02/19/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 NOI 49 The Heights,Jan & Pamela Aggerbeck,Aggerbeck Living Trust. Proposed pool installation and mitigation. (Representative: Homestead Consulting Engineers) (cont. 12.11 / 1.08 / 1.22) 43- 3381 Josh Green of Homestead Consulting Engineers appeared on behalf of the applicant regarding the proposed pool installation and associated mitigation at 49 The Heights. The matter had been continued from prior hearings to address mitigation calculations and related items. Mr. Green reported that the ZBA filing requirement has been satisfied and documentation was provided to staff. He further stated that the revised plan reflects a 72%reduction in patio area and a 38% increase in planting area, bringing the project into compliance with the Commission's mitigation policy. He emphasized that the revised proposal represents an improvement over existing site conditions. Several Commissioners expressed appreciation for the revisions and indicated that the updated plan is significantly improved and aligned with the mitigation policy. Staff noted that the revised proposal provides a meaningful vegetative buffer where one previously did not exist and is consistent with the intent of the waiver request by improving conditions along the top of the inland bank. Continued concern was expressed regarding the proximity of the proposed pool—approximately 11.5 feet from the top of the inland bank—despite the mitigation improvements. MOTION: To close the hearing for 49 The Heights and to issue an Order of Conditions with the following condition: • Implementation and monitoring of a three-year mitigation plan to be overseen by a licensed and qualified horticulturalist, with annual monitoring reports submitted to the Conservation Commission. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed. Nay: Paul Colombo Aye: Steve Cook Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt, Richard Sahl Mr. McManus noted that Orders of Conditions for pool installations typically include a standard condition requiring that any pool water drawdown be performed by pump truck. Staff confirmed that this is standard language included in the Order and does not require amendment to the motion, as it will be incorporated into the final Order of Conditions. NOI 17 & 23 Alma Road, Kevin W. Gaffney & Karen Flynn Trustees. Proposed swimming pool and cabana project. (Representative: Strong Tree Engineering) (coat. 01.22 / 20.5) 43- 3397 At the outset of the hearing, Ms. Pitt recused herself as an abutter to the property. John McGrath, Professional Wetland Scientist with Strong Tree Engineering, presented revised plans for the proposed pool and cabana project, including updated civil and landscaping plans, stormwater calculations,pool specifications, a waiver request, and a prior vernal pool investigation report. The plan identifies three mitigation areas totaling approximately 7,300 square feet, including restoration of lawn to native plantings and rehabilitation of degraded areas near the vernal pool. Temporary disturbance limits and construction access methods were 5