02/19/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Discussion: (Public Comment solicited for each discussion - *3 minutes per comment) • Water Quality: Issues and initiatives (ongoing discussion item) • Current winter conditions for vista pruning time of year restrictions The Commission reviewed a draft policy that would allow, on a year-by-year basis, consideration of limited extensions to the March 1, 2026, vista pruning deadline in the event of severe winter conditions. Staff confirmed that a pre-work site inspection is required prior to any pruning activity to ensure compliance with approved limits and to verify that no active nests are present. If nests are observed,work may not proceed. Vista pruning approvals issued through a Notice of Intent run with the property in perpetuity; if work is not completed before March 1, 2026, it may be performed the following year without refiling, subject to staff inspection. Commissioners discussed whether to include a February 1 cutoff for newly issued Orders of Conditions. It was noted that applicants are responsible for filing in a timely manner and that the Commission would not meet again prior to March 1. The Commission expressed that the timing burden remains with the applicant. Staff also advised that vista pruning language currently appears in multiple regulations and recommended that the Bylaw Working Group (f/k/a Bylaw Review Subcommittee) consolidate all related provisions into a single regulation for clarity and ease of future updates. The Commission discussed adopting the policy and incorporating it into the existing vista pruning protocols, with further regulatory review to occur at a later date. MOTION: To accept the draft policy for Vista Pruning and include the February policy as a point that people can view regarding the pre-work site inspection. Discussion: Staff requested clarification regarding whether the proposed winter extension policy would apply to previously approved vista pruning permits, including two permits approved at the prior meeting. It was confirmed that the extension would apply to previously approved permits, as they were already authorized. The policy would apply to all eligible approvals from this point forward. Motion bv: Paul Colombo Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steve Cook, Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl) • Tennis Courts— 129 Daniels Island Rd (Lot#1386)—Brian Lewis to present Brian Lewis, on behalf of New Seabury Marina LLC, sought informal feedback regarding the former tennis courts at 129 Dennis Island Road. The courts, dating to at least the 1970s, are deteriorated and overgrown. The Marina is interested in purchasing the unbuildable lot and restoring the existing clay court footprint for tennis or pickleball use. If restoration is not feasible, the area may be used for kayak storage. No excavation, boat storage, or trailers are proposed; parking would remain at the marina. Commissioners raised concerns about coastal flood risk and potential kayak storage within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flow, citing projected inundation data. Staff noted the courts likely predate wetland regulations and may qualify as grandfathered, recommending administrative approval limited to vegetation clearing and assessment within the existing footprint. Any reconstruction, fencing, or change of use would require a Request for Determination of Applicability or Notice of Intent. 2