with Conservation staff recommendations. Commissioners expressed support for this approach, noting that lawn areas adjacent to the water often involve fertilizer use and can negatively impact water quality, and agreed that restoring the area with native vegetation would be preferable. Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Sarah Thornbrugh, Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Richard Sahl, Seana Pitt) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- COC 24 Spoondrift Way, Mark Edward Sr. & Barbara Jo Ann Jennings. Proposed bulkhead (seawall). (Representative: Mark Jennings) 43- 1146 The original Order of Conditions dates to 1994 and authorized construction of a bulkhead. Commissioners inquired about the current condition of the structure. Staff reported that the existing wooden revetment/bulkhead is in good condition, with no signs of bulging, undermining, or hydrostatic pressure, and appears structurally sound. It was noted that the request was likely prompted by an impending property sale, a common circumstance with older Orders discovered during title review. Staff explained that required documentation was incomplete. Specifically, an as-built plan was not submitted, and because a Chapter 91 plan bearing an engineer's stamp is part of the original record, a professional engineer sign-off letter is also required to certify compliance. The original engineer is retired; however, staff has directed the applicant to coordinate with the successor engineering firm to provide both the as-built plan and the certification letter. Given the timing constraints associated with the pending purchase and sale and the Commission's next meeting not occurring until January, staff recommended that the Commission consider approving the COC subject to conditions, rather than denying or continuing the request. Commissioners discussed the process and 10