01/08/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 • Pool Location and Size: The Commission questioned whether the pool could be reduced in size or rotated to increase distance from the top of the inland bank and reduce buffer zone impacts. The applicant stated that the pool is already small by typical standards and constrained by existing site limitations but agreed to explore alternatives. • Hardscape and Drainage: Commissioners asked whether patio materials could be pervious and requested clarification and depiction of landscape plantings, including native species, in areas adjacent to the bank. Several commissioners stated that, as proposed, they were not prepared to support the project due to the limited mitigation and extensive artificial turf, noting that swimming pools are specifically identified in the regulations as not constituting good cause for a waiver. Continuance and Next Steps (49 The Heights) In response to the Commission's feedback, the applicant requested a continuance to revise the plans. Revisions requested by the Commission include: • Expanding mitigation areas, including filling in the triangular area near the existing gravel/hot tub area with plantings; • Showing detailed planting plans, including native species, within all landscaped areas; • Evaluating reduction and/or rotation of the pool to increase separation from the inland bank; • Considering pervious patio materials; and • Reassessing the extent of artificial turf in favor of planted mitigation where feasible. MOTION: For a continuance to January 22, 2026, for 49 The Heights. Motion by: Sandi Godfrey Seconded bv: Richard Sahl Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steven Cook, Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl) NOI 40 Popponesset Island Road. Proposed plan to construct a pier, ramp, and float on 43- the property. (Representative: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc.) 3384 Project Description The applicant proposed construction of a 170-foot long, 4-foot wide pier with an associated aluminum ramp and floating dock at 40 Popponesset Island Road. The pier is designed using a monopile system, consisting of fiberglass/composite piles rather than a conventional two-pile configuration, in order to substantially reduce the number of piles and minimize impacts to the salt marsh and land under the ocean. The pier would include: 8