02/05/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Commissioners agreed that mitigation would be required regardless of the use of helical piles or pervious surfaces below the structures. The applicant indicated willingness to revise the plan to show the required mitigation area and provide a planting plan, identifying space on the lot where mitigation could be accommodated. Additional discussion addressed construction methods beneath the sunroom, confirmation that no increase in nitrogen loading or septic flow would occur, and clarification that the septic work had already received Board of Health approval as a minor component replacement. Commissioners also noted the need for mitigation to offset loss of flood storage capacity and cumulative impacts within the flood zone. The Commission expressed general support for the project, contingent on inclusion of the required two-to-one mitigation, and discussed proceeding either by conditioning approval on submission of revised plans for administrative review or by requesting revised mitigation details prior to final action. No public comment was received. MOTION: To close an issue at 83 Neshobe Road with the following condition: 1. A two to one mitigation plan 2. Monitoring Plan for two years. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded bv: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed. Aye: Sarah Thornbrugh, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl Nay: Paul Colombo NOI 2 Cross Tree Way, Steven & Phyllis Fagell. Proposed vista pruning project. (Representative: Environmental Landscape Solutions, LLC) 43- 3396 Tyler Gudrell of Environmental Landscape Solutions presented a Notice of Intent on behalf of Phyllis and Stephen Fagel for proposed vista pruning at 2 Cross Tree Way. The site includes salt marsh,bordering vegetative wetland, and land subject to coastal storm flowage. The applicant reported approximately 153 feet of frontage and proposed a 38-foot-wide vista corridor,which was deliberately aligned over an existing walkway, ramp, and float to minimize new vegetation disturbance. The proposal includes vista pruning consistent with regulations and removal of four saplings, representing the allowable 20% sapling removal under the bylaw. All work would be performed by hand,using hand tools or small electric equipment only, with no herbicides,heavy machinery, or mechanical clearing proposed. Pruning within the vegetated areas, including near the salt marsh edge, would be limited to selective pruning up to five feet,primarily of native shrubs such as bayberry, inkbei-iy, and clethra.No work is proposed within the salt marsh itself. Commissioners discussed a request included in the filing to extend the seasonal work window beyond March 1 due to winter conditions. The applicant explained that the request was made in coordination with staff prior to recent Commission discussions and indicated willingness to comply with existing restrictions or any limits set by the Commission, including a potential short extension if approved. MOTION: To close an issue at 2 Cross Tree Way with the following condition: 1. Consult with staff to allow that two-week extension after March 1, 20269 if needed. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steve Cook, Sarah Thornbrugh Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt,Richard Sahl) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11